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“Introducing Diving FUNdamentals!”
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Supporting messages
Olympic Silver
Medallist Leon Taylor
“Flip n Fun is an exciting
new initiative which
introduces school children
to the fundamentals of Diving in
a fun and enjoyable way. By teaching them core
skills required for Diving, they will build confidence
in the water as well as learn a new skill that until
now they have probably never had the opportunity
to try.”
“Flip n Fun is a great way to
teach youngsters the basics of
Diving. Because learning to Dive involves jumping,
tumbling and splashing, it’s an activity kids will
really love and it’s something totally different to
school sports they usually do. It’s really good to see
the ASA has put such a great package together to
make it easy to teach Diving in schools - maybe it
will help inspire Olympic medallists of the future.”
Chief Executive
Youth
Sport Trust
YOUTH SPORT
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Experiencing
andTRUST
developing
fundamental movement skills
forms the cornerstone of progressive
development in any physical activity. The
combinations of delivering fundamental aquatic
skills within a fun environment to young children
make Flip n Fun the ideal starter programme to
Olympic Silver Medallist
Athens 2004
Sport England
Sport England is working to
create an active nation through
sport, encouraging more people from all
backgrounds to get involved in sport and active
recreation. Diving is already growing in popularity
and Flip n Fun is a great way to introduce even
aquatics and Diving.
more people to the sport. Sport England supports
Such early physical competency in core skills helps
start out in swimming and Diving, stay active
to develop confidence in children to participate
and learn more complex skills as they mature
and progress.
British Swimming’s work to help more people
and achieve their potential. We hope Flip n Fun
supports this drive and inspires many more young
people to take up Diving.
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Flip n Fun has been created for children who want to
try Diving, encouraging FUNdamental movement skills in
the swimming pool.
Aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 11 years the prime objective is to have fun and give
children the chance to experience something new and challenging. Flip n Fun aims to develop
Fundamental skills and motivate and sustain participation in a positive and fun environment.
Flip n Fun is an exciting programme where participants can have fun learning new skills and
developing water confidence. Children love to jump and play and the programme has been designed
to encourage agility, co-ordination and balance, using children’s positive energy to increase their
awareness in the water.
Some of the Fundamental skills can be achieved on dryland even before entering the water. This
can improve the child’s learning pace and allow them to transfer those skills learnt on solid ground
into the water.
The Flip n Fun programme provides a fun, safe environment for children to participate in Diving, building
on the Fundamentals that could one day make them sporting champions. All the activities covered in the
programme can be practised safely under the guidance of teachers and coaches in organised classes.
Each session guides participating children through a series of basic skills, encouraging repetition,
whilst engaging the child’s full attention by making it fun. Flip n Fun is a safe, simple and structured
programme from the pool edge...falling, jumping, Diving!
VISION: For every young child to have the opportunity to get active and participate
in a Flip n Fun festival of Diving.
THE MISSION: To introduce and organise Diving festivals for young people,
encouraging participation and enjoyment through the development of
FUNdamental skills.
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Harry & Sally
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Harry Highboard
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Harry is a real daredevil at school and is one of the bravest boys in his class.
One day when he was at his local swimming pool with his friends, the local
Diving coach asked if he wanted to come along to a session. Always up for
a new adventure, Harry said yes and he has never looked back.
Harry loves Diving, especially from the highboard. When he stands at the
top of the tower, he feels like a king of the pool and all the people below
look like little ants.
When he jumps off the highboard he feels like he is
flying and he loves it when he completes all his twists
and turns and hits the water in a nice neat line.
Sally Springboard
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Sally is one of the youngest girls in her class and if you were to meet Sally, you’d think she is one of
the quietest girls you’ve ever met. But she has a hidden talent that only her very close friends know
about - she is a champion Diver.
Sally decided to try Diving after she was lucky enough to swim with dolphins on a family holiday.
As she watched them jump, spin and Dive she wished that she could do it too.
When she got back to the hotel pool she tried to flip like dolphins and with some
practice she began to Dive with grace. Back in England, she joined her local Diving
club and now she gets to Dive as often as she likes and each time she trains
she knows she’s getting closer to winning the Olympic medal she dreams of.
Harry & Sally....
think that all young kids
should have a chance to
try out Diving like they did
and so they have worked
with the ASA to develop
Flip n Fun which means
everyone can have a go at
Diving - even if their pool
doesn’t have a Diving
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All about Flip n Fun
1. What is Flip n Fun?
5. What are the benefits of Flip n Fun?
Flip n Fun is a fun and exciting festival that gives
children the opportunity to experience the
“FUNdamentals” of Diving.
Diving is a disciplined sport but more importantly,
in order to be successful it is essential that children
listen to the teacher and are aware of others around
them. Children can also develop their social skills
by learning to respect rules and operate within
controlled group environments!
