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Our Vision

To guide young athletes to tackle challenges through discipline, dedication and devotion while having a fun and thrilling experience.

  • A diver doing a handstand off of a platform
  • A diver doing an inward of off one meter
  • A diver on podium getting splashed by water
  • Riverside pool with a diver doing a hurdle

Introduction to YWSF

YWSF dive is sponsored through United States Diving, AAU, and Y-USA.

This develops youth to enjoy the sport and develop into elite competitive divers with a legacy of national divers who have transitioned to Collegiate programs. We train athletes 8 through 18 years of age.

We coach both springboard at the YMCA and Platform at ASU.

Our Head Dive Coach is Bill Hunter who also coaches Ottawa University and AFHS. Key assistant coach is Daniel Fecteau, dive coach with Grand Canyon University.

Diver hanging off of 3 meter springboard

Dive Programs

Our programs provide both recreational and competitive opportunities. We train Novice through to the Elite competitive level. Our athletes have been recruited by NCAA Division I, II and III colleges, as well as USA Academies.

Kid doing a front lineup

Recreational

The recreational program is intended for children to learn the basics of safe diving from a springboard and platform and to enjoy the fun and thrill of this dynamic sport.

A little kid on the diving board
Diver doing a front tuck

Novice

Our Novice program, (Bronze Group) is the beginning of their journey into competitive diving. They learn the fundamental mechanics as they advance through 7 levels of progressions and compete these skills in Novice competitions.

Junior Olympic Program

Our JO program (Silver & Gold) builds on fundamental skills to learn and perform those dives required for local, state and national competition. Our highest-level divers compete abroad.

Kid spinning in a tuck A diver standing a the end of 3 meter Diver going through the water.

International Competition

The YWSF team has offered international opportunities to compete with top young divers in Europe while also learning different cultures and diving methods.

  • Image with two diver in stockholm
  • Divers holding handstands in-front of a statue
  • Two divers at platform 9 three quarters in London
  • Picture of London Open dive meet

2024 Events

YWSF offer competition at all levels from Novice to JO, as well as local meets through to National and International opportunities. Click here for event schedule

2024 Summer Practice Schedule

The YWSF team has offered international opportunities to compete with top young divers in Europe while also learning different cultures and diving methods. Click here for practice schedule

Current News

National champions prepare to defend their titles at 2024 AAU Nationals July 14-21 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Tanner Lange will compete USA High Dive July 13 in Ft. Lauderdale

  • Diver doing a handstand off of platform
  • 27 meter platform tower
  • Diver doing an inward dive

Facilities

The YWSF Club is a Goodyear YMCA program located at the corner of Thomas and Litchfield Rd. We offer 2x3m, 2x1m, 1.5m platform, 2 small platforms and mini trampoline as well as dryland board and a spotting rig.

Equipment

Contact

We offer free one-week trial for the athlete and their family to decide to join the YWSF team.

Contact Coach Bill Hunter:

Email: Nickh2@cox.net

Text: 623-687-0729