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ACAS Program Application Period Opens

For the third year running, Diving Australia is pleased to open applications for the Athlete Committee Athlete Support Program. Since its inception in 2019, the Program has provided considerable financial support for current and former elite Australian divers. The 2021 edition of the Program is open to any athletes that has held a SIS/SAS or AIS Diving Scholarship at any time.

Wed 23 Jun 2021

Olivia O’Rourke Named to National Squad

Following a strong showing at the recent 2021 Australian Open Championships incorporating Nomination Trials, Olivia O’Rourke has been named to the Diving Australian National Squad.

Tue 22 Jun 2021

2021 Australian Elite Junior Championships Postponed

Diving Australia in consultation with State Diving Associations has today made the decision to postpone the 2021 Australian Elite Junior Championships. The Championships originally scheduled to begin on July 5, will now be held from September 27 through October 2, 2021 (tbc). Melbourne will remain the host city for the Championships.

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Australian Olympic Team Announcement

The Australian Olympic Committee has named seven divers to the Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo in Sydney today. Melissa Wu becomes just the third Australia diver to represent Australia at four Olympics, with Olympic bronze medallist Anabelle Smith named to her third Games, Rio Olympian Esther Qin making her second Olympic team, and Nikita Hains, Cassiel Rousseau, Sam Fricker and Shixin Li all making their Olympic debut.

Tue 15 Jun 2021

2021 Australian Open Championships - Recap

The 2021 Australian Open Championships incorporating Nomination Trials wrapped up in Sydney last Friday following four days of world class diving. Six new Australian Open Champions were crowned at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre during the event which once again saw a handful of athletes allowed to compete virtually through video submission.

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Australian Open Championships - Preview

In less than a week, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is set to open its doors to the Diving Australia 2021 Australian Open Championships incorporating Nomination Trials. The event will see Australia’s top divers compete for the title of Australian Open Champion and one of seven tickets onto the Australian Olympic Team and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Wed 02 Jun 2021

Seven Network Named as Official Streaming Partner of 2021 Australian Open Championships

Diving Australia is pleased to announce Seven Network as the official streaming partner of the 2021 Australian Open Championships incorporating Nomination Trials.

Wed 26 May 2021

National Careers Week

As part of National Careers Week, Diving Australia caught up with three members of our Alumni Network. The Network brings together former Diving Australia athletes, coaches and staff members in an effort to continue to build on the legacy and impact that diving has in Australian sport.

Sat 22 May 2021

Diving Australia Announcement - Participation in The 2021 FINA Diving World Cup

Diving Australia (DA) has today announced that it has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Australian Diving Team from the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup (the World Cup).

Fri 23 Apr 2021

2021 Australian Age Championships Awards

Diving Australia is pleased to announce 2021 Australian Age Championships Award Winners.

Mon 19 Apr 2021

2021 Australian Age Championships - Recap

The 2021 Australian Age Championships wrapped up in Brisbane this weekend after four and a half days of fantastic grassroots diving.

Sun 18 Apr 2021

2021 Australian Age Championships - Preview

The 2021 Australian Age Championships kicks off in Brisbane tomorrow night ahead of what is set to be five days of fantastic diving.

Mon 12 Apr 2021

2021 Australian Age Championships - Update

In some good news, the Brisbane Lockdown was ended slightly ahead of schedule today. As to what that means for Age Championships, we have decided to see if, over the next few days, States ease travel restrictions to (and importantly from) Brisbane.

Thu 01 Apr 2021

2021 FINA World Cup Selection Trials - Recap

Although the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup Selection Trials were cut short due to a state mandated lockdown, the Brisbane Aquatic Centre hosted two days of spectacular diving. In the first national level event in more than a year, divers from across the country displayed a solid return to form as they competed for a ticket to April’s FINA Diving World Cup.

Tue 30 Mar 2021

Brisbane Lockdown Update - Age

As no doubt you have all seen, Brisbane will enter a 3 day Lockdown this evening. Whilst DA remains hopeful that this current outbreak will be resolved ahead of Age Nationals, we will monitor the situation over the next few days and provide updates whenever we can.

Mon 29 Mar 2021

2021 FINA World Cup Selection Trials - Preview

Australia’s top divers are in action this weekend as the Diving Australia 2021 FINA World Cup Selection Trials are set to begin in Brisbane. The four-day competition hosted at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre from Sunday the 28th of March, will see athletes vie for the opportunity to represent their country at next month’s FINA Diving World Cup in Tokyo.

Tue 23 Mar 2021

Boyd Joins Olympics Unleashed Efforts

Australian divers continued their community outreach last week with National Squad Member Emily Boyd joining Olympics Unleashed efforts.

Mon 22 Mar 2021

The hunt for Australia's next generation of Talent is on!

Diving Australia is on the lookout for talented kids to come and join us for a FREE Talent Trial in your home state. Are you a Gymnast, Trampolinist or Acro performer? You might also be a great diver! There's no need to have any diving experience, it's all about getting involved on the day and trying something new and FUN!

Fri 12 Mar 2021