SUMMARY OF KEY INFORMATION
The below grid summarises key information from this guideline and should be read in combination with the full guideline:
Type of Dive | Diving Height | Minimum Depth | Optimal Depth | Minimum Forward Clearance | Additional Safety Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Recreational Diving | From Water Level | 1.8m | 2m | 6m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Lifeguards required, signage in compliance with ISO 20712, no running dives, diving in wave pools, or diving from starting blocks if depth < 2m |
Recreational Diving | From Starting Blocks or Upstands (up to 0.75m above the water line) | 2m | 2m | 6m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Lifeguards required, signage in compliance with ISO 20712, no running dives, diving in wave pools, or diving from starting blocks if depth < 2m |
Teaching Diving | Sitting Dive | 1.2m | 1.5m | 6m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Qualified instructors only, temporary signage required for lessons, progressive instruction sequence, no running dives, diving in wave pools, simultaneous instruction, or diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Teaching Diving | Instructor-assisted Crouching Dive | 1.3m | 1.5m | 6m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Qualified instructors only, temporary signage required for lessons, progressive instruction sequence, no running dives, diving in wave pools, simultaneous instruction, or diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Teaching Diving | Crouching and Standing Dive | 1.5m | 2m | 6m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Qualified instructors only, temporary signage required for lessons, progressive instruction sequence, no running dives, diving in wave pools, simultaneous instruction, or diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Competitive dive starts | Concourse Level (up to 0.2m above the water line) | 1.2m | 2m | 7.5m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Coaches and/or official required, signage warning about dive entries, advanced warning to competitors, starting block inspection, no diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Competitive dive starts | 0.2-0.4m Above the Water Line | 1.35m | 2m | 7.5m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Coaches and/or official required, signage warning about dive entries, advanced warning to competitors, starting block inspection, no diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Competitive dive starts | 0.4m-0.75m Above Water Level | 1.5m | 2m | 7.5m from the edge of the pool, the first 5m of which should be at least the recommended water depth | Coaches and/or official required, signage warning about dive entries, advanced warning to competitors, starting block inspection, no diving if depth/clearance is inadequate |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 1m Springboard | 3.4m | 3.5m | 5m, then additional 4m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 3m Springboard | 3.7m | 3.8m | 6m, then additional 4.25m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 1m Platform | 3.2m | 3.3m | 4.5m, then additional 3.5m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 3m Platform | 3.5m | 3.6m | 5.5m, then additional 4.0m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 5m Platform | 3.7m | 3.8m | 6m, then additional 4.25m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 7.5m Platform | 4.1m | 4.5m | 8m, then additional 3m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | 10m Platform | 4.5m | 5m | 11m, then additional 2.5m to any wall ahead | Lifeguards required, daily checks, handrails, surface agitation, lighting, supervised use only, no recreational diving beyond 3m platforms/springboards |
Diving Towers and Springboards | Above 10m Platform | Not recommended for use in aquatic facilities | Not recommended for use in aquatic facilities | N/A | Platforms above 10m are not recommended for use in Aquatic Facilities |
