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Exciting Program Structure Changes Set to Elevate Diving in WA
Published Mon 30 Jun 2025
Diving WA is proud to unveil a refreshed and streamlined program structure aimed at creating a clearer, more supportive, and inclusive pathway for divers of all ages and abilities.
Following a comprehensive review and in alignment with our evolving partnership with Diving Australia, the updated structure simplifies entry points, enhances progression opportunities, and ensures every diver – from beginner to elite – has a place to grow, thrive, and excel.
Whether you're diving for fun, fitness, or future Olympic dreams, Diving WA's new program structure ensures everyone has a place in our community. These changes reflect our commitment to clarity, inclusivity, and excellence and we’re excited to support each diver’s journey through our pathway.
Key Highlights of the Updated Pathway:
🔹 Learn to Dive Program
Our foundational Learn to Dive program remains the perfect starting point for newcomers of all ages. With fun and safety at its core, the program is now even more accessible, offering clear progression opportunities into more advanced squads for those who wish to pursue the sport competitively or recreationally.
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🔹 Teens & Adults Program
Acknowledging the growing interest among older participants, the Teens & Adults program has been expanded to cater for beginners, returning divers, and fitness-focused adults. This program now offers flexible training options and a welcoming environment to engage in diving at any age.
🔹 Dive Squads
Dive Squads now serve as the central stepping stone between Learn to Dive and performance-focused programs. This new structure ensures young divers continue to develop fundamental skills in a supportive environment, while being guided by clear, age-appropriate pathways.
🔹 Development Squads
With an emphasis on long-term athlete development, the restructured Development Squads now provide a more tailored experience for divers showing potential and commitment. Focus areas include skill refinement, physical preparation, and early competition exposure, preparing athletes for progression into State-level programs.
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🔹 State Squads
Our State Squads represent the pinnacle of DWA’s diving pathway. The program has been refined to provide targeted support to aspiring national and international athletes, incorporating advanced coaching, sports science services, and competition planning.
🔹 WA Performance Program
Based right here in Perth, the WA Performance Program is the first step for WA divers to experience Diving Australia's high-performance training environment in the pursuit of elite level representation.
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For more information or to find your ideal entry point, explore the full program structure at wadiving.com.au.