2017 will again see another exciting chapter in the Tilbrook Trophy and Bradshaw Shield.

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

Divers should confirm with their coaches which events to enter.

REGISTRATION CLOSE MONDAY 7th AUGUST.

Divers must submit their dives on DiveRecorder by close of business on Wednesday 9th August 2017. 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 (Age as at the end of the year of the next National Championships - 2018)

- 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.

TID Champs

- Foundations (3X 1M Dives)

- Pre-NEPP (3X 1M Dives + 1X 3M Dives)

- NEPP 1 (3X 1M Dives, 2X 3M Dives, 1X 5M Dives)

- NEPP 2 (2X 1M Dives + 4X 3M Dives + 2 5M Dives)

- Juniors (4X Compulsory dives 1M + 4X Compulsory dives 3M)

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.