General Information
This is the Foundation Level Diving, students focus on development skills and techniques of diving to increase their confidence on the 1m springboard. Students with no or limited diving experience should choose this level.
An introduction to Diving for Year 2 students takes place during Term 4 on Wednesday and Saturday.
Class Schedule
Wednesday: 7–8am in the Ascham Pool
Saturday: 2–3pm in the Ascham Pool
Term Dates 2025
| Term | Start and finish dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June |
| There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend. | |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December |
Types of Dives
| Forward straight jump | Forward tuck jump | Backwards straight jump | Backwards tuck jump | Forward dive straight |
| Forward dive tuck | Forward dive pike | Back dive | Forward somersault tuck | Forward somersault pike |
| Backward somersault pike | Backward somersault straight | Backward somersault half twist | Backward somersault full twist | Backward somersault 1 ½ |
| Inward dive tuck | Inward dive pike | Inward somersault tuck | Inward 1 ½ somersault tuck | Double forward somersault tuck |
General Information
Ascham students can enjoy diving in a fun and friendly environment. Classes are available for all Fiona students from beginner to advanced divers.
Levels
The White Level is the Foundation Level Diving, students focus on development skills and techniques of diving to increase their confidence on the 1m springboard. Students with no or limited diving experience should choose this level.
The Blue Level is a Development Diving Level, students focus on the extension and refinement of diving skills with a focus on developing the necessary skills to compete and represent Ascham in the IPSHA and IGSA Diving carnivals.
The Red Level is Ascham’s High Performance Diving program. This program is targeted towards students who have mastered the 1m springboard and are looking to move into the 3m springboard and Platform diving techniques. The compulsory weekday component of this program is run at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Please note that all divers are required to wear a swimming cap; students will not be permitted to participate without one.
Class Schedule
| Class | Year | Day | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diving: White and Blue Squads | Years 3–6 | Wednesday | 7–8am | Ascham Pool |
| Years 3–6 | Saturday | 2-3pm | Ascham Pool | |
| Diving: Red Squad | Years 3–6 | Wednesday | 5.40-7.45pm | SOPAC |
| Years 3–6 | Saturday | 3-4.30pm | Ascham Pool |
Term Dates 2025
| Term | Start and finish dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 6 February – Wednesday 9 April |
| Term 2 | Tuesday 29 April – Wednesday 25 June |
| There will be no Co-curricular activities from Friday 6 June – Monday 9 June due to the King's Birthday Long Weekend. | |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 22 July – Wednesday 17 September |
| Term 4 | Tuesday 14 October – Saturday 6 December |
Types of Dives
| Forward Straight Jump | Forward tuck jump | Backwards straight jump | Backwards tuck jump | Forward dive straight |
| Forward dive tuck | Forward dive pike | Back dive | Forward somersault tuck | Forward somersault pike |
| Forward somersault straight | Forward somersault half twist | Forward somersault full twist | Forward somersault 1 ½ tuck | Backward somersault tuck |
| Backward somersault pike | Backward somersault straight | Backward somersault half twist | Backward somersault full twist | Backward somersault 1 ½ |
| Inward dive tuck | Inward dive pike | Inward somersault tuck | Inward 1 ½ somersault tuck | Double forward somersault tuck |
| Date | Monday 10 February 2025 |
| Time | TBC |
| Venue | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre |
| Transport | TBC |
| Dress | Ascham Swimming costume The Ascham Sports Uniform should be worn when not Diving and to/from the Venue. |
| What to Bring | Three towels |
| Drink Bottle | |
| Breakfast and Morning Tea | |
| Please remember to pack underwear so your daughter isn't wearing a wet swimming costume under her Sports Uniform. | |
| Additional Information | 8/9 years: three dives required |
| 10/11 years: four dives required | |
| 12/13 years: five dives required | |
| Please note that ages are determined by what the student turns in 2025. | |
| This carnival will be used as a selection requirement for the Ascham Representative Diving Team that will compete at the IPSHA Diving Championships. All students wishing to be selected into the Ascham Representative Diving Team must compete in the carnival and competently perform the required number of dives for their age group. | |
| Spectators | Parents are welcome to spectate this event and are asked to please stay in the stands. |
| Responsible staff member | Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
| Date | Monday 10 February 2025 |
| Time | TBC |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Dress | Ascham Swimming costume |
| The Ascham Sports Uniform should be worn when not Diving | |
| What to Bring | Three towels |
| Drink bottle | |
| Breakfast | |
| Please remember to pack underwear so you aren't wearing a wet swimming costume under your Sports Uniform. | |
| Additional Information | All students will be transported to the carnival as per communicated Swimming Carnival arrangements. |
| All students are welcome to participate and compete for Diving Age Championships, however the following criteria applies: | |
| • Students must have had previous diving experience and/or be training with the Ascham Diving Team. | |
| • At the Ascham Championship, divers must be able to perform the following: Junior (12 and 13 years): 5 dives Intermediate (14 and 15 years): 6 dives Senior (16-18 years): 6 dives | |
| Please note that ages are determined by what the student turns in 2025 e.g. a student born in 2010 would be in the 14 years age group. | |
| Ascham Diving Representative Team Selection Criteria | The selection criteria will be updated here. |
| Responsible staff member | Ms Geraldine Ball, Head of Diving |
Students in both Fiona and the Senior School will qualify to represent Ascham or another competition at a Representative Carnival. Students will be contacted by the Sports Department after the School Carnivals if selected. Information regarding these events will be uploaded below.
IPSHA Diving Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | The team will travel to and from the event by bus. Students should meet at the Ascham Gym at approximately 6am and will return at approximately 4pm. |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | The Ascham Sports uniform (navy shorts, navy polo, tracksuit and joggers) must be worn over the Ascham swimming costume. |
| No thongs or ugg boots are permitted. | |
| Students will not be permitted to enter the pool without a swimming cap. | |
| Team list | The Fiona Diving Representative Team will be uploaded here. |
| Program | The IPSHA Diving Championships program will be uploaded here. |
Primary NSWCIS Diving Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | TBC |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | Students are required to wear the IPSHA polo top over their Ascham swimmers. |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| Program | The NSWCIS Primary Diving Carnival Program will be uploaded here. |
NSWPSSA Diving Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | TBC |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | Students are required to wear the IPSHA polo top over their Ascham swimmers. |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| Program | The NSWPSSA Diving Carnival Program will be uploaded here. |
IGSA Diving Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | The team will travel to and from the event by bus. Students should meet at the Ascham Gym at approximately 6am and will return at approximately 4pm. |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | The Ascham Sports uniform (navy shorts, navy polo, tracksuit and joggers) must be worn over the Ascham swimming costume. |
| No thongs or ugg boots are permitted. | |
| Students will not be permitted to enter the pool without a swimming cap. | |
| Team list | The Ascham Diving Representative Team will be uploaded here. |
| Program | The IGSA Diving Championships program will be uploaded here |
Secondary NSWCIS Diving Championships
| Date | TBC |
| Time | TBC |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | Students are required to wear the IGSA polo top over their Ascham swimmers. |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| Program | The NSWCIS Secondary Diving Championships program will be uploaded here. |
NSW All Schools Diving Championships
| Date | Friday 23 May |
| Venue | SOPAC |
| Transport | Parents are required to transport their daughter to and from this event. |
| What to bring | 3 towels, enough water and snacks for the day |
| Uniform | Students are required to wear the NSWCIS polo top over their Ascham swimmers. |
| Program | The NSW All Schools Diving Championships program will be uploaded here. |