For our youngest divers (ages 18 and under), the USA Diving junior program offers instruction and competition at various levels — from first-time divers as young as five, to the most experienced youth divers on the Junior Elite Performance Squad. USA Diving Junior divers are classified as:
- Learn-to-dive: first-time divers learning the fundamentals of diving
- Future Champions: more advanced than beginners, competing in introductory-level competition
- Competitive: experienced divers competing in high-level competitions
Junior divers participate in various competitions throughout the year, including:
- Spring Junior Region Championships
Divers who qualify move on to the… - Spring Junior East/West National Championships
- Summer Junior Region Championships
Divers who qualify move on to the… - Summer Junior Zone Championships
Highest finishers move on to the… - Junior & Age Group National Championships
Top divers move on to… - Junior National Team
…representing the USA in international diving competitions.
USA Diving clubs also hold invitational competitions for future champions and junior divers throughout the year.