Dive Meet 101
Who should participate in a B-Meet?
New divers, divers that are still working to have all of their required dives, divers that may not feel comfortable with all of their required dives, or divers that want the extra practice or to try out a new dive. Divers should declare in SwimTopia that they are available and would like to attend. Coaches will help make the final call for which divers should attend the meet.
What are Required Dives?
Each age group has a different set of required dives.
- Freshman (age 10 and under): front dive, back dive, 1 optional dive. Freshmen may do a front or back pencil dive as an optional.
- Juniors (11-12): front dive, back dive, and 2 optionals
- Intermediates (13-14): front dive, back dive, and 3 optionals
- Seniors (15-18): front dive, back dive, inward dive, and 3 optionals
What is required to participate in an A-meet?
All divers competing in an A-meet should have their required dives. Divers competing in A-meets should try to be at Monday or Tuesday practice to sign meet sheets. Divers should declare in SwimTopia that they are available and would like to attend. Coaches will help make the final call for which divers should attend the meet.
A-Meets are competitive and determine a team's standing within the Division. Divers earn points for their team by placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their age group.
NEW this year: Divers participating in A-meets should plan to sit with the team, in the team area, and cheer on their fellow divers when they are not diving. We ask that divers not play in the wings or create disturbances during the other age groups diving times.
Timing and Logistics for A-Meets
When our Tuesday night meets are at home, divers will need to be on deck for warmups by 3:45 pm, and we have the boards from 4:00-5:00 pm. When we are visiting another pool, we'll need to be on deck ready for warmups at 4:45 pm and on the boards at 5:00 pm. The meet will begin at 6:00 pm after our warmup ends.
At all meets, volunteer judges and table workers should arrive before 5:30 pm for the officials meeting.
Timing and Logistics for B-Meets
We're still working out the timing and dates for the "B" meets, and will get you more information as soon as we can. Typically, these meets are more relaxed and will have much looser timing. Teams may even share the boards for warmups depending on attendance.
At all meets, volunteer judges and table workers should arrive by 5:30 pm for the officials meeting.
