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International Youth Diving Meet Dresden
14/05/12 At the end of April a team of five divers from the Southampton Diving Academy travelled to Dresden, Germany to represent Great Britain in the 2nd Dresden Junior International Youth Meet
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Diveathon hits the Mile and over £400!
Media release with photo>>
06/05/12 A very successful Diveathon on 28 April saw SDA divers - and some budding new divers amongst family members and the general public – dive a total of 2112 metres, well over the mile mark. And these divers raised a total for £411 for Sports Relief! Well done to all who dived and all who helped make the Diveathon happen.
Wally Clark Memorial Cup 2012
02/05/12 Divers from Southampton Diving Academy travelled to London to compete in the Wally Clark Memorial Cup competition and came back with a clutch of medals and the team trophy. The competition is staged in memory of a significant figure in British Diving, Wally Clark, Head Coach from Merton School of Diving and Trampolining who died in October 2006
Media release with photos>>
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British Gas Junior Elite Diving Championships
01/05/12 An 18 strong team from Southampton Diving Academy (SDA) competed at the Junior Elites event, where the standards of British Junior diving were impressive. The SDA team returned with 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 6 Bronze medals.
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World Series Diving - Tijuana, Mexico
01/05/12 Team GB took 9 medals over the 4 legs of the World series, 1 x gold, 5 x silver and 3 x bronze – an amazing medal haul!
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World Series Diving - Now in Tijuana, Mexico!
11/04/12 Some of the GB diving team are taking part in the 2012 World Series competition.The World Series consist of four meets: No1 in Dubai (UAE) from March 16-17, No2 in Beijing (CHN) from March 23-24, No3 in Moscow (RUS) from April 13-14 and No4 in Tijuana (MEX) from April 20-21.The diving programme for men and women includes 3m springboard, 10m platform, 3m springboard synchro and 10m platform synchro.
Click on the links to see some photos taken by Lindsey in Mexico, Moscow, Dubai and Beijing
Mexico Photos >>
Moscow Photos >>
Dubai Photos >>
Beijing Photos >>
New Senior Coach
I am delighted to let you know that we have appointed Jack Clewlow as Senior coach on a short term contract, which will commence on 1st May, for 3 months.
Lindsey Fraser
Diving Development Officer
Note to SDA Members
Note to SDA Members:
There is NO squad training on Fri 6th & Sat 7th April. A good few days off for all! Happy Easter
Due to National skills there will be NO training Fri 4th, Sat 5th or Sun 6th May.
Closure for SDA training for the summer is from Saturday 28th July until Sunday 12th August inclusive.
ASA Diving News Letter
29/03/12 Please find attached for your information the latest edition of the ASA diving committee's newsletter. In it you'll find regional and national competition dates, the current qualifying standards, and lots more.
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Peter Waterfield Wins a Silver & Bronze Medal
25/03/12 Southampton’s Peter Waterfield won a podium position on both of his events at the Beijing FINA World Series 2012. Peter and Tom scored 437.40 points to take the silver medal on the 10m platform synchro. Peter then went on to win the Bronze medal with a score of 531.80 points on the 10m platform individual.
Medal Photos >>
FINA Link >>
G-Star Competition Press Release
20/03/12 A team of 25 divers from Southampton Diving Academy travelled to Leeds to compete in the G-Star Diving Championships and returned with a haul of 16 medals - 5 Gold, 5 Silver, 6 Bronze and joint top coach award.
Press release and photos >>
Gavin Brown Love to Dive Competition Press Release
15/03/12 Southampton Diving Academy members took home a full hoard of medals in the Gavin Brown Love To Dive springboard competition at The Quays. As well as the team trophy they won two gold medals, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals.
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Celebrating Jan’s Life
The Alderman family have informed us that Jan’s funeral will take place at St.Mary’s Church, St Monica Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8ES at 12 noon on Friday 9th March followed by a private cremation.
