Pre-season dive practice will be weekdays at Springton Lake Middle School, from Monday, June 2nd until Friday, June 6th. Practices are from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, and Hidden Hollow will share the boards with Knowlton divers. Indoor pre-season is optional, but we encourage divers to come to as many practices as they can. For swimmers, most choose to attend on the same days they have swim practice. On Monday, June 9th, we will begin outdoor practices, likely at the same time, and also Monday through Friday at Hidden Hollow. By the following week, most schools will be out and we will begin our regular season schedule.

Regular Season Schedule

Regular season practices start Monday, June 16th. Practices are 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for 10 and unders, and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for older divers. Practices will run Monday through Friday. Below is the current schedule for the 2025 season. For home meets, warm-ups start at 5:00 PM; for away meets, warm-ups start at 5:30 PM.

Monday, June 2nd- Indoor Practice begins at Springton Lake Middle School, 5:30 - 6:30 PM 

Monday, June 9th - Outdoor Practice begins at Hidden Hollow, 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Monday, June 9th - Parent Meeting at Diving Well @ 6:00 PM

Monday, June 16th - Regular Season practice times begin 

Thursday, June 26th - Away at Swarthmore 

Friday, June 27th - Home vs St. Albans (RESCHEDULED)

Sunday, June 29th - Hidden Hollow Mary Schlegel Invitational, Springboard and Platform (Optional)

Monday, June 30th - Home vs. Pennypacker

Friday, July 4th - No practice for the holiday
Monday, July 7th - Home vs. Martin's Dam
Monday, July 14th - Away at Rose Valley

Friday, July 18th - Last practice for divers not attending Champs

Saturday, July 19th - Swim and Dive Banquet at Hollow @ 5:00 PM

Tuesday, July 22nd - Champs at Martin's Dam (12U and 18U)
Thursday, July 24th - Champs at Rose Tree Woods (10U and 14U)

Monday, July 28th - Elite Meet at Prospect Park for qualifiers only

Some frequently asked questions:

When should my athlete start diving? Can they try it out before committing to the team?

Younger divers often struggle with coordination and being able to move the board due to their size. We recommend divers be able to pass Hidden Hollow's deep water test (or come close) before they try diving. Typically, they are 8 or 9, although we have had some 7-year-olds. If your athlete is already on the swim team and is interested in diving, have them stay after for pre-season practice and see if it interests them. We always welcome newcomers, and many kids with a gymnastics background find they take quickly to the sport.

How do I sign my diver up for meets?

The short answer is that your diver is automatically signed up. At the start of the season, the coaches will send a form to each parent asking about availability and which weeks they will be away. We understand this is summer, and vacation is part of most families' plans. However, dive meets are often won or lost by how many athletes a team has in each category. Meets are not optional, and unless you are told otherwise, please assume your athlete will be competing. For away meets, the coaches will make sure to specify which divers will be attending, as there is a limit on how many athletes we can bring. If you have any questions, ask a coach!

Is there any parent help required?

Yes, we ask each family to provide a volunteer for at least one meet. Parents play a huge part in helping things run smoothly, and if we do not get sufficient help, coaches are forced to fill those slots instead of "coaching" divers. Volunteers are asked to help work the scoring table or judge.  Scoring tables involve addition with the help of a calculator and copying down the judges' scores. Judging can be intimidating, but it can be taught very quickly or learned by watching meets as the season progresses. 

What skills should my diver have to participate in meets?

Divers are required to know a certain number of dives across a variety of categories to participate in meets. All dives require a hurdle or approach of some kind. 10U must know 3 dives across 2 categories, 12U 4 dives across 3 categories, 14U 5 dives across 3 or 4 categories, and 18U 6 dives across 4 or 5 categories. Jumps do not count as dives, and the same dive but different positions will not count. For the older divers, required dive categories vary weekly. If that sounds confusing to you, don't worry. Coaches will help divers learn the dives they need to succeed and ultimately decide what skills they will perform. If divers do not meet the requirements, they may still be able to exhibition at home meets.  Volunteering teaches parents a lot about the behind-the-scenes to help them get more involved in their diver's season. For the optional Champs, each diver will need to know 1 more dive than for the dual meets, so we will work on a variety of skills throughout the season.

Contact Us:

Carson Chapman is returning as the Head Diving Coach for the 2025 season. To reach her with any questions, please email [email protected]. Also joining the coaching staff for this season is Lindsey Chapman.