The 2018 Australian Age Diving Championships will be held at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Melbourne, 26 - 29 April 2018.

Training Dates:

· Tuesday, 24 April

· Wednesday, 25 April

Competition Dates:

· Thursday, 26 April

· Friday, 27 April

· Saturday, 28 April

· Sunday, 29 April

Venue:

· Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Melbourne, Victoria

Team Leaders Meeting:

· Sunday, 24 April at 3:00pm

Competition Entry Fees:

                     · Coaches Registration: $30

· Athlete Registration: $100

· Individual Events: $50 per event

· Synchronised Events: $25pp ($50 per team)

· Late entry fee: $20

Entry Deadline:

· Sunday, 15 April 2018

· A late fee of $20 will be charged if entering after the entry deadline.

· Entries are online only via the Diving Australia website

· Divers who are looking for a synchro partner are advised to register, prior to the cut-off date, for the event with partner TBC to avoid paying the late fee. If a partner is not found a refund for the synchronised event will be given.

· Divers wishing to add an individual event to an existing registration must call the DA Office to process to ensure they don’t pay the registration of $100 again. If this is done after the entry deadline a late fee of $20 will be included.

Athlete & Coach Registration:

· All Athletes & all Coaches are required to log-in and register via the Diving Australia website

Refund Policy:

· Refunds for athletes withdrawing will only be considered upon submission of a medical certificate*.

* The exception to the above rule is for those athletes who are unable to find a synchro partner.

Officiating:

· All current level 3, 4, 5 & 6 Technical Officials wishing to officiate are required to fill out the availably form.

· Officials are asked to be available for a minimum of 8 events.

· An official polo & refreshments will be provided.

· Navy bottoms (pants, shorts or skirt) & white closed shoes are to be worn whilst officiating.

Volunteers:

Diving Australia greatly appreciates the time and effort all our valuable volunteers give to make our events a success. Any help is greatly appreciated.

· All volunteers are required to be a member of Diving Australia

· Members wishing to volunteer are asked to please fill out availability form.

· An official polo & refreshments will be provided.

· Navy bottoms (pants, shorts or skirt) & predominantly white closed shoes are to be worn whilst volunteering.

Awards Dinner:

•  Sunday, 29 April
• 18:30 - 21:30
• Venue: Bayview Eden Melbourne, 6 Queens Road 
• Please confirm your attendance on the DV website under EVENTS - https://www.divingvictoria.com.au/events/18099/

Competition Manager: Whitney Michael

Chief Referee: TBC

2018 Australian Age Nationals Merchandise - is ready to order on the DV website https://www.divingvictoria.com.au/shop/1486/

If you have any more questions regarding the championships please don’t hesitate to contact on 07 3823 1444 or tandi@diving.org.au

Tandi Gerrard
Temporary Manager, Competitions & Administration
Diving Australia Limited