Springboard Diving in Markham, Ontario

Optimal Diving is a springboard diving club introducing young athletes to the exciting world of springboard diving. Our diving programs range from the entry-level Learn-to-Dive classes to the national-level competitive practices.

We take our divers beyond the basics, as at Optimal Diving practices we have the right conditions to work on personalized, athlete-specific goals. 

Optimal Diving has a competitive team that regularly competes in provincial and national diving championships. 

Optimal Diving welcomes young athletes that have the drive and motivation to develop their mental and physical conditioning through the sport of diving. You can register with us at any time - we run our programs year-round.

Winter 2024 Diving Programs

Beginner (learn-to dive) participants will be learning how to execute dives and jumps mostly from 1M springboard or poolside. Intermediate divers will focus on proper body position and techniques as they learn the more complicated springboard dives and somersaults.

Advanced (pre-competitive) participants will be learning skills that include both basic and somersaulting dives from 1M springboard and some basic dives from 3M springboard.  Advanced divers will focus on proper body position and techniques as they learn the more complicated springboard dives and somersaults.

Expert (competitive) participants will be training towards meeting the requirements of the Aspire (provincial) or National competitive circuits and compete in 3-5 diving meets per season.

Diving Programs Spring 2023

REGISTER ONLINE for MARKHAM (Centennial Community Centre)
REGISTER ONLINE for VAUGHAN (Vellore Village Community Centre)
Age: 6-16 (basic swimming skills required)