We’re currently planning to host the 2020 Summer Championships in West Virginia August 7 – 9. The event is up on DiveMeets. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our masters athletes to train and to compete in a safe environment among friends. Check the Meets tab for information.
Continue ReadingLetter from the Chairman 4/9/2020
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Continue ReadingSpring Nationals ANNAPOLIS – World Championships GWANGJU
SPRING NATIONALS! Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, Maryland I am SO excited to announce our Spring National Championships at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland! The competition will be held May 10th, 11th and 12th with the athlete meeting taking place on Thursday evening May 9th. The closest airport to Annapolis is Baltimore-Washington International (BWI). Annapolis is approximately 20 minutes south. You may also consider Reagan National Airport in Washington – which is approximately one hour by car. Dulles Airport is also in D.C. – but can be up to 2 hours with traffic. The meet headquarter hotel will be: WESTIN Hotel – Annapolis 100 Westgate Circle Annapolis, MD 21401… Read More
Continue ReadingSpring Nationals Updates
We are only 3 weeks away! It is hard to believe how quickly time passes. In three weeks we will descend upon Fort Lauderdale to compete in the 2018 Spring National Championships. The meet is up on DiveMeets and ready to take your registration. Please do not wait until the last minute to register and put in your dives. Remember – if you need to change your dives at any time you can. We will allow you to change “on the board” if needed. Please don’t delay! The Marriott Hotel across from the pool has extended registration and will honor rates until FRIDAY 4/27. Best Western is a bit further… Read More
Continue ReadingChairman’s blog February 2018
It’s February – and many of us are cold and knee deep in snow. Winter Olympics are on TV showing us snow sports – and it is hard to reprogram our brains for SPRING. With that said – the Spring Nationals are only 3 months away. We have secured the pool in Fort Lauderdale and are making arrangements to bring you a fantastic meet experience. The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic center is scheduled to be razed to make way for a new pool and tower complex. The US Masters Championships will be the last major Championship held here before it is shuttered. This pool has a long history of of hosting… Read More
Continue ReadingChairman’s blog December 2017
‘Tis the Season! To Plan for SPRING NATIONALS in Fort Lauderdale! Yes – Spring Nationals will be in Fort Lauderdale this year. We had some difficulty in scheduling the SMU pool – and Fort Lauderdale stepped up to the plate to accommodate us. There have been many of you concerned about getting dates on your calendar. Here is the basic information – please understand that more detailed information will be transmitted after the holidays. We are making some exciting changes for our banquet – and group activities. Once the details are confirmed – we will be sharing them with you. For now – here is the information you need. The… Read More
Continue ReadingChairman’s Blog November 2017
Letter from the Chair – Happy Thanksgiving! This is the time of year that I become reflective. I saw this picture the other day on a social media platform and smiled. At 57 years old – I truly cannot imagine my life without diving. Returning to the diving board at age 52 was one of the best decisions I have ever made. We all should find a way to give back to our extended diving community. I would encourage you – whether you are actively diving – or not – to reach out to your local club. Ask them how you can help. I have never found a club that… Read More
Continue ReadingChairman’s Blog October 2017
What a GREAT year – so far… I apologize for not updating the membership sooner – it has been an incredibly busy summer and fall. I left the USA for Budapest in late July for the FINA World Championships in Budapest – and have not stopped. After 17 days in Budapest – I travelled to Riverside, California for our Summer Nationals. A few weeks later I flew to Dallas for the United States Aquatic Conference for the USA Diving annual meeting. It was a whirlwind – and I loved every minute of my time with my Diving family. I’d be lying if I did not admit I am happy to be… Read More
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