Hi Dive Families,

It was such a pleasure to watch our divers compete on Thursday in our annual Boys vs. Girls meet. The girls pulled away with the win this year, but impressive diving was evident all around. I also want to give a shout out to our Rookie and Returning Volunteers! You all were awesome about pitching in, and many of you tried something new. Big thank you to Allen and Karl, our amazing veteran judges. They gave a great clinic and were wonderful judge coaches on the deck. Let's all keep the momentum as we head into another awesome week in the dive well! 

This is going to be a long email. So, please take a moment to read through so you'll be up to date on all the info.

Logistics:

• Dive Family Folders - Each family has a folder in the drawers by the front desk. The drawers are located beneath the trophy case to the left. (Swim team folders are on the right - so if you don't see your name, check the other side.)
  • All ribbons and any other items to be distributed to divers and families will be placed in the family folders.
• Volunteers - There's something for everyone in our volunteer options this season! Please log on and sign up for meet positions or to help with our social events. Reminder that each family is expected to volunteer for a minimum of 3 slots.

Social:

• Dinner & Dive - Wednesday, 6/24 - A favorite CH Dive Team tradition!

5:00-6:30pm Learn a New Dive Practice

6:30-7:30pm Team Dinner

• • Learn a New Dive Practice is a special weekly team practice where our coaches work with each diver to learn a new dive! The kids love it!  
  • All families are invited to join the team under the cabana for a team dinner following practice.
  • The main course this week, Chic-fil-a chicken strips, will be ordered. The cost is $8 per serving of 3 chicken strips.
  • Everyone signs up to bring a side or dessert to share.
  • Please see the sign-up genius to RSVP by Wednesday, 6/24 at 10am.

Types of Meets:

Is my kid diving in the A meet? The B meet? What's the difference?

• B meets
  • These are developmental meets in which divers have the chance to experience diving competition.
  • Some B meets involve another NVSL team. The emphasis in B meets is not on Cardinal Hill winning the meet, but rather on divers trying out new dives, performing their best, and getting used to competing.
  • All divers are welcome and encouraged to compete in B Meets!
  • B meets happen on Thursday evenings, some at home and some away.
  • See the calendar for specific dates.
  • RSVPs for B Meets in Swimtopia will close on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am so that our coaches can prepare meet sheets with the divers.
• A meets
  • These are NVSL events in which we compete against another team in our division, earning team points for each diver who places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a category.
  • Whichever team has the most points at the end of the night leaves victorious!
  • Divers are invited to A meets if they "have" (i.e. can legally perform) the dives necessary for their age group and are a top competitor in their category.
  • A meets happen on Tuesday evenings, some at home and some away.
  • On Friday evenings, we will send an email to families of divers invited to compete in the following week's A meet
  • **Note: There may be additional divers who are invited to join after the Friday evening email goes out because they may "get" a needed dive during practice on Monday or Tuesday, and thus be eligible to participate on Tuesday evening. In this event, parents will be contacted as soon as possible.
  • **Note: If a diver places 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in an A meet, he/she is not eligible to dive in a B meet.

Meets this week:

• A Meet at Sideburn Run - Tuesday, 6/23
  • Parents received an email this morning with more info if your diver is invited to participate (see info above about A Meets).
• B Meet vs Kent Gardens at Cardinal Hill - Thursday, 6/25
  
  • All divers are encouraged to participate!
  • Please RSVP your diver by Wednesday, 6/18 at 8:00am.
  • Please sign up to volunteer!
  • Reminder: We can only run the meet if all the volunteer slots fill up!
  • Meet Schedule: 
    • 4:00-5:00 CH Divers warm-up
    • 5:00-5:45 Kent Gardens Divers warm-up
    • 5:30 Table workers and Judges report
    • 6:00 Meet Start 

This week in on the Pool Deck...

*Morning Practices run every day Monday-Friday despite any additional activities. See practice info here.

*Because this is our first regular week, I've listed the daily schedule below. Most weeks will follow this pattern, and I'll ask you to refer to the calendar in the future.

• Monday, 6/22
  • Morning Practice
  • Additional Afternoon Practice 3:00-4:30pm
• Tuesday, 6/23
  • Morning Practice
  • A Meet - Sideburn Run away
    • Warm-ups 5:00pm
    • Meet start 6:00pm
• Wednesday, 6/24
  • Morning Practice *Fun Day*
  • Dinner & Dive
    • Learn a New Dive Night 5:00 - 6:30pm
    • Chic-fil-a Potluck Dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm
• Thursday, 6/25
  • Morning Practice
  • B Meet - Kent Gardens at home 
    • Warm-ups 4:00pm
    • Meet start 6:00pm
• Friday, 6/26
  • Morning Practice

Looking forward to another exciting week on the boards at Cardinal Hill! As always, reach out with any questions.

Best,

Kate, Ashley, and Megan