Justin Clark
Ava Smialowicz
Charlotte Weir
Marlies Petruccelli
Jillian Green
Michelle Miller
2024 AFC DIVE TEAM
AFC Tigers Dive Team participates in Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL) Division 7, with returning Head Coach Justin Clark, plus Ava Smialowicz and Charlotte Weir as Assistant Coaches.
We welcome divers age 6-18. Dive Team participants MUST be able to:
– Pass the Swim Test (swim length of the pool & tread water), AND
– Confidently jump off the board unassisted, AND
– Swim to the ladder without assistance, AND
– Listen carefully and follow directions.
Please consider these requirements BEFORE signing up your child to participate. If you’re not sure yet, sign up for a few Lessons then register for the Team later when your child is ready.
Questions – contact Dive Team Rep, Marlies Petruccelli: diveteam@afctigers.org.
Check out our 2024 season-finale slideshow video presented at Tiger Madness: 2024 Dive season video
PARENT PARTICIPATION
We need 5 adults to help at every Dive Meet, to be the Judges and Tableworkers. No experience necessary. NVSL provides free training! Judges get the best seat in the house. Yes, even YOU can be a judge!
Even helping at 1 Meet is much appreciated. PLEASE ATTEND one of the 2 remaining clinics to learn everything you need to know about diving! (~90 min):
– Tue. June 11 @ 6:30pm – CHESTERBROOK (1812 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA 22101)
– Wed. June 19 @ 6:30pm – SLEEPY HOLLOW (3516 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Click here for the handy Judge’s cheat sheet:
2024 Dive Judge Clinic Handout
DIVE REGISTRATION
All AFC Certificate Holders and Summer Rental Members are eligible to join the Dive Team and compete in NVSL-sponsored “A Meets” if qualified by the Coach.
Register for Dive Team BEFORE Fri.May 17, 2024 if you’d like a Swim/Dive t-shirt (to wear on Team picture day) and before June 7th for Early Bird pricing! Early Bird cost for AFC certificate holders & Summer Rentals is $180 for the first diver, $175 for additional divers. Registrations after June 7th, add $25 per diver. Fees must be paid and waivers signed before a Diver may take a lesson or practice with the team.
YES, you can do BOTH Dive Team and Lessons.
YES, you can do BOTH Swim & Dive Teams since practices/meets are beautifully orchestrated to not overlap.
The Dive Team depends on the Registration Fees to hire and pay our coach’s salaries, NVSL fees and insurance, buy equipment and supplies. If for some reason your Diver is unable to continue with the Team, NO REFUNDS AFTER June 14th FOR ANY REASON.
Prior to June 14, Refunds (minus $25 administrative fee per family) are as follows:
– Prior to Fri. June 7 = 100% refund
– June 7 – June 14 = 50% refund. Medical exemptions will be refunded 100%.
– After June 14 = NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
AFC August Renters can join the AFC Dive team too, and are permitted at the pool during Dive practice and Dive team events. They can compete in our developmental “B” Meets. However, August Rental Dive Team participants cannot be at the pool at times other than Dive-related activities prior to August unless they come as a Guest of another AFC Member. Further, NVSL only allows Divers with a bona fide membership (i.e., full membership privileges) to compete in “A Meets.” August Rental Divers are welcome to attend the A Meets to cheer on their teammates.
DIVE PRACTICE
Divers 10 & under MUST have responsible adult on deck during practices, per AFC rules.
MAY 20 – JUNE 14 (pick 1 hour/day):
4:00 – 5:00pm
5:00 – 6:00pm*
Fri. 6/7 & 6/14 there is NO 5-6pm practice.
NO practice Memorial Day (Mon.5/27).
JUNE 17 – JULY 16 (pick 1 hour/day):
MORNINGS Monday – Friday:
10:00am – 11:00am [primarily new Divers and those also on Swim Team]
11:00am – 12:00pm [primarily experienced Divers]
AFTERNOONS Mon*, Wed, Thu, Fri:
4:00pm – 5:00pm [primarily Campers]
* Mon.6/17, 6/24, 7/8 afternoon practices are 3-4pm (due to Swim Meet).
[These timeframes are to balance skill level and maximize Diver board time; but do what works for your schedule.]
JULY 17-19 (Divisional Divers ONLY):
10:00 – 11:00am OR
4:00 – 5:00pm
Click here for a complete printable Dive calendar.
Enjoy last year’s season finale Dive video, click here: 2023 Dive season-end slideshow
2024 DIVE MEET SCHEDULE
ALL Meets start at 6:00pm.
Warm-ups for Home meets are at 4:00pm, for Away meets at 5:00pm.
A-Meets (NVSL competitive):
– Tue. June 18 Away (@Rutherford)
– Tue. June 25 Away (@North Springfield)
– Tue. July 2 HOME (vs. Annandale)
– Tue. July 9 Away (@Springfield)
– Tue. July 16 HOME (vs Commonwealth)
B-Meet (developmental)
– Thurs. July 11 Away (@Overlee, with Dom.Hills & Don.Run)
Click here for a complete printable Dive calendar, with all location addresses.
Enjoy last year’s season finale Dive video, click here: 2023 Dive season-end slideshow
2024 AFC TEAM SUITS
Divers can wear any well-fitting swimsuit for both practices and meets. This includes prior year’s AFC team suit styles.
If you’d like to purchase an AFC Swim & Dive Team suit, please visit Sport Fair (703-524-9500) in person at: 5010 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 and ask for the Arlington Forest Team suit to try on for proper sizing. Quantities are limited! This year suits are solid black with an orange AFC paw print logo. Again, buying the new team design swimsuits is entirely optional.
General AFC spirit wear is also available in this custom online store for purchase until June 9 (sweatshirts, tank tops, hats, shorts, towel, etc.). For adults too! Click here: https://sportfairusa.tuosystems.com/stores/afc24
2024 NVSL CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS
Weekend NVSL meets provide additional level of competition outside the regular season. Coach will provide details to divers on qualifications and eligibility to participate.
Championship Meets – Sundays @8am in July
July 7: Wally Martin – 3-meter/synchro (Oak Marr)
July 14: Cracker Jack – large-scale B-Meet (Ravensworth, Springfield)
July 21: Divisional Championship (Commonwealth, Fairfax) – up to 16 top AFC divers selected by Coach across all age groups, for individual competition amongst the Division
July 28: All-Stars (Hunt Valley, Springfield) – top 2 Divers in each age group from Divisionals qualify for NVSL individual All-Stars final championship
