Dive Team
Summer diving is a fun experience for both competitive divers and those who are interesting in learning something new and looking to have fun. Manor Woods Dive Team welcomes children of all ages and skill levels. Children should be able to pass the MW pool swim test to participate.
Please note, Dive Team registration is "first-come, first-served," as we may have to cap team size due to limited board time.
Dive Team Goal
The goal of the Manor Woods Dive Team is to teach safe diving and promote good sportsmanship in a supervised and supportive environment. Diving is a great way to develop courage, confidence, and coordination. Plus it just looks cool.
The team welcomes individuals with no prior experience as well as experienced divers. Beginning divers learn the basic front and back jumps and dives; returning and experienced divers may learn more complicated somersault, reverse, inward, and twisting dives.
Dive Team Eligibility
Any Manor Woods Swim Club member aged 4-18 can join the dive team. No previous experience is necessary. Our experienced coaches will teach you everything you need to know about safe diving. The only requirements to join are:
- A commitment to learn, listen, and exercise safely
- A willingness to dive in our competitive meets
- Have fun!
Parent commitment is important. We rely on parent volunteers to support our team. All parents are strongly encouraged to volunteer to help at the meets and special events. There is a job for everyone.
All divers must be registered and insured (by payment of registration fees) before divers can participate in dive practices.
Manor Woods 2025 Diving Season
Diving is all about having fun and learning how to dive safely. The Dive Team is open to all Manor Woods members ages 4-18 who are comfortable in deep water, can pass the MW Pool swim test, and looking for a new challenge!
Returning for 2025: Try & Dive, the MW Dive Team's trial period
Want to give diving a try, but aren't sure it's for you? This is where you belong!
Try & Dive is open to all new divers, but especially encouraged for divers in groups that were underrepresented in 2024 and/or at risk of being underrepresented in 2025, specifically:
- 8 & under girls
- 8 & under boys
- 13-14 girls
- 15-18 boys
Try & Dive policy:
(1) The athlete is a first-time diver, registers online, and pays the Try & Dive fee of $35.
(2) The diver is welcome at all practices and team events from May 27 (the first day of practice) through June 15 (the first dive meet).
(3) If the diver wishes to continue with the rest of the season, the balance of $85 is due on June 16.
This year Manor Woods will compete in Division One of the Montgomery County Dive League: http://www.mcdiving.
MCDL: Home - Montgomery County Diving League www.mcdiving.org - Promotes springboard diving in the county. Includes members, meet results, records, and upcoming events
PARENT VOLUNTEERING - IT TAKES A DIVE VILLAGE
All dive meets and team activities are coordinated and run by volunteers. Parent volunteers take on a variety of roles, including, working the dive scoring table, meet announcing, judging, or concession sales. ALL FAMILIES with active divers are asked to volunteer at meets.
Meet Volunteer sign-up is directly linked on each event on the Calendar Event page
Volunteer sign-up for activities outside of meets, make sure you are logged in to your swimtopia account and click here
WE NEED YOU! BECOME A DIVE MEET JUDGE or REFEREE!
Judge training clinic, June 1, Sunday 9-11 am at Manor Woods Pool (New and Returning Judges; new and returning referee clinic to follow immediately afterwards)
Details on further training sessions for judges are TBC. In the meantime, MCDL will be using this video as the basis for its training in lieu of Zoom sessions. You are welcome to view it at any time.
To check on your own Certification Status, click here
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
Contact Dive Rep Chelsie Anttila Dotson with Questions!