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: 30 minute lesson per week covering our level 1 and level 2 diving awards.
• Intermediate: 30 minute lesson per week covering our level 3 and level 4 diving awards.
• Advanced: 60 minute lesson per week covering our level 5 and level 6 diving awards.
• Adult beginner: 45 minute 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.

Foundation Squad

Aim of Squad: this is an entry level group where divers learn how to train in squad environment and progress their skills before moving to competitive level squad.

Target Age Group: 7 to 11 years

Weekly Hours: 2

Monthly Fee: £31.29

Entry Criteria: completed level 4 of the learn to dive scheme, or talent spotted by coaches.

Development Squad

Aim of Squad: developing diving skills both in the pool and on dry land, and learning how to compete. Divers will take part in introductory level competitions as soon as they meet the relevant criteria for their age group.

Target Age: 8 to 11 years

Weekly Hours: 5.5

Monthly Fee: £84.15

Entry Criteria: divers able to consistently complete the dives required to take part in introductory level diving competitions for their age group.

Competition Squad

Aim of Squad: divers to have competitive success and skills level events, including qualifying for national skills finals. Divers will also be aiming to learn dives required to take part in age group level competitions.

Target Age: 9 to 16 years

Weekly Hours: 7.5

Monthly Fee: £93.11

Entry Criteria: divers should have achieved the qualification standard for National Skills Finals, or previously competed at National Skills level.

Performance Development Squad

Aim of Squad: divers to have competitive success and National Age Groups and Elite Level Competitions.

Target Age: 13 to 18 years

Weekly Hours: 12.5

Monthly Fee: £114.74 (same as current National Age Group)

Entry Criteria: divers should have achieved the qualification standard for National Age Group Championships or competed at National Age Groups.

Teens Squad

Aim of Squad: mainly recreational squad group where divers will aim to progress their skills in a fun training environment and maintain being active and taking part in the sport without the pressure of regular competitions.

Target Age: 13 to 17 years

Weekly Hours: 3

Monthly Fee £43.00

Entry Criteria: divers must have achieved a minimum of their level 4 award in the learn to dive scheme.

Masters Squad

Aim of Squad: divers will work toward individual goals and mainly on a recreational basis, with the option to take part in Masters competitions if they choose to.

Target Age: 16+ years

Weekly Hours: 1.5

Monthly Fee: £23.50

Entry Criteria: Completed to adult beginner learn to dive, or previously been part of squad level diving.

If you have more than one child in the scheme then each subsequent child will be charged at a 50% reduced rate. The lowest monthly squad fee will be reduced. If you have Bradford Leisure Card you will receive a 20% discount of training fees.

Facilities

Shipley Pool

• 2 x 1m water springboards 
• 1 x 3m water springboard 
• 5m diving platform 
• dry land mats and somersault stations
• wall bars
• strength and conditioning equipment

Eccleshill Pool

• 2x 1m boards 
• 1x 1m platform 
• 1 x 3m platform
• dry land mats
• strength and conditioning equipment

Manningham Sports Centre

• 2 x dryboards 
• 3 x trampolines
• air track
• dry land mats

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.