The squad set up of Sunderland City Dive Team


. The club offers training to anyone who wants to learn to dive either for fun or to compete in competitions locally or across the country.

The club is divided into 7 main squads

Age group, B group, Skill Squad, Development Squad,Talent Squad, Masters and Elite

 

SQUAD TRAINING TIMES

Squad Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Age group

C: 16.45 - 17.15 P: 17.15 - 18.15

Gym GymT: 19.00 - 20.00 (WR) C: 19.00 - 20.00 P: 20.00 - 21.00 T: 19.15 - 21.15 C: 113.30 - 14.00 P: 14.00 - 17.00
B group C: 16.45 - 17.1 5P: 17.15 - 18.15 Gym Gym C: 19.00 - 20.00 P: 20.00 - 21.00 T: 20.15 - 21.15 C: 15.00 - 15.3 0P: 15.30 - 17.00
Skill Squad C: 16.45 - 17.15 P: 17.15 - 18.15 P: 17.00 - 18.15 C: 18.30 - 19..00 T: 20.15 - 21.15 C: 15.00 - 15.30 P: 15.30 - 17.00
Development squad P: 16.15 - 17.15 P: 17.00 - 18.15 C: 18.30 - 19.00 T: 19.15 - 20.15 C: 13.30 - 14.00 P: 14.00 - 15.30
Talent Squad P: 16.15 - 17.15 C: 17.15 - 18.15 T: 19.00 - 20.00 C/P: 16.15 - 17.45 C/P: 15.30 - 16.30

Changes to the Diving Programme for February and March 2015

Friday 27th February to Sunday 1st March – G Star Invitational – John Charles Centre for Sport – Leeds

Age Group competition, with events on all boards.

Friday 27th February – Trampoline sessions cancelled.

Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March – Pool sessions cancelled due to N&D Gala

7th to 15th March Inclusive Coach Steve on Annual Leave.

Saturday 7th March – Conditioning sessions cancelled – pool sessions on.

Friday 13th March – Trampoline sessions cancelled

Saturday 14th March – Conditioning sessions cancelled – pool session on.

Sunday 22nd March – Ponds Forge – Sheffield - Leg 3 The Syd Boothroyd NER Diving Grand Prix 2015

12/13 years Skills
9 - 11 years Age Group 3m Springboard
12/13 years Age Group 1m Springboard
16-18 years Age Group 3m Springboard

PCTG: Pool, Conditioning, Trampoline (WR When required), Gym

FACILITIES

Our facilities include 1m and 3m springboards,1m, 3m and 5m platforms. Plus land training areas.

Squad selection

New members are invited to join our squads by the coaches if they have the physical and mental attributes to be a competitive diver. We are always on the look out for promising children in beginner's lessons and holiday courses who could become competitive divers. The things we look for are:

  • Flexibility: good pike shape, splits, flexible shoulders and achillies.
  • Springy jumps
  • Strength: strong core, arms and legs
  • Good toe point
  • Competent Handstands
  • Coordination & Control
  • Bravery & willingness to try new skills from high boards
  • Attention to detail and form
  • Ability to make changes to dives from coaches comments

Children with a background in competitive gymnastics, tumbling, trampolining and dance often have some of the traits to make successful competitive divers.

Squad Age Range Awards Entry Pathway Description Exit Pathway Target Event
Taster/Tryout N/A N/A N/A Diving coach delivered session to introduce the diver to the learn to dive scheme or to test a diver who is trying out for a squad LTD Programme or Squad recommendation N/A
Talent Squad 7 to 11 ASA Diving Awards Level 4 to 7 Schools talent selected divers or LTD fast track programme Skill development squad. Developing basic skills, line ups and dives. Developing dry land training techniques. Development, Skills, Age Group or Elite squads ASA Diving Talent Games
Development Squad 7 to 13 years ASA Diving Awards Level 4 to 7 LTD Programme, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Skill development squad. Developing basic skills, line ups and dives. Developing dry land training techniques. Skills Squad or B Squad ASA Regional Skills
Skills Squad 8 to 13 years ASA Diving Awards Level 4 to 7 Development Squad, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Skill development squad. Developing skills in pool and on dry land, line ups and dives in all 4 directions plus forward 1.5 somersaults. B Squad or Age Group Squad ASA National Skills Finals
B Group 14 to 18 years ASA Diving Awards Level 4 to 7 LTD Programme, Development Squad, Skills Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Skill development squad similar to Skills Squad for divers aged 14 years plus who do not wish to dive competitively or those who cannot commit to the time requirements of the Age Group squad. Attendances are not monitored and all sessions are optional. Age Group, Masters Squad and/or Coaching Awards

ASA National Skills Finals or ASA National Age Groups

Masters Squad 18 years N/A Adult LTD Programme, B Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Skill development squad for those divers over 18 years of age who do not wish to dive competitively or those over 16 years, who want to dive Masters competitions . Attendances are not monitored and all sessions are optional. Coaching Awards GBDF National Masters
Age Group Squad 9 to 18 years N/A Skills Squad, B Squad, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Further skill development. Working toward 1.5 somersaults in all 4 directions plus 2.5 somersaults forwards and developing Multiple twisting dives on all boards. Competing at National Age Group Level on a minimum of 1 board. Personalised periodisation programme, based on targeted events. Regular testing and adjustment of goals. Elite Squad, B Squad, Masters Squad and/or Coaching Awards ASA National age group Championships
Elite Squad 11 to 20+ N/A Age Group Squad, Talent Squad, Tryouts, Coach recommendation Self development competitive squad. Working toward 2.5 somersaults in all 4 directions plus 3.5 somersaults forwards and developing Multiple twisting dives on all boards. Competing at National Junior Elite/Senior level on minimum of 1 board. Personalised periodisation programme, based on targeted events. Regular testing and adjustment of goals. High Performance Centre, B Squad, Masters Squad and/or Coaching Awards ASA Junior/Senior National Championships

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