Orange Community Education & Recreation

This Learn to Dive program is designed to teach the safe and proper way to use the diving board. Those enrolling must be able to swim safely in deep water without flotation devices, be able to pass the deep water swim test, and be comfortable completing a head-first entry off the diving board. This class will teach both front and back takeoff, mid-flight, and feet-first and head-first entry with individualized attention.

Section A: Beginner Class

• In this introductory class, beginner diving skills are taught. Diving basics, such as approaches, forward and back fall-ins, and diving technique will be introduced. This class teaches beginners the basics of competitive diving. Kids will practice approaches, jumps in various body positions, forward dives and back dives. 

Section B: Intermediate Class

• Dives that would be performed in competition are introduced in this level, including somersaults, inwards, and twisting dives. Divers with more advanced skills should register for this class, as the instructor will work at their individual level. To participate in this class, swimmers must have completed section A or have equivalent experience.

Section C: Advanced Class

• An advanced springboard diving class builds upon prior experience, focusing on refining techniques and introducing more complex dives. Participants will improve their approach, takeoff, flight, and entry components while learning new skills like reverses, inwards, and twisting dives. To participate in this class, swimmers must have completed section B or have equivalent experience.