In appropriate circumstances, divers in the recreational 'Learn-to-Dive' program
may be invited to join the "Future Olympians" - our pre-competitive program designed to prepare divers to advance to the
Competitive Program. This transition would involve training more often and
more intensely and will accelerate the diver's progress. If your child is interested in a more intensive
diving program, please make this known to the coaching staff.
There are no minimum age or swimming level prerequisites, however advancement to the precompetitive program is by invitation only. Please
speak to your child's coach if you are interested in being considered for an invitation.
In 2008 - 09, we are offering (1) a fall session starting in mid-September and running until December;
(2) a winter session starting in early January and continuing until April; and (3) a spring session starting in April and
running until June.
All of our coaches are specially trained and qualified to provide instruction in proper Olympic
diving form and techniques. Parents are invited to discuss their child’s progress with the
coaching staff before or after scheduled dive times. We ask that all parents read and
comply with the parents' code of conduct, prepared by our
governing body, Diving Plongeon Canada. Specifically, we request that you do not try
to coach your child either from the pool deck or the viewing areas.
For more information please contact our head coach, Ioana Marinescu at (519) 872-9799 or any other member
of the executive.
NSF Cheques. All NSF cheques will be subject to a $30.00 processing fee and the diver
will not be allowed to participate until all amounts owing are paid in full.
Cancellation. All fees are non-refundable except for medical reasons, in which case a doctor’s
note is required.
Discipline. The coach has full responsibility for and complete authority over all
activities on the pool deck and at any dryland training programs offered by the FCDC.
The coach has the right to remove a diver from any such program and to suspend diving privileges
to ensure the safety of the diver or others. There will be no reduction in fees as a result
of any removal or suspension of a diver.
To register, please deliver your completed Registration Form,
together with your cheque payable to the Forest City Diving Club, to our mailbox which is located just
inside the front doors of the Canada Games Aquatic Centre or mail it to The Forest City Diving Club,
c/o Canada Games Aquatic Centre, 1045 Wonderland Road North, London, Ontario N6G 2Y9.
