plus100.clubCompetition Conditioning - Competition countdown available for everyone
Introducing the new and exciting Competition Countdown tool in plus100.club—a powerful feature that helps athletes prepare for competition by simulating the exact timing and audio announcements they'll experience during official freediving competitions.
Bartosz Jakubowiak
October 4, 2025
Master Competition Conditions Through Realistic Training
Competition preparation in freediving isn't just about physical training—it's about mental conditioning and familiarizing yourself with the exact conditions you'll face on competition day.
Today, I'm excited to introduce the Competition Countdown feature in plus100.club—a new and exciting tool designed to help athletes prepare for competition by simulating the precise timing and announcements they'll experience during official freediving competitions.
Configuration Interface
Live Countdown Timer
Why Competition Conditioning Matters
Competition day brings unique challenges that can't be replicated in regular training sessions. The pressure of official timing, the specific countdown sequences, and the mental stress of competition conditions can significantly impact performance. By training with the same countdown systems used in actual competitions, athletes can:
- Reduce Competition Anxiety: Familiarity with official countdown sequences eliminates surprises on competition day
- Improve Mental Preparation: Practice the exact mental routine used during official competitions
- Enhance Timing Precision: Develop muscle memory for competition-specific timing cues
- Build Confidence: Experience competition conditions in a controlled training environment
Official Federation Countdown Sequences
plus100.club now supports the official countdown sequences used by both major freediving federations, ensuring athletes train with the exact same conditions they'll face in competition. It's important to note that there are distinct differences in how AIDA and CMAS conduct their countdowns, from the timing of announcements to the specific cues provided. For a detailed breakdown of these differences, please refer to our Knowledge Base on Competition Countdowns.
Getting Started with Competition Countdown
Ready to elevate your competition preparation? The competition countdown feature is now available to all plus100.club users:
Audio Recommendation
For the best experience, plus100.club recommends using an external speaker instead of relying on your phone's built-in speaker. This ensures clear, audible announcements that match the volume and clarity you'll experience during actual competitions.
Access the Countdown Tool
Navigate to the Tools section in plus100.club and select the Competition Countdown feature.
Choose Your Federation
Select AIDA or CMAS based on the competitions you plan to enter.
Set Your Target Time
Configure the countdown to match your planned competition performance time.
Start Training
Begin incorporating competition countdown into your regular training sessions.