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Concussions in Diving

While concussions do not occur that often in diving, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and what to do if you suspect that a diver has sustained one.

Why Would A Diver Get A Fail Dive?

When a diver receives a fail dive during a competition, they earn zero points. But why might a diver get a zero?

Steve Foley Named to USA Diving Staff

Steve Foley was recently named USA Diving High Performance Director. Here are some of his ideas for the future!

Your Road to the Olympic Team - How to Become and Olympic Diver

Find information on the steps needed to become an Olympic diver.

What is a “Cheeseboard” Diving Board?

The “Cheeseboard” is a common reference for the Modified Maxiflex Model-B aluminum springboard diving board manufactured by Duraflex International. The Model-B is the de facto standard for competitive aquatic diving facilities.

Masters Diving

Masters diving offers opportunities for divers to compete in the sport following a career in high school or college athletics, or simply for the love of the sport.

2008 Women's Division I NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

NCAA titles will be up for grabs at the 2008 NCCA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Information on event dates and times and favorites for the competition.

2008 Men's Division I NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships

NCAA titles will be up for grabs at the 2008 NCCA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships in Seattle, Wash. Information on event dates and times and favorites for the competition.

2012 Olympic Diving Competiton

The schedule of events for the diving competition at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

USA Diving Makes a Wise Choice

Linda Paul replaces Debbie Hesse as President and CEO of USA Diving. Was is a good choice?

Athletic Spending Threatening Collegiate Sports

College and University presidents agree that athletic spending is out of control. How does that effect swimmng and diving?

The Amateur Athletic Union and USA Diving

The AAU and USA Diving coexist as two governing bodies in the sport of competitive springboard and platform diving.

What is this A or B Age Group?

In age group diving, each age group is denoted by a letter or range of ages depending on whether you are competing in the U.S. or internationally.

London Olympic Women's Platform Diving Final Results

Information, notes and results from the final round of the women's platform diving competition at the London Olympics.

Angular Momentum

Angular momentum is a physical principle that is used to describe why a diver can change the speed of their somersault or twist while spinning or twisting.

Pools, New Boards and FINA

FINA pool standards were developed with safety in mind, and you cannot buy a new Duraflex springboard unless your facility can meet those specifications.

High School Diving's Elite Eight

Who are the top high school divers in the nation in the 2011-2012 high school diving season?

What Every Diver Should Learn from the Beijing Olympics

Five important lessons to be learned from the Olympic diving competitions. These lessons apply to each and every diver, regardless of whether you are a part-time summer club diver, an elite junior, or a senior national qualifier.

Men's U.S. "Outdoor" 1-meter National Champions

Men's U.S. National 1-meter diving champions from the Outdoor National Diving Championships, also known as Summer Nationals.

Women's U.S. "Outdoor" 1-meter National Champions

Women's U.S. National 1-meter diving champions from the Outdoor National Diving Championships, also known as Summer Nationals.

Female Olympic Diving Medal Winners

Women who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.

Male Olympic Diving Medal Winners

Men who have won multiple Olympic medals in the sport of springboard and platform diving.

Men's Olympic Platform Diving Medal Winners

The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the men's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.

Women's Olympic Platform Medal Winners

The gold, silver, and bronze medal winners in the women's platform diving competition in the Summer Olympic Games.

London Olympic Men's Platform Diving Final Results

Information, notes and results from the final round of the men's platform diving competition at the London Olympics.

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