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Membership 2020/21

Original Story: Diving Australia We acknowledge that during this difficult time, many of our members will be struggling financially, and as a result I am pleased to announce that across Australia, in every State, and in almost every membership category, fees will be significantly reduced for the 20/21 membership year.

Wed 10 Jun 2020

DA and DWA "Return to the Pool" Guidelines

We were very pleased to welcome back the first squads into the pool today at HBF Stadium. As we get closer to welcoming more into the water across the nation, Diving Australia have released theirÂ "Return to the Pool" Guidelines.Â

Thu 04 Jun 2020

COVID-19 Update â€“ 31.5.20

â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹Thanks to the hard work of all Western Australians, the state will be moving to Phase 3 restrictions from Saturday 6th June, as announced by the Premier on Friday. This is fantastic news for the state, but we are still not through this and will continue to take a gradual and measured approach in the interest of safety of all members.

Sun 31 May 2020

COVID-19 Update â€“ 22.5.20

VenuesWest have today announced that HBF Stadium will be re-opening to members only from Wednesday 27th May and bookings are essential. Unfortunately, the works on the dive pool took longer than expected. The pool has now started to be filled and will then require sign off/approval from the Health Department. Expected timeline for the dive pool to potentially be accessible is 1st June.

Fri 22 May 2020

Sport has 72 ways to rebuild West Australian communities

More than 735,000 West Australians have been stranded on the sideline, waiting for sport to recommence. Recent developments and an inter-sport coalition are now signalling that WA's diverse sporting fraternity have 72 ways to rebuild our communities.

Wed 20 May 2020

COVID-19 Update â€“ 11.5.20

On Sunday, the State Government released further information regarding the easing of restrictions from Monday 18th May. We are waiting for more information from VenuesWest regarding what this potentially means for the dive pool at HBF Stadium. Once we receive further information, we will update members.

Mon 11 May 2020

COVID-19 Update â€“ 27.4.20

â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹It has been just over a month now since training was suspended due to COVID-19. These have been difficult and trying times and we continue to wish all our members and families well. As always if there is anything the association can do to help please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Mon 27 Apr 2020

2020 National Age Qualifiers

The 2020 Australian Age Diving Championships was scheduled to start yesterday, but was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19. Diving WA would like to recognise and congratulate those that qualified during the season to compete at the championships.

Fri 17 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Wellbeing Information

During this uncertain time you may experience a range of different emotions and feelings. While we are all trying to adapt to the information each day in an evolving situation, we will all process the current situation in different ways and at different speeds. It is important to acknowledge that this is a period of transition and your feelings are warranted.

Tue 07 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Update - 22.3.20 - Training Suspended

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced further restrictions and closures of facilities to control the spread of COVID-19, which includes indoor sporting facilities, from midday tomorrow (Monday 23rd March 2020). This will see all TRAINING SUSPENDED in the dive pool and dryland at HBF Stadium from this time until further notice.

Sun 22 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update - 20.3.20

The Prime Minister announced today further tightening of the social distancing rules for gatherings of less than 100 people. The rule is now 4 square metres (2m long, 2m wide) distancing for every person, effective immediately.

Fri 20 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Update - 19.3.20

At last nightâ€™s Board Meeting we made the decision to POSTPONE this weekendâ€™s Level 1 Coaching Course to a later date (TBD) and CANCEL the DWA Meet #1 which was scheduled for the 28th/29th March. The health and safety of our members is our highest priority.

Thu 19 Mar 2020

Diving Australia Announcement - 2020 Age Championships Cancelled

Diving Australia has today made the decision to cancel the 2020 Age Diving Championships. Whilst on one hand this was a very difficult decision, the ever-evolving and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus meant we had little choice. Any entries to date will be refunded in full.

Wed 18 Mar 2020