Welcome to the Rapids 2024 Dive Team

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

2024 rapids Dive Team Updates

Dive Team registration will open in February 2024!

Dive Team after-school practices will start on Tuesday, May 28th, and our morning practices will start Thursday, June 13th, and go through Tuesday, July 16th.

Practice after July 16th will continue for Divisional and All-Star divers only.

About the Rapids Dive Team

This year, the Great Falls Rapids youth dive team will be competing in Division 4 of the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL).

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, 2023. Your age on that date determines your age group for the entire summer season. Divers may dive in a more challenging group (“dive up”).

10 years old and younger
3 dives: including “falls” and “jumps”

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

13 and 14 years old
5 Dives: Front Dive, Back Dive, and 3 optional

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

We are counting on last year’s divers returning for another fun-filled summer and look forward to welcoming many newcomers to our team. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon for a summer of learning new skills and forging friendships!