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NEW RIVER DIVING New River Diving (NRD) is a year-round club that teaches the safety and fundamentals of diving while developing body awareness, coordination, and self-confidence. NRD offers both Recreational and Competitive paths for athletes dependent on their personal goals,

level of commitment, and skill level. For more information, please visit: https://www.newriverdiving.com/ Or contact Head Coach Ryan Hawkins @ rhawkins@newriverdiving.com

Recreational Diving The recreational side of NRD is focused on fun and safety. Our goal is to progress athletes at their own speed in a safe and controlled environment. This way athletes can explore their limits in the sport and gain the confidence to push outside their comfort zone, through the fear zone, and into the learning/growth zone. NRD offers three groups primarily based on age - Beginner/Advanced Lessons(1st-5th), Middle School Lessons(6th-8th), and High School Lessons(9th-12th).

Spring - Three 7-Week Sessions, concluding with an Inner-Squad Meet/Close Travel Meet

Session #4 (Jan. 8 – Feb. 23) Beginner Lessons - 1-hour practices - 1-day/week and 2-days/week options(M/W/F) Advanced Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week (M/W & T/Th options) Middle School Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week No High School Lessons (MCPS High School Diving Season) Sessions #5 (Feb. 26 - April 12) Beginner Lessons - 1-hour practices - 1-day/week and 2-days/week options(M/W/F) Advanced Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week (M/W & T/Th options)

Middle School Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week High School Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week

Session #6 (April 15 - May 24) Beginner Lessons - 1-hour practices - 1-day/week and 2-days/week options(M/W/F) Advanced Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week (M/W & T/Th options) Middle School Lessons - 1 hour 30-minute practices - 2-days/week No High School Lessons (MCPS High School Diving Season)

Competitive Diving The Competitive side of NRD has a heavier focus on the fundamentals, form, power, and speed of the sport that will prepare athletes to compete at the regional, and ultimately national level. Competitive is a year-round travel team with the goal of giving athletes the opportunity to dive at the collegiate level. Groups are by invite only and placement is based on experi ence/skill.

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