Resources

Myth Busters
Diving Safety Studies
News Articles
Related Sites

Myth Busters

We’ve made a list of the most common myths about diving boards, and provided you with the facts. Click here to download a list of diving board accident myths.

Diving Safety Studies

Review of spinal cord injury statistics related to diving and diving board use, American Institutes for Research, 2003.

News Articles

The following is a list of current and relevant media coverage about diving boards and diving board safety. Click on the article title to read the complete article.

Using the Diving Board – Hazard, Lost Art or Neat Attraction by National Recreation and Park Association. The Aquatic Facility Operator, August 2006.

Off the Deep End: Lawyers took our diving board by Steve Moore. Wall Street Journal Editorial, June 23, 2006.

Deep impact: it's been more than a decade since Shawn Meneely got hurt diving into a backyard pool. But his effect on the industry is far from over by AmyJo Brown. Pool & Spa News, Nov 19, 2004.

No Diving? The diving board is disappearing from backyard pools. A court case that has baffled the industry for years may provide answers by Amy Jo Brown. Pool & Spa News, April 9, 2004.

Above board: facts you need to know about diving injuries, standards and liability by Steve Getzoff. Pool & Spa News, August 8, 2003.

Myth 47: diving boards are dangerous and shouldn't be installed - Gauging The Truth. Pool & Spa News, October 30, 2002.

Safe Diving is no "Accident” by Hennepin County Medical Center.

Safe Pools Can Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries by Linda L. Lindsey, MEd and Barbara Key, MA. UAB Department of Physical Medecine and Rehabilitation.

Related Sites

For more information on other diving and head-first injuries, check out these websites:

Lifesaving Resources - Water Safety Training Organization

Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention