Springboard Diving

This instructional program includes a progression of springboard diving skills including correct approach and hurdle sequences, techniques for a variety of forward and back dives from the board, and core body strength and balance exercises.  Enrollment is limited to candidates who successfully complete a pre-course evaluation or who have been approved by an instructor for this program as a result of participation in another program.  Potential participants who have a fear of deep water, or a fear of heights will NOT enjoy this experience even if they are excellent swimmers.  Participants must be both physically and psychologically ready to learn the skills that will be presented. 

ALL potential participants must contact Aquatic Director Jeanne-Marie Kavanagh to enroll (repeat participants included), or to make an appointment for the evaluation.  Students who show up without pre-registering will not be permitted to participate.  Class space is limited. 

Pre-requisites:

  • Minimum age 8 years old
  • Demonstrate ability to jump into deep water, swim to the surface, turn around, level off and swim 10 feet to safety.
  • Perform a forceful streamlined glide underwater with correct arm and head positioning.
  • Show a willingness to enter the water headfirst from the poolside and feet first from the low diving board.

Winter Options:
Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM January 23rd - March 19th NOT February 20th
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM January 25th - March 21st NOT February 22nd

Enrollment Fees:  $40 Deer Park Resident      $80 Non-Resident

Note:  Parent observations will be on the first and last day of the session - participants may be dropped off for this program but an adult must accompany the participant during public swimming hours if under 13 and you decide to stay at the pool later any given Monday or Wednesday.  Memberships and/or daily use fees will apply during public swimming. The diving board will be off limits if necessary due to lifeguard coverage and other activiites in the pool during public swimming hours.
 

 Email kavanagh.jm@deerparkschools.org or call #274-4186 (please leave voicemail)