British Freediving Association

British Freediving Association (BFA) is the national governing body for the sport of freediving in the United Kingdom. The BFA is responsible for setting standards and regulations for freediving, promoting the sport, and providing education and training for freedivers. The association is affiliated with the International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA), the world governing body for freediving.

History

The British Freediving Association was established in the late 20th century, during a period of growing interest in freediving in the UK. The association was formed to provide a unified body to oversee the sport and ensure safety standards and regulations were met.

Role and Responsibilities

The BFA has several key roles and responsibilities within the sport of freediving in the UK. These include:

• Regulation: The BFA sets the rules and regulations for freediving in the UK, in line with international standards set by AIDA.
• Promotion: The BFA works to promote the sport of freediving, both within the UK and internationally.
• Education and Training: The BFA provides education and training for freedivers, including safety training and technique development.
• Competition: The BFA organises and oversees freediving competitions in the UK, and selects athletes to represent the UK in international competitions.

Affiliations

The BFA is affiliated with the International Association for the Development of Apnea (AIDA), the world governing body for freediving. This affiliation allows the BFA to participate in international freediving events and competitions, and to contribute to the development of the sport on a global scale.

See Also

• Freediving
• International Association for the Development of Apnea
• Underwater sports