About Us
Edmonton Springboard and Platform Diving Club
Who We Are
The Edmonton Springboard and Platform Diving Club is a non-profit Society with management under the direction of two-time Olympic Team Coach, Herb Flewwelling.
Our staff of National and International certified coaches provide fun-filled, achievement-oriented programs with badges (for learn to dive) and competitive training for all others.
The participants learn basic skills, trampoline and dryland and diving techniques — all the way up to competitive training skills. Personal and general skills are taught including self discipline, courage, coordination, balance, grace, strength, flexibility, team spirit, sport psychology, fitness and health, planning, focus, and determination.
Our Mission
To provide high performance training to all divers at every level of personal and athletic excellence, including that of Olympic Champion.
Our Goals
To provide training which will allow every diver to be the best they can be — from a beginner to Olympic champion. We maximize resources of divers, coaches, and training facilities to achieve success.
Our Program Structure
Our learn to dive program consists of 15 minutes of strength training, stretching and physical conditioning; 15 minutes of skills on the trampoline; and the same on dryboards. Divers then have an additional 45 minutes in the water using diving boards ranging from ¼ metre to 1 metre and 3 metres while learning to perfect their acrobatic skills.
Our Facility
Our facility is one of the top training facilities in the world, consisting of:
Platforms
- •10m, 7.5m, 5m, and 3m platforms
Spring Boards
- •4 × 3 meter springboards
- •6 × 1 meter springboards
- •¼, ½, 1.25, and 1.75 meter springboards
Training Equipment
- •7 trampolines (incl. spotting trampoline)
- •9 dryboards (springboards onto mats)
- •3 full-sized gym tumble mats
Safety
- •Full 1–10 meter bubble machine
- •Delayed replay video for feedback
Training Locations
Kinsmen Sport Center
Edmonton, AB
Terwillegar Community Center
9100 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton, AB