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Platform and springboard diving is an aesthetic sport that calls for a combination of acrobatic skill, courage and a precise entry into the water. A gymnastics background is a huge advantage. Mental strength and body awareness are among the qualities that develop fastest.

Benefits
  • Building courage
  • Body awareness
  • Coordination
  • Flexibility
  • Concentration
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreShouldersLegs

Supporting Muscles

BackChestArms

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Low
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Short
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Springboard games, getting used to the water

10

Up to age 10

Low platform, basic dives

14

Up to age 14

High platform, acrobatic combinations

A Family Sports Background Helps
Gymnastics: Acrobatic skills carry over directly
Swimming: Provides water safety and comfort in the water

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 11+

Weekly time

Beginner 3–4 hours
Intermediate 6–8 hours
Advanced 10–14 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,800 – TRY 5,000

Equipment
Swimsuit / Shorts₺200–500
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Cap (optional)₺100–300
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Yüzme Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

Doing it alongside gymnastics is strongly recommended.

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Artistic Gymnastics

Acrobatic moves on the floor, vault, bars, rings and beam; it develops flexibility, strength and coordination together.

Ages 3+3–4 hours
Strength Sports
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Swimming

One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Water Sports

Diving Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Springboard and Platform Diving

A program introducing children to Olympic springboard and platform diving

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Platform Diving — On the Road to the Top

Training and competition in platform diving

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