Rules

• Diving Championship Rules for Region and State Competition

  Expand Diving Championship Rules for Region and State Competition
  • Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
  • Venue: MSAC, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park
  • Entries: Registration must be completed online by Tuesday, 24 March 2026. There are no limits on the number of divers per Region.

• Age Groups (Boys and Girls)

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  • 9–10 years
  • 11–12 years
  • 13–14 years
  • 15–16 years
  • 17–20 years

• Coaching Clinics

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  • In partnership with Diving Victoria, clinics are provided for inexperienced divers on the morning of the competition.
  • Mandatory Requirement: All new divers MUST attend a Coaching Clinic conducted by qualified Diving Victoria coaches.

• Dive Requirements

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  These rules apply to both Region and State levels. Note: At Region level, divers may use forward or backward jumps, but these participants cannot progress to the State Championships.

  9–10 Years & 11–12 Years

  • Total Dives: Three (3) from two (2) groups.
  • Compulsory: Forward Group (101, 103, or 105) must be performed first.
  • Equipment: Restricted to 1m springboard.
  • Restriction: No repeat dives.

  13–14 Years, 15–16 Years & 17–20 Years

  • Total Dives: Four (4) from three (3) groups.
  • Compulsory: Forward Group (101, 103, or 105) must be performed first.
  • Equipment: 1m and 3m springboards may be used.
  • Restriction: No repeat dives.

• Procedures and Regulations

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  • List of Dives Form: All divers must complete this form prior to competition. Experienced divers should submit the form upon arrival. New divers will receive assistance during their clinic.
  • Qualification for State: Region winners plus the next top eight (8) divers who meet the specific dive requirements will progress to the State Championships held in the afternoon.
  • Dress Code: Standard FINA rules apply. Board shorts and football shorts are prohibited. For presentations, placegetters must wear their school tracksuit or polo.
  • Conduct: "Bombing" or lack of bona fide effort will result in disqualification.

• Logistics

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  • Parking: Metered parking is available at Lakeside Stadium and MSAC. Rates vary from $6.00 per hour to approximately $30.00 daily.
  • First Aid: Schools must provide their own first aid kits. Sports trainers will not provide injury-prevention strapping; teams must supply their own tape and perform their own strapping.
  • Facilities: Refreshments are available at the MSAC Café.

• Competition Schedule Summary

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  Detailed times are confirmed following the close of registrations.

  Phase	Activity
  Morning	Region Competitions & Mandatory New/Inexperienced Diver Clinics
  Midday	Results posting and State Finalist confirmation
  Afternoon	State Championships and Medal Presentations