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Diving Lessons
Diving ranks amongst the most exciting and spectacular
of sports - and heroes are born on those boards! If you've ever
fancied giving it a go, you're lucky to live around here! With its
5 metre highboard, two 1 metre and 3 metre springboards, the Hydro
in Harrogate boasts one of the best purpose-built diving pools in
the UK today. In addition we have eight Amateur Swimming
Association registered coaches who are all expert divers and have
competed in national diving events.
The great thing about diving lessons at the Hydro is that we've something for all ages and abilities. We can teach children how to overcome nerves and make their debut dive from the poolside! Or we can train older swimmers, through all the skill levels, until they're ready for national or even international competition.
The only requirement to dive at The Hydro is that you must be able to swim 100 metres confidently in deep water. If you've done trampolining or gymnastics before, then you'll already have some of the skills necessary to become a first class springboard or highboard diver. In a wider context, few sports develop co-ordination, confidence and physical fitness better than diving!
Children's Lessons (6 - 13 years)
Weekly 45 minute sessions
A fun activity to bridge the gap between swimming lessons and the
diving squads, or as an alternative to swimming lessons. This
exciting introduction to diving builds water confidence and works
on fundamental skills like posture, balance, rotation, jumping and
entering the water in a variety of feet first and head first
styles.
Teenagers' Lessons (13 - 16 years)
Weekly one hour sessions
A mixed ability group which works through the skills
required by the Diving Award scheme, as well as introducing diving
board skills. This is a very relaxed, pay-as-you-go session, with
the coach helping each diver to achieve his or her individual
goals.
Adults' Lessons (16 plus)
Weekly One hour sessions
This is a relaxed, pay-as-you-go session - and a great way to learn
new skills, meet new people and keep fit at the same time. The
coach will help you to realise your own ambitions, whether this is
to achieve a simple head first entry from the side of the pool, or
to master a full set of competition dives - the choice is
yours!
If you'd like to take part in this unique sport or want to know more about our diving courses, then please contact: Damian Ball, Diving Development Officer on (01423) 556739 or (01423) 556768 or call in at The Hydro, Jennyfield Drive, Harrogate HG1 2RP.