Are you curious to know more about the Overlee Dive Team?  Below are some questions you may have.  Feel free to contact us a dive@overlee.org with any additional questions!

 

Question: How many volunteers are needed at each dive meet?

Answer: 

  • HOME MEET requirements: 2 table workers, 2 judges, a referee, an announcer, meet day coordinator and  snack bar helpers.  
  • AWAY MEET requirements: 3 judges, and 2 table workers.  
  • Need training?  Come to one of the NVSL sponsored clinics or meet with a Dive Rep – at OVERLEE; check our schedule on the Dive Team website for details.

 

Question:  What are the descriptions of each Dive Team Volunteer Role?

Answer:

  • Table Workers:  Includes adding and double-checking someone else’s adding. Calculators are available. Easy on the job training provided. Time required: half or duration of meet.

 

  • Judge: Best seat in the house! Judges watch each dive and give a corresponding score. There are 5 judges at each meet. The high and low scores are tossed out and the middle 3 are used for the final score. This is not as scary as it sounds. New judges must attend a basic training session; bring a friend! Time required: half or duration of the meet

 

  • Referee: This job requires additional training and experience (worked as a judge for at least a season). Referees ensure rules are upheld. We will provide an experienced referee to co-referee with you at your first meet. The amenities include refreshments & gratitude. Our refs have to be recertified every two years and we need more! Time required: duration of meet.

 

  • Meet Day Coordinator: *New for 2026* Home Meets only.  Help organize volunteers and welcome the visiting dive team, etc. Time required:  1.5 hours before start of home meet.

 

  • Announcer: Home Meets only. Minimal training. The announcer should have a good understanding of dive numbers, a quick paced delivery, and unbiased patience. Time required: half or duration of meet.

 

  • Concessions Worker: Sells food during meets.  We will be grilling and supplementing w/ pizza in addition to selling snacks. The earlier shift helps with set up, filling coolers with ice and drinks, cutting watermelon, setting out food.  The later session continues with selling, and helps with cleanup of the snack bar, storing things for the next meet.   Time required: 1 ½ hour shifts (~5:00–7:00 /7-end of meet)

 

  • Food Shopper/Planner: As it sounds, for our home meets.  You decide what we are grilling and additional snack etc… to sell and serve to hungry divers and families from both teams.  You will be reimbursed.

 

  • Pizza Deliverer:   Pick up pizza orders from Pizza Boli on Washington Blvd and deliver to the pool (concession stand) at 5pm. 

 

  • Socials/Banquet Chair:   Coordinate logistics of social events, such as Parent Dive night and the end of season Dive Team Banquet.  Dive Reps will provide direction and support.  Time Requirement:  1-2 hours total around each event. 

 

  • Dive Rep in Training: We need you if you are organized and have a lot of team spirit! The Dive Team Representative plays a key role in keeping our incredible summer dive program organized, welcoming, and fun for divers and families. Serving as a liaison between coaches, parents, and NVSL, this role helps coordinate meets, communicate important updates, and support the smooth operation of practices and meets. We are looking for 1-2 new Reps in Training for Summer 2026!  You will get on the job training throughout the summer with Katie & Elizabeth!

 

Question:  Can my child participate in BOTH swim and dive teams at Overlee?

Answer:  YES

 

Question:  If swim team and dive team practices overlap for my child’s age group in the morning is there another option to attend an afternoon dive practice?

Answer:  YES. For those with afternoon conflicts we work on a case by case basis to accommodate a different AM practice.

 

Question:  If my child’s age group swim practice is before the scheduled dive practice can he/she simply walk over to the dive well and wait for practice to start?

Answer:  YES

 

Question:  My child attends summer day camps each week, can he/she still be on the dive team?

Answer:  YES – both morning AND afternoon practices are offered each week

 

Question:  Is there someone I can speak with to determine if my child is on the competitive or developmental dive team?

Answer:  YES – check with a coach after practice or please email dive@overlee.org

 

Question:  My kid has never been on a  dive team before – what are the prerequisites to join?

Answer:

Developmental: pass the Overlee swim test (swim across the dive well) and enjoy jumping off the boards. We encourage ALL ages – it’s impressive how quickly some kids can advance to our competitive team with a few weeks of practice and coaching!

Competitive: ability to execute required dives by age group. 10U: (3) front dive, back dive, optional dive (usually a somersault). 12U: back dive, front dive, 2 optional dives in different categories (front somersault, back somersault, inward dive or twister).

 

Question:  Where can I see the schedule and list of events for dive

Answer:  https://overlee.org/teams/dive/schedule

 

Question: Is it ok if my child only comes to morning practice? Or only afternoon?

Answer: YES We offer both times to accommodate different schedules. There’s no requirement to attend both. Anyone is welcome to come to as many practices as they want though.

 

Question: Is it ok if my diver misses a week for our family vacation? Or camp?

Answer: YES. We are flexible and would love to have your diver for as much or as little time as they are available.

 

Question: Is there a reason practices are split by level, rather than age group, like swim team?

Answer YES, actually a few reasons.  First, safety: some of the competitive divers are attempting more challenging dives that would be dangerous for less-experienced divers to attempt.  All divers are watching and absorbing what their teammates are doing – we wouldn’t want less experienced divers to attempt complex dives without first mastering the fundamentals, nor do we want them to be scared off or intimidated by the SMACKS. Second, continuity of skills and drills is best – it helps when the divers in practice together are working on the same things, regardless of their age (we have both advanced 9-10 year-olds and beginner 13-14 year-olds)