Membership:

Membership in SAND is open to children of all ages, regardless of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. Membership and placement in practice groups will be based upon athletic talent, skill progression, consistent practice attendance and proper behavior. The coaching staff reserves the right to dismiss a member for any conduct deemed inappropriate or unacceptable.

Membership Termination:

Team membership can be terminated for failure to support SAND, failure to pay dues, for failure to follow SAND Policies and Procedures, Travel Code of Conduct, team rules or for any action considered detrimental to the team.

If a member no longer desires to participate in any SAND activities, then the member must provide a notice of membership termination to the Head Coach. The notice should be in writing (e-mail is acceptable).

Tuition Policy:

Team Annual Registration Fee:

Each team member (Future Champion, Junior Olympic and National Team) is required to pay a one-time annual registration fee.  This fee includes the diver’s AAU Membership for SAND and covers administration fees.  The fee does not include USA Diving Membership fees, please discuss with coach prior to purchase of USA Diving Membership. 

Team Travel Fee:

Each team member (Future Champion, Junior Olympic and National Team) is required to pay an annual travel fee.  This fee is assessed to all active team members whether you plan to travel or not.  Partial payments for travel fees are accepted.  This fee includes the coaches travel expense.  SAND does not pro-rate annual travel fee.  If you decide to not travel to meets, you are responsible for the entire travel fee.  Travel fees may be paid in increments.

Team Monthly Tuition Fee:

Each team member (Future Champion, Junior Olympic and National Team) is required to pay monthly tuition fee, coaching fee.  Fees are paid for 11 months, starting in September and concluding at the end of July.  Please note, we take the month of August off.  Please see the FAQ page for level specific amounts and for tuition payment policy.

Meets and Competitions:

Competitive Dive Meets are hosted year round. The Head Coach for San Antonio Divers determines the competitive dive schedule that all eligible athletes are expected to register and attend. Diver eligibility is determined by the individual coach. If you are unsure if your diver is eligible to attend a meet, please discuss with your individual coach. The meet host team determines the criteria of competition, meaning the host team determines what dives are required by level. Your individual coach will determine what dives should be registered by your diver to compete. It is your divers responsibility to request and receive an appropriate dive meet list.

Travel Meet Information:

Traveling to other cities is an excellent way to test a diver’s developing skills.

SAND Team will attend several away meets during the season.

Future Champions Team athletes will travel within the state (see meets listed above as Novice & Future Champions).

National and JO Teams will travel within the state and out of state (see meets listed above as JO & National).

Parents are required to travel with athletes under the age of eighteen.

When traveling to attend a meet and represent San Antonio Divers:

All team members will adhere to the code of conduct set by the coaches for the meet.

The coaching staff and the chaperone(s) are responsible for enforcing the code and will have the authority to impose penalties for infractions of the code. All of these policies are adopted to preserve

When traveling to attend a meet and represent San Antonio Divers:

All team members will adhere to the code of conduct set by the coaches for the meet.

The coaching staff and the chaperone(s) are responsible for enforcing the code and will have the authority to impose penalties for infractions of the code. All of these policies are adopted to preserve the quality and safety of our team.