2. What is the Aim?
Flip n Fun provides a positive start to children’s Diving
development through a structured activity programme,
familiarising children with basic movement skills in
their schools and local swimming pools.
By establishing solid foundations Flip n Fun aims to
promote a healthier lifestyle and happier children!
Learning new skills with friends’ means there is
always something to share and talk about.
Taking responsibility for their actions and learning to
do things on their own also engenders independence
in children and encourages them to be focused on
specific but achievable goals!
3. Who can take part?
Just as a new adventure can be fun, trying something
brave and different can intensify a child’s feelings of
enjoyment, excitement and overall sense of personal
achievement.
Flip n Fun is open to all fun seeking children aged
5 - 11 years! Children participating in the pool sessions
must be water confident.
6. Appropriate Clothing
4. Why Flip n Fun?
Dryland Sessions - leotard or shorts & t-shirt
Pool Sessions - swimming costume/trunks.
Diving offers a touch of variety to the usual sports
taught in schools and can improve discipline, encourage
confidence and aid co-ordination and agility. As long
as the participant is water confident and between the
ages of 5 and 11 years there are a number of Diving
clubs and lessons that will get children Diving around
the country. Diving covers the ABC’s of Agility, Balance
and Co-ordination and the ASA Kellogg’s Flip n Fun
Awards will offer motivation and reward to those
children that complete the course successfully.
7. Flip n Fun Awards
Flip n Fun Dryland Diving Skills - Participants
must pass all Dryland Diving Session 1 & 2 skills.
Flip n Fun Pool Diving Skills - Participants must
pass all Pool Sessions 1, 2 & 3 skills.
(Pass = 4.5 out of 10)
Planning a Flip n Fun Festival
Coach
Are you a fully qualified
Swimming Teacher?
No
To find out more
about running a
Flip n Fun festival please
contact customer services on
0871 200 0928 or
email: customerservices
@swimming.org
Yes
Have you completed the required
Flip n Fun CPD Module?
No
Yes
Do you have a pool nearby that
is min.1.8m Depth?
No
Please contact your
Regional Educational
Officer. Details can be found
on www.britishswimming.
org, or contact the ASA
Workforce Department
on 01509 615464.
Contact your local authority
for nearest suitable facility.
Yes
Do you have access to dryland
area with mats?
No
Alternative: You can progress
directly to pool sessions.
Yes
Star solution/scenario: You should
be in an ideal position to run 1 - 2
Dryland sessions to support the Pool
sessions and pool based skills.
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Email: [email protected]
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Order hotline: 0800 220 292 Email: [email protected] www.swimming.org
Continuing Professional Development
CPD Introduction
This CPD will enable you to take
a Flip n Fun Festival for Diving.
It will provide you with the
technical knowledge to deliver
Fundamental diving skills from
the poolside in a safe and fun manner. You
will learn basic Diving positions, dryland practices
and key teaching points when taking a session.
Learn to deliver another aquatic discipline in the
pool and allow children to try something different!
If you are a teacher you will first need to undertake
a short but concise (5 hour) education course
which teaches you the basic principles of Diving
and provides you with the skills needed to run a
Flip n Fun Festival.
Contact your ASA Regional Education Officer for
information on the nearest CPD course. Details can
be found on www.britishswimming.org, or contact
the ASA Workforce Department on 01509 615464.
Alternatively you can contact the Customer
Services on 0871 200 0928 for the nearest Diving
club which can host a Flip n Fun Festival for your
school under qualified supervision. If your’e not
a coach or swimming teacher then email:
[email protected]
Outcome...
After completing the Flip n Fun
CPD you will be able to:
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Deliver a Flip n Fun Festival for Diving
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Teach poolside Diving skills in a fun,
informative and safe environment
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Understand the importance of dryland progressions and how to teach
dryland diving skills
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Recognise Key Diving Positions and
how a diver enters the water correctly
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Provide Teaching points on the Diving
skills within Flip n Fun
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Talk confidently about the basics
of Diving and how it can be used
to promote aquatic activity in
the pool
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Really enjoy the sport of
Diving and what it has to offer!
For a Flip n Fun Delivery Pack which includes all
the necessary resources and information to hold
a Flip n Fun Festival, please contact ASA Awards.
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Order hotline: 0800 220 292
Email: [email protected]
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Next Steps
Follow the list below to make sure you have
everything you need for your Flip n Fun session.
There is a maximum of 30 children per session
and promotional flyers should be sent out 3 - 7
weeks before to insure that enough places
are filled for the session to take place.
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Facilities checklist
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The recommended maximum teaching and
coaching ratio for Diving - Beginners and
Improvers is - 12:1 (it is important that Divers
are of similar ability who are comfortable
and confident in deep water).
