News

Michael Murphy Re-elected to AOC Executive

Following the Australian Olympic Committee Annual General Meeting this morning Diving Australia wishes to extend its congratulations to incoming AOC President Ian Chesterman AM.

2022 Australian Age Championships Awards

Diving Australia is pleased to announce the 2022 Australian Age Championships awards winners after a week of fantastic grassroots diving at the South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Masters Making Mark at Age Championships

The penultimate day of the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide, delivered more high quality competition as competitors continue to enjoy being back at national level competition.

Ross Todd Announces Retirement from Competitive Diving

The South Australian has had a successful career as an athlete both in Australia and in the United States highlighted by a FINA World Junior Championships medal, a Big Ten Conference Championship Title, and multiple Junior Elite and Open Australian Championship medals.

Sam Fricker Carries Queen’s Baton

Olympian Sam Fricker had the honour of carrying the Queen’s Baton last weekend as it made its way through Sydney on its tour of the Commonwealth.

Club Achievement Award Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the Diving Australia Club Achievement Award. The award for Australian Diving Club of the Year will be presented at the awards function for the 2022 Australian Age Championships to be held in Adelaide April 21-24

Harriet Jones Selected to AIS Talent program

Diving Australia congratulates Harriet Jones on her selection to the Women Leaders in Sport professional development program funded by the Australian government’s Office for Women and Sport Australia.

AIS Infrastructure Grant Program Announcement

Australian divers will receive a boost thanks to the support from the Australian Government and the Australian Institute of Sport Small National Sporting Organisation Grant program as they head into the next Olympic cycle.

Mathew Helm Appointed National Coach

Diving Australia is pleased to announce Mathew Helm’s appointment to the role of National Coach Melbourne, following a period acting in the role. Mathew comes into the position with a wealth of diving experience both as a coach and as a world class athlete. As a diver, Mathew became the second Australian male to win an individual medal at an Olympic Games with his history making performance in Athens.

2022 Australian Championships Calendar Announcement

Diving Australia is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the Australian Age, Elite Junior, and Open Championships for 2022. It has been a challenging process to lock in dates due to changing international calendars and ongoing COVID logistical issues but we are now in a position where we are confident these events will now be able to go ahead.

Gabi Ash To Make Olympic Debut

Former Australian pathways diver Gabi Ash will take to the snow this Sunday to make her Olympic debut at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Gabi, who began aerial skiing in 2016 after retiring from diving, will be competing in the Women’s Aerials on Sunday night alongside fellow Australians Laura Peel and Danielle Scott.

Mitcham Joins AIS Thrive with Pride Program

Olympic Gold Medallist, Matthew Mitcham, is among 14 athletes from 10 sports who today have been announced as ambassadors for the inaugural AIS Thrive with Pride Program. The program, through its ambassadors and engagement with inclusion bodies Pride in Sport and Proud 2 Play, aims to provide safe and inclusive sporting environments for all athletes to thrive.