To qualify for the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials, athletes must meet specific performance standards set by USA Diving. These standards typically involve achieving minimum scores at designated qualifying events. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on qualifying criteria, it's recommended to consult the official USA Diving website or contact USA Diving directly. 

USA Diving Junior National Championships

Age Groups:

• 11 & Under

• 12-13 (Group C)

• 14-15 (Group B)

• 16-18 (Group A)

Qualification Pathway:

1. Regional Championships:

   • Open to all USA Diving registered athletes.

   • Top 15 finishers in each event advance to Zone Championships.

2. Zone Championships:

   • Top 6 finishers in each event qualify for the Junior National Championships.

   • Divers placing 7th-12th may qualify for the Age Group National Championships.

Dive Requirements:

• Divers must perform a set number of dives with specified maximum degrees of difficulty (DD) for voluntary dives, varying by age group and event.

Synchronized Diving:

• Open to divers aged 14-18.

• At least one team member must be qualified for the Junior National Championships or Age Group National Championships.

For detailed dive requirements and qualification criteria, refer to the USA Diving Junior Rules.

USA Diving Senior National Championships

Qualification Criteria:

• Achieve minimum scores at designated qualifying events such as:

  • USA Diving Winter National Championships Qualifier

  • USA Diving National Championships Qualifier

  • NCAA Zone Championships

  • Other USA Diving sanctioned competitions

Dive Requirements:

• Men:

  • 1-Meter: 6 dives, minimum DD of 15.4

  • 3-Meter: 6 dives, minimum DD of 16.8

  • Platform: 6 dives, minimum DD of 16.3

• Women:

  • 1-Meter: 5 dives, minimum DD of 11.4

  • 3-Meter: 5 dives, minimum DD of 13.1

  • Platform: 5 dives, minimum DD of 13.2

Synchronized Diving:

• Men:

  • 3-Meter Synchro: 6 dives (2 required at 2.0 DD, 4 optional with combined minimum DD of 11.1)

  • Platform Synchro: 6 dives (2 required at 2.0 DD, 4 optional with combined minimum DD of 11.2)

• Women:

  • 3-Meter Synchro: 5 dives (2 required at 2.0 DD, 3 optional with combined minimum DD of 7.5)

  • Platform Synchro: 5 dives (2 required at 2.0 DD, 3 optional with combined minimum DD of 8.0) see trojandiveclub.org

For more information on senior-level competition requirements, visit the USA Diving Rulebook.