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USA Diving to host FINA Diving Grand Prix at Mission Viejo's Marguerite Aquatics Complex

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The 2019 FINA Diving Grand Prix will return to the United States for the first time in six years April 11-14 at Mission Viejo's newly renovated Marguerite Aquatics Complex, USA Diving, the national governing body of diving, announced this week. 

Each year, the FINA Diving Grand Prix invites international divers to compete in a series of nine meets and provides world-class competition in countries that have a strong tradition in diving. The United States last hosted a FINA Diving Grand Prix in May 2013 at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

"USA Diving is excited to host the FINA Grand Prix, as it returns to the United States for the first time in six years and provide world-class competition for elite divers from across the globe," said USA Diving High Performance Director Dan Laak. "Team USA is excited to showcase our talent at home while taking the next steps to prepare for Tokyo 2020 and beyond."

The Marguerite Aquatics Complex, the home of the Mission Viejo Nadadores, officially reopened in April 2018 following an $11 million renovation which included a new dive tower with a full complement of diving platforms. In the backyard of LA 2028, USA Diving, the city of Mission Viejo and the Mission Viejo Nadadores will inspire Olympic hopefuls at the Grand Prix and beyond. Additional event information can be found on USA Diving's events page.

Being the first U.S. city in six years to host the prestigious FINA Diving Grand Prix is amazing, yet it's no surprise, considering Mission Viejo's Marguerite Aquatics Complex has helped the world-renowned Nadadores spawn countless Olympians," said Mayor Greg Raths. "We are thrilled to partner with USA Diving and share this incredible event with the local, national and international community."

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Submitted by Bobby Dalton on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 3:27 am

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Observation/Question:
I admire the newly re-furbished pool complex each time I drive by, but I noticed sometime that really caught my eye. In our culture/society we read left to right and top to bottom, but the Dive Tower lettering for the "Nadadores" isn't that that way. The"Nadadores" starts at the bottom and reads up, help me understand this. Thanks

Submitted by Janice Plarski on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 6:47 pm

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I would like to very much attend FINA Diving Grand Prix. Please send me information on how to get there. And also, if you need any volunteers, please let me know. I live in Poway. California and would like to help if possible! Also, my phone number is (858) 888-5686, My name is Janice Plarski and I live at 13020 Pomerado Road, Apt. 214, Poway, CA 92064..

Submitted by Susan Dominguez on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 2:06 pm

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I would like to attend this event as a spectator, please send me information on any entrance fees. Thank you

Submitted by Vicki Palmer on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 11:05 am

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I would like to know if there is wheelchair accessibility for spectators.
Thank youQ