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Head Coach: Kara Koszowski
Assistant Coach: Kathryn Sutcliffe

Practice Schedule

After School, beginning June 1st
3:30 - 4:15 - 10 & Up - Divers on Swim Team
4:15 - 5:00 - 9 & Under - Divers on Swim Team
5:00 - 5:45 - 9 & Under - Divers
5:45 - 6:30 - 10 & Up - Divers
Morning Practices, beginning 6/19
8:30 - 9:30, 9 & Under
9:30 - 10:30, 9 & Under (Divers also on swim team)
10:30 - 11:30, 10 & Up

Registration Forms


Registration Forms
PDF
Registration Form
AAU Dive Registration Information
Sunnybrook Dive Team Liability Release
Medical Release
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Important Dates

Registration: June 1 - June 3
Picture Day: June 25
1 Meter Qualifier @ Barclay Farms: June 27
1 Meter Qualifier @ Westwood: July 11
1 Meter Qualifier @ Deerbrook: July 18
Dorney Park trip: July 19
3 Meter Dive Championship @ Downs Farm: July 20
1 Meter Dive Championship @ Brookside: July 22


The Sunnybrook Dive Team FAQs:

1.Who are our coaches?

We are excited to welcome Kara Koszowski as our head coach. Kara currently dives for the University of Maryland where she has received a 4-year dive scholarship. Additionally, Kara has been a nationally ranked diver for the past 4 years and was named to two All-State Teams during her career at Cherokee High School. Kara is excited to share her knowledge and experience to assist the Sunnybrook divers develop and achieve their individual goals.
We are also excited to welcome our very own, Kathryn Sutcliffe to the Makos' diving staff. Kathryn has been diving since the age of 9 and with the Makos for the past 4 years. She has dove with competitive teams including Centennial and The Blue Dolphins and is a past South Jersey Junior Olympic Dive Champion. As one of our own, Kathryn knows the Sunnybrook philosophy of hard work, proper technique building and above all - FUN!

2. How often do we practice?

We begin Tuesday, June 1st with practices after school until June 17th. Morning practices will begin on June 18th. Practice is approximately 1 hour staggered by age group.

3. Who can join the dive team?

Any member, age 6 - 18, can join the team. Novice divers are welcome.

4. Instruction

Proper technique is emphasized.

5.How long is the season?

The season begins with registration on June 1st and goes through the end of July.

6. When are the meets and how many meets are there?

Dive meets are held on Sundays. There are 3 qualifying meets per season. If a diver qualifies (receives a specific cumulative score), the South Jersey championships are at the end of July.

7. Can I both dive and swim?

YES. Dive meets are on Sundays so they do not interfere with any swim meets. Also, our practices are flexible - you can dive around your swim practice time.

8. Who do I contact and how do I register?

You may contact Claire McBride or by phone at 802-0624 with any questions. Registration will take place at the pool on the following dates: June 1 -3 from 4 - 5:30 pm.

9. What is the cost to join the dive team?

The cost is: $70 plus AAU membership ($14). Forms are available online (see above links) and at registration. AAU registration is done directly through AAU @ www.aausports.org (contact Claire McBride for further instructions)

10. Do I need to buy a team suit?

No. The dive team does not require you to wear a specific team suit. However, all team members are welcome to purchase the swim team uniform. The Sunnybrook team suit is available at Danzeisen & Quigley (D&Q) and will be available for purchase at Sunnybrook on June 25th.