Supervision

• On-site supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
• Constant visual supervision by a certified NLS Lifeguard is required.
• If teaching backward, inward or reverse dives, or dives higher than one meter, teachers must be certified to teach these skills.

Instructional Considerations

• Prior to giving students access to deep water (above chest height) for swimming or other activities students must be able to meet the Swim to Survive Standard, a sequence of three skills: roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m
• Students should be informed of, and adhere to, the following rules:
  • only one person on the board at one time.
  • move toward a predetermined edge of the pool and exit diving area immediately after completing a dive.
  • make sure diving area is clear before proceeding to dive.
  • no goggles.
  • no ear plugs.

Equipment/Facilities

• Board and fulcrum must be level and not slippery.
• Water depths must conform to FINA regulations available at www.fina.org.
  Current regulations state water must be 3.4 m deep for use of 1 meter springboard.
• Appropriate swimwear should be worn.