For example, the diving pit in Sheffield’s Ponds Forge is 5.85m deep. These are currently the FINA recommended minimum depths but some are deeper. Diving pools are 4m deep if there is a 5m platform or 3m springboard.Competition pools are usually 5m deep if there is a 10m platform.
The depth of a pool depends on the height of platform and springboard diving boards So the world’s best divers usually compete in either springboard or platform events. The techniques required for platform and springboard diving are quite different. However, you won’t see Tom Daley diving from the 5m or 7.5m – all major competitions (such as the Olympic Games and World Championships) use the 10m platform only. Platform diving is from static platforms set at 5m, 7.5m, and 10m. More about platform and springboard diving What the difference between platform and springboard diving?Īll competitive springboard diving is from flexible ‘bouncy’ boards set at 1m and 3m above the surface of the water. The difficulty of a dive can vary greatly and depends on a diver’s starting position, body position throughout the dive, and the number and types of rotations or twists performed during the dive. Not sure how high 10m is? Just imagine two giraffes standing on top of each other… and then diving head first from that height!ĭivers need to enter the water as smoothly and cleanly as possible to impress a group of judges who will score the dive – find out more about scoring here. Heights of the boards range from 1m all the way up to 10m.
They involve an immense amount of strength, flexibility and courage.īoth competitive platform and springboard diving involve one or two divers performing spins, twists and somersaults into a pool from a series of heights. Platform and springboard diving are two of the most spectacular and exciting aquatic sports. About platform and springboard diving March 18, 2016
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