Most competitive springboard and platform divers commence their training in a recreational, learn-to-dive program.
Rocky Mountain Diving Club (RMDC) offers recreational learn-to-dive, pre-competitive lesson programs for all ages at Talisman Centre's world-class diving facility. Their coaches are nationally (NCCP) or internationally certified instructors with experience in coaching and diving. The RMDC goal is to provide quality technical springboard and platform diving instruction at the introductory level in a safe, controlled, and fun environment. Divers begin developing skills on one and three meter springboards and progress to three and five meter platforms as skills progress. Rocky Mountain Diving Club is also a novice talent identification program for Dive Calgary.
Rocky Mountain Diving Club offers a range of springboard and platform diving instruction for all ages, and for all levels of skill. Typical diving programs are ten weeks in length and are offered three times per year beginning in
September, January and April. Class sizes are restricted to eight participants to ensure our goal of providing quality instruction in a safe, controlled and fun environment is achieved. Summer diving programs are also available in July and August.
Below is a description of each program, the participant's prerequisite age and skill level, as well as the skills which will be developed during the semester. Classes fill quickly, so to avoid disappointment, please review the list of programs below and contact RMDC directly at info@rockymountaindiving.ca
or 403-473-4674 to discuss your or your child's needs or diving goals.
| Beginner 1 |
For participants, aged 6-16, with no previous diving experience. Basic springboard diving skills will be introduced along with dry land training and conditioning on trampoline and pit board. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and must be able to swim to the edge of the pool unassisted. |
| Beginner 1 |
For participants, aged 6-16, with no previous diving experience. Basic springboard diving skills will be introduced along with dry land training and conditioning on trampoline and pit board. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and must be able to swim to the edge of the pool unassisted. |
| Beginner 2 |
For participants, aged 6-16, who have successfully completed Beginner 1. |
| Novice 1 |
For participants, aged 7-16, who have successfully completed Beginner 1 and 2. Beginner level skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced. Dry land training and conditioning will include pit board and trampoline. Platform diving is introduced in this level. |
| Novice 2 |
For participants, aged 7-16, who have successfully completed Novice 1. |
| Intermediate 1 |
For participants, aged 8-16, who have successfully completed Novice 1 and 2. Novice level skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced on one and three meter springboards and platform. |
| Intermediate 2 |
For participants, aged 8-16, who have successfully completed Intermediate 1. |
| Advanced |
For participants, aged 9-16, who have successfully completed Intermediate 1 and 2. Intermediate skills will be reviewed and more advanced skills will be introduced on one and three meter springboards and platform. |
| Open |
For participants, aged 13-16, who have successfully completed Advanced. |
| Competitive Foundations |
This is an invitation-only program for participants who have been identified by senior coaching staff as having diving talent and skill, work ethic, attitude and a desire to compete. Strong fundamental skills will be developed. |
| Pre-Competition |
This is a new program for divers who have been identified as having the skills, ability and attitude necessary for competitive diving. By invitation only. |
| Adult 1 |
For participants, 17+ years, who have no previous diving experience, but who wish to learn diving fundamentals in a controlled, safe and fun environment. |
| Adult 2 |
For participants, 17+ years, who have successfully completed Adult 1 requirements, and who wish to improve diving fundamentals. |
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Dive Calgary/RMDC presents "Future Champions" - a weekly half
day or evening camp offered through July and August to families interested
in providing their child with the athletic foundation needed for any
sport. Going further than the ABC's of agility, balance and coordination,
Future Champions camps will focus on the strengths needed for elite
performance including core strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness.
Future Champions will be instructed by Senior Coaching Staff international
level coaches. Courses will be offered to ages 6-9. Only six children will
be registered in each class. A demonstration will be held at the end of
each camp so that your child can perform his/her new skills. If you have a
young child who is athletically inclined, this camp will provide the
groundwork for their pursuit of Olympic dreams! To register, please
contact 403-879-6105 or email us below.
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To contact Rocky Mountain Diving Club:
Phone: 403-473-4674 and leave a message for RMDC
General inquiries Email: info@rockymountaindiving.ca
RMDC Website: www.rockymountaindiving.ca
Mailing Address:
Rocky Mountain Diving Club
Talisman Centre
2225 McLeod Trail South
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 5B6
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