Rocky Mountain Diving Club offers diving instruction for children, youth and adults. We have a diving program to suit your diving needs!
We offer:
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Learn to Dive programs for children aged
5 -
16
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Adult Beginner programs for those aged 17 or older who have no previous diving experience, but who possess the intestinal fortitude necessary to stand on a diving board in a speedo bathing suit
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Competitive Foundations programs for budding competitive athletes who demonstrate diving talent and skill, work ethic, attitude and a desire to compete (by invitation only)
To see which program is right for you (or your child), please review the list of program levels below, or contact RMDC directly at
admin@rockymountaindiving.ca or
403-689-5300 to discuss your needs or goals.
Rocky Mountain Diving Club offers a range of springboard and platform diving instruction for all ages, and for all levels of skill. Typical diving programs are ten weeks in length and are offered three times per year beginning in October, January and April. Class sizes are restricted to eight participants to ensure our goal of providing quality instruction in a safe, controlled and fun environment is achieved. Summer diving programs are also available in July and August and are detailed later on this page.
Below is a description of each program level, the participant's prerequisite age and skill level, as well as the skills which will be developed during the semester. Classes fill quickly, so to avoid disappointment, please review the list of program levels below and contact RMDC directly at
admin@rockymountaindiving.ca or 403-689-5300 to discuss your or your child's needs or diving goals.
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Transition between
Levels |
Diving is a highly technical
sport with many challenges like coordinating your arms and legs
while jumping off a moving object (the board); falling through
the air and trying to land within a close distance (1 meter) to
the board - and staying in control through the whole skill. This
is a lot of information for a child to take in and master.
Although you, the parent and
external observer, may not see many changes each day, often the
best change is observant to the coach on the most simple of
skills - the front and back jump. Creating the proper movement
patterns and foundation is essential to being able to move on to
more difficult dives, decreasing the incidence of injury.
It is common for a child to stay in each level 2 - 4 times as
there are many skills to achieve in each level. This could mean
that they could stay in each level for a year. Diving
teaches children agility, coordination flexibility, jumping and
respect for the technical environment. Diving will challenge a
participant to achieve and experience skills they couldn't
imagine.
Simply put, we keep your child
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Beginner 1 |
For participants, aged 7-16, with no previous diving experience. Basic springboard diving skills will be introduced along with dry land training and conditioning on trampoline and pit board. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and must be able to swim to the edge of the pool unassisted.
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Beginner 1.5 |
For participants aged 7 - 16 who have successfully achieved Very
Good to Excellent on most of the skill of Beginner 1, but are at
Good on the rest of the skills.
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Beginner 2 |
For participants, aged 7-16, who have successfully completed Beginner 1. Skills taught will include trampoline skills, diving specific conditioning, front & back dive from the 1m board, various jumps in different positions, and various other skills from both 1m & 3m.
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Novice 1 |
For participants, aged 8-16, who have successfully completed Beginner 1 and 2. Beginner level skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced. Dry land training and conditioning will include pit board and trampoline. Platform diving is introduced in this level.
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Novice 2 |
For participants, aged 8-16, who have successfully completed Novice 1.
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Intermediate 1 |
For participants, aged11-16, who have successfully completed Novice 1 and 2. Novice level skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced on one and three meter springboards and platform.
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Intermediate 2 |
For participants, aged 11-16, who have successfully completed Intermediate 1.
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Advanced |
For participants, aged 9-16, who have successfully completed Intermediate 1 and 2. Intermediate skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced on one and three meter springboards and platform.
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Open 1/2 |
For participants, aged 13-15, who are diving at an advanced and
Tier 2 competitive level. |
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Diving Dynamos |
NEW! For 5 and 6 year olds that want to do something different and exciting.
A one hour introduction to diving and fundamental movement skills.
**Must be comfortable in deep water with out a life jacket.
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Diving Dynamos II |
NEW! For 5 and 6 year olds that have
been in our Dynamos 1 and have graduated up to Level 2.
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Competitive Foundations
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This is an invitation-only program for participants who have been identified by senior coaching staff as having specific diving talent and skill, work ethic, attitude and a desire to compete. Strong fundamental skills will be developed.
There are some volunteer commitments for this group. Restrictions apply, please contact administrator for details.
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Competitive Foundations
II |
This is an invitation-only program for participants - over 12 - who have been identified by senior coaching staff as having specific diving talent and skill, work ethic, attitude and a desire to compete. Strong fundamental skills will be developed.
There are some volunteer commitments for this group. Restrictions apply, please contact administrator for details.
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Pre-Competitive |
This program is for divers who have been identified as having the skills, ability and attitude necessary for competitive diving. By invitation only. Restrictions apply, please contact administrator for details.
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Masters Diving |
For participants, 17+ years, who wish to learn diving fundamentals in a controlled, safe and fun environment.
No previous experience needed!
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WEEKDAY SCHEDULE:
SPRING 2010 AT
SHOULDICE POOL
Lessons start Wednesday, APRIL
7TH!
(scroll
down for Sunday classes at SAIT) |
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Friday |
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Masters
(Adult 1)
4:00 - 5:00pm
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Level 1
Beginner 1.5 and 2
(13 - 16 yrs)
4 - 4:45pm
**please note combined class** |
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Diving Dynamos
5 -6 years
4:25 - 5:10pm
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Level 1
Beginner 1.5
(9 - 12 yrs)
4:15 - 5pm
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Level 1
Beginner
2
(8 - 12 yrs)
4:15 - 5pm
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Diving Dynamos
II
5 -6 years
5:15 - 6pm
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Level II
Novice 1
6:00 - 6:45pm
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Level II
Novice 1
6:00 - 6:45pm
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Level 1
Beginner 2
(8 - 12 yrs)
6:15 - 7:00pm
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Time |
Sunday |
Time |
Sunday |
2:45
4:15 |
Masters 1 & 2
(Adult 2)
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2:55
4:25 |
Level II
Novice 1
(8 - 16 yrs)
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2:30
3:30 |
Level I
Beginner 1
(7-8 yrs)
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3:05
4:05 |
Level I
Beginner 1.5
(9-12 yrs)
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3:40
4:40 |
Level I
Beginner 1
(9 - 12 yrs)
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4:10
5:10 |
Level I
Beginner 1.5
(7-8 yrs)
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4:25
5:25 |
Level I
Beginner 1.5 & 2
(12 - 15yrs)
**Please note combined class**
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4:30
6:00 |
Level II
Novice 2/Intermediate
(8 - 16 yrs)
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4:45
5:45 |
Level I
Beginner 2
(8 - 11yrs)
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4:30
6:00 |
Open II
(14+ yrs)
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