Delta Aquatics Diving Academy
The Diving Lesson program serves as an introduction to the fundamentals of competitive diving in a safe and positive environment. The goal of this program is for divers to have fun and be safe while learning the basic fundamentals of the sport of diving. The lesson program features two levels: Junior and Senior. The Junior lessons are for divers between the ages of 8-12. Divers over the age of 12 are eligible for the Senior Lessons. No experience is required.
DIVING IS A SUMMER ONLY PROGRAM. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE SPRING FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Junior Diving Lessons
The lessons group is targeted to youth participants above 6 years of age who have had little to no experience in diving. This program is an introductory session the will teach the fundamentals of springboard and platform diving. Within this session, participants will learn basic skills grouped into four different levels from basic to pre-competitive team skills. They will include but are not restricted to, stretching techniques, proper body alignment, body positions (tuck, pike and straight), how to properly enter the water head first (both front and back entry), front and back take-offs, variations of jumping positions, and front and back dives. These skills are gained on and off the diving board and lower level platforms that will enable participants to progress towards more advanced skills and/or dives. Participants should be strong enough swimmers to be deep end of the pool.
Senior Diving Lessons
Delta Aquatics Senior Diving Lessons offers a summer-long training session specifically designed for middle or high school divers ages 13 and over. This program is designed with an emphasis on one-meter springboard diving. Practice will be held Oswego East High School which has all of the tools available to effectively and efficiently teach the skills needed for advancement. This program is coached by Oswego Head diving Coach Ryan Pentzien. This program is limited to 8 participants.
Diving Resources
Learn your Dive Numbers
Learn your Dive Numbers Video
Beginner Intro to Diving (About.com)
USOC Athlete Nutrition Outline
