New Canaan YMCA: Whirlwind Diving Junior Olympic Team

“The Whirlwind Diving program has over 200 athletes from the beginner to the elite level. We welcome new divers in every age group and at every level.  Our goal is to help each and every participant develop proper mechanics, have fun, and meet their personal goals–whether they are novice, recreational, or Junior Olympic athletes.  Led by a highly experienced coaching staff.

Our Junior Olympic (JO) team competes nationally and has won 14 YMCA National Titles. Boasting the camaraderie and support of a team, divers have tremendous opportunity to grow within the sport and reach their goals by competing at the local, regional, and national levels. Levels are by coaches’ invitation.

LEVEL 3: GOLD (AGES 11+)
For divers who have competed in a summer league program and are looking for a friendly competitive environment to improve their skills. New divers will need an evaluation from the coaching staff to begin at this level. Program runs as 3-month sessions starting in starting mid-September. Practice commitment: Two or Three Days per week for 75 Minutes.

LEVEL 4
Entry level JO program. Divers must commit to two days per week for the school year. This is our first level of the JO Team. Level 4 will practice with Level 5.

LEVEL 5
Entry level JO program. Divers must commit to three days per week for the school year. This is our first level of the JO team. Level 5 practices with Level 4.

LEVEL 6
YMCA/AAU team. This level is for divers who have attended or would like to attend the YMCA National Meet and AAU-sanctioned competitions.

LEVEL 7
High School JO is designed for the diver whose top priority is high school diving. Training will be primarily on the one meter. This a school year program offered in three-month increments or the full school year session. YMCA/AAU-sanctioned events could apply.

LEVEL 8
USA Diving Regional Team/AAU Travel Team/YMCA National Team. This level is for divers whose priority is AAU and USA Diving. These divers are interested in diving in college. This program runs September through the end of July.

LEVEL 9
USA Diving Regional Team/AAU Travel Team/YMCA National Team. This level is for divers whose priority is AAU and USA Diving. These divers are interested in diving in college. This program runs September through the end of July.

LEVEL 10
Our elite-level divers who have proven themselves at USA Diving, AAU-sanctioned events, and/or YMCA Nationals. These divers have chosen diving as their primary sport and train at least four days a week in addition to morning workouts. These divers will continue competing in college.

Levels 4-10 need an evaluation from the coaching staff prior to beginning the program.”