They send the message “We hope you will join us for a drink to celebrate Jan’s life at The Trojans Club, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh. SO19 9HT following the church service.
Many Members will have known Jan and be aware of her tremendous contribution over the years to SDA and to the sport of diving. Jan sadly passed away on 20 February.
The Club will be donating a trophy in Jan’s memory. Also we are collecting any donations that Members wish to make to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (www.mndassociation.org). The family have requested donations rather than flowers.
If you do wish to make a donation in Jan’s memory through the Club collection, please put a cheque made payable to the Motor Neurone Disease Association in an envelope marked “SDA” and hand it in at The Quays Reception.
Success in Plymouth for Southampton Diving Academy
02/03/12 A team of 24 children from Southampton Diving Academy travelled to Plymouth to
compete in the Armada Cup Diving Competition where they were competing against top clubs from all over Great Britain.
Press release >>
Pete Waterfield scoops bronze medal
29/02/12 Southampton diver Peter Waterfield is in great form and the prospects for the Olympics are looking good. Peter won the 10 metre platform bronze medal at the recent FINA World Cup.
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Click to see Peter Waterfield's 626c dive and the divers in the World Cup 10m final
South East Region Skills Competition - K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, West Sussex
29/02/12 Dear all
On behalf of the South East Region diving management group a very happy 2012. Find here a link to the South East website with all the details for this year's regional skills (level 2) qualifier to be held on Sunday 25 March at the K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, West Sussex. South East Division Link
South East Regional Competition K2 Details >>
National Skills Finals Southampton information pack is attached here for your convenience National Skills Final 2012 >>
Regards
Fran Diaz
Gavin Brown Love To Dive - Revised Time and Details
26/02/12 Southampton Diving Academy is pleased to invite you to the “Gavin Brown love to Dive” Competition for novice and recreational divers which will be held on the 3rd of March at the Quays.This event is unique and designed with enthusiastic divers at the recreational level of the sport in mind.
Revised Timetable >>
Revised Event Details >>
Read about Gavin Brown >>
National Diving Cup 2012 - Video
Click on the you tube icon to see Southampton Divers Chris Mears in the 3m final and Stacie Powell in the 10m final at this years British Gas National Diving Cup.
Come Alive and Dive
Southampton Diving Academy is pleased to invite you to the “Come Alive and Dive” Competition for novice and recreational divers which will be held on the 7th of April at the Quays
Event Details >>
British Gas National Diving Cup 2012
04/02/12 Divers from Southampton Diving Academy are celebrating following their success at the British Gas National Diving Cup. See the media release for more information.
Media release >>
Half Term Training Camps & Workshops
03/02/12 During the School half term holiday, Active Nation are pleased to offer training camps for age group and skills divers. There will also be the opportunity to attend a workshop on Nutrition and an introduction to the principles behind dietary planning for young divers. More information and application forms are attached below:
Age group >>
Skills >>
Nutrition Workshop >>
Adult Diving Taster Sessions - FREE!
03/02/12 Active Nation is delighted to be able to offer Adults the opportunity to take part in a free half hour springboard/highboard diving lesson at the Quays. See the link below for more information.
Informaion and application
Family Diving Taster Sessions
24/01/12 On Saturday 28th January, as a part of the “Big Splash” event, we are offering family “taster” sessions
Session times: 2–2.30pm, 2.30pm-3pm, 3-3.30pm, 3.30-4pm
A half hour slot will cost £3.50 for a family of up to 4 participants
Places can be booked by bringing/sending the application form to the Quays or by phoning reception on 023 8072 0900. Click for booking form
Places are limited and will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis
Contact the Annie Clewlow in the dive office to book a place
Little Sports Pre-School Activity Group
04/01/12 Fun and lively play for children aged 12 months – 4 years. An introduction for all sports, under the umbrella of Southampton’s Olympic Diving Program and Chamberlayne Gymnastics Club.
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