Ice divingBeneath the ice — fully under control
Beneath a closed ice ceiling every action counts: there is only one way back. At BC-opleidingen you practise the ice dive in a fully controlled environment — a simulated ice ceiling over the pool with a single hole — while 22 cameras capture every movement. Realistic practice, without the cold and without surprises.
Realistic, without the risk
A real ice dive leaves no room for error: the diver works beneath a closed ceiling and can only return through the hole. That is why at BC-opleidingen you first practise that situation in a controlled environment. A simulated ice ceiling with a single entry and exit hole is placed over the pool, so that the orientation, the line handling and the discipline of working beneath the ice are exactly right — but always under controllable, repeatable conditions.
The dive is surface-supplied and fully line-controlled. No fewer than 22 cameras record the entire sequence — above and below the water: for safety monitoring during the dive and for a sharp debrief, in which every action can be reviewed.
The setup in pictures
The simulated ice ceiling over the pool, with a single hole through which the diver enters and exits — manned and monitored from the surface.
What you train
The training is tailored to the level and the learning objectives of the team. The emphasis is on discipline, communication and the certainty of relocating the hole.
Simulated ice ceiling with a single hole
Working beneath a closed ceiling with only one entry and exit point — exactly the challenge of the real ice dive, but fully controlled.
22 cameras
Full recording above and below the water: direct safety monitoring and footage for a thorough debrief.
Line communication & orientation
Line signals, navigating beneath the ceiling and relocating the hole reliably and with precision.
Emergency procedures
Including disconnecting the umbilical in the event of an entanglement — practised until it becomes second nature.
Emergency procedure: disconnecting the umbilical
If the umbilical becomes entangled beneath the ice, the diver must be able to disconnect independently and in a controlled manner. This emergency procedure is practised step by step.
Planning ice-diving training?
Would you like to schedule this training for your diving team? Contact the Centrum voor Beroepsduiken to discuss the options and dates.