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DA Announcement - Departure of Hui Tong

Diving Australia has today announced that National Coach, Brisbane, Hui Tong will not be continuing as National Coach in 2017. Hui has been a major figure in Australian diving for the last 16 years, after enjoying an excellent career as an athlete in his native China, including a 4th place at the 1984 Olympics.

Thu 24 Nov 2016

Sheehan Roars To Diving Gold Medal At Gold Coast Grand Prix

Australiaâ€™s Georgia Sheehan has upstaged her more fancied Chinese rivals to win gold in the womenâ€™s springboard at the 2016 FINA Gold Coast Diving Grand Prix. Â Sheehan, who took a break from her Year 12 exams to compete, held her nerve while more fancied rivals struggled in windy conditions at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre.

Sun 30 Oct 2016

China Posts Gold Medal Clean Sweep On Day One But Silver For Local Chavez

World diving powerhouse China won all four gold medals on off on the first day of finals at the 2016 FINA Gold Coast diving Grand Prix, but the home nation did not go home empty handed with Olympian Kevin Chavez winning springboard silver. Â Chavez, who was only naturalised to compete for Australia on the eve of the Olympics, finished second behind Chinaâ€™s Jianfeng Peng. Chavez won his first ever medal for Australia, a springboard bronze, one week earlier at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Sat 29 Oct 2016

Stacey Shows Promise On Diving Debut For Australia

Australia has enjoyed another solid day at the pool at the 2016 FINA Diving Grand Prix on the Gold Coast, with the highlight being the performance of former top-class gymnast, Declan Stacey.

Fri 28 Oct 2016

Australian Trio Safely Through To Grand Prix Diving Finals

Australian divers Kevin Chavez, Brittany Oâ€™Brien and Taneka Kovchenko have all qualified for Saturdayâ€™s finals at the 2016 FINA Grand Prix on the Gold Coast. In the one shock result from the opening day of competition, defending 3-metre gold medallist, Bowen Huang of China, failed to qualify for Saturdayâ€™s final.

Thu 27 Oct 2016

Surprise Olympian Oâ€™Brien Taking Next Step On Gold Coast

The weeks leading up to the Rio Olympics were a difficult time for Australian diver, Brittany Oâ€™Brien. She had to train, and train hard, because there was a slight chance she could still make Olympic team, even though the days were ticking down.

Wed 26 Oct 2016

Diving Australia Announcement - Appointment of Steve Foley

Diving Australia has today announced the appointment of Steve Foley to the newly created position of General Manager, High Performance and Technical Pathways.

Thu 13 Oct 2016

Funkita New range!

With a new range out, Funkita Swimwear is definitely what we will be wearing in the pool this summer!

Tue 11 Oct 2016

Brittany Broben announces retirement

Brittany Broben has today announced her retirement from diving. Thank you, Brittany, for all you have contributed and achieved.

Sun 02 Oct 2016

2016 Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games | Diving

Compete in diving at the 10th biennial Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games held from 5 â€“ 13 November 2016 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Diving will be held at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Saturday 12 â€“ Sunday 13 November 2016 with the minimum age for competition set at 19 years of age.

Fri 23 Sep 2016

Spin to Win with Olympians - Gymnastics & Diving

Did you watch the Olympics? Did you see the amazing performances by the gymnasts and divers? Are you a future Australian Olympian in gymnastics or diving? Or do you have a little future Olympian at home?

Wed 24 Aug 2016

And the Officials!

An event cannot be run without dedicated officials and in the Brooker's, DA is well represented! Eric will be at the Games as a referee as part of his FINA Technical Diving Committee Role and Gillian has been selected by FINA to Judge. All the best to you both!

Fri 05 Aug 2016

And of course our support staff!

DA also wishes to acknowledge and give our sincere thanks to our amazing coaches in Australia (all of you!). Hui Tong, Michel Larouche and Chava Sobrino are with the team and are being assisted by Gong Ming and Xiangning Chen as coaches, and Michael Hetherington as Team Leader. Thank you and all the best!

Fri 05 Aug 2016