Swim & Dive Team

Welcome to the 2025 OHAC Gators Swim & Dive Season

OHAC's swim and dive team is available to all OHAC members (and non-members!) under the age of 18. Our Gators have a wonderful history of fun, fitness, and teamwork during the summer season! Our mission is to provide an inclusive environment where we can instill the love of swimming and diving, teach skills and sportsmanship, and encourage team spirit. We think you'll love joining our team!

Swim Calendar

Swim iCal

*Dive meets usually start at 5:00pm with warm-ups at 4:00pm. **Swim meets usually start at 9:00am with warm-ups at 8:00am.

Registration Information

  • Registration will open on May 10th on Active
  • 8 & Unders who can swim 25 yards can compete in meets. Swimmers who are still working toward that goal can join our 8 & Unders non-meet program this year!

Registration Fees

OHAC Member fees:

  • 1 child, $250 each (Discount code: MEMB1)
  • 2 children, $240 each (Discount code: MEMB2)
  • 3 or more children, $230 each (Discount code: MEMB3)

Non-member fee: $300 per child
Meets only: $50 (Discount code: MEETSONLY)
Add dive to swim team registration: $25/child
Meets only: $50 (Discount code: MEETSONLY)
Dive only: $150 for members, $200 for non-members (Discount code: DIVEONLY) 
*Meets only and dive only swimmers do not have to be members of OHAC.

Swim & Dive Team Gear

Optional team swimsuits, bags, t-shirts, towels are available for purchase at Swim Outlet. Order early to be sure it arrives in time. Swim Outlet return policies apply.

Information for Parents

  • Parent meet and greet will be held at OHAC on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30PM
  • OHAC Swim & Dive runs a volunteering point system, which is necessary for a successful swim team and for us to conduct meets.
    • Swim and dive team families will need to complete at least 12 volunteer points for the season. Volunteer jobs will be published on the Active site where you register your swimmer or diver. You must sign up on Active and check in with a swim or dive parent to get credit for volunteering. If your task is not at a meet please email us at swim@ohacpool.org or dive@ohacpool.org when the task is complete.
    • All families must commit to volunteering or pay the $125 buyout fee, available on the registration form.
    • Families whose children compete in meets will have to fulfill at least half of their volunteer points at meets.
    • Families whose children are not competing in the swim meets can still volunteer at swim meets but are not required to volunteer in that capacity. (These parents should look for opportunities to donate, volunteer at practices throughout the season or at the final banquet.)

Swim Team Practices

Important notes about swim team practices:

  • Morning practices will be held daily Monday-Friday unless there is inclement weather. (Practices will occur rain or shine unless there's thunder or lightning.)
  • No practice will be held on the 4th of July
  • Swimmers should bring the following to practice: towel, water bottle, swim cap (if they wear one), and goggles
  • Periodically swimmers will participate in dry land practice and should wear athletic clothes and shoes. Coaches will notify swimmers of dry land days
  • Swimmers will participate in Funday Monday each week!

 

Dive Team Practices

Pre-season practices will take place at Dolfin pool (2050 Prairie St) on Saturdays May 31 and June 7 from 11:00AM-12:00PM. Divers aged 10 and under are required to pass a deep end test in order to practice. If you can’t come on these dates, please email dive@ohacpool.org to arrange a deep end test. 

Season Practices start June 16 and take place on:

  • Mondays at Dolfin Pool (2050 Prairie St) from 7:00-8:00 PM. This is only a 1/2 meter board and is intended for beginners and those to what to practice straight jumps and front dives only.
  • Tuesday and Thursday evenings at EMU Jones Natatorium (tentative times to be finalized soon)
    • Beginners: 6:00-7:00 pm
    • Intermediate: 6:00-7:30 pm (by invitation, intended for kids who have goals of doing flips and inwards)
    • Advanced: 6:15-7:45 pm (by invitation, intended for high school divers who have a dive list ready to practice)

Important notes about dive team:

  • Beginners are welcome!
  • Deep end test at OHAC required before coming to EMU practices
  • 10 and unders need to be accompanied by adult to navigate the EMU facility.
  • Families are welcome to carpool to share that responsibility.
  • During 4th of July week, practice schedule may be different
  • Parking at EMU requires a small parking fee. We will provide maps and directions
  • The first day at EMU, we will need to arrive 30 min early to provide information on names etc to EMU and get ID cards for entry. 

Dive Calendar

Dive iCal

Swim Championships

WISC Championships

  • Swimmers must compete in at least 2 of the dual meets listed above to qualify for WISC and to receive a medal.
  • WISC Swim Championships will be held at Skyline High School.
  • Plan for these meets to run from 8am-1pm each day
  • Great opportunity for volunteer points!
  • The meet starts at 9:00am every day with warm-up at 8:00am
    • Monday, July 21: 13 & Up
    • Tuesday, July 22: 9 &10
    • Wednesday, July 23: 8 & Under
    • Thursday, July 24: 11 &12 (plus Coaches' Relay)

Dive Championships

WISC Championships

  • Swimmers must compete in at least 2 of the dual meets listed above to qualify for WISC and to receive a medal.
  • Details coming soon!

Coaching Staff

Swim Coaches:
Head Coach: Meg D'Alecy
Assistant Coaches: Joe O'Neal, Kal Bunnell
Junior Coaches: Luciana Vanni
Interns: Ada Buis

Dive Coaches:
Head Coach: Maggie Thomas
Assistant Coach: Kyle Davey

Swim Parent Reps: Teresa Hatcher, Jon Cable, Katie Dobbie, Alisa Cox, swim@ohacpool.org

Dive Parent Reps: Melinda Davey, dive@ohacpool.org