Diving Programs & Organizations
NCAA College Diving
NCAA diving includes Division I, Division II, and Division III.
Division I:
• 1-meter springboard
• 3-meter springboard
• Platform diving
• Springboard: 6-dive lists
• Platform: women complete 5 dives; men complete 6 dives
Division II:
• 1-meter springboard
• 3-meter springboard
• Usually 11-dive lists
Division III:
• 1-meter springboard
• 3-meter springboard
• 6-dive and 11-dive lists
USA Diving Junior Olympic Diving
USA Diving offers a junior competition system for young divers in the United States. Athletes compete by age group and event level, with each age group following specific dive list requirements.
Junior age groups include:
• Group D: 11 & Under
• Group C: 12–13
• Group B: 14–15
• Group A: 16–18
Each age group has different dive list requirements based on the diver’s age, event, and competition level. As athletes grow and progress, they learn more advanced dives and compete with athletes at a similar stage of development.
AAU Diving
AAU Diving
AAU Diving provides youth and developmental competition opportunities for athletes of different skill levels.
It is a great starting point for beginner and intermediate divers who want to gain competition experience in a supportive environment before moving toward higher-level junior or national competition.
AAU age divisions include:
• Group E: 9 & Under
• Group D: 10–11
• Group C: 12–13
• Group B: 14–15
• Group A: 16–18