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August 2019
2019 Pacific Junior Diving ChampionshipsMEDIA RELEASE
14 August 2019 Inaugural championships for best young divers in the Pacific Over 60 young athletes will gather in Wellington this month to compete in the inaugural Pacific Junior Diving Championships. Hosted by Diving New Zealand (DNZ), the sport’s national body, the competition will run from 23–25 August 2019 and will be officially opened by Wellington Mayor Justin Lester. |
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The event has attracted entries from Australia and Malaysia as well as some of the best young divers from New Zealand. Age-group divers (12-13yrs, 14-15yrs, and 16-18yrs) will contest on the 1m and 3m springboards, and the 5m, 7.5m and 10m platforms.
DNZ Chair Kelly Sutton says Diving New Zealand aims to establish the competition as a regular event to be held every two years, with different countries taking turns to host the event.
“There is currently no international event available for age-group divers in the Pacific region,” says Miss Sutton. “Diving New Zealand felt strongly that we needed to provide young competitive divers in the region with an outlet to improve their skills, and encourage higher standards of achievement.
“Diving is a growing sport in this country and the championship will showcase the grace and aerial talents of the athletes. Diving really is the original extreme sports - it is exciting to take part, and thrilling to watch.”
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For more information:
Gabriella Davila
021 373 118
[email protected]
DNZ Chair Kelly Sutton says Diving New Zealand aims to establish the competition as a regular event to be held every two years, with different countries taking turns to host the event.
“There is currently no international event available for age-group divers in the Pacific region,” says Miss Sutton. “Diving New Zealand felt strongly that we needed to provide young competitive divers in the region with an outlet to improve their skills, and encourage higher standards of achievement.
“Diving is a growing sport in this country and the championship will showcase the grace and aerial talents of the athletes. Diving really is the original extreme sports - it is exciting to take part, and thrilling to watch.”
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- Diving New Zealand is the national body for diving in New Zealand and aims to promote, foster and encourage the sport of springboard and platform diving.
- The competition will be held at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre, which comprises a diving pool with 2x1m and 2x3m boards, and 5m, 7.5m and 10m platforms.
- More information about Diving New Zealand: http://www.divingnewzealand.org.nz/
For more information:
Gabriella Davila
021 373 118
[email protected]