Learn To Dive
Diving Coaches
All coached diving activity at Bangor Pool is managed and delivered by Bangor Aquatics and Healthy Lifestyles Centre as part of the Regional Diving Program. Our fully qualified coaches Richard Williams, Paul Roberts, Darren Rowlands, Sam Maclennan & Sophie Pipe teach diving classes at the pool.
Facilities
Bangor Pool is one of only 3 pools in Wales with diving boards! The pool has 1m & 3m spring boards, 3m & 5m platforms, bubble machine and a video replay system. Note the pool depth is 3.8 meters.
Children’s Diving Lessons
Children wishing to join diving classes at Bangor Pool should speak to the reception at Bangor Pool (01248 370 600).
Diving classes are for suitable for children 6+ yrs. (pending swimming/diving ability) and they need to be confident swimming in the deep end of the pool. Classes are 30 - 45 min long and prices can be obtained from Bangor Pool.
Bangor Pool runs diving classes at the following times:
- Thursday: 16.00 – 17:00 (2 classes, 30 min each).
- Friday: 16.00 – 17:30 (3 classes, 30 min each).
- Saturday: 9:00 – 10:30 (3 classes, 30 min each).
- Saturday: 15:30 – 17:00 (1 class, 1hr 30 min).
Contact details on the Bangor Pool website.
Children’s Taster Diving Sessions
During the holidays children have the opportunity to attend taster diving sessions. A great way to come & try diving without having to book a full course.
Contact details on the Bangor Pool website.
Competitive Diving Squad
Divers who have joined the Diving Squad have the opportunity to train at the following times:
- Wednesday: 19:00 – 20:30.
Public Diving Sessions
The diving boards are open to the public at the following times:
- Monday: 11:30 - 12:00 & 14:30 - 15:00.
- Tuesday: 11:30 - 12:00, 14:30 - 15:00 & 19:30 - 20:00.
- Wednesday: 11:30 - 12:00 & 14:30 - 15:00.
- Thursday: 11:30 - 12:00, 14:30 - 15:00 & 19:30 - 20:00.
- Friday: 11:30 - 12:00, 14:30 - 15:00 & 19:30 - 20:00.
- Saturday: 11:00 – 12:00 & 14:30 – 15:00.
- Sunday: 11:30 – 12:00 & 14:30 - 15:00.
Contact details on the Bangor Pool website.
Adult Diving Classes
Adult classes are now running at the pool Sat 10:30 - 11:30. Contact the pool for lesson availability.
Updated: 18/03/20
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