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
- 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