Gym hall
Please make sure you have familiarised
yourself with all aspects of Health & Safety
as outlined in the Health & Safety Guidelines
within this information pack.
Mats
Invite children
Play equipment: Balls, hoops, floats
Book pool
Pool - 1.8 metres deep
Check teachers availability
Order Flip n Fun Delivery Pack
Order ASA/Kellogg’s Flip n Fun Awards
from ASA Awards Centre:
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Flip n Fun Dryland Diving Skills
Flip n Fun Pool Diving Skills
Equipment
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Safe effective delivery of Flip n Fun
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Positioning for a
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Positioning for
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Make sure the water ahead of the Diver is clear before they Dive
Leave enough space between Divers so that they do not collide
Try to keep the Divers moving when completing skills so as not to get cold
Maintain discipline at all times - Divers should not be pushing,
shouting or misbehaving
Refer to the pictures on the wall charts where possible so that the Diver
can see what the skill looks like
Ensure Divers start correctly on all skills so that they are in balance
and in control of their body
Encourage, enjoy and give positive feedback with a smile
Important
Health & Safety Considerations
H Do you have qualified teachers to
take the sessions, with the correct
Diver/teacher ratios?
H If you are using helpers, are they
fully aware what is expected of them?
Are you confident in their ability to
achieve the tasks that you have set?
H Have you arranged an advance visit
to the pool to clarify the procedures,
including the emergency action plan
and familiarise yourself with the
facilities?
H Is your Diving programme well planned,
and does each member of staff know
exactly what is expected of them?
H Are you aware of any medical problems
that may be relevant to a child in your
group?
H Have you checked what the position
is regarding insurance for voluntary
helpers?
H Do you have a first-aid box, and
does this meet Health & Safety
guidelines?
H Is your clothing appropriate for the
activity?
H Are you familiar with the safety advice
and guidelines related to Diving?
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PLEASE NOTE:
If your answer to any of the
above questions is NO, please
seek further information and
advice before embarking on
the Flip n Fun programme!
Please contact the Facilities
Office on 01509 632253 or
email: [email protected]
Hygiene & Courtesy
Swimming Pool Hygiene Code
Other considerations:
High standards of hygiene are essential to ensure
that using a swimming pool is a healthy experience.
This topic can usually be discussed with the children
away from the pool and before the first lesson.
Although it may be sufficient for them to be given a
list of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ on the subject it is far better
if they understand why they are not allowed in the
pool in certain circumstances. Opinions on whether
children should Dive while suffering from certain
common medical conditions vary. Where there is any
doubt, professional advice should be sought from
a family doctor or school nurse. It is preferable to
exclude the child from Diving until medical advice
has been obtained rather than risk additional
complications. There are, however, some generally
accepted conditions which should lead to exclusion.
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Diving should be an enjoyable experience for all.
Children should be taught to consider other pool users.
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situation where children have, or are recovering
from, a stomach illness that has caused diarrhoea
infectious diseases
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coughs, colds and related infections such as
catarrh, sinusitis
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ear infections
For further advice on aspects of
hygiene or on maintenance of
appropriate pool standards, please
contact the Institute of Sport and
Recreation Management (ISRM)
Children should maintain a high standard of
hygiene at all times
Long hair should be tied back
Jewellery can be a hazard and should be discouraged
Long shorts are not suitable attire in a learning
situation
Swimming Pool Courtesy Code
Such consideration extends to the following:
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Ideally children should avoid Diving within an
hour of eating a meal
Children should be encouraged to clean their shoes
before entering the changing area.
Children should be encouraged to use the toilet
and shower before going into the pool
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arriving at, and leaving, the facility
entries and exits to the pool area
shared use of the pool
shared use of changing facilities
intrusion into other users’ space
an awareness of acceptable
noise levels
avoiding interference with
other users in a way that
may effect their enjoyment,
e.g splashing
Long Term Athlete Development
LTAD and Diving
Most parents and carers would like their children to
be active throughout life. Concerns about health,
crime and national well-being have brought sport
and physical activity into the political debate. All this,
along with a generally held belief that, taught well,
sport and physical education can develop qualities
like self-esteem, leadership and teamwork, make
sport a potential force for good. Many people
remember the fun of sport, while others with less
enjoyable experiences welcome a more consistent,
logical approach to the development of their children.
British Diving is committed to developing Divers at
all levels of the sport. Research and past experience
have led to an understanding that a structured and
progressive approach to developing the Divers of
the future is necessary. Such a structure incorporates
planning, training, competition and recovery.
It recognises that a clear Diver pathway is needed to
give each Diver the best chance of developing their
potential within the sport.
