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Inclusive, holistic, and innovative,
Dive Lab is expanding access to diving
in the Bay Area and changing the future
of club sports in America.
By inspiring a love of the sport and
implementing a holistic training approach,
Dive Lab helps build well-rounded
athletes and young adults.
INCLUSIVE
We provide an inclusive, supportive, and accepting training environment. Our model is built on expanding access to diving.
HOLISTIC
There is more to sports than competition. We develop the whole person & enable a better future for athletes.
INNOVATIVE
By focusing on what matters most, we’re changing the future of club sports. Developing the whole person, we enable a better future for athletes.
ABOUT
ABOUT DIVE LAB
Initially launched as North Bay Diving, Dive Lab rebranded to coincide with a move to a new training facility in 2022, and the new name reflects the club’s innovative and inclusive atmosphere. A not-for-profit organization and the first club team in the North Bay, Dive Lab expands access to springboard diving in the Bay Area with a collaborative, supportive, and fun environment for new and experienced divers.
At Dive Lab, we understand there’s more to sports than competition. By inspiring a love of the sport, removing boundaries to access, and implementing a holistic training approach, Dive Lab helps build well-rounded athletes and young adults. Our training model provides social and emotional skills, and exposure to multiple training modalities like pilates, yoga, strength training, breath work, meditation, visualization, sports psychology and more. When not on deck, we help connect athletes with resources and support, such as tutoring, college counseling, and sports psychologists.
MISSION
As the North Bay’s first club team, Dive Lab expands access to springboard diving in the Bay Area with a collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for new and experienced divers.
VISION
Dive Lab’s holistic, technical approach to diving helps promote greater well-being in the community, with inclusive programming to advance equity and opportunity within the sport.
VALUES
Holistic Health and Well-Being, Inclusion and Empowerment
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TRAINING
PROGRAMS & GROUPS
BUTTERFLY
Learn to spread your wings in our introductory program for new divers wishing to explore the sport. Training focuses on fundamentals of diving, general sport information (groups, positions, dive numbers, events, etc.), movement patterns and body awareness.
- 1 1.5-hour session per week
- $200/month
- $20 Monthly Registration/Team Fee
- 1-month commitment
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
YELLOW
Our beginning lessons program is built for new divers 12-years-old and younger. Training focuses on fundamentals of diving, general sport information (groups, positions, dive numbers, events, etc.), movement patterns and body awareness.
- 3 hours per week (2 1.5-hour sessions)
- $310/month
- $40 Quarterly Registration/Team Fee
- Requires 3-month commitment
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
GRAY
Intermediate team training for divers 12 and under focuses on advancing skill development, introduction of dryland training, exposure to 3-meter and platform events, and the development of Novice and Junior Olympic lists. We also introduce the fundamentals of other modalities including yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, etc.
- 5.5 hours per week (2 2-hour sessions, 1 1.5-hour session)
- $420/month
- $50 Quarterly Registration/Team Fee
- Requires 3-month commitment
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
- Requires USA Diving Athlete Membership for Insurance Coverage ($40)
MASTERS
Masters (adult) athletes will have access to up to five training sessions per week and may also participate in twice-weekly instruction of additional training modalities including yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, etc.
- Up to 8 hours per week (4 1.5-hour sessions, 1 2-hour session available)
- $40/session OR $175/for a 5-pack of practices
- NO Registration Fee
- Requires NO commitment (Diver should indicate training intentions/schedule on minimum of weekly basis)
- Additional coaching fees for Master competitions TBD
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
IF competing in USA Diving sanctioned Masters competitions, USA Diving Competition Athlete Membership ($200 + $33 background screening) required
FROST
Our Frost group is designed for new divers age 13 and older. Training focuses on fundamentals of diving, general sport information (groups, positions, dive numbers, events, etc.), movement patterns and body awareness. Divers on our Frost group will also be introduced to other training modalities such as yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, etc.
- 4 hours per week (2 2-hour sessions)
- $385/month
- $40 Quarterly Registration/Team Fee
- Requires 3-month commitment
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
WHITE
Advanced team training focuses on advancing skill development, regular dryland training, and the continued development of Junior Olympic lists. We work on the regular application of sport psychology, and the competitive process. White group members will also utilize additional training modalities including yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, mindfulness, etc.
- 6 hours per week (3 2-hour sessions)
- $450/month
- $50 Quarterly Registration/Team Fee
- Requires 3-month commitment
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
- Requires USA Diving Competition Athlete Membership ($200)
PACIFIC
Our Pacific group focuses on advanced skill development, regular dryland training, and Junior Olympic competition lists. We work on the regular application of sport psychology, and the competitive process. Pacific group members participate two times per week in additional training modalities including yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning, mindfulness, etc.
- 12 hours per week (4 2.5-hour sessions, 1 2-hour session)
- $570/month
- $100 Quarterly Registration/Team Fee
- Requires 3-month commitment
- Requires participation in two team competitions
- Requires participation in USA Diving and/or AAU meets as determined by coach
- Requires AAU Membership for Insurance Coverage ($20)
- Requires USA Diving Competition Athlete Membership ($200)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Whether you’re new to diving and want to learn the basics, or you’re an intermediate and advanced diver wanting to see swift improvements, a private lesson is excellent for dedicated one-on-one time with a Dive Lab coach.
Private lessons offer a tailored instruction to effectively advance the skills of a diver, allowing them to reach their goals quickly. We’ve also received great feedback from parents of neurodiverse divers who are thrilled to find a sport they love in a welcoming environment.
Contact your coach or email info@divelab.org to schedule a time.
- 1 athlete 45 minutes $90
- 1 athlete 60 minutes $120
- 2 athletes 45 minutes $140
- 2 athletes 60 minutes $180
- 3 athletes 45 minutes $180
- 3 athletes 60 minutes $240
FACILITIES
MIWOK AQUATIC CENTER
Our primary facility is the brand new Miwok Aquatics and Fitness Center at the College of Marin – Indian Valley.
- 2 1-meter Maxiflex Model-B boards on Duraflex short stands
- 2 3-meter Maxiflex Model-B boards on Duraflex short stands
- 1-, 3,- 5-, 7.5-, and 10-meter platforms
- Multiple SidelineScout video replay stations
- 10-person in-ground hot tub
- Separate 16-foot deep dive well
- Dryland training area including trampoline with spotting belt, dry board, tumbling mats, and spring floor
- 8-lane, 50-meter competition pool
- 6-lane, 25-yard warmup pool