Diving
Diving offers swimmers the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills, strength and confidence through a structured pathway from beginner to competition. At Pymble Swimming, we offer a structured Diving program across two pathways: Recreational and Competitive.
Our approach prioritises technical proficiency above all else. A strong technical foundation helps divers progress safely and confidently as they develop more complex skills. Four pillars determine readiness to progress at every stage: Technique, Physical Readiness, Mental Dexterity and Coach Evaluation.
Program values
Patience
The quality of enduring challenges with calmness and composure. Great divers are built from the ground up, and mastering foundations takes time.
Courage
The firmness to overcome difficult physical and psychological challenges in the face of fear. Diving asks something unique of every athlete who steps onto the board.
Self-Discipline
Controlling impulses and desires in favour of long-term goals. In training, this looks like steady, mindful action focused on quality and process.
Grit
Perseverance and passion for long-term goals, maintained through failures, adversities and plateaus. Grit is more important than talent in any sport.
Patience
The quality of enduring challenges with calmness and composure. Great divers are built from the ground up, and mastering foundations takes time.
Courage
The firmness to overcome difficult physical and psychological challenges in the face of fear. Diving asks something unique of every athlete who steps onto the board.
Program values
Self-Discipline
Controlling impulses and desires in favour of long-term goals. In training, this looks like steady, mindful action focused on quality and process.
Grit
Perseverance and passion for long-term goals, maintained through failures, adversities and plateaus. Grit is more important than talent in any sport.
Our four-level pathway
Vertical Fun Dive
Recreational, no competitions
Attendance: 2 to 4 water sessions/week
Focus: Basic diving shapes, positions, jumps and entries. Non-competitive. Focus on enjoyment and fundamental movement skills.
Learn to Dive
Recreational, no competitions
Attendance: 2 to 3 water sessions/week
Focus: Continuation of recreational pathway with added focus on learning how to train. Basic dives on 1m and 3m springboard. Prepares divers for Pathways squad if identified as suitable.
Pathways
Competitive: Club and State competitions
Attendance: Minimum 2 water and 2 dryland. Ideally 4 water and 2 to 3 dryland,
Focus: Beginning of competitive pathway. Fundamentals plus new dives, with competitions introduced. Dryland (strength and conditioning) becomes essential. Dives developed on 1m and 3m.
Performance
Competitive: Club, State, National and Australian Open level
Attendance: Minimum 2 water and 2 dryland. Ideally 4 water and 3 dryland.
Focus: Highest squad level. Building on previous dives, intermediate and advanced skills. Regular competition. 5m platform introduced. S&C essential. Prepares divers for future careers in the sport.
Want to find out more about our Diving program?
Download our Diving booklet for further details about our coaches, programs and pathways.