The Diver pathway is based on Dr Istvan Balyi’s
Long-term Athlete Development model (LTAD), which
is widely used in British sport. The model enables
teachers and coaches to identify and implement best
practice at each stage of the athlete’s development
and level of performance. It ensures that vital
windows of opportunity are not missed and stresses
that taking part in other sports is important. The aim
of the model is to produce young people who are
able to build on previous skills as they learn new ones.
Using the LTAD model gives every young person the
best chance of success and, importantly, increases
the chance that children will become lifelong
participants in sport.
The British Diving LTAD model has six stages, each
of which enables the Diver to develop the core skills
important at that stage. As skills can be transferred
between different sports, the Diver pathway
encourages athletes to participate in trampolining,
ballet and gymnastics. In these sports, Divers can
develop skills, such as visual awareness, coordination
and orientation, which are essential for developing
good Diving technique.
British Diving uses the LTAD model to develop the
Diver pathway in both performance and recreational
Diving. British Diving recognises the importance of
developing the different facets of the pathway,
particularly as it provides training, coaching,
competition and recovery guidance to those who
wish to become performance Divers.
Diver Pathway:
Health and
recreation
Diving
Remember:
Basic movement and sports skills
Other Sport
Long Term Athlete Development
British Diving - The Diver pathway
LTAD
Training to Win
Diving Classification
High Performance Centres
LTAD
Training to Compete
Diving Classification
World Class Diving Centres
LTAD
Training to Train
Diving Classification
World Class Diving Centres
LTAD Learning to Train
(Skill Development)
Diving Classification
Diving Skill Development
Centres
LTAD
FUNdamentals
Diving Classification
LTD & TID Centres (learn to
dive & talent identification)
Major Events
Olympic Games / World Championships / World
Cup / Championships / Commonwealth Games
/ World Class Podium
FINA Diving Grands Prix / LEN European Diving Cup
British & English Championships & Trials
High Class Performance Centre
Return to
Performance
Centres
World Class Development Squad
FINA Diving Grands Prix / LEN European Diving Cup
FINA World Junior Championships / LEN European
Junior Championships
Elite Junior National Championships
World Class Diving Centres - Development
Squad Camps
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to WC
Centres
Junior Talent Programme
Zone & National Squads - Talent Selection
National Age Groups / Designated Monitoring Events /
Multi Regional Championships (NQ Meet)
JTP (Talent Selection) Training Camps
World Class Diving Centres
Smart
Track
National Skills Finals
Regional Diving Events (Skills & Age Group)
Regional Development Squads & Skills Camps
Skill Development Diving Centres
Associated Learning
ASA National
Award Scheme
Junior Talent Programme
Talent identification
Club/Local Authority
Learn to Dive
Multi Sport Camps
Schools Selection & Club
TID Training Programme
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Development
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champions’
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to Dive
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Clubs
Training to Win
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Compete
British Diving Podium and
Development
ASA Development & Education
Funding Agencies
Local Authorities
Universities/ TASS
UK Sport /EIS
Training to Train
British Diving Talent Selection
ASA Development & Education
Funding Agencies
Local Authorities
Universities
UK Sport /EIS
Learning to Train
(Diving Skills)
ASA Regions
ASA Development
& Education
Specialist Sports Colleges
Funding Agencies
Local Authorities
British Diving
WC Centres
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ASA
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Multi Sport Camps
Schools
Gymnastic, Trampoline Clubs
Dance & Ballet Schools
British Diving
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Local Education Authorities
Local Authorities
Social Services
FUNdamentals
Flip n Fun
Abbreviation key
TASS - Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme
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WC - World Class
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EIS - English Institute of Sport
Flip n Fun - Resources & Awards
Flip n Fun Delivery Pack - FNF-DP
Includes the following:
l Delivery Guide
l Promotional Poster x2
l Parental Information Flyer x50
l Participant Progress Chart x30
l Group Record of Achievement CD
l 6 A2 gloss Wall Charts:-
Dryland Warm Ups,
Dryland Diving Session 1,
Dryland Diving Session 2,
Pool Session 1, Pool Session 2,
Pool Session 3
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At a discounted rate to when
purchased individually
Items can be individually
purchased:
l Delivery Guide - FNF-DG
l Promotional Poster - FNF-POST
l Parental Information Flyer - FNF-FLY
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pack of 50
l Participant Progress Chart - FNF-PC
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pack of 30
l Group Record of Achievement CD
- FNF-CD
l A2 gloss Wall Charts:-
Awards:
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Flip n Fun Dryland Diving Skills FNF-DRY
Flip n Fun Pool Diving Skills FNF-POOL
Dryland Warm Ups - FNF-WALL1
Dryland Diving Session 1 - FNF-WALL2
l Dryland Diving Session 2 - FNF-WALL3
l Pool Session 1 - FNF-WALL4
l Pool Session 2 - FNF-WALL5
l Pool Session 3 - FNF-WALL6
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