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DIVING 

THE XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES 

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DIVING 

ENGLISH DIVING TEAM 

Name 

Club 

Coach 

Tony 

Callum 

Gareth 

Gary 

Mark 

Ben 

Leon 

Peter 

Ally 

Johnstone 

Jones 

Hunt 

Shipman 

Swain 

Taylor 

Waterfield 

City of Sheffield 

City of Leeds 

Southampton Diving Academy 






Chen Wen 

Adrian Hinchliffe 

Lindsey Fraser 


Chen Wen 

Adam Sotheran 

Chen Wen 


Sarah 

Claire 

Tonia 

Rebecca 

Brooke 

Katie 

Tandi 

Stacie 

Hayley 

Barrow 

Blencowe 

Couch 

Gallantree 

Graddon 

Hamilton 

Indergarrd 

Powell 

Sage 

Plymouth Diving 



City of Leeds 


City Sheffield 

City of Leeds 



Andy Banks 

Adam Sotheran 

Andy Banks 

Edwin Jongejans 

Andy Banks 

Adam Sotheran 



Chen Wen 

ENGLISH DIVING STAFF 

National Performance Director: 

Team Manager: 

Head Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Coach: 

Physiotherapist: 

Masseur: 

Masseur: 

Steve Foley 

Martyn Brown 

Chen Wen 

Adam Sotheran 

Andrew Banks 



Maureen Bennett 

Paula Clayton 

Scott Weeks 

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ORDER OF DIVING EVENTS 

WEDNESDAY 22ND MARCH 

10:00 - 12.00 

Men’s 1m Springboard 

Women’s 3m Springboard 

Synchronised 

19:00 - 21.00 


Women’s Platform Synchronised 

Preliminary 

Final 

Final 

Final 

THURSDAY 23RD MARCH 

10:00 - 12.00 


Women’s Platform 

19:00 - 21.00 


Women’s Platform Final 

Preliminary 

Preliminary 

Final 

Final 

FRIDAY 24TH MARCH 

10:00 - 12.00 


Men’s Platform Synchronised 

19:00 - 21.00 



Synchronised 

Preliminary 

Final 

Final 

Final 

SATURDAY 25TH MARCH 

10:00 - 12.00 


Men’s Platform 

19:00 - 21.00 


Men’s Platform 

Preliminary 

Preliminary 

Final 

Final 

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NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO DIVING 

The complexity of the dive is taken care of by its rating or difficulty, ranging from 1.2 for the easiest dive 

to 3.8 or more. 

Flawless execution will include a strong initiation into the dive and vertical entry into the water without splash. 

Divers call this a “rip” entry. Between these parts of the dive, the body will be carried in what are known as 

“positions”. These are the straight position (no bending at the hips or the knees), piked position (bending at the 

hips but not at the knees) or tucked position (body bunched up tightly, with the hands on the lower legs). 

Feet must always be together and toes pointed. Sometimes the announcer speaks of the “free position” which implies 

some twisting combined with one or more, usually at least one or more, of the other positions. 

The judge may award 1 to 10 points in half stage points. A table of the scores and how they should be awarded is as 

follows: 

Very good 

Good 

Satisfactory 

Deficient 

Unsatisfactory 

Completely failed 

8.5-10 

6.5-8 

5-6 

2.5-4.5 

0.5-2 

0 

The highest and lowest marks are discarded and the sum of the remaining scores is, multiplied by the degree of 

difficulty, which gives the total amount of points scored. For example, if a dive with a difficulty rating of 2.0 is 

awarded 4,5,5,5,6, then the 4 and 6 are discarded and the sum is the scores left is multiplied by 2.0 to give a total 

of 30 points. 

Competition dives are performed from springboards set at 1 metre or 3 metres above the water, or 

from the 5 metre, 7.5 metre or 10 metre platforms. The number of dives varies from one competition to another. 

