Event Details
15th AIDA Sofia Freediving Cup
15th AIDA Sofia Freediving Cup
Start date:
2026-03-28
End date:
2026-03-28
Location:
Spartak Swimming Pool, Sofia, Bulgaria
Event Type:
Pool Competition
Organizer:
Lyubomir Stefanov
Additional info:
The 15th AIDA Sofia Freediving Cup will be held on 28.03.2026 in Sofia under AIDA rules. Official sponsors of the event are: Acer Bulgaria Seanomad Freediving School, UmiDive.BG.
The pool is 50 meters, depth 1.8-1.9 m. Address: 4 Arsenalski blvd., https://goo.gl/maps/wyAQKRAb9TgFeZbZ7
Which disciplines?
Participants can compete in TWO disciplines:
1. Static apnea (STA)
AND ONE of the following
2.1 Dynamic apnea with monofin (DYN)
2.2 Dynamic apnea with bi-fins (DYN bi-fins)
2.3. Dynamic apnea without fins (DNF)
Rules and judges
This is an official AIDA competition. Judges are Ivaylo Stoyanov (Bulgaria), Lyubomir Stefanov (Bulgaria), Plamen Stoykov (Bulgaria)
Ranking and prizes
Individual ranking for male and female competitors in static and dynamic apnea. General ranking – results for STA + DYN OR STA + DNF, for male and female competitors. Coefficient for DNF calculation in individual and general ranking will be 1.25; coeffcient for DYN bi-fins will be 1.15
Registration
Deadline for registration is 20.03.2026
EARLY REGISTRATION before 15.03.2026: Fee is 50 euro. Special price 15 euro for members of AIDA Bulgaria who participate for the very first time in an AIDA competition and register before 15.03.2026. Registration fee from 15.03.2026 to 20.03.2026 is 65 euro. The competition fee includes pool access and a t-shirt.
To register for the competition please use the interface on AIDA`s website before 20.03.2026. Valid medical certificate (less than one year old) is required upon registration at the pool. All athletes must have active status in any AIDA national + valid profile in AIDA database.
Contacts
For more information and inquiries, please contact Lyubomir Stefanov at lyubomir.stefanov@gmail.com
The pool is 50 meters, depth 1.8-1.9 m. Address: 4 Arsenalski blvd., https://goo.gl/maps/wyAQKRAb9TgFeZbZ7
Which disciplines?
Participants can compete in TWO disciplines:
1. Static apnea (STA)
AND ONE of the following
2.1 Dynamic apnea with monofin (DYN)
2.2 Dynamic apnea with bi-fins (DYN bi-fins)
2.3. Dynamic apnea without fins (DNF)
Rules and judges
This is an official AIDA competition. Judges are Ivaylo Stoyanov (Bulgaria), Lyubomir Stefanov (Bulgaria), Plamen Stoykov (Bulgaria)
Ranking and prizes
Individual ranking for male and female competitors in static and dynamic apnea. General ranking – results for STA + DYN OR STA + DNF, for male and female competitors. Coefficient for DNF calculation in individual and general ranking will be 1.25; coeffcient for DYN bi-fins will be 1.15
Registration
Deadline for registration is 20.03.2026
EARLY REGISTRATION before 15.03.2026: Fee is 50 euro. Special price 15 euro for members of AIDA Bulgaria who participate for the very first time in an AIDA competition and register before 15.03.2026. Registration fee from 15.03.2026 to 20.03.2026 is 65 euro. The competition fee includes pool access and a t-shirt.
To register for the competition please use the interface on AIDA`s website before 20.03.2026. Valid medical certificate (less than one year old) is required upon registration at the pool. All athletes must have active status in any AIDA national + valid profile in AIDA database.
Contacts
For more information and inquiries, please contact Lyubomir Stefanov at lyubomir.stefanov@gmail.com
Disciplines:
DNF STA DYNB DYN
Safety Qualifications:
6 experienced safety divers ; 3 people certified in CPR; 1 medic; 2 oxygen sets (1 with constant flow, 1 with scuba regulator). Hospital with ER room is nearby.
Safety plan:
6 experienced safeties, 3 oxygen tanks, emergency hospital within 5 minutes driving
Pool size:
50m
Maximum pool depth:
2m
Minimum pool depth:
1.8m
Main Judge:
Plamen Stoykov
Other Jury Members:
Ivaylo Stoyanov, Lyubomir Stefanov
Assistant Judges:
-
Performance Safeties:
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Warm-Up Safeties:
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