News

New Board for 15/16

Diving WA held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 17th October at the Department of Sport and Recreation head Office at 3pm. This was the first AGM held under the new governance structure, which saw members voting directly for the first time.

Layne Beachley Foundation 'Aim For The Stars' 2016 scholarship program is now open

The Foundation offers scholarships nationally to girls and women striving to fulfil their potential in a chosen field of pursuit, whilst becoming a beacon in their community for motivation and inspiration. Over the last 12 years we've have proudly granted over 400 scholarships to girls and women across a broad range of pursuits – including leadership and business, sport, culture and community development, science and technology, the arts and environment and sustainability.

Diving WA engaging with Schools

During Term 3, Diving WA engaged with 6 schools and more than 500 students through our 'Unearthing Future Champions' program.

Dare to Dive TID Testing Day a RIPper

Diving WA, in partnership with Diving Australia recently held the Dare to Dive TID Testing Day, with 37 divers participating on Sunday 20th September 2015.

2015 Diving WA AGM

NOTICE OF 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with section 13.1(b) of the Western Australian Diving Association Inc. Constitution, notice is given of the 2015 Annual General Meeting to be held at: Venue: Department of Sport and Recreation - Conference Room Leederville Office 246 Vincent Street LEEDERVILLE WA 6007 Date: Saturday 17th October 2015 Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Interview with Eliza Cole - 16th FINA World Masters Championships

Following Eliza's outstanding performance at the 16th FINA World Masters Championships in Kazan, she was asked to do an interview with the Russian Media covering the event. Story courtesy of Press Office of Organising Committee for 16th FINA World Championships.

2016 Women Leaders in Sport grant program now open

The WLIS grant program is an Australian Government initiative that is managed by the Australian Sports Commission in partnership with the Office for Women. The objective of the WLIS grant program is to provide female administrators, coaches and officials with opportunities to undertake intermediate or advanced training within an existing pathway in the sports industry to reach their leadership potential.

GOLD TRIFECTA FOR COLE

Eliza Cole has made it three from three, claiming her third Gold medal in the Women's 25-29 age group, 10 metre Platform Final at the 16th FINA World Masters Championships in Kazan last week.

COLE MAKES IT TWO FROM TWO

Eliza Cole continued her great form last night, winning her second Gold medal in the Women's 25-29 age group 3m Springboard Final at the 16th FINA World Masters Championships in Kazan.

GOLD FOR COLE

Eliza Cole has claimed Gold in the Women's 25-29 age group 1m Springboard Final at the 16th FINA World Masters Championships in Kazan.

Dare to Dive - Come and Try TID Day

Diving Australia and Diving WA is conducting the biggest ever search for athletes who have the potential to become world class divers.

Keeney finishes strongly in Kazan

Maddison Keeney has finished her FINA World Championship campaign strongly overnight, teaming up with Grant Nel to finish fourth in the 3m mixed synchro final.

Keeney looking to bounce back

Maddison Keeney had worked her way back into medal contention after a slow start to the final of the 1m springboard at the FINA World Championships in Kazan, only to misjudge her take-off on her final dive to return a no score.

D’Arcy Slater Foundation Sports Scholarships - Winter Applications Now Open

The Winter application period for the D'Arcy Slater Foundation Sports Scholarships opens on Friday 24th July, and closes on Monday 10th August at 5pm. Applications will be called for via the online form, housed at the WAIS website. The Winter round will see three individual scholarships and one team scholarship awarded.