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DIVER PROFILES - MEN 

Tony Ally Age 32 

Gary Hunt Age 21 

Date of birth: 17.08.73 

Born: Luton 

Lives: Sheffield 

Club: City of Sheffield 

Coach: Chen Wen 

Height: 1.82m 

Weight: 90.7kg 


Lives: Southampton 

Club: Southampton 

Diving Academy 

Coach: Lindsey Fraser 

Height: 1.75m 

TRAINS: Ponds Forge 

OCCUPATION: Diver 

First sporting success: The 1998 Kuala Lumpur 

Commonwealth Games - I won a bronze medal 

Finest sporting moment: Becoming European 

Champion in 1999. I beat the Olympic Champion 

at those championships 

Tip for the top: Always give 200%. You have to be 

focused to make it at an elite level 

Year of first GB selection: 1988 

How and why get involved in diving: To get involved 

in diving you need to get down to a diving club near 

you and get some more information. Diving is a great 

sport- there is respect for all competitors all of the time 

because we understand what everyone has done to 

get to where they are 

Sporting heroes: Greg Luganis and a boxing friend 

of mine called Johnny Nelson 

Closest friend in sport: Mark Shipman 

Favourite other sport: Boxing 

Three words that best describe you: A rough diamond 

Would most like to meet: Robert de Niro or John Travolta 

Prized possession: My daughter 

Biggest influence: My wife from the day 

I met her. She’s my best friend and she is a rock for me 

Toughest opponent: The Chinese divers 

Family: My wife is called Wendy and we have a 

beautiful little girl together 

Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can possibly be in 

everything I do 

TRAINS: The Quays 


First sporting success: 

Coming second at a competition in Crystal Palace 

Finest sporting moment: 

Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 

Tip for the top: Work hard and be brave 

Year of first GB selection: 2005 - senior 

Sporting heroes: Sir Steve Redgrave 

Favourite other sport: Free-running 

Three words that best describe you: 

Ambitious, dedicated and quiet 

Biggest influence: Gavin Brown (friend) 

Favourite venue: Barcelona because of the view 

Tips to relax: Watch a film 

Ultimate ambition: To medal at the Olympics 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: 

Still involved in diving 

Career highlights: 

Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, bronze 

medallist at the ASA Championships (2005) in the 

3m Synchro 


Gold and bronze medallist at the 1999 European 

Championships, double silver medallist at the 

Commonwealth Games 2002, with a bronze medal 

in 1998 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 

1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 

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Callum Johnstone Age 15 

Gareth Jones Age 21 

Date of Birth: 12.10.90 

Born: Leeds 

Lives: Garforth, Leeds 

Club: City of Leeds 

Coach: Adrian Hinchliffe 

Height: 1.40m 


Born: Plymouth 





Height: 1.68m 


TRAINS: Leeds International Pool 

OCCUPATION: Student 

First sporting success: 

Winning at the National Age Groups 

Finest sporting moment: Winning a bronze medal 

at the World Juniors in 2004 

Tip for the top: Train hard, perfect your dives and 

always have a good relationship with your coach 

Year of first GB selection: 2002 as a junior, 

2005 as a senior 

Sporting Heroes: Leon Taylor and Alex Despatie (CAN) 

Closest friends in sport: The junior diving squad 

Favourite other sport: Gymnastics 


Easy to talk to, outgoing and dedicated 

Would most like to meet: Alex Despatie (CAN) 

Prized possession: My mobile phone 

Biggest influence: My coach 

Biggest passion away from diving: Sleeping! 

Favourite venue: Montreal because of the 

fantastic atmosphere 

Tips to relax: Listen to music and play on the Playstation 

Education: I am studying for my GCSE’s 

Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can possibly be in 

everything I do 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 

Still competing. Hopefully I’ll be able to help the 

younger divers also 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, bronze medal 

winner at the World Juniors in 2004, bronze medallist in 

the platform at the ASA Championships (2005) 



First sporting success: Winning a silver medal at the 

European Junior Championships in 2002 

Finest sporting moment: Competing at the World 

Student games in 2005 

Tip for the top: Stick with it and work hard 

Year of first GB selection: 2002 - junior 

Sporting Heroes: Alex Despatie (CAN) 

Closest friends in sport: Stacie Powell, Charlie Tomkiss, 

Peter Waterfield, Gary Hunt and Charly Owens 

Favourite other sports: Volleyball and tennis 

Would most like to meet: Kelly Holmes 

Prized possession: My mobile 

Biggest influence: Seeing others around me 

Toughest opponent: The senior divers 

Favourite venue: Manchester and Turkey 

Tips to relax: Play games and watch T.V 

Education: I have a degree in Sports Science 

and Management 

Family: My Mum is called Tina, my Dad is called Jerry 

and I have a brother called Aaron 

Ultimate ambition: To compete at the Olympic Games 

and to do myself proud 


Competing at the 2012 Olympics if I can 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and silver 

medallist at the European Junior Championships in 2002 

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Ben Swain Age 19 

Mark Shipman Age 32 



Nickname: Benny-boy! 


