Welcome to the Oliver Ames Swim and Dive Team Family
Home of the 2010/2011 Girls Hockomock Champions!!

General Information

Oliver Ames Swim & Dive Team is a competitve high school varsity athletic program.  Their Boosters meet on a monthly basis, starting in September, and continue until the season ends in February. Any parent of an OA Swim and Dive athlete is encouraged to join the boosters. The objective of the boosters is to help provide a memorable experience for the student athlete and their parents. This is achieved through fundraising, parent/student volunteering, team building efforts, and of course a winning swim program. Oliver Ames Swim and Dive offers a unique student athlete experience. Unlike most other high school sports, boys and girls practice together, And, in addition, all classes of student athletes (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) are together as a team on a highly competitive varsity sport.

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OA Swim and Dive Fees: All OA high school athletes are required to pay an OA Athletic Fee. Swim and Dive programs, however, have additional costs, not covered by this fee. Swim & Dive Booster fees will pay for practice bus service, and a uniform (suit, cap) to keep.

Fundraising: All athletes are expected to help raise money for the OA Swim & Dive Boosters. These resources are used to pay for expenses such as the teams year end banquet, senior gifts, college scholarships, varsity jackets, and varsity letters. Currently, we plan for just one fundraiser. we hope to raise enough money for the season and, in addition, build team spirit..

Student Volunteering: Athletes will have volunteer opportunities throughout the season. Currently the OA Boosters help the Easton Lions Club with two of their popular venues (the Holiday Festival, and  the Annual Lions Club Auction). Both are great opportunities for athletes to perform community service (looks good on the college resume).

Parent Volunteers: We understand that your time is extremely valuable, so any help is appreciated. Parent volunteers can help in many areas, including:
    1. Hosting one (weekly) pasta dinner for the athletes.
    2. Time swimmers at swim meets (home meets only - no experience needed).
    3. Score-keep for meets (home meets only - no experience needed).
    4. Assist with fundraising events.

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OA Swim and Dive Varsity Jacket: Athletes are eligible for a varsity jacket provided they participate on the OA Swim and Dive Team for 3 years.

OA Swim and Dive Varsity Letter: Athletes are eligible for a varsity letter provided they achieve a minimum point total at swim meets during the season. 

OA Swim and Dive College Scholarship: Every year, a sub-committee of the boosters collects scholarship applications from OA Swim and Dive athletes who are eligible for college scholarship. Scholarship amount, and the number of scholarships differ year to year (based on booster funds available).  Eligibility requirements include: 
     1. Acceptance to college. 
     2. OA Swim and Dive Team athlete for a minimum of  3 years. 
     3.. Must fill out and submit an application and essay.

OA Swim and Dive Team Captains:  The following years team captains are selected at the end of the current season. When selected, the team captains must be active team members in good standing for at least 2 years.

OA Swim and Dive Banquet: Usually occurs during the month of March. The banquet celebrates the OA Swim and Dive Team's season. During the banquet, awards such as senior gifts, scholarships, varsity jackets and letters are handed out. All team members and their families are invited.

Everyone associated with the OA Swim and Dive Boosters hopes you and your family enjoy your time as an active member of the team.  If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to read 
" 10 Commandments for swim parents". If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

OA Swim and Dive Boosters
boosters@oaswim.com
www.oaswim.com