2018 will again see another exciting chapter in the Bradshaw Shield and Tilbrook Trophy.

Along with these historical events, there will also be Age Qualifiers, Skills Champs and Novice Challenge Events.

The Skills Champs are the previous TID Champs but are now open to all athletes.

This event is an all-round competition, with dryland, poolside and water skills. The focus of the champs is building a strong technical base for developmental athletes.

Further information on the Skills Champs can be found here.

REGISTRATION CLOSE SUNDAY 5th AUGUST

Divers should confirm with their coaches which events and dives to enter.

Divers must submit their dives on DiveRecorder by close of business on Wednesday 8th August 2018. Diving WA will inform members when this is open available to do so.

Age Qualifiers

- For athletes in the Age Pathway

- Athletes will compete in their relevant age group in order to qualify for the 2019 Australian Age Championships (Entry age is at 31 December 2019).

- Information on dives for the relevant age groups can be found here.

Novice Challenge

- Three age groups: 13 & under; 14-18; 19 & over

- All divers to compete four dives /skills from at least 2 groups.

Skills Champs

- Foundations, Pre-National, National and Advanced National

Bradshaw Shield (Robyn Arlow)

Requirements: 

Open                   5 dives from 4 groups  (3m Springboard)

16/18 Years        4 dives from 3 groups   (3m Springboard)

14/15 Years        3 dives from 3 groups   (1m and/or 3m Springboard)

13/U Years          3 dives from 2 groups    (1m and/or 3m Springboard)

Rules: 

Teams will consist of 4 divers, with one diver representing the team in each age division.

If required, divers may compete for their team in an older age group than which they belong.

No diver may compete in a younger age group than which they belong.

Points will be awarded to the team after each competition round for the following placings in that age group:

1^st = 8 points        2^nd = 5 points      3^rd = 3 points      4^th = 1 point

The team with the highest accumulated points after all rounds is the winner

Additional Notes:

Each team will be formed with a mixture of divers across all age groups and squads

Coaches will consult on process for creating teams with the intent to ensure fairness and general equality across all.

Teams will be assigned colours, and create team names. All divers are encouraged to enthusiastically represent and support their team on the day!

Tilbrook Trophy - Raelene (Tilbrook) Lyon

Requirements: 

4 dives from 3 groups   (1m and/or 3m Springboard)

Rules:

This competition is for First Year Competitive Divers only.

A diver is classified as being a “First Year Competitive Diver” during the 12 months after competing in a State or National Championships for the first time, including:

• WA Age, Elite Junior and Open Championships;
• Australian School, Age, Elite Junior and Open Championships; or
• Equivalent Interstate or International Championships.

A diver may compete in this event prior to their first State or National Championships.

No diver may compete in this event on more than one occasion.