Competitive Program

Participation in competitive team is by coach invite only.

This program takes competitive springboard and platform diving to the next level. Divers train towards yearly goals of attaining new dives to qualify for competitions. Competition levels start at Aspire I & II (within the province of Ontario). Eligible divers can move up to attend Provincial competitions to qualify for National competitions. Divers may also have the opportunity to attend Provincial and National training camps.

The season runs from September to May at the Nepean Sportsplex. Divers are asked for a minimum commitment of 3 practices a week. Each practice is 3 hours in length. Optional summer training is available from June through August depending on pool availability.

What to expect

The sport of diving encourages mental focus and concentration, and will teach the athlete to meet each task and objective in the pursuit of established goals.

Each training sessions starts with a dedicated period of dryland training. Your child will require shorts, a t-shirt, socks and runners. Girls with long hair should have it tied back. (They sometimes lose hair ties during practice, so please send extra hair ties.) Girls require a one-piece bathing suit. Boys require a bathing suit (rather than swimming shorts). We recommend buying it slightly smaller than usual, as it will stretch when it becomes wet. Water bottles are recommended to help the athletes stay hydrated during training. Purchasing a shammy is optional.

Team Communications

Competitive team information will be communicated via email from nodcexec@gmail.com. Communications regarding training and meet information specific to your diver will be completed by the Head coach, Fernando Henderson. Please direct any dive specific inquiries or concerns to ottawadiving@rogers.com.

Competitions

Each season, the competitive divers have the opportunity to compete in home and away competitions. The dates and locations of the competitions vary every year, as decided by Dive Ontario and Diving Canada. Parents will be presented the dates of possible competitions at the beginning of each season. Eligibility for competitions is determined by the coaching staff. Invited divers are not required to attend competitions and may choose to not participate.