Coach: Adam Sotheran 

Height: 1.75m 

Weight: 71kg 


Born: Leeds 

Lives: Harrogate 



Height: 1.75m 




First sporting success: When I got onto the Junior 

Olympic programme in 2001 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games 

Tip for the top: Work hard and enjoy what you do 


Sporting heroes: Greg Luganis 

Closest friend in sport: Craig Hallam 



Dedicated, loopy and supportive 

Would most like to meet: Greg Luganis 

Prized possession: My bed! 

Biggest influence: Tony Ally and my parents 

Toughest opponent: Myself 

Biggest passion away from diving: 

My family, friends and girlfriend 

Biggest disappointment: Failing to get the Junior 

Olympic Programme points in 2002 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because it’s my 

home pool and it is very spacious 

Tips to relax: Breath and day-dream 

Education: I’m doing a degree in Sport and Exercise 

Science with Manchester Metropolitan University 

Family: My Dad is called Steve and he is a Landlord. 

My Mum is called Penny and she is a Councillor. 

I have a sister called Nicola and I also have two 

brothers called Darren and Phillip 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal 


Representing Great Britain in all major competitions 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. Member of 

the World Championship squad (2005). Double gold 

medallist at the British Championships (2006) 




Coming 5th at the World Cup in 2002 

Tip for the top: Work hard and set goals 


How and why get involved in diving: Go down to 

a pool near you with a diving pit. Diving is a good, 

all-round sport and it is always a challenge 

Sporting heroes: Daley Thompson 

Closest friend in sport: Tony Ally 

Favourite other sport: I really enjoy rugby 


Laid-back, committed and indecisive 

Biggest influence: Steve Foley 

Biggest passion away from diving: Any sport to 

be honest, especially squash and golf 

Biggest disappointment: Sydney Olympics 

Favourite venue: Spain - I love the outdoor pools there 

Tips to relax: Watch T.V and go out with friends 

Ultimate ambition: To win a World Championship 

medal 


On a beach in South Africa 


Bronze medallist at the European 

Championships in 1999 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 

1994, 1998, 2002 

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Leon Taylor Age 28 

Peter Waterfield Age 25 


Born: Cheltenham 




Height: 1.78m 

Weight: 73kg 


Born: Walthamstow 





Height: 1.68m 




First sporting success: Winning a Junior School’s diving 

competition at the age of eight 

Finest sporting moment: Getting a silver medal in the 

10m Synchro at the Athens Olympics 

Tip for the top: Work hard and success will 

always follow 


How and why get involved in diving: It’s fun, there are 

lots of different training elements and you are never 

bored. You need to go down to a pool with a diving 

pit and see what they can tell you 

Sporting heroes: Sir Steve Redgrave 

Closest friend in sport: Peter Waterfield 

Other sporting successes: I swam and did gymnastics 

before I took up diving 

Favourite other sport: Rugby. I like all sports though 

Prized possession: My Speedo’s! 

Biggest influence: My Mum and Dad 

Toughest opponent: Myself 

Biggest passion away from diving: Having fun 

Favourite venue: Barcelona because of the 

amazing view 

Tips to relax: Watch DVD’s and go to the cinema 

Family: My Mum and Dad are called Sue and Ray and 

I have a sister called Nadine 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold medal 


Still in one piece 


Silver medallist at the Athens Olympics 2004 in the 10m 

Synchro, bronze medallist at the World Championships 

(2005), bronze medal at the European Championships in 

1999, silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 

and a bronze in 1998 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 1998, 2002 



First sporting success: Winning gold at the European 

Junior Championships in 1995 

Finest sporting moment: Silver at Athens (2004) 

and gold at the Commonwealths (2002) 

Tip for the top: Work hard and stay focused 


How and why get involved in diving: It’s a great 

sport to be involved in and you are always challenged 

by different things 

Closest friend in sport: Leon Taylor 

Favourite other sport: Football and snooker 

Prized possession: My son 

Biggest influence: My Dad and my coach 

Toughest opponent: Tian Liang (CHN) 

Biggest passion away from diving: Being a father 

Biggest disappointment: Coming 4th in the Sydney 

Olympics 

Favourite venue: The Athens Olympic pool 

Tips to relax: Chill out at home 

Family: My son is called Lewis and he’s four and my 

fiancé is called Tania. My Mum and Dad are called 

Jackie and Jim 

Ultimate ambition: To win an Olympic gold 


Retired and hopefully a coach 


Silver medallist at the Athens Olympics 2004, 

bronze medallist at the World Championships (2005), 

Commonwealth gold medal in 2002 and a bronze 

medal at the European Championships in 1999 

Commonwealth Games previously attended: 2002 

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DIVER PROFILES - WOMEN 

Sarah Barrow Age 17 



Lives: Plymouth 

Club: Plymouth Diving 

Coach: Andy Banks 

Height: 1.57m 

Weight: 59kg 


First sporting success: Winning at the Nationals in 2005 

Finest sporting moment: Qualifying for the 

Commonwealth Games 

Tip for the top: No pain, no gain 

Year of first GB selection: 2003 - junior 

Sporting heroes: Paula Radcliffe 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone at my club 



