Learn To Dive - Youth

Learn To Dive (LTD) is a recreational diving program designed to introduce people of all ages to the exciting sport of diving in a safe and fun environment.

Divers receive step-by-step instruction on the 1 meter springboard and, as their skills advance, the 3 meter springboard.

This program is for all ages. There is no minimum age or swimming level needed although participants should be very comfortable repeatedly swimming in deep water during the 1-hour class.

Our instructors are trained in providing a solid core base of skills to ensure safety and proper progression. The coaching staff may recommend that a diver in the recreational programs consider advancing to the Pre-Competitive or the Competitive program. If your child shows interest in a more intensive diving program, please speak with the coaching staff.

Note: We ask any diver who feels sick to please stay home.

Diving Schedule

Summer 2025

Nepean Sportsplex Summer Session

June 2 - June 27

  • Monday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Tuesday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Wednesday: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

  • Thursday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Friday: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

No classes June June 5th, 6th, 30th

July 2 - July 31

  • Monday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Tuesday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Wednesday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Thursday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

  • Friday: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Summer Cost (Per 4 Weeks)

1 hour/week: $90.00

2 hours/week: $180.00

+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)

No Walter Baker Summer Session

Walter Baker Centre will be closed during the month of June

General Burns Outdoor Pool Session

August 6 - August 31

  • Monday: 11:30am - 1:00pm

  • Tuesday: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

  • Wednesday: 11:30am - 1:00pm

  • Thursday: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

  • Friday: 11:30am - 1:00pm

  • Saturday: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Summer Cost (4 Weeks)

1 hour/week: $90.00

2 hours/week: $180.00

+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)

Fall 2025

Nepean Sportsplex Fall Session

To be announced

Walter Baker Fall Session

September 13 - November 16 (Saturday, Sunday)

  • Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30am / 11:30am - 12:30pm

  • Sunday: 10:30am - 11:30am / 11:30am - 12:30pm

Fall Cost (9 Weeks)

1 hour/week: $245.00

+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)

Walter Baker Fall Mini-Session

November 22 - December 21 (Saturday, Sunday)

  • Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30am / 11:30am - 12:30pm

  • Sunday: 10:30am - 11:30am / 11:30am - 12:30pm

Mini-Session Cost (5 Weeks)

1 hour/week: $135.00

+ once per year $35 recreational fee (see below)

New Insurance and Program Fee

Dive Ontario and DPC (Diving Plongeon Canada, our NSO) require a once-per-year insurance and program fee of $35 for all recreational divers, payable directly to them. This will be valid for any sessions through August 2025. Your athlete will not be able to participate without this.  Please follow this link, and bring your printed confirmation to your first session.

Click here to register for your annual Dive Ontario/DPC membership 

 

Payment Options

Cheque or eTransfer to ottawadiving@rogers.com

PLEASE NOTE:

  • No classes on statutory holidays (Easter weekend, Victoria Day, Christmas, etc.).

  • There are periodic cancellations or, on rare occasions, relocations to Walter Baker Centre due to competitive events at Nepean Sportsplex.

  • No make up classes are allowed for the Learn to Dive Program

  • Minimum 6 participants for a session to run, you will be advised if this minimum is not met and given the option to change to a different day/time/location prior to the commencement of the session.