Diving

Bradford Aquatics delivers a diving programme that includes both learn to dive and competitive squad training.

Learn to Dive Scheme

The learn to dive scheme operates at both Shipley Pool and Eccleshill Pool.

• Beginners: 30min lesson per week covering our level 1 and level 2 diving awards.
• Intermediate: 30min lesson per week covering our level 3 and level 4 diving awards.
• Advanced: 60min lesson per week covering our level 5 and level 6 diving awards.
• Adult beginner: 45min lesson per week for divers age 16+ who are new to diving.

To take part in the learn to dive scheme you must a minimum of 6 years old and be able to confidently swim a minimum of 25m in deep water. Participants also must be able to climb in and out of the pool over a raised poolside edge unaided and without the use of steps.

Holiday courses

During the school holidays we aim to deliver intensive courses of diving lessons. The intensive courses normally run for 60 minutes per day Monday to Friday. Courses include beginner and intermediate level courses at Shipley and Eccleshill Pools and introductory ‘Flip n Fun’ diving courses at Ilkley Pool.

Bradford Aquatics Elite Diving Training Scheme

Bradford Aquatics deliver a training programme that enables divers to train and compete from pre-competition fast track groups, through to national and international level competitors. Our pathway aims to provide progression through a variety of levels of diving allowing athletes to achieve their potential within the sport.

More information on the Elite Training Scheme can be found on the Bradford Aquatics Competition Development Programme page.

City of Bradford Esprit Diving Club

In order for the divers within the Diving Scheme to compete, they must become members of a Diving Club that is affiliated to Swim England. The divers must register, through the club, with both the Swim England North East Region, and the Swim England Nationally. The registration fee is dependent on the level of competition that the diver attends. 

For more information please visit the City of Bradford Esprit Diving Club website.