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Diving participants perform acrobatic jumps, twists, flips, and tucks while plummeting through the air from springboards or platforms into a deep pool. The ultimate goal of every dive is to execute a dive of the highest degree of difficulty while making the smoothest possible entry into the pool. Competitive diving requires tremendous coordination, athleticism, and mental participation.

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Introductory and Beginning Divers
April 7, 2019
Coaches promote such a response and attitude by making sure introductory divers experience fun, find success, interact positively with other divers, receive positive reinforcement, and practice in an inviting and nurturing environment. LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTORY DIVER The introductory diver is someone brand new to the sport. These divers are most likely very young children who have had […]
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Kids Swimming and Diving
March 1, 2019
Kids can swim on their own anytime; as members of a team, they race in individual events and/or as part of a relay team, accruing points for their club team. 
List of Diving Board Tricks
December 9, 2018
To perform the flying squirrel, grab your ankles after your feet have left the board’s edge. Finish by leaning forward.  Practicing safe methods of diving is great alternative exercise or just a fine way to impress onlookers at the local swimming pool. Learning a variety of diving board tricks will improve your technique and help you master the […]
Key Dives and Diving Positions
November 8, 2018
Tuck dive: the diver bends his or her knees, bringing or “tucking” the knees and thighs closer to the chest and heels toward the buttocks. THE DIVES There are five categories of dives according to the type of takeoff and flight. In platform diving, an additional category — the armstand dive — is added: Forward […]
Eight Diving Dryland Tips
October 22, 2018
Simple performing squat jumps and body weight squats isn’t going to cut it for an elite age-group or senior diver who has mastered every bodyweight movement. Diving is a unique combination of strength, power and flexibility. Whether you’re starting on a country club diving team just learning the approach and hurdle or are jumping off a […]
How to Do a Relay Dive
October 4, 2018
Since each swimmer is a different speed, the one-stroke suggestion might not apply. It’s simply a good ballpark for when to start bringing your arms back. Practice the relay dive over and over, and see what’s right for you. Whether it’s your first time on a relay or you’re a veteran, you’re probably aware of the […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Springboard Diving
August 27, 2018
“Falling with style!”  That is what diving is all about, according to the popular movie Toy Story. Diving as a fun sport gained popularity in the 17th century in Europe. Today, people learn to dive either for the adventure and also to take part in competitions. It is a major Olympic sport and quite popular in many countries. […]
What Injuries Do Competitive Divers Face?
August 16, 2018
Many divers diet in order to be lean and muscular, but restricting calories also can lead to low energy, fatigue and an increased injury rate. Competitive divers face a high risk of injuring their shoulders, back, elbows, wrists and other body parts, according to a paper by a Loyola Medicine sports medicine physician. “Even when a dive […]
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What We Can Learn From a Late-Blooming Olympian
August 1, 2018
Parental support, coaching inspiration and strong support system were crucial for diver Amy Cozad Magaña
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Diver Amy Cozad Magaña Personifies Persistence
July 31, 2018
Lightly recruited in high school, Cozad Magaña patiently took long road to Olympics
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