Diving Rulebook

Start here if you're new to competitive diving. This section covers what the sport is, how dives are scored, and how the degree of difficulty system works.

How dives are categorized, read, and executed. This section covers body positions, dive groups, dive number notation, approach technique, and water entry.

The three main events in competitive diving, plus synchronized diving, and the equipment specifications for each.

How competitions are structured, from dive list submission to final scoring, including balks, failed dives, and re-dive rules.

Rules specific to NCAA collegiate diving, including division differences, meet formats, dive count requirements, and eligibility.

Rules for USA Diving competition, including age groups, national championships, and international alignment.

How diving is judged, who the officials are, and the criteria used to evaluate each dive.

Safety equipment, training protocols, and regulations designed to protect divers at all levels.

A comprehensive glossary of diving terminology from A to Z.