OUR PROGRAMS & TEAMS
Wisconsin Dive Club Programs and Offerings
We require that every young diver start with the foundation and introduction to our program in the AquaCubs. Upon successful completion, they will be placed in the Little Badgers, Rec Group or Academy depending on drive, focus, coachability, teachability and goals.
OUR GROUPS
AQUACUB LESSONS
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
The Aquacub Learn2Dive Lessons are skill-based classes that are taught by our instructors during the academic school year and summer break. This is the first part of our diving journey and gives our divers an Active Start (stage 1) into the sport and an introduction to our FUNdamental stage. During the school year, sessions are offered every four weeks. We meet twice a week on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. In the summer, these sessions are condensed to eight lessons over two weeks Monday to Thursday. No prior diving experience REQUIRED!
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
Second part of our FUNdamental stage after the AquaCubs. This group focuses on building the confidence and skills that were learned in the Cubs and practicing them to a level of comfort. Here we learn new skills and keep it light hearted. There may be more play time at the end of practice to work on specific things a diver would want to do. We would meet 1 to 2 days a week depending on your schedule and ease of transportation.
PREPRETORY PRACTICE
LITTLE BADGERS OR RECREATIONAL LESSONS
PREPRETORY PRACTICE
The happy middle between the Rec and Academy where our divers practice Learning to Train. This is where we take advanced Rec Divers that want to pursue diving more seriously and prepare them for life in the Academy and eventually on the Travel Team. Our work revolves around time management and skill acquisition between 1 to 3 days a week.
BADGER ACADEMY
CAMPS & CLINICS
PREPRETORY PRACTICE
The Badger Academy training group is in the Training to Train stage. We focus on skill mastery. This group is a bit more strict in doing the correct movements in a certain pattern with very little wiggle room for interpretation. This is the group that we will draw from to fill our Travel Team. There are six levels of the the Academy which serve as the foundation of Wisconsin Dive Club. Divers will learn the art and science of diving through classes based in and dedicated to both dryland training and water training. The training is geared towards developing novice level students into nationally competitive divers. Divers will receive the one-on-one attention needed to achieve their goals, all the while allowed to progress at their own pace. The Badger Academy program is designed for students with little or no experience up to the “pre-competitive stage” to develop a knowledge and foundation of diving fundamentals. We use basic skill progressions for each dive and dive category. Divers will learn the basic dives as well as the simple elements of somersaulting and twisting off the diving board. Once levels are successfully completed, the diver may be invited to one of the competitive teams.
MASTERS DIVING
CAMPS & CLINICS
CAMPS & CLINICS
Who says diving isn't a life time activity? Not us!
Our Masters Diving practices are open to adults of all ages and ability levels. If you want to give diving another shot, have unfinished business from earlier in life, or simply enjoy watching your kid jump off the boards and think you've got what it takes, contact us to learn more about Masters opportunities.
CAMPS & CLINICS
CAMPS & CLINICS
CAMPS & CLINICS
The University of Wisconsin offers a variety of summer, fall, winter, and spring diving clinics. Come join us and the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center located within the Nicholas Recreation Center on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin. Training includes both dive well and dry land instruction, tailored for campers to receive the maximum amount of individual attention. All sessions of Badger Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.
OUR COMPETITIVE TEAMS
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
Divers are invited to this group from the Badger Academy program and compete on the regional circuit. Our training is geared towards qualifying divers to and placing high at the zone championships for opportunities to qualify to Junior Nationals.
Requirements:
- Divers train minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Divers compete in the USA Diving JO R
Divers are invited to this group from the Badger Academy program and compete on the regional circuit. Our training is geared towards qualifying divers to and placing high at the zone championships for opportunities to qualify to Junior Nationals.
Requirements:
- Divers train minimum of 12.5 hours per week.
- Divers compete in the USA Diving JO Regional meet and subsequent meets for which they qualify.
- Divers are responsible for own travel, lodging, competition fees and coach travel fees when applicable.
- Parents are required to help at team events and competitions as needed/directed.
BADGER ELITE
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
This is an "invite only" team. Badger Elite trains year-round through the high school season, summer camps, and winter breaks. Workouts include conditioning, dryland, water skills and list workouts, and extensive video analysis. Divers in this group are primarily focused on the USA Diving circuit to qualify and score points at USA Diving
This is an "invite only" team. Badger Elite trains year-round through the high school season, summer camps, and winter breaks. Workouts include conditioning, dryland, water skills and list workouts, and extensive video analysis. Divers in this group are primarily focused on the USA Diving circuit to qualify and score points at USA Diving Junior and Senior National Championships, ultimately earning a spot on the USA Diving High Performance Squad or named to represent on a national team (such as Junior Pan Am, Junior World, etc.).
Requirements:
- Divers train minimum of 15 hours per week.
- Divers compete in the USA Diving JO Regional meet and subsequent meets for which they qualify.
- Divers are responsible for own travel, lodging, competition fees and coach travel fees when applicable.
- Parents are required to help at team events and competitions as needed/directed.
SENIOR TEAM
JUNIOR TRAVEL TEAM
SENIOR TEAM
The senior team is a mix of post-high school (non-masters) divers that are training to further their careers in competitive diving. The focus for this group is to represent Wisconsin Dive Club by scoring points at the USA Diving Senior National Championships as well as to earn a spot on any of the following: US National Team; USA Diving H
The senior team is a mix of post-high school (non-masters) divers that are training to further their careers in competitive diving. The focus for this group is to represent Wisconsin Dive Club by scoring points at the USA Diving Senior National Championships as well as to earn a spot on any of the following: US National Team; USA Diving High Performance Squad Tier 1, 2, or 3; US or other nation’s World University Games Team, World Championship Team, or Olympic Team.
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