Technical Foundations

The three Technical Foundations programs are the most common entrance point for divers who join the Toronto Diving Academy. This talent identification program is for divers age 5 to 10, and focuses on developing strong fundamental skills to build a solid foundation for continued success at higher levels. Technical Foundations is divided into three sub categories: 

Junior Technical Foundations 

Technical Foundations 1 

Technical Foundations 2 

Divers in Junior Technical Foundations (Age 5-7):

• Train once/week for a 1 hour session 
• Compete at "in house" mini meets

Divers in Technical Foundations 1 (Age 6-10): 

• Train 2-3 days/week in 1.5 hour sessions
• Compete at "in house" mini meets

Divers in Technical Foundations 2: 

• Train 3 days/week in 2 hour sessions
• Compete at "in house" mini meets and Aspire level meets throughout the province

Entrance to this program is by invitation only, through assessment or following one of our camps. Athletes invited to join this program show potential for high aptitude in springboard and platform diving. No diving experience is necessary, however gymnastics, dance, or other acrobatic background is an asset. All divers must be able to swim 25m front crawl with face in the water, in the deep end. 

Characteristics assessed include: 

• Natural Flexibility
• Core Strength
• Leg strength/power 
• Agility and Coordination
• Ability to focus 
• Listening skills and making corrections
• Natural affinity for acrobatics
• Previous experience in an acrobatic sport (gymnastics, trampoline, dance, etc) 

If you would like to arrange an assessment for your child, please email us through the contact form. Assessments will take place in the Spring & Summer for the 2025-2026 season