3-STEP EVALUATION PROCESS

1. PHONE

When your athlete expresses an interest in being part of a competitive diving club, please reach out and call me to make an appointment for an evaluation.  I will do my best to schedule a diving evaluation that works with your schedule.  Please call, tex,t or email me at:

781-831-4414
craig@southshorediving.com

2. EVALUATION

Your athlete should come to the pool with a swimsuit and towel.  We will evaluate your athlete on their actual and potential skill and ability as well as how well they listen to instruction.  At the end of the evaluation, no commitment is made at that point.  It is important to discuss with your athlete if they want to "give-it-a-go" away from the coach and in an environment that the decision is made without any pressure. 

3. EMAIL

If your athlete wants to "give-it-a-go" - please email your athlete’s intention to start.  I will then let you know if we have a spot, or if it needs to be scheduled based on a waitlist.

You can email Coach Craig at:
craig@southshorediving.com

INSTRUCTION/PRACTICE

SSDC practices are 1.5 hours, with 30 minutes of conditioning before each class.

Most of our divers start out with one practice per week, and progress to multiple practices, depending upon their level of commitment, drive, ability, and coach approval.  SSDC coaches are highly trained professionals who use hand spotting and Sideline Scout video recording systems to help divers perfect the fundamentals and nuances of a dive.  

Most importantly, our coaches are focused on the safety and development of your diver. 

REQUIRED FORMS and AAU Membership

To join SSDC, all members are required to fill out the proper documents and to be an AAU member.  Please fill out the electronic forms below and complete them with an e-signature.

1.  SSDC Club Registration Form and Waiver (FILL OUT BELOW)

2. Emergency Information Form (FILL OUT BELOW)

Important note: The name and email fields of all the electronic forms auto-populate with your name and email when you fill out the signature field.  
 

AAU MEMBERSHIP

Please sign up for AAU Membership online. You may want to print this information first and then follow the directions.  This allows your diver to compete in AAU meets and provides additional, required, insurance for your diver. The cost for membership is $22 for one year. 
 
•  Go online to www.diveaau.org
•  Click the "JOIN AAU NOW" or LOG-IN ( you may require a new login)
•  Click the "GET A MEMBERSHIP” - Athlete Category
•  APPLY for YOUTH ATHLETE MEMBERSHIP
•  Click on USA ONLY YOUTH ATHLETE
•  Pack a SPORT - “DIVING”
•  Choose "EXTENDED BENEFIT" - $22 (for 1 year)
•  Create LOGIN ACCOUNT and CREATE ACCOUNT
•  Fill Out Athlete Information and choose CLUB - “SOUTH SHORE DIVING - W3EWY6”
•  CONFIRM SELECTION & INFORMATION
•  Club Code: W3EWY6
•  Click continue: pay by credit card online
•  You’ll receive a copy of the diver’s membership online and via e-mail.
   
Please email Coach Craig a copy of your AAU membership email (see above).  Please note that your diver will NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE in practice or meets without an AAU Extended Coverage Membership.

Questions? Please email craig@southshorediving.com.

REGISTRATION, WAIVER, EMERGENCY & INFECTIOUS DISEASE FORMS

New Divers - Please fill out the below forms completely.

PROGRAM FEES / MONTHLY TUITION

TUITION

• SSDC tuition is based on an average number of days per week diving. A diver is designated certain practice times during the week and will remain on that schedule unless a change is made either by request or on the recommendation of the coach.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• It is important to note that divers and parents are committing to a "diving program" and not just paying for practice or activity. Tuition pays for pool time (practice), a professional coaching staff, conditioning, coaching at local meets* (most clubs charge an additional fee for local meets), TiVo video training, AAU and USA Diving meet expertise and strategy, High School diving strategy and expertise, overall meet tactics and strategy, and membership in the best diving club on the planet!
  

• In addition, all divers must have an AAU membership with Extended Coverage ($16/year), and must purchase a team suit and backpack.

4 LEVELS OF COMMITMENT

• PLATINUM – Diver commit to 4-5 Times a week divers unless there is a holiday - (I will do my best to find a make-up)

• GOLD - Diver commit to 3 days per week unless there is a holiday - (I will do my best to find a make-up).

• SILVER - Divers commit to 2-days per week unless there is a holiday - (I will do my best to find a make-up).

• BRONZE - Diver practice 1-time per week unless there is a holiday - (I will do my best to find a make-up).

As ALWAYS – if you have any issues with making a payment – please be proactive and call me.  

  – Coach Craig

* Late payments:
If the diving fee is not paid by the 5th of the month there will be a $100 dollar late fee.  If payments are late more than twice a year, your diver will not be able to dive and may lose his/her spot.  To reinstate a diver, all fees must be paid, including a $100 reinstatement fee, and payment of a month in advance.
 

SSDC ANNUAL REGISTRATION

There is an Annual Registration Fee that is payable by the first day of practice for new members and by September 15th for existing members.

This registration fee pays for all Coach’s expenses for local meets and travel and coaching time.

The annual registration fee is due by September 15th, each year diving year (September to the end of July), or within 15 days of joining SSDC up until May 1 of the annual year.  For new divers - SSDC with REFUND 50% of the ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE if an SSDC new diver decides that diving is not for them after the first month of diving.

{The diver’s parent must let me know verbally, or in writing, by the 20th of the current dive month if their diver doesn't plan to continue by the 1st of the new month.  If a parent doesn’t let the Head Coach know by the 20th of the current dive month, a parent will need to pay for the next month of diving at their divers current level  Any new diver (first month) that doesn’t plan to continue with SSDC will get 50% of their registration back once requested.)

PRACTICE TUITION

BRONZE Level Divers
$250 Monthly Tuition
1 dive time 1.5 hours per week (except holidays or acts of God) 

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SILVER Level Divers
$350 Monthly Tuition
2 dive times per week - (except holidays or acts of God) 

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GOLD Level Divers
$400 Monthly Tuition
3 dive times per week - (except holidays, or acts of God) 

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PLATINUM Level Divers -
$450 Monthly Tuition
4 dive times per week - (except holidays, or acts of God) 

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5-STAR Level Divers -
$475 Monthly Tuition
5 dive times per week - (except holidays, or acts of God) 

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 UMASS - BLACK SUNDAY Divers
$290 Monthly Tuition
1 dive time per week - 2 HOURS per week - (except holidays or acts of God) 
(NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL OCTOBER)

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INVITE ONLY PRACTICE:
ONCE PRACTICE WITH THE TEAM (2 HOURS) - $80
(MUST BE AN SSDC MEMBER)

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