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Diving

DIVING AT THE MAC

THE TOM DALEY DIVING ACADEMY

We run the Tom Daley Diving Academy at the MAC, and as long as your child is able to swim competently in deep water, they can learn to dive as young as 5 years old. See below for an overview of our kids’ diving lesson programme.

Foundation - Our entry level for those first-time divers. Here you will learn the basics of diving from poolside.

Beginners - Building on what you have learned at foundation level, beginner will teach you new skills with the introduction of diving boards.

Improvers - At this level, you will progress to more advanced diving techniques on higher boards.

Advanced - Here you will learn to master some of the most challenging diving skills.

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MAC DIVE CLUB

For those who have completed our learn to dive programme, you may be referred to join the MAC dive club. The club trains at the centre on Sunday evenings and even offers lessons to adults looking to learn a new skill. 

When the MAC first opened, Head Coach Jan Isherwood put together a dive programme in partnership with the centre and, as this developed over the years the club was formed. 

MAC dive team has members of all ages who are coached to the highest level. Over the years the diving club has had great success in many competitions and has affiliations to the Great British Diving Federation and the Amatuer Swimming Association. 

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