If you are looking to try diving for the first time, or you have some experience but have not yet mastered basic dives in all directions, this is the right group for you. This program is for all ages, but divers may be grouped by age. The Future Champions program is designed to teach the basic movement patterns involved in the different dive categories, as well as basic diving skills and fundamentals. The focus for this group will be to learn basic dives in all directions on the pool side and then on the 1-meter and 3-meter springboards. The main categories of diving include forward, backward, reverse, inward and twisting (dives that combine both somersaulting and twisting skills). For additional information about diving basic please check out USA Diving’s Diving 101 crash course. Future Champions Lessons will offer a fun environment where divers will progress rapidly. This group may have regular assessments and competition to evaluate the progress of their skills. The assessments will include the following elements: form, accuracy, height, distance and aesthetic value. Once divers have mastered the skills and basic dives in all directions, they will be encouraged to progress to the appropriate team level based on their age. Check out USA Diving’s Rulebook, Subpart D for more information regarding Future Champions Rules.
2026 Spring Session: March 2 – June 4, 2026 Registration Deadline: February 23
2026 Spring Future Champions Lessons Practice Options:
Future Champions Lesson Options Spring March 2 - June 4, 2026
Day Location Time Total Practice Session Cost No Practice Changes Coaches
Mondays Two Rivers High School Aquatic Center, Mendota Heights/John Glenn Middle School Maplewood 6:00 - 7:15pm 13 $406.25 May 25 TR - March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, June 1, JGMS April 27, May 4, 11, 18 Jason, Arron
Tuesday Century Middle School/Two Rivers 6:00 - 7:15pm 14 $437.50 CMS - March 3, 10, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, TR March 17, 24, 31 Jason, Arron
Wednesday Century Middle School, Lakeville/Two Rivers Mendota Heights 6:00 - 7:15pm 13 $406.25 May 13 CMS - March 4, 11, 18, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 20, 27, TR - March 25, April 1, June 3 Jason, Arron
Thursdays Two Rivers High School Aquatic Center, Mendota Heights 6:00 - 7:15pm 8 $250 April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 30, May 7 Jason, Arron
Saturdays Two Rivers High School Aquatic Center, Mendota Heights/John Glenn Middle School Maplewood 1:00 - 2:15pm/230-345pm 10 $312.50 March 28, April 25, May 23 TR - March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 18, JGMS May 2, 9, 16, 30 Jason, Arron
Sundays University of Minnesota/Two Rivers High School Aquatic Center Mendota Heights/John Glenn Middle School Maplewood 1:00 - 2:15pm 7 $218.75 March 29, April 5, 26, May 3, May 10, 24 @UMN March 8, April 12, 19, TR - March 15, 22, JGMS May 17, 31 Jason, Arron
Sundays Dryland Midwest Gymnastics, , Little Canada 9:00 - 11:00am 8 $400.00 March 29, April 5, 26, May 10, 24 Jason, Arron
*Register for an AAU Diving Membership – All Team members must have a valid 2025-2026 AAU Membership to participate. The 2025-26 AAU Diving Membership will be valid until August 31st, 2026. For any athletes born after August 24, 2005 please select the youth membership, all other should select the adult membership. Please select the standard coverage, youth athlete memberships are $20 plus fees, and adult athlete memberships are $30 plus fees. Do not choose the extended benefit coverage. Please select UAGARU2S9 – North Star Diving Club, LLC – 55068 as your team when completing the registration process.
Dryland Training:
Divers are encouraged to add dryland training to their water training programs to enhance their diving skills. We will have some dryland training at each workout, however the dryland only practices at the gym will allow divers to utilize equipment to learn new dives, get multiple repetitions. and enhanced physical fitness. Visit our Dryland Training page for more information about this exciting opportunity! We do not offer dryland training opportunities during the summer.
Dryland Training
| Day | Location | Time | Total Practices | Session Cost | Practice Days | No Practice Days | Coaches |
| Sundays Future Champions and 13&U | Midwest Gymnastics Little Canada | 9:00am - 11:00am | 8 | $400 | 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19. 5/3, 5/17, 5/31 | 3/29, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24 | Jason, Arron |
| Sundays Competition Team | Midwest Gymnastics Little Canada | 9:00am - 11:00am | 8 | Included with Comp cost | 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19. 5/3, 5/17, 5/31 | 3/29, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24 | Jason, Arron |
| Sundays 14&O | Midwest Gymnastics Little Canada | 10:00am - 12:00pm | 8 | $400 | 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/19. 5/3, 5/17, 5/31 | 3/29, 4/5, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24 | Jason, Arron |
Multiple Practice Discounts
If you registered for multiple practice options, you would receive discounts at the following rates off all items in your cart during registration. This includes both water and dryland practices.
- 2 practices = 5% discounts
- 3 practices = 10% discounts
- 4 or more practices = 15% discount
- Make sure to check the Calendar for all “No Practice” dates and schedule changes.
Make-ups: As a general rule we base our staffing upon registration numbers for each individual practice session. With that being said we understand that life happens, and sometimes deviations from schedules are necessary. We try our best to accommodate make-ups, especially during the summer session. We ask that you let us know in advance by emailing which practices you will be missing, and what day/date, location and time you would like to attend as a make-up. If we can accommodate changes, we will let you know.
Vacations or missed time during the session: Vacations or missed time during the session are handled in one of two ways, both require you communicate via email with Coach Jason prior to your registration. Please contact Coach Jason and work out make-ups for practices you will be missing or to discuss prorated costs for the time you will be missing.
Payment Plan Options for 2026 Spring Session: When completing your registration there will be three options in the registration for payment terms: pay in full, pay 50% due at checkout and the second 50% due on April 13, or finally 50% due at registration then 25% due on April 6 and May 4.
Prorated Fees
- It is possible to prorate the fees for this session, if you are starting mid-session, please email Jason@northstardiving.com if you are interested in this option.
- NSDC will not discount or refund fees for divers that quit during a season for reasons other than illness or injury.
- If a diver is injured or ill for more than two weeks of a season, NSDC will credit the diver for the amount of time missed from practice. Please make sure to email Jason@northstardiving.com if you are injured or ill so that an appropriate credit may be given if necessary. This must be approved and arranged with Coach Jason, and a credit may be given to future session.
Cancellation Policy: Once you have completed online enrollment, you may cancel, but any cancellations will not receive a refund.
North Star Diving Inclusion Discount Program – In an effort to make the sport of diving more accessible to all, North Star Diving has received a grant from USA Diving. For any potential diver whose family is receiving government assistance (e.g. Medicaid, Free/Reduced school lunch programs, food stamps, Head Start, etc.) that can show documentation of such assistance, North Star Diving is offering an excellent opportunity to try the sport of diving. Divers will need to have a 2025 USA Diving Athlete Membership ($40 plus processing fees). If the diver will be 18 years old on December 31 of 2026, there are some additional steps. They will also need a background screening ($30) and to complete free online Safe Sport training. 2026 USA Diving membership will be available starting December 1, 2025, and it will be valid until December 31, 2026. Diver will be responsible for 10% of the program fees, seasonal membership fees are excluded. The other 90% of their training fees will be waived and supported by the USA Diving Grant. This program is not eligible for any additional practice discounts. If you are interested in this program, contact Coach Jason Baumann via email at jason@northstardiving.com and inquire about the Inclusion Discount program.