USA Diving conducts approximately 40 regional and national events annually, sanctions hundreds of events managed by its 350 member clubs and is responsible for training and selecting teams that represent the United States at international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships and Pan American Games.

The most visible events offered by USA Diving each year are the American Cup, U.S. National Diving Championships, the FINA/USA Diving Grand Prix and the Speedo National Junior Diving Championships.

American Cup - Debuting in 2003, the American Cup is a senior-level event in which national and international divers compete head-to-head on 3-meter springboard and in cup format on 10-meter platform. 3-meter synchronized springboard and 10-meter synchronized platform follow standard FINA rules. Participants are qualified based on performances at previous competitions or through placings at the qualifying event.

U.S. National Diving Championships - The U.S. National Diving Championships is the premiere event on the senior national circuit each year. Approximately 125 athletes compete on 1-meter springboard, 3-meter springboard, 10-meter platform, 3-meter synchronized springboard and 10-meter synchronized platform. The winner of each event is crowned the national champion. The top six divers on 3-meter and platform and top team in 3-meter and 10-meter synchronized are named to the national team. Senior-level divers are qualified to the nationals based on performances at previous competitions or through placings at the Geographic Zone Championships.

FINA/USA Diving Grand Prix - The FINA/USA Diving Grand Prix is the sole U.S. stop on FINA's 10-country international circuit. Approximately 20 countries participate in the event. Competition in conducted in 3-meter springboard, 10-meter platform, 3-meter synchronized springboard and 10-meter synchronized platform. In the Team Championship, six men's and six women's teams compete in a 48-dive contest. Each team is made of two to four divers, and the teams perform two dives on 3-meter, 3-meter synchronized, 10-meter platform and 10-meter synchronized. The U.S. team is selected based on performances at a previous competition.

Speedo National Junior Diving Championships - The Speedo National Junior Diving Championships is the premiere event on the junior national circuit each year. Approximately 300 athletes compete on 1-meter springboard, 3-meter springboard and 5-, 7.5- or 10-meter platform in the 13 & under, 14-15 or 16-18 age group. The winner of each event is crowned the junior national champion and is named to the junior national team. Junior-level divers are qualified to the nationals based on performances at previous competitions or through placings at the Junior Region and Junior Zone Championships.