Merrimack has a long and strong history of diving. The team has been turning out strong divers for decades, several of who have returned to coach the team later.

In the 2005 renovation of the pool, we were careful to install a U.S. Diving certified dive well adjoining the main pool and two, high-quality competition springboards. We are in a competitive league and division, and we invite all kids to join, from 5 to 18. Diving meets are held on Sunday afternoons at Merrimack and other area pools, and practices are held every afternoon, with lots of individual attention and camaraderie.

The Dive Team is part of the Montgomery County Dive League (MCDL www.mcdiving.org). Its mission is to promote the safety, fun, and learning of the sport of Springboard Diving through instructional practice and age-level competition.


ALL KIDS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE DIVE TEAM!

The Merrimack Park Dive Team welcomes any pool member between the ages of 5 and 18. This is a great way to meet friends and have fun. Divers must be able to swim one length of the pool and be willing to try new and challenging feats off the diving boards.

Coaches:
Logan Shinholser
Erin Slowinski
Jenny Thiede

Dive Team Reps:
Kathleen Abernathy
Email: Kathleen.Abernathy@frontiercorp.com

Maureen Slowinski
Phone: 301-802-2687
Email: mslowinski@verizon.net


FEES AND FORMS
Fees for the 2010 season will be $60 per diver. The fee covers end-of-season trophies, awards and diver insurance. Divers must be registered and paid prior to practicing with the team.


VOLUNTEERS & PARENT PARTICIPATION
The Dive Team needs parents to volunteer as referees, judges and workers that tabulate scores.

Merrimack especially needs more diving judges! Judges and referees must be certified every three years, but it never hurts to refresh at a clinic. It's unfair to expect your team reps to do it all. Please mark your calendars and attend one of the clinics.

Volunteers must be certified. Volunteers will be asked to sign up during the registration process.


PRACTICE
Dive practices begins in the beginning of June.

Practices run between 4 and 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. All divers should plan to come as often as their schedules allow until school is closed for the summer. After that, practice will be held Tuesday through Friday. Younger, less experienced divers practice from 4 to 5 pm, other divers from 5 to 6:00 pm.


MORE INFO
Check out the diving handbook on this website and Montgomery County Dive League's web site, www.mcdiving.org, for additional info.


SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM SUITS
Merrimack's swimming and diving teams each have the same Speedo suits this year, the same style for both teams. Sales reps from Aardvark Swim and Sport shop will be at the pool on Registration Day in May, to fit kids and take orders for both the Swimming and Diving Teams.


PRIVATE LESSONS
Talk to the coaches before or after dive practice. Sign up notebooks will be at the front desk.


CLOTHING
Merrimack sweatshirts and pants are available for purchase. Please contact Maureen Slowinski at (301) 802-2687 or email mslowinski@verizon,net.


2010 DIVE TEAM CALENDAR
The 2010 Dive Meet schedule is as follows: