platform diving in Manhattan

Question
Hello, I would like to know where I can find platform diving in MANHATTAN. I am looking for 3 meters and 5 meters, to practise myself and/or take lessons. Why not try higher too ?
Thanks,
Helene

Answer
Helene -

The best website for you to go to find what you are looking for is www.usadiving.org. Click on Clubs and then Find A Club. Enter NY and a list of teams will come up. Contact those programs and ask where there are pools with the kind of platforms you are looking for. I know there is a great pool on Long Island with all 5 platform heights. You should also try contacting the college coach at Columbia University. Gordon Spencer is a very experienced coach and will know all the pools where you live. Also try:

www.divemeets.com - At the top of the home page click on divers, coaches and teams. Click on teams and a huge list will come up. Scroll down to find USA Diving Clubs and then look for the ones in NY.Also look under AAU teams.

www.aaudiving.org - Another site that lists teams. Click on Diving Sport Contacts or use their interactive map.

www.flipnrip.com - Also has a huge list of teams. Click on 'N' and look for teams in NYC.

Good luck in your search.