Sandwell Aquatics Centre will host its first senior national competition since the Commonwealth Games this bank holiday weekend, nearly two years on from the fortnight that saw record Scottish success across Swimming, Para Swimming, and Diving. The Aquatics GB Diving Championships will take to the Birmingham boards for the first time, as Britain’s best divers… Continue reading Scots set for Sandwell return at Aquatics GB Diving Championships
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Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend
Aberdeen Aquatics Centre was the venue for a bank holiday weekend filled with Diving action, as the Granite City once again played host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships and Thistle Trophy. For a second year in a row, home club Aberdeen Diving Club picked up the Thistle Trophy – the competition for… Continue reading Aberdeen plays host to diving-filled bank holiday weekend
Aberdeen set for age group diving action
Scotland’s premier age group diving competition returns to Aberdeen this weekend, as the Aquatics Centre plays host to the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships incorporating the Thistle Trophy. Descending on the North-Eastern city will be nearly 150 divers from six clubs – as the competition maintains its strong reputation across the UK and beyond.… Continue reading Aberdeen set for age group diving action
Reid reflects on a successful World Championships
After eight days of diving, British Diving closed out the World Championships in Doha on a record seven medals, but more importantly, they collected all three of the Olympic quota spots that they needed to, meaning Team GB will have a full complement of diving spots for Paris 2024. And it was down to Edinburgh’s… Continue reading Reid reflects on a successful World Championships
World Championships Silver for Reid
Competing in her fourth World Championships, Grace Reid continues to impressive, today adding silver to her international medal collection, as the World Aquatics Championships got underway in Doha. While the 1m springboard may not be an Olympic event, it serves well for settling the nerves and allowing a diver to find their flow, and Reid… Continue reading World Championships Silver for Reid
Reid makes it a springboard double on final day of competition
Four days of thrilling action, and the entire Scottish aquatic sporting season, were brought to a close on Sunday, as final national diving titles were awarded in Scotland’s capital. Grace Reid registered a score above the World Championships qualifying standard on her way to clinching the 3m Springboard British title, to add to her 1m… Continue reading Reid makes it a springboard double on final day of competition
Scottish divers continue medal-winning form in Edinburgh
From the depths of the 1m Springboard to the heights of the 10m Platform – athletes took to the Edinburgh competition pool on Saturday in a bid for silverware. On the back of a Scottish National Championship in the 3m Springboard yesterday, Edinburgh Diving Club’s James Heatly regained a place on the British Podium with… Continue reading Scottish divers continue medal-winning form in Edinburgh
Reid takes springboard title as individual events begin
Following last night’s super synchro showing in Edinburgh, individual events began in earnest, as the Scottish National Diving Championships incorporating the British National Diving Cup jumped into its second day. The first individual titles were awarded in the Women’s 1m Springboard, where Grace Reid was crowned Scottish National Champion and British Champion as the Olympian… Continue reading Reid takes springboard title as individual events begin
Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
Athletes finally dive into the Scottish National Diving Championships incorporating British National Diving Cup today, with the Royal Commonwealth Pool providing the perfect opportunity to showcase early season preparation. A host of Great Britain’s international divers will compete at the historic venue, with qualification for the Doha World Championships also at stake, as well as… Continue reading Best of British divers descend on RCP for crucial contest
3 Scottish divers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme
Three Scottish athletes are among a strong team of 29 divers, who have been invited onto British Swimming’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2023-2024 season, as the group look to build on a record-breaking year ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. Grace Reid (Dive London) and James Heatly (Edinburgh Diving Club) both return to… Continue reading 3 Scottish divers confirmed for 2023-2024 World Class Programme