The 2026 Australian Junior Championships will be held at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Victoria from Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 October, 2026.

Training Dates:

• Monday 28th September
• Tuesday 29th September
• Wednesday 30th September

Opening Ceremony:

• Thursday 1st October

Competition Dates:

• Thursday 1st October
• Friday 2nd October
• Saturday 3rd October
• Sunday 4th October

Junior National Awards Night:

• Sunday 4th October - Venue TBD

The four-day event is open to the public.

Competition Entry Fees:

• All Athletes will require their log in details to register.
• All coaches must register
• Athlete Registration: $120
• Individual: $62.50 per event
• Synchronised: $31.25 per person, per event ($62.50 per team)
• Coach Registration: $35
• Late Entry Fee: $50

Entry Deadline:

• Sunday, 13 September (11:59pm AEST)
• Entries are online only via the Diving Australia website (log in required)
• A late entry fee of $50 will be incurred after the entry deadline.
• Late entry deadline - Wednesday, 16 September (11:59pm AEST)
  • No entries will be accepted after the late entry deadline.

Synchronised Event:

• If you are looking for a synchro partner, it is highly recommended that you enter the synchronised event to avoid paying the late entry fee, as a partner may be found after the cut-off date. This also indicates to other coaches which athletes are looking for a synchro partner.
• If a synchro partner is not found, you will be eligible for a refund of your synchro entry fee.

Still waiting to qualify:

• If you are still hoping to qualify or seek special consideration for the 2026 Australian Junior Championships, it is recommended that you still register for the events to avoid the late fee.

Refund Policy:

• Refunds will only be considered upon submission of a medical certificate.