Keeney not done with yet in Rio
Rio is far from over for WA diver Maddison Keeney
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Divers Maddison Keeney (WA) and Anabelle Smith win bronze in women’s synchronised 3m springboard
EVERYTHING was against them.
There was the wild and windy weather in Rio too.
Which at the open-air Maria Lenk Aquatic centre, blew the signage off scaffolding just meters from the diving platform and threatened the 3m synchronised diving final.
And of course, there was the scoreboard.
You want an example of Australian spirit?
HBF Dive Tower Refurbishment - Day 32
Day 32 of the Dive Tower Refurbishment at HBF Stadium and concrete works are now happening on all platforms.Â
The stairs are currently off site being cleaned, repaired and powder coated and are due to be back in the coming weeks.
Venues West have reported all works are on track and we are looking forward to the tower returning to action in September.
Introduction to Olympic Diving
Who:Â 136 athletes from 29 countries over eight events
What: Men’s and women’s individual and synchro events
Where:Â Maria Lenk Aquatic Centre
When: Days 2 – 5 and 7 – 15
Diving sees athletes compete individually or in tandem, from springboard or platform attempting to execute intricate acrobatics mid-air, before entering the pool in vertical form with as minimal splash as possible.
DWA Office Closed - 20/7 - 31/7
The Diving WA Office will be closed from Wednesday 20th July to Sunday 31st July 2016.
If your matter is urgent please contact Kim Hynynen-Furler, Diving WA Coach Development Manager on kim.hf@wadiving.com.au or 0409 380 955.
Regards,
Steven Rose
CEO
Diving WA
TERM 3 IS UNDERWAY
It might be cold and wet outside, and the dive tower might be undergoing refurbishment, but Diving is still running during Term 3!
HBF Stadium Dive Tower Refurbishment - Day 10
Day 10 of the tower refurbishment at HBF Stadium and concrete work has started on the 7m and 10m platforms. See attached photos of the progress.
WA shines at 2016 Australian Elite Junior Championships
The WA team of NEPP and WAIS divers put together some great performances over the weekend at the 2016 Australian Elite Junior Championships in Adelaide.
Their performances were consistent throughout the event and saw the team come away with two Gold, four Silver and two Bronze.
HBF Stadium Dive Tower Refurbishment underway
The planned Dive Tower refurbishment at HBF Stadium is now underway.
Two days in and the scaffolding is still being erected before work can take place. See attached photos of the progress.
Keep up to date on how the work is going via the website and Diving WA Facebook page.
WA Team prepare for 2016 Australian Elite Junior Championships
Best of luck to the WA NEPP and WAIS divers and coaches heading to Adelaide for the 2016 Australian Elite Junior Championships.
UPDATE - July Holiday Splash Program
Due to low numbers for Week 1 (6th-8th July) of the July Holiday Splash, the program will not be going ahead this week.
Registrations for Week 2 (13th-15th July) of the program are still open and this week will be going ahead.
To register for Week 2, please go to the Event page
#Rio2016 | WA Diver Maddison Keeney Selected for Olympic Debut
Western Australian diver Maddison Keeney has today been officially selected on the Australian Diving Team for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Maddi chats with 6PR
Peter Bell from 6PR chatted with Maddison Keeney on Tuesday afternoon to discuss her Rio aspirations.
Come and Try Day and July Holiday Splash Program REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Diving WA will be holding a Come and Try day on Saturday 2nd July from 12 - 1pm at HBF Stadium, while the July Holiday Splash program will be running during the July School Holidays.
WAIS Feature Story - WA Diver Maddison Keeney Boosts Olympic Dream
Western Australian Maddison Keeney has produced a top quality campaign at the 2016 Australian Diving Championships in Melbourne to firmly stake her claims for Olympic selection.
KEENEY AND BEDGGOOD STAND TALL ON DAY OF DIVING DRAMA
Divers Maddison Keeney and Domonic Bedggood were the stand-out performers on another drama-filled day at the Rio qualification event in Melbourne.
Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith
Diving Australia YouTube Video - A chat with Maddi Keeney and Anabelle Smith after their win in the women's 3-metre synchro final at the Australian Open and Rio qualifiers
A chat with Maddison Keeney
Diving Australia YouTube Video - A chat with Australian diver Maddison Keeney after her semi-finals of the three metres at the Australian Open and Rio qualification event