The ACES Dive team was formed in Columbus, Ohio in the early 2000’s. Having been a diver and coach for Club teams since 1986, this is something that Jen said she would never do! However, this has developed into the biggest blessing for us and hopefully to you and yours as well. We started at the request of area divers and families, who wanted something different than the "business as usual". The doors opened one by one to grow our team to over 100 strong by winter of 2008. We pledge to remain family focused and to operate with integrity and honesty. Tracing back the steps, this is not a plan that could have been laid out on paper-- but one that has allowed us more growth than we thought possible. We know every child is unique and has different ways of learning, and we are aware that they have a potential they've never dreamed. Diving is a sport which allows your athlete to do something that most people can not do — whether it is that first flip or winning Nationals. We would love to have you join our team!

Subject: BIG NEWS!!! Posted by: Coach Jen Date: October 26, 2011

I am excited to announce that as of November 1, 2011 I will be the new “Developmental Dive Coach” for The Ohio State University Dive Club. This is very exciting for me and my family, although bittersweet to have to let ACES go after a wonderful 5 years! This is good news for all of you. If you are familiar with the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion (OSU Pool), you will know what a wonderful training facility it is. To have regular access to between 2 and 5 one meter and three meter boards at all times, as well as bubbles, belts over water and towers—will be amazing. There may be a couple initial downsides such as location for some or parking—but I think you will find it well worth it to be able to dive at one of the finest facilities in the nation with the best team of coaches around! My new position will initially incorporate coaching every one of my current divers. There are three other coaches currently with the OSU Dive Club, and some of you will be moving into their groups when the time is right. I know there are a lot of questions about what this means for you, where you may fit and how to get started. I am committed to helping you transition, and making this program the best in the nation. I am proud to bring the “ACES Family” and feel into this new venture. To answer your questions I will be at our GYM this Thursday night from 6:30-8PM for our final GYM workout/Farewell ACES gathering! Please join me there. I need to send a list over to OSU BY Thursday night with divers who want a spot on my High school “C” group, as well as how many are interested in the Sunday Rec Class from 4:30-5:30PM versus going twice per week with the Little and Junior Bucks. Sooo… I know this is a huge surprise to most of you and I apologize for “springing” this on you all, but I could not pass this opportunity up. Thank you ALL for all the support you have given to us with ACES—I wouldn’t be here without each and every one of you! At the moment I am having trouble posting the link, but google osu dive club and you should find it there!

Subject: ACES Farewell! Posted by: Coach Jen Date: October 25, 2011

Come to the GYM Thursday, October 27th for our last gym workout and to get filled on what is next for you all! I would love to see you there! (Yes, we will have our workout still on Saturday at OWU at 12:15, BTW!)

Subject: Thank you --Thank you-- Thank you! Posted by: Coach Jen Date: October 24, 2011

I want to say a HUGE thank you to all the coaches who have been with me from the beginning-- KK who is now married and doing his residency in Florida, Jill who is working full time as a math teacher at the Columbus Prep and Fitness Academy and getting married in December, Robert who continues to work fulltime waitering and will continue coaching summers at least, and Will, Kirsten, Chloe, Elaine, Kevin, Meagan, Matt, and all those who have helped out at some time or place with our wonderful program! Thank you so much!

Subject: ODL Meet #1 Posted by: Coach Jen Date: October 23, 2011

To answer a lot of your questions-- YES, OSU does participate in the ODL and you can go to this meet! :) I also will still be representing certain high schools this season and plan to return to the GCSL and JC this summer still!!

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If you have an idea of what you would like to register for, all registration is done online by following and filling out the below criteria:

1. The athlete information form, waiver and release of liability form, and medical consent for treatment form are required to start classes.
2. AAU registration is required and costs $14 per year. Please fill out the Athlete Application on their site. Choose "Youth" for the program, and "Added Benefits" for the Membership Term. Then enter ACESDiving for the Club Name and TF45X8 For the Club Code. You will be issued a receipt with a number for your diver.
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Once we have you confirmed for a class time, please add yourself to the email group specific to you on the dive info page. I will send back a confirmation with your class times and location, which will make you officially added to the ACES team!

Kevin, Chloe & Ashley

These three divers have been an integral part of ACES if not for the past year, but from the beginning on an almost daily basis! All three were part of our past training trip to Florida and overnight trips to Indy, as well as any other team functions we have! Kevin is one of our few Seniors who dives summer with JC, High School with Westerville North and is looking into college diving for Wittenberg. He has been a part of ACES from day one and even assisted in assembling our dry GYM when we opened. He started diving many years ago through the Westerville Parks and Rec classes that Coach Jen offered. Chloe joined ACES in the Fall of 2010 after her career as a gymnast ended and she tried out summer diving with the Westerville JayCee team. Since then, Chloe has attended most workouts as a lifeguard, assistant coach or athlete. She is a Junior at Westerville Central. Ashley has been diving since she could walk, and is the oldest of the ACES children! She has competed in a few USA Diving competitions, but as a freshman at Big Walnut is now “ready to start taking diving seriously.” Way to go – to all of our ACES! Keep on Diving!!!

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