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Comhairle Fo-Thuinn (pronounced [ˈkoːɾˠl̠ʲə fˠɔˈhiːnʲ]; Irish for "Under-Wave Council"; CFT), also known as Irish Underwater Council (IUC) and trading as Diving Ireland, is the national governing body for recreational diving and underwater sports in Ireland.
Irish Underwater Council | |
| Abbreviation | CFT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | NGO |
| Legal status | Guarantee Company Without Share Capital. |
| Purpose | Recreational diving, diver training, underwater sports & sciences national governing body |
| Headquarters | Dún Laoghaire, Ireland |
| Location |
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Region served | Ireland and Northern Ireland |
Membership | 3000 member & 84 clubs (2004) |
President | Ciaran Kissane |
National Diving Officer | Paddy Lambe |
Main organ | Executive Committee |
| Affiliations | CMAS CMAS Europe EUF |
| Website | http://diving.ie/ |
CFT organises and promotes recreational scuba diving and snorkelling via a club system. It is administered by an executive committee is supported by the following four commissions: a Technical Commission which sets standards and tests for diving courses offered by its member clubs; a Medical Commission which advises on diving medical standards, treatment of diving medical conditions and monitors developments in hyperbaric medicine; a Sporting Commission which organises underwater sports, photography and an event known as the national gala; and a Scientific Commission which promotes underwater biology and archaeology. Its membership consists of both clubs and individuals which as of 2004 respectively totalled 3,000 and 84.[1] While the majority of its activities are in the Republic of Ireland, a small number of members and clubs are located in Northern Ireland.[2] It is incorporated as a Guarantee Company Without Share Capital under the name 'Comhairle Fo-Thuinn – Irish Underwater Council'.[3]
CFT is recognised by the Irish Sports Council as the national governing body for recreational diving and underwater sports in the Republic of Ireland.[4] It is the Irish representative to Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques with affiliations to the Sports, Technical and Scientific Committees. It is also a member of CMAS Europe and the European Underwater Federation.[5][6][7] CFT is both a supporter and a member of the National Steering Group of the Marine Conservation Society-co-ordinated Seasearch program which seeks to 'gather information on seabed habitats and associated marine wildlife in Britain and Ireland through the participation of volunteer recreational divers'.[8][9]
As of October 2013, underwater hockey is the only underwater sport supported by CFT.[10]
The CFT oversees competition between clubs and the national team.
- UWH Celtic Cup results
| Year | A Team | B Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4th | 3rd | [11] |
| 2023 | Did not participate | ||
| 2024 | |||
The CFT training program which is delivered by instructors based within its member clubs was structured as follows as of January 2013.[12][13]
Snorkel grades
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Scuba Diver grades
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Instructor grades
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Speciality grades
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Speciality grades
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CMAS equivalencies
The following equivalencies were those in place as of January 2013.[14]
| CMAS | CFT |
|---|---|
| CMAS 1 Star Diver | CFT Diver 1 Star |
| CMAS 2 Star Diver | CFT Diver 2 Star |
| CMAS 3 Star Diver | CFT Leading Diver |
| CMAS 4 Star Diver | CFT National Diver |
| CMAS 1 Star Instructor | CFT Instructor |
| CMAS 2 Star Instructor | CFT Examiner |
| CMAS 3 Star Instructor | CFT Leading Instructor |
| CFT National Instructor |
EUF Certification
The CFT obtained CEN certification from the EUF certification body in 2006.[15]
- Sport in Ireland
- Northern Ireland Federation of Sub-Aqua Clubs – National governing body for recreational diving and underwater sport in Northern Ireland
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