Whirlwind Diving Whirlwind Diving: 2011-11-01T05:33:31Z Copyright (c) 2011, Admin ExpressionEngine tag:localhost,2011:11:01 Jr. JO Team/High School/H.S. Prep tag:localhost,2007:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.13 2007-09-20T00:12:00Z 2011-01-14T08:20:34Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Athletes must have a JO list of dives in order to be in this group and be 11 years old or younger for the Jr. JO Program or be preparing for High School Diving.

  • This group is designed for participants who need a more exclusive practice setting.
  • Athletes in this level will travel out of state for competitions.

Dates: Full Year Commitment – Via Coach Invitation Only

Start Date: September

Commitment: 2 or 3 days a week (based on athlete’s choice) for 2 hours.

YMCA MEMBERSHIP: ALL divers must have a YMCA Membership (required).

  • Call to schedule an evaluation with:  Allison Coleman, Diving & Gymnastics Coordinator: (203)  966-4528 x 158.
  • $40 Evaluation Fee must be paid at the front desk prior to try-out.

]]> Tri-State League Team tag:localhost,2007:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.29 2007-07-29T12:11:00Z 2011-01-14T08:06:10Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com 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.

Dates: 3 month sessions which meet 2 days a week for 1 1/2 hours.

  • Fall Session – September - December
  • Winter Session – January -  March
  • Spring Session – April - June
  • Spring - Summer Session – April – July

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

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DEVELOPMENT

  • 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.

Dates: 3 month sessions which meet 2 days a week for 1 hour.

  • Fall Session – September - December
  • Winter Session – January -  March
  • Spring Session – April - June
  • Spring - Summer Session – April – July

Commitment: 2 days a week for 1 hour.

BLUE TEAM

  • 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: 3 month sessions which meet 2 days a week for 1 1/2 hours.

  • Fall Session – September - December
  • Winter Session – January -  March
  • Spring Session – April - June
  • Spring - Summer Session – April – July

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

 

]]> Welcome to New Canaan YMCA’s Whirlwind Diving tag:localhost,2007:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.2 2007-02-27T00:31:01Z 2010-05-05T18:07:14Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Senior Divers tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.122 2011-11-01T05:33:30Z 2011-11-01T05:33:31Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com More to come.

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Competition Highlights

  • Class LL Dive Championships
  • FCSL Counties

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Guitar, Snowboarding
  • Favorite Food: Burgers  
  • Favorite Color: None  
  • Favorite TV Show South Park  
  • Favorite Movie Anchor Man
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Competition Highlights

  • Qualified 2010 1 meter Summer Zones
  • Qualified for All American consideration

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Friends, Movies, and Music
  • Favorite Food: Tart frozen yogurt  
  • Favorite Color: Pink  
  • Favorite TV Show House  
  • Favorite Movie Ratatouille
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How I got Into diving

I started in the summers at Burning Tree Country Club when I was 6 years old.

Competition Highlights

  • 2010 JO Nationals
    • Platform 10th place    
    • 1 meter 4th place    
    • 3 meter 2nd place
  • 2010 East Nationals
    • 1 meter 1st place    
    • 3 meter 2nd place    
  • 2010 Zone A Platform
    • 1st place1 meter
    • 1st place3 meter
    • 2nd place    
  • 2010 Summer Reg.
    • 1 meter 1ST place    
    • 3 meter 1st place    
  • 2010 Spring Reg.
    • 1 meter 2nd place

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Diving, Skiing, Football
  • Favorite Food: Ice Cream  
  • Favorite Color: Green
  • Favorite TV Show: Sports Center  
  • Favorite Movie: Grown ups, Secretariat, 2012

 

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Competition Highlights

  • I love diving and I can’t wait to compete in my first JO Season

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Diving
  • Favorite Food: Ice Cream  
  • Favorite Color: Lime Green  
  • Favorite TV Show: America’s Got Talent  
  • Favorite Movie: Don’t have one
]]> Kyle tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.117 2011-03-25T04:12:38Z 2011-03-25T04:15:39Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Competition Highlights
  • 2010 USA Diving Summer Zones A 16th on 1 meter
  • 2010 USA Diving Summer Zones A 16th on 3 meter  
  • 2010 USA Diving Sumer Region 1 8th on 1 meter  
  • 2010 USA Diving Sumer Region 1 7th on 3 meter  
  • 2010 empire State Memorial Dive 4th on 1 meter  
  • 2010 empire State Memorial Dive 3rd on 3 meter  
  • 2010 Kimball Cup 1st on 1 meter  
  • 2010 Kimball Cup 1st on 3 meter  
  • 2010 YMCA Nationals 5th on 1 meter  
  • 2010 YMCA Nationals 6th on 3 meter

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Diving and Biking
  • Favorite Food: Macaroni and Cheese  
  • Favorite Color: Orange  
  • Favorite TV Show: George Lopez  
  • Favorite Movie: Zombie Land

 

]]> Adrianna tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.116 2011-03-25T04:01:49Z 2011-03-25T04:09:50Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Competition Highlights
  • AP Scholar
  • Merit Scholar  
  • Captain of High School Swim Team

Favorites

  • Hobbies: SCUBA Diving and Reading
  • Favorite Food: Pasta  
  • Favorite Color: Purple  
  • Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy  
  • Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama
]]> Anne tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.115 2011-03-25T03:59:12Z 2011-03-25T04:01:13Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Competition Highlights
  • 5th Place Counties

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Reading, Playing outside and taking walks with my dog
  • Favorite Food: Twice baked potatoes  
  • Favorite Color: Yellow  
  • Favorite TV Show: Animal Planet – Weird, True, and Freaky  
  • Favorite Movie: Kindergarten Cop
]]> Piper tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.114 2011-03-25T03:45:30Z 2011-03-25T03:47:32Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Competition Highlights
  • First year on JO team
  • Competed 10&u FCSL Counties for Newfield Club, Top 12 finish
  • Looking forward to learning a lot of new dives this year.

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Skiing, Rock Climbing and Traveling
  • Favorite Food: Sushi, Fruit, and Pasta  
  • Favorite Color: Light Blue, Purple, and Pink  
  • Favorite TV Show: The Jetsons  
  • Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music, Hairspray, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua

 

]]> Sophia tag:localhost,2011:whirlwind/index.php/site/index/1.113 2011-03-25T03:40:11Z 2011-03-25T03:45:12Z Admin jae@chalkdustconsulting.com Competition Highlights
  • New member JO team
  • Competed Tristate and FCSL for 3 years
  • Looking forward to future JO meets

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Playing with my dog
  • Favorite Food: Pizza  
  • Favorite Color: Blue, Green, and Purple  
  • Favorite TV Show: Icarly  
  • Favorite: Movie Titanic
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How I got Into diving

I started diving at the Bailiwick Pool Club.  I wanted to continue diving for the winter.  My coach recommended diving with the New Canaan Whirlwind Diving.

Competitions & Highlights

  • 2010 Spinner Meet 9/u 2nd on 3 meter
  • 2010 Spinner Meet 9/u 2nd on 1 meter  
  • 2010 Whirlwind Winter Weekend 11/u 6th on 3 meter  
  • 2010 Whirlwind Winter Weekend 11/u 6th on 1 meter  
  • 2010 FCSL Counties 10/u 2nd on 1 meter  
  • 2010 FCSL Counties 12/u 4th on 1 meter

Favorites

  • Hobbies: Playing with her dog, Rollerblading
  • Favorite Food: Dumplings  
  • Favorite Color: Pink  
  • Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons  
  • Favorite Movie: UP
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