Whirlwind Diving Team Levels

New members must schedule try-outs with coach Joe Somma, so that the athlete can be placed in the appropriate level.

Call Kristin Faig at 203-966-4528 x131.

Whirlwind Diving is for all levels of participants, beginner to experienced. Athletes are grouped and trained in the following levels:

NOVICE
BLUE
TRI-STATE
JO

NOVICE

  • This group is designed for both the beginner with no background in the sport of diving and perfect for the diver who has a limited skill set.
  • Participants will not attend meets.
  • This is a 2 month class which meets 2 days a week for 45 minutes.

Dates: This class runs all year in 2 month sessions.

  • Session 1 – September/October
  • Session 2 – November/December
  • Session 3 – January/February
  • Session 4 – March/April
  • Session 5 – May/June

Commitment: 2 days a week for 45 minutes

BLUE

  • Perfect for divers with limited dives and who do not want to compete in meets.
  • This level is ideal for athletes who want to start developing competitive skills, but not at an intense level.

Dates:

  • September 21-December 20th
  • January 11th – April 11th
  • There will be an opportunity for a May session

Commitment: 2 days a week for 1 hour

TRI-STATE LEAGUE TEAM

  • Perfect for divers with limited list of dives and who want to compete in dual meets.
  • This level prepares athletes for competitions in a less stressful environment.
  • Athletes will not be required to travel out of the tri-state area.
  • Participants will need to know how to perform front dive, back dive, inward dive, front or back somersault.
  • Athletes must also have no fear of learning dives from the three-meter board.
  • $100 Fee (to cover membership for the league and competitions) will be due at REGISTRATION.

Dates: This program runs for 9 months in 2 sessions

  • Session 1 - September 21st - December 20th
  • Session 2 - January 11th - April 11th

Commitment: 2 days a week for 1 1/2 hours

JO TEAM (Via coaches invitation only)

  • Athletes must have a JO list of dives in order to be in this group.
  • This group is designed for participants who need a more exclusive practice setting.
  • Athletes in this level will travel out of state for competitions: invitationals, regionals, east nationals, YMCA nationals, and JO summer nationals.

Dates: 9 month program SEPT-JUNE

Commitment: Varies by JO level

Latest Info

For information on the 2009-10 Whirlwind Diving Program, please contact Joe Somma at .

Click below for team practice schedule:
» Novice, Blue and Tri-State
» JO

Click below for monthly calendar:
» Monthly Calendar

Quick Links

Useful sites with diving info and resources:

> USADiving.org
> FlipNRip.com
> DiveMeets.com
> USADiver.com

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