TRAINING FEES

Training fees may be paid monthly or yearly.  Monthly payments are due at the start of each month during the season, from September to June.  Parents may opt to pay on an yearly basis.  Yearly payments may be made in three consecutive lump sums in September, October and November (minimum payment $500).  Program fees are still paid if a diver is unable to attend due to injury or illness.  There is no obligation to BAD after June, however most of our divers do train in the summer months.  Summer fees vary depending on the program and are based on  how often the diver attends.

Monthly fees should be placed in the "comment box", next to the dry training room door at Brandeis. 

All divers must obtain membership with the AAU which costs $16.00.   A diver’s membership in AAU includes accident insurance and allows divers to compete in competitions. Memberships are good until Aug. 31st. each year. You may join for three years at a time. This may be done on line. Click Here then choose "Youth Sports" the sport of "Diving", "Added Benefits". Our club name is "Boston Area Diving" our club code is "NEDI49DKB9". You must take the "added benefits"

FAMILY DISCOUNT

When two or more family are training a 10% discount on the total program fees.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FEES

There is a travel fee of $25/day for all meets, which covers coaching fees and team expenses while at competitions.  Occasionally we run special programs which are not covered by monthly fees.  These may include bringing in Olympic divers, coaches or noted sports psychologist or taking weekend trips to train on tower.  Because of our team size these fees are usually low.

MEET EXPENSE

All expenses to competitions are the responsibly of the diver and their parents.  Meet expense may include hotel, car rental, gas and tolls, plus the cost of sending a coach and sometimes chaperones.  We make every attempt to keep these costs low and we do a great job of keeping our travel expenses to a minimal.  Often we will negotiate prices right up to checkout time.  Due to this practice, we can only estimate the projected cost. 

MEET ENTRIES

With the exception of certain major meets, it is the responsibility of each diver to submit his/her entry form and entry fee (usually between $15-25per event).  Meet information will be posted on the website and is distributed by the coaching staff.

ADDITIONAL COMMITMENT

All parents will be expected to assist at all diving meets which Boston Area Diving hosts and will be asked to assist, whenever possible at other meets and diving functions.

Reflecting the spirit and effort of our program, we ask that parents should try to set an example in the diving community with enthusiasm, cooperation and helpfulness.  We are all ambassadors of our sport.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS PLEASE NOTE

The coaching staff will make every effort to see that the diving program participants are properly chaperoned at all meets.  The burden however must lie with both the parent and diver as well as the staff.  We advise that all parents take the time to review the BAD Travel Code of Conduct with their divers and to fully explain the sensitivity and responsibilities that go along with overnight travel.

The purpose of the above is to provide a safe and effective training environment.  Divers must follow these in spirit as well as in specifics. The coaches are required to adapt to an infinite number of situations.  Therefore, divers and their parents will be bound to the coach’s discretion.  Support and cooperation from parents and divers will produce a productive practice environment for all.