The JO Ascent Team is for divers who wish to pursue competitive diving but may not have a complete set of dives, and/or who are involved in other extracurricular activities. JO Ascent Team members must have a 1m skill set (see below) that will allow them to successfully develop a competitive diving list appropriate to their age group on 1m, 3m, and platform (5m, 7.5m, and 10m) for the upcoming competitive cycle, which is typically March through July.
Divers and their families can choose two practice times per week from the following times:
- Mondays, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
- Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sundays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
For staffing purposes and workout planning, divers need to commit to specific days of the week. Whenever possible, we will allow make-ups in the event of conflicts, but divers need to plan to come to the same practices every week. Please notify the coaching staff when you enroll what days you will attend.
Monthly Tuition and Annual Fees: $200/month + a nonrefundable annual joining fee of $200, due during the first month of the diver’s participation on the JO Team. Divers who compete in meets throughout the year will pay $50/day in coaching fees for each meet.
Additionally, semi-private dryland / dryboard training is highly recommended and can be arranged and paid for separately.
Please Note: Monthly fees are offered at a reduced rate compared to the standard rate of $30/hour, and cannot pro-rated. There will be times when there are circumstances beyond our control (e.g., holidays, football games, lifeguard shortages, weather conditions, world events that prevent base access, etc.) that prevent us from having practice. We will always do our best to offer make-up opportunities; however, this will not always be possible.
Minimum Criteria:
Requirements vary depending on the diver’s competitive age, which is based on their age as of December 31, 2022 for the upcoming competitive cycle.
General Requirements:
- Endorsement from the CSDC coaching staff. Consideration is given to divers with the required skills (see below) as well as a good attitude, solid work ethic, and positive interactions with coaches and other athletes.
- Demonstrated understanding of diving terms / vocabulary
- Access to the USAFA Base
All divers must be able to perform the following skills on 1m:
- Front line-up
- Back line-up
- Front jump with full approach
- Back jump with appropriate arm swing
Age-Specific Minimum Requirements: Age-specific requirements based on the competitive requirements for AAU and USA Diving competitions for each of the following age groups: 11 & Under; 12/13; 14/15; and 16-18.
11 & Under
- Front dive
- Front somersault
- Back dive
- Inward dive
- Front dive
- Front somersault
- Back dive
- Back somersault
- Inward dive
- Front dive
- Front 1½ somersault
- Back dive
- Back somersault
- Reverse dive or somersault
- Inward dive
- Inward somersault
- Front somersault, full twist OR back somersault, half twist