High School Diving

Question
How many dives do the kids need to perform in a WA state high school dual meet? (I'm thinking 6).  Do all the (6) dives need to represent the 5 different dive categories?
Thanks-

Answer
Janet -

For high school dual meets, varsity divers need to do 6 dives total but do not need to be able to do all 5 groups. Here is how it works:

Each week,there is a dive group of the week that must done as dive #1. I forwarded you this info earlier today. Dives 2 through 6 must cover 4 of the 5 groups of dives. Here is an example of the easiest list of dives to do each week without using the reverse group:

Front group week: front dive, front 1 somersault, back dive, inward dive, a dive from the twisting group, dive 6 can be any dive number not used in the first 5 dives.

Back group week: back dive, front dive, back somersault, inward dive, a dive from the twisting group, front somersault.

Inward group week: inward dive, front dive, back dive, inward somersault, a dive from the twisting group, front somersault.

Twist group week: a dive from the twisting group, front dive, back dive, inward dive,another dive from the twisting group,front somersault.

For reverse group week, if the girls cannot perform any dive from it, then have them dive JV. JV is any 3 dives they want to do and no team points are scored.I would suggest passing on this group this season if the girls are very afraid or do not possess the ability level to do this group safely.

Here are some websites that can help you:

www.wiaa.com/swimming = Info on WA high school diving.

www.usadiving.org - Click on store and then educational materials. Lots of info here on how to do fundamental dives.

www.flipnrip.com - Instructional videos.

www.youtube.com - Search for instructional videos by Jeff Huber, coach at Indiana University.He has excellent info on basic dives. Lots of other diving videos at this site.

www.diving.about.com = Site that explains the sport.Lots of articles about high school diving.

www.usadiver.com -Articles about diving.

If you need more help, do not hesitate to ask more questions or call me at the number on the e-mail address I used to reply to your original question.

Good luck with your season.