The Star Diving Club

Star Diving Club Guildford

Welcome to Star Diving Club

We are a springboard and highboard diving club in Guildford, Surrey.

Our programme is based at Guildford Spectrum.

We are affiliated to Swim England, our national governing body, through Swim England South East Region and have SwimMark accreditation.

Whether you are a complete beginner or have some previous experience, you are welcome to join us.

Catering for all abilities we run a variety of weekly sessions in term time six days a week (not Saturdays).

Want to start diving?

For more information, to arrange a term-time taster or to book a class, please email membership@stardiving.org

We run a variety of term-time sessions catering for all levels, six days a week.

Important: everyone must be able to swim 25m and be comfortable in deep water without goggles.

Summer term dates

The summer term runs from Monday 19 April - Sunday 25 July.

Sessions will run normally on bank holiday Monday 3 May.

Adult sessions resume from Monday 17 May.

There are no lessons in the half-term week: Monday 31 May - Sunday 6 June.

View or download the summer term overview below.

Summer Term Overview 2021.v1
Overview (Summer 2021).pdf
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Summer term: Back with a splash

The gradual easing of lockdown means our programme is now back up and running. But the safety measures we had in place previously are in force again. Here's a recap of the main points:

Entry and exit of the building via the main entrance.
Use the internal one-way systems, directions and routes as detailed in our entry/exit procedures document below.
Divers to come with swimming kit on underneath their clothes.
Changing facilities allowed after classes only.
Numbers capped at six per class to accommodate social distancing around the pool, including the diving boards.
Unless exercising it is mandatory to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing inside Guildford Spectrum.
Face coverings not required for children (under-11) or anyone who is medically exempt. Click here for all the exemptions.
Spectating on our upper pool deck not allowed (except for Covid-19 lead).
Parents/guardians can watch 'bird's eye' from the spectator gallery on the upper level overlooking the competition pool.
If you have any coronavirus-like symptoms stay away, get them checked out and do not return to training until you get an all-clear.

Take a look at our Covid key info and rules summary (March 2021) below. Help us to help you by adhering to our procedures, ensuring we are Covid safe, secure and compliant at all times.

Covid - Key Info & Rules Summary (March 2021)
Covid - Key Info Rules Summary (March 2[...]
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Covid - Main Entrance & Exit Procedures
Covid - Main Entrance Entry Exit Proced[...]
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Annual General Meeting

Calling all members! The club's AGM will be held on Tuesday 22 June (starting at 8.30pm).

Due to the ongoing uncertainty over social

distancing restrictions, the meeting will be held as a video conference on Microsoft Teams.

Hear about the activities over the past year, get involved and have your say. To join the meeting click here. Download the agenda below.

AGM agenda - 22.6.2021
AGM agenda - 22.6.2021.docx
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Summer holiday courses

Bookings are now open for our four-day summer holiday courses in August.

Week 1: Tuesday 10 August - Friday 13 August (3pm - 5pm).

Week 2: Tuesday 17 August - Friday 20 August (3pm - 5pm).

The first hour each day will be on dry land, focusing on gymnastics, trampoline and dry boards. The second hour will be in the pool.

Important: Children must be able to swim 25m and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. The 3m and 5m boards will not be in use while their railings are waiting to be fixed/replaced.

Please read the notes on the booking/consent form before booking. Download here. Completed forms to be emailed to membership@stardiving.org

Lockdown easing: Stay local

The easing of lockdown means that we are now reopen, back in the pool and training again.

However, the message from the UK government is to stay local, protect the NHS, save lives.

In the House of Commons on Monday 22 February, the prime minister delivered a roadmap for lifting lockdown and the gradual easing of restrictions.

March 8: Primary and secondary schools reopen in England.
March 29: Government's 'stay at home' order changes to 'stay local'. Outdoor sport can resume for all ages.
April 12: Indoor gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools to reopen. Children (under-18s) can return to indoor club activities.
May 17: Adults (18+) allowed to return in mixed groups for indoor sport.
June 21: All remaining restrictions due to end.

June 14: Government announces four-week delay to ending restrictions.
July 19: Expected date for restrictions to end. The so-called 'freedom day'.

Dates depend ultimately on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme and government data continuing to show a downward trend in Covid cases, infection levels and hospitalisations.

Keep informed by following us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And please remember to like and share!

For the latest guidance on restrictions in England click here. For more information about coronavirus click on the image above.

Coaches Wanted! Interested in learning to coach diving? Contact Kirsty here.