Building divers.
Training coaches.
Growing the sport.
The Western New York Diving Foundation supports young athletes on their path to regional and national competition, and trains the coaches who get them there.
Two goals, one deck
Our bylaws set a clear, narrow mission: foster national amateur sports competition by developing young divers, and educate the coaches who train them. Everything the Foundation funds ladders back to one of those two goals.
Athlete development
Preparing young divers for regional and national amateur competition through structured training support.
Coach education
Training competitive diving coaches so more athletes have access to qualified, knowledgeable instruction.
Community access
Keeping the sport open to athletes, parents, coaches, and supporters across Western New York.
Programs
Athlete pathways
Funding and structure that help competitive divers train consistently and prepare for the next level of amateur competition — from local meets to regional and national events.
Coach training
Education for competitive diving coaches, so more clubs across the region have access to instruction grounded in sound technique and modern coaching methods.
Need-based access
Scholarships and financial aid so cost isn't the reason a young athlete stays off the board.
Get involved
The Foundation is open to youth athletes (ages 5–18), parent volunteers, coaches, and community supporters. No voting membership is required to participate — just interest in the sport.
A Western New York nonprofit
Western New York Diving Foundation, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit corporation, operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes and recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
No part of the Foundation's earnings benefits any private individual — every dollar goes back into athlete development and coach education.
- StatusNew York not-for-profit corporation, 501(c)(3)
- Founded2025
- RegionWestern New York / Rochester area
- GovernanceVolunteer board of directors
- Open toAthletes 5–18, parents, coaches, supporters
Support the next generation of divers
Donations fund training support, coach education, and need-based scholarships so financial circumstances never keep a diver off the board.
Contact & get involved
Interested in donating, volunteering, joining as a coach, or bringing your young diver into the program? Reach out — we'll point you in the right direction.
info@wnydiving.org