Diving is a fun and thrilling sport, marked by athleticism and grace. The LFC continues to offer excellent programs with both beginner and advanced group lessons and a dive team.
With two diving boards for instruction, The LFC offers mixed ability lessons. Beginners can expect to learn the basics including front and back dives. More advanced divers will learn new, more difficult dives, dependent on individual readiness. Lessons are great preparation and additional training for Dive Team. For more information, please consult the information packet.
To participate in Dive Team, your child must have either been a member of the team last season or completed Dive Lessons
at the LFC and have passed the assessment to be held on May 29 at 6 pm.
Birthday cut off is June 1.
If you have any questions regarding Dive Team, please contact Tara Bradbury, Sara Molenda, or Jennifer Johnston (use the LFC directory). If your child needs to be pulled from a meet due to illness, please call one of them immediately, or leave an urgent message at the front desk.
Practices Birthday cut off is June 1. Divers who are 10 and under will practice Monday-Thursday from 8:00 - 8:45am. Those 11 and up are scheduled from 9:25-10:10am, also Monday-Thursday. Fun Fridays are for everyone, from 9-10am. There are evening practices for both age groups Monday-Thursday, from 5-6pm. Please e-mail lfcswimanddive@gmail.com if you have questions.
Apparel Though not required for participation, team swimsuits are available for purchase through Urban Tri Gear. The team suit for the next two years will be the TYR Aurora in blue. The girls’ suit is $46.25 and the boys’ jammer is $29.50 if ordered by April 23rd.
If you are not sure you want to purchase a suit at this time, you can size your swimmer/diver and either order one over the phone or purchase one at Urban Tri Gear at a later time. It is best to order early to ensure your child’s size is available.
Urban Tri Gear is located at 840 E Ogden Ave in Westmont, 630-230-9386. They can offer a 10% discount on swim gear (bags, goggles, etc.) at the store if you mention that you are a member of LFC. .
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Directions to Dive Meets Five Seasons Country Club: Located on the southeast corner of Plainfield Road and Madison Street. Take Plainfield Road west to Madison Street. Left on Madison (south); turn left directly into the club. (20 minutes)
Salt Creek Club: Located just north of Ogden Avenue on Madison. Take Ogden Avenue west to Madison Street. Turn right on Madison (north). Drive 2 blocks; club is on the left. (15 minutes)
Downers Grove: Take 55th St. west to Downers Grove's Fairview Avenue. Turn left (south) on Fairview. The club entrance is on the right through the arch.
Meadows: Take 55th St. west (which becomes Maple Avenue in Downers Grove) to Route 53. Turn left (south) on Route 53 to 59th St. Turn left (east) on 59th St. Club and parking is on the left.
Dive Meet Checklist • 3 beach towels • Dry clothing • Sweats • Waterproof marker (for listing events on diver's hand) • Snacks & drinks (not for consumption on deck) • Small games, books, and other downtime activities • Sunscreen • Swim cap
It’s not unusual for items to get lost, so please label towels and clothing; leave valuables safe at home.
As members of the Inter-Suburban Swim Conference, we will participate
in and host the Conference Championship Meet on 7/22/12. Because
entries are limited, swimmers qualify for the team based on times from
the regular season. You’ll be asked to complete a Conference Release
form early in the season informing the coaches of your child’s
availability for this event.
