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Australian Elite Juniors Championships Opportunities

Diving Australia and the State Associations have been working hard in putting in place a schedule of opportunities to replace the Elite Junior Championships which, as previously communicated, can no longer be held in person. The logistical considerations have been challenging but we think we have been able to put in place some opportunities that will enable all of our Elite Junior athletes (even those currently in lockdown) to have something tangible to aim for in the coming months.

Wed 15 Sep 2021

Declan Stacey Announces Retirement from Competitive Diving

Commonwealth Games and FINA Diving World Cup medallist Declan Stacey has today announced his retirement from competitive diving. Stacey departs the sport having left a lasting impact on the international and Australian diving communities.

Tue 07 Sep 2021

Inaugural National Jump In Day a Success

On Saturday September 4, Diving Australia held its first ever National Jump In Day. National Jump In Day was held in six pools across the country to allow Australians to get on board and have a go at the sport of diving. More than 250 Aussies took part in a fun filled day of celebration and excitement which came off the back of Australia’s recent success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Tue 07 Sep 2021

Diving Australia Launches New Website

Diving Australia has officially launched it’s brand-new website. The website offers diving members, stakeholders, and the broader diving community increased functionality which an easy-to-use interface.

Fri 03 Sep 2021

RAPS Diving Club Head Coach Opening

RAPS Diving Club in Brisbane, Queensland is searching for the next Head Coach for their Chandler Branch. They are seeking a person and or couple who are as passionate about diving and are able to help grow the club to the next level.

Fri 03 Sep 2021

Diving Australia Announces ACAS Awardees

Diving Australia has today announced the recipients of the 2021 Athlete Committee Athlete Support (ACAS) Program. This year Diving Australia and the Diving Australia Athlete Committee awarded 10 current and former Australian representatives a share of $20,000 to support education or business projects outside the pool.

Fri 03 Sep 2021

2021 Australian Elite Junior Championships - Changes

Due to ongoing border restrictions and travel regulations Diving Australia has today announced changes to the 2021 Australian Elite Junior Championships format. It is now clear that an “in person” attended event cannot go ahead in Victoria in September, however, DA is currently finalising alternative options.

Tue 24 Aug 2021

Diving Australia Launches Jump In Day

Diving Australia in conjunction with the state associations of Diving Queensland, Diving Victoria, Diving South Australia, and Diving Western Australia is pleased to announce the launch of National Jump In Day.

Thu 12 Aug 2021

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games – Recap

After a week of sensational diving at the now iconic Tokyo Aquatic Centre, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has come to a close. In what has been a challenging period for athletes across the globe, Australian divers stepped up to the plate putting forward a spectacular performance rooted in the hundreds of hours of hard work and unwavering dedication.

Mon 09 Aug 2021

Rousseau Notches Best Men's Platform Performance Since Mitcham Gold

Cassiel Rousseau has closed out Australia's diving campaign at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with an eighth-place finish in the Men's 10m Platform final.

Sat 07 Aug 2021

Cassiel Rousseau Through To Semi-final In Platform Diving

Cassiel Rousseau has punched his ticket to the semi-final of the Men's 10m Platform with teammate Sam Fricker falling short.

Sat 07 Aug 2021

A Fresh Start For Tasmanian Diving

Diving Tasmania has today announced that Jesse Carver has been appointed to the new role of Program Coach/Co-ordinator. This comes after diving returned to the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC) for the first time in nearly 2 years.

Fri 06 Aug 2021

Melissa Wu Dives Onto The Podium

Melissa Wu has put on a display of composure in the Women's 10m Platform event on her way to an Olympic bronze medal.

Fri 06 Aug 2021

Wu Through To Semi-final At Fourth Games

Melissa Wu has secured her position in the Women's 10m Platform semi-final with a fourth-place preliminary finish.

Fri 06 Aug 2021

Shixin Li Bows Out Of First Olympic Games

Shixin Li has come up short in his first Olympic Games, failing to qualify for the Men's 3m Springboard semi-final. In his first Olympic Games Shixin Li, a father of three, struggled to find his form in the Men's 3m Springboard preliminary.

Tue 03 Aug 2021

Qin Twelfth In First Australian Diving Final

Esther Qin took to the boards in the Women's 3m Springboard final, the first final for the Australian Diving Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Sun 01 Aug 2021

Qin Through To First Individual Final of Diving Events

After an outstanding morning at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre, courtesy of the Australian Swim Team, the Australian divers stepped up to the plate. In their chance to capture the aquatic spotlight, Esther Qin and Anabelle Smith took to the boards in the Women's 3m Springboard semi-final looking to secure their position in Sunday's 12-person final.

Sat 31 Jul 2021

Qin and Smith Shake Off Cobwebs In The Pool

The Australian Diving Team jumpstarted their Tokyo 2020 campaign today at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre with two athletes moving through to the next round. Esther Qin and Anabelle Smith put forward a steady effort through their five rounds of diving in the Women's 3m Springboard preliminary to punch their tickets to Saturday's semi-final.

Fri 30 Jul 2021