Dive Team Info & Meet Schedule
The Carderock Springs Dive team provides a fun and safe environment for divers to learn and grow their diving skills. The Carderock Dive Team is for children and young adults from ages 6-18 years old. The team has many skilled divers returning to the boards this year, and we look forward to welcoming new members to the team. No experience is needed to join the team!
Head Coach Sienna Gala will lead the Carderock Dive Team in 2026. She will be supported by a group of expert and experienced Dive Coaches who will work with new divers to teach them to perform basic dives safely help returning divers to strengthen the execution of their dives.
Carderock Springs has one of the largest teams in the league due to our expert coaching staff, enthusiastic divers, and spirited team atmosphere. The Carderock Dive Team participates in the Montgomery County Dive League (MCDL) and is responsible for following MCDL rules regarding safety and other requirements. These protocols can be found in the MCDL Handbook.
DIVE TEAM REPRESENTATIVES
Shelley Cohen - [email protected], 202-422-4488
Craig Aaron - [email protected], 202-441-9983
2026 MEET AND EVENT SCHEDULE
Dive Meets are on Sundays!
| Date | Event | Time |
| June 7 | Mock Meet + Parent Meeting @ Carderock Springs | 10:00 a.m. |
| June 14 | Carderock Springs @ Old Georgetown | TBD |
| June 21 | Manor Woods @ Carderock Springs | TBD |
| June 28 | Carderock Springs @ Robin Hood | TBD |
| July 5 | Regency Estates @ Carderock Springs | TBD |
| July 12 | Carderock Springs @ Glenwood | TBD |
| July 12 | Dive Banquet @ Carderock Springs |
5:00 p.m. |
| July 19 | Dive Divisionals Meet @ Carderock Springs |
TBD |
| July 22 | Dive All-Stars 12 & Under | TBD |
| July 23 | Dive All-Stars 13-18 | TBD |
Tentative Summer Dive Schedule for the Carderock Cuda Dive Team MCDL Division II
2026 PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The Dive Team holds practices for all divers to help them learn new skills and how to execute dives safely. Attending practices is extremely important for all divers.
During registration, please sign up your diver for the practice time corresponding to their age group. 8 and Under and Non-Competitive practices will be 45 minutes. Other age groups will practice for one hour, starting with a 15-minute, dry-land warmup.
During the season, divers learn the basic front and back jumps and dives, and then, as they progress, more complicated somersault, reverse, inward, and twisting dives.
Once school is out, divers may come in the morning OR afternoon for practice -- but not both.
EARLY SEASON, May 26 - June 18
Afternoon practices are offered Monday through Thursday each week.
| Age Group | Warm-Ups | Board Time |
| 13 and up | 3:45-4:00 | 4:00-4:45 pm |
| 8 and under | 4:45-4:55 | 4:55-5:30 pm |
| 9-10 | 5:30-5:45 | 5:45-6:30 pm |
| 11-12 | 6:15-6:30 | 6:30-7:15 pm |
SUMMER SEASON, June 22-July 12
Morning Practices are offered Monday through Thursday each week.
| Age Group | Warm-Ups | Board Time |
| 10 and under | 9:00-9:10 | 9:10-9:45 am |
| 11 and up | 9:30-9:45 | 9:45-10:30 am |
Afternoon Practices are offered Monday through Thursday each week*
| Age Group | Warm-Ups | Board Time |
| 13 and up | 3:45-4:00 | 4:00-4:45 pm |
| 8 and under | 4:45-4:55 | 4:55-5:30 pm |
| 9-10 | 5:30-5:45 | 5:45-6:30 pm |
| 11-12 | 6:15-6:30 | 6:30-7:15 pm |
| Non-Competitive | 7:15-7:25 | 7:25-8:00 pm |
*On weeks with swim meets on Wednesday afternoon at Carderock, additional practice times may be offered. Additional practice times will be offered starting July 13 to divers who qualify for MCDL Divisionals and All-Star meets.
About the Montgomery County Dive League
The MCDL is a developmental dive league designed to provide young divers with the opportunity to learn new skills, enhance previous achievements, and develop as strong league leaders while having fun.
The MCDL is grounded on two fundamental principles: safety and sportsmanship.
Divers compete against other children of the same age in several categories, divided by boys and girls:
The five age groups are:
- 8 & Under (3 dives)
- 9-10 (3 dives)
- 11-12 (4 dives)
- 13-14 (5 dives)
- 15-18 Meet (6 dives)
The diver’s age as of June 1 determines in which age group they will compete. For example, 13-year-old diver whose birthday is June 1 or before will compete in the 13-14 age group. But a diver who turns 13 on June 2 or later will compete in the 11-12 age group.
For more information, see the MCDL Handbook
Divers may also join the swim team or pre-team, provided they meet the swim team eligibility requirements.
