Divers are much more artistic than Artistic gymnasts.
… But are they are allowed to “cowboy” saltos on some skills. Leave a comment if you know the rules on that. (Perhaps we could get more specific on our gymnastics regulations.)
UPDATE: From Mike:
D 8.5.2 During the flight, the position of the dive shall be at all times aesthetically pleasing. Should any of the positions not be shown as described below, each judge shall deduct ½ to 2 points, according to his opinion.
Tuck (C)
D 8.5.7 In the tuck position the body shall be compact, bent at the knees and hips with the knees and feet together. The hands shall be on the lower legs and the toes pointed.
It’s not specifically “allowed”. But is used as judges evaluate from the side.
If you’re not one of the 71 participating teams, likely you ignore this meet. But it’s VERY important for the former British Empire nations that do go.
I used to think the “bullying” problem in schools was often overblown by the media.
Seems I’m wrong.
Two 11-year-old boys in the States took their own lives this month. Both deaths blamed on school bullying.
And in the U.K. …
British diver Tom Daley, who at age 14 finished seventh in the men’s individual 10-meter platform final at last summer’s Beijing Olympics, has been temporarily removed from school after being repeatedly bullied by his classmates, according to a story published Friday in the British newspaper The Guardian.
Tom Daley is still 14; he turns 15 on May 21. In the meantime, his father, Rob Daley, told the newspaper the son had been kept at home this week so as to reduce distraction in advance of an upcoming meet in Florida.
“The bullying is severe,†the father said. “He has been tackled to the floor walking through the school field and in class they throw pens and pencils at him.
“Some of them have even threatened to break his legs. That was the last straw. It has got to the point where enough is enough.†…
The Tiger Paw Wrist Grip Supports were first worn (and still are) by many of the elite gymnasts in the country to support the constant pounding on their wrist during training and competition. Now worn by many of the top platform and three-meter divers in the country to do the same!
The exclusive Water Proof material is light and does not absorb water — a real plus for divers!! …
Product Note: While some divers do still wear the leather or suede Tiger Paw Wristgrip Support, most divers prefer to wear the WATERPROOF Tigerpaw Wristgrip model because they weigh about one half as much as the leather or suede models and they do not absorb water. Gymnasts, Tumblers and Cheerleaders usually prefer the leather or suede models because they have that extra bulk and heartiness.
A commenter notes that some have switched to this product for Platform.
The Wrist Wraps Support is ideal when limitation of range is needed in one direction only, such as extension, flexion, ulnar or radial deviation. It is also ideal for sports-related and job-related injuries allowing freedom of the hand from splinting. Can be used in football (linemen) for prophylactic use as well as jobs requiring repetitive hand/wrist movement. …
Steff sent us a link of Fabian Hambuechen doing some dives for a German TV Show (kind of show competition; athletes and VIPs alike try to dive, quite funny . Fabian says in the vid that he trained without a coach for this event.
MILITARY BASES, Kuwait – Olympic gold-medalist Shannon Miller, along with Olympic champions Angelo Taylor (track), Joey Cheek (speed skating) and Laura Wilkinson (diving), visited several military bases in Kuwait upon their arrival in the Mideast. They are on a goodwill tour and will stop by bases in Iraq later in the week.
The Chinese diving team has continued to flex its muscle at the diving pool today with their men and women showcasing an array of skills and precision to continue their unbeaten run and claim another three gold medals. …
I used to think the “bullying” problem in schools was often overblown by the media. 
A commenter notes that some have switched to this product for Platform. 
