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
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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
Scot divers sharpen skills at London Legacy Open
London Aquatics Centre provided the backdrop for the first major British diving meet of the season, as Scotland’s best divers joined their GB counterparts for an early season bout. The London Legacy Meet is in its second year – celebrating the life and legacy of former Dive London and British Diving coach David Jenkins who… Continue reading Scot divers sharpen skills at London Legacy Open
Aberdeen Diver Noah Penman ends season with silverware in Rijeka
Great Britain’s junior divers concluded a long and prosperous season last week, with a trip to Croatia for the European Junior Diving Championships. The titles, held in Rijeka from 19th to 25th August, brought together Europe’s brightest and best born between 2005 and 2009 – as youngsters battled it out for European Glory. Forming part… Continue reading Aberdeen Diver Noah Penman ends season with silverware in Rijeka
GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Twenty-five divers are ready to take to the springboards and platforms of Japan and Poland this summer after British Diving confirmed our teams for the upcoming double-header of World Championships and European Games. Amongst the 25 athletes selected across two teams, Aberdeen Diving Club’s Noah Penman has received his first senior international call-up as part… Continue reading GB debutant Noah Penman amongst three Scots heading to European Games
Scottish divers continue medal winning form in Sheffield
James Heatly bounced back from his fifth place in yesterday’s 3m Springboard final to take home two medals in this evening’s competition at the British Diving Championships in Sheffield. James secured silver in the individual 1m Springboard final, before a stunning second medal of the evening in the 3m Synchro with Ross Haslam – placing… Continue reading Scottish divers continue medal winning form in Sheffield
Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
This weekend will see Scotland’s aquatic athletes honing their skills ahead of a busy summer, with a number of elite level events taking place over the coming days. The British Diving Championships, Glasgow International Swim Meet and the World Para Swimming French Leg are on the menu this bank holiday weekend – with strong Scottish… Continue reading Bumper weekend of top-level aquatic action lies in wait
Aberdeen secure first ever Thistle Trophy victory
Aberdeen Diving Club claimed their first ever Thistle Trophy victory over the weekend, as the Granite City hosted the Scottish National Age Group Diving Championships, alongside the Thistle Trophy. The trophy is the prize for the novice side of the competition and is calculated based on the performance of novice divers of all age group… Continue reading Aberdeen secure first ever Thistle Trophy victory