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Get Started in Competitive Diving

How to get started and information for the beginner in springboard and platform diving.
Woody's Five Tips for Beginner Divers
Here are five important concepts that a beginner or inexperienced diver should understand when learning to dive. And these not just for the beginner, even experienced divers should be dilligent about keeping these ideas in mind during their career.
What Are the Costs Involved in Diving Lessons
What are the costs involved when taking diving lessons, or springboard diving instruction for beginners?
Before You Get Your Child Started In Diving
Before getting started in competitive diving, following a few simple guidelines will help a diver find the the right diving coach and program to ensure a positive and safe experience.
What Are Diving Lessons?
What are diving lessons and why are they an important first step in the sport of diving.
Diving Programs and Time Commitment
Information on requirements and time commitments for the sport of diving, from beginner lessons to elite diving.
Opportunities to Dive
Take a diving lesson, compete for your high school team, or shoot for a national championship - opportunities for diving in the United States vary from lessons to elite Olympic competitors. Anyone with interest in the sport of diving has a place in this physically and mentally challenging sport.
Learning Proper Body Position in Beginner Diving
Body posture in springboard and platform diving is an important technique to be learned by any beginner diver. This fundamental building block leads to correct body position in dives that allow a diver to advance to harder dives used in diving competition.
Gear & Equipment for the Beginner Diver
Beginner divers do not need any type of special equipment. A swimsuit and a towel is all that is required to get started.

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