Welcome to the Rapids Dive Team

Members of the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL), Division 4

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2025 rapids Dive Team Updates

Dive Team registration will open in February 2025!

Dive Team after-school practices will start on Tuesday, May 27th, and our morning practices will start Thursday, June 12th, and go through Tuesday, July 15th.

Practice after July 15th will continue for Divisional and All-Star divers only.

About the Rapids Dive Team

The Great Falls RAPIDS Dive team is a member of Division 4 in the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL). Our summer programs provide an ideal introduction to competitive diving. We welcome you to join us for a fun summer of dive activities.

If your child has an interest in diving, please encourage him or her to try it! No experience is necessary -- children aged 5-18 are welcome if they can jump off the board and pass the swimming test administered by the lifeguard staff.

NVSL rules categorize divers into groups according to their age on June 1st, 2025. Your age on that date determines your age group for the entire summer season. Divers may dive in a more challenging group (“dive up”).

  • Freshman (10 years old & younger): 3 dives: Front Dive, Back Dive, and 1 optional, including “falls” and “jumps”

  • Juniors (11 and 12 years old): 4 dives: Front Dive, Back Dive, and 2 optional (no jump/falls)

  • Intermediates (13 and 14 years old): 5 Dives: Front Dive, Back Dive, and 3 optional

  • Seniors (15-18 years old): 6 Dives: Front Dive, Back Dive, Inward and 3 optional

As a part of the RAPIDS Dive Team, your diver will have the opportunity to:

  • Build self-confidence through new skills

  • Learn to celebrate personal successes and deal with personal disappointments

  • Make new and lasting friendships

  • Learn teamwork across diverse ages

  • Develop sportsmanship and leadership skills

  • Enjoy fun practice, Fun Fridays and team activities!

We are counting on last year’s divers returning for another fun-filled summer and look forward to welcoming many newcomers to our team. The success of the RAPIDS Dive team depends on parent volunteers. This is also the best way to get to know the sport and meet other RAPIDS families! Learn more about our volunteering needs in the Volunteers section. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon for a summer of learning new skills and forging friendships!