| Dive Toronto dives in the 50 metre
pool of the University
of Toronto's Athletic Centre. It is one of the best full time diving
facilities in downtown Toronto.
The Athletic
Centre is located on the St. George campus at 55
Harbord Street. |
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| Location |
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For the location and address of the Athletic Centre, including a map, click
here. |
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| Floor
Layout Maps |
| To view a map of the Main Floor of the Athletic Centre,
click here. For a map of the Lower Level (Pool Level), click
here. |
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| Equipment |
| The pool features two 1 metre springboards, two 3 metre
springboards, a 3 metre platform, and a 5 metre platform. |
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| Warm
Up Area |
| The warm up area for the diving club is located directly
below the pool gallery on the east side of the 50 M Pool. DT has a
complete set of mats for used for warm up stretching, and practice
jumps. |
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| Change
Rooms |
Divers who are members of the Athletic Centre may use the
men's and women's change rooms located on the main floor.
Divers who are not members of the Athletic Centre may use
the Spadina Change rooms. Enter the Athletic Centre from Harbord Street.
Immediately as you enter the building, there will be a sign on your
right directing you to the Spadina change rooms. Enter the pool gallery,
follow the signs directing you around to the other side of the pool,
down the hall, and downstairs. Divers can get onto the pool deck from
the change rooms.
The lockers in the change rooms may be used.
Please do not bring valuables on deck or leave valuables in an
unlocked locker. We have had reports of theft in the past.
Children will not be supervised in the change rooms. Parents of young
children are asked to accompany their children to and from the change
rooms.
Divers will not be allowed on deck until 15 minutes before their class
starts.
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| Lockers |
| Lockers are free of charge and available on a first-come,
first-served basis. You must bring your own lock. Locks and
locker contents must be removed by facility closing time. |
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| Pool
Gallery |
The pool gallery is located overhanging the warm up area on the east
side of the 50 M pool. It provides a clear unobstructed view of the
diving area.
Parents and other spectators are welcome to watch the divers from the pool gallery. Photographs
may only be taken with permission.
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| What
to Wear / Bring on Deck |
| All that is really necessary is a bathing suit and towel.
Divers may wish to wear shorts and/or a t-shirt over their bathing
suits for the warm-up. |
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| Athletic
Centre Information |
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For other information, including hours of operation, and contact info, click
here. |