Hard-working, caring and considerate 

Biggest influence: My coach Andy Banks as well 

as Dan Harris and my parents 

Toughest opponent: Stacie Powell 

Biggest passion away from diving: Shopping 

Favourite venue: Manchester because it has a 

good atmosphere 

Tips to relax: Watch films 

Family: My Dad is called Kevin, my Mum is called Susan 

and I have a sister called Emma 

Ultimate ambition: To make a final at the Olympics 


Settling down 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, gold medal 

winner in the platform as the ASA Championships (2005) 

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Claire Blencowe Age 15 


Born: Sheffield 


Nickname: Blanket 



Height: 1.52m 

Weight: 60kg 



First sporting success: Becoming the Regional and 

National Novice Champion when I was eight 

Finest sporting moment: When I walked out to 

compete at the World Championships in Montreal 

(2005) and having the support of the crowd 

for every dive 

Tip for the top: Always be determined and believe 

that there is nothing that you cannot achieve 

Year of first GB selection: World Class Start 

programme in 2002 

Sporting heroes: Lean Taylor, Peter Waterfield and 

Lance Armstrong 

Closest friends in sport: Tonia Couch and 

Katie Hamilton 


Three words that best describe you: A perfectionist, 

determined and motivated 

Would most like to meet: I’d like to go back in time and 

meet Greg Luganis 

Prized possession: I have a scrapbook that I take to 

competitions with me. It has all of my results, messages 

from people and pictures from my friends in it 

Biggest influence: Adam Sotheran (coach). He is always 

there to help me and give me advice and support 

Any other family connections to sport: 

My brothers are National Trampolinists 

Toughest opponent: Everyone who competes in 

the same event as me 


Art, especially anything to do with diving or water 

Biggest disappointment: I had a shoulder injury that 

I had to have an operation to fix (August 2005) 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge because it is my 

home pool 

Tips to relax: Concentrate on one un-stressful thing, 

something that will make you smile 

Education: I’m studying for my GCSE’s 

Family: My Mum is called Debra and my Dad is called 

Phillip. I also have two brothers called James who’s 16 

and Jack who’s 13 

Ultimate ambition: To compete in an Olympic final 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully 

I would have completed my ambition by then! 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. Gold 

medallist in the 10m Synchro at the ASA Senior 

Nationals in 2005 as well as qualifying for the World 

Championships 2005 

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Tonia Couch Age 16 

Rebecca Gallantree Age 21 




Nickname: Twainy 

Club: Plymouth 

Diving Club 


Height: 1.58m 

Weight: 58kg 


Born: Chelmsford 

Lives: Leeds 


Coach: Edwin Jongejans 

Height: 1.65m 


TRAINS: Plymouth 


First sporting success: Learning to dive 

Tip for the top: Work hard and go for it 


Sporting heroes: Leon Taylor 

Closest friend in sport: Claire Wonnacott 

Favourite other sport: Dance 


Ditzy, unique and fun 

Would most like to meet: 

Shayne Ward (X-Factor winner) 

Prized possession: My computer and my phone 

Biggest influence: My Mum and Dad 

Toughest opponent: Brooke Graddon 

Any pets: I had a cat called Jack but he ran away! 


Seeing friends and going to the beach 

Favourite venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield because it’s 

nice and big there 

Tips to relax: Go on MSN and listen to music! 

Education: I’m doing a sports course at college 

Family: My Mum is called Sally and my Dad is called 

Chris. I also a sister called Holly 

Ultimate ambition: 

To compete in all major competitions 

TRAINS: Leeds International Pool 


First sporting success: Winning a medal at the 

National Novices when I was ten 



Tip for the top: Work hard and follow your dreams 


Sporting heroes: Jane Smith and Tandi Indergaard 

Closest friend in sport: Everyone at my club 


Luca from ER (Channel 4 programme) 

Biggest influence: My coach 

Favourite venue: Manchester because it’s a great pool 

Tips to relax: Watch TV and go out with friends 

Family: My Mum is called Debbie, my Dad is called Ray 

and I have a sister called Katherine 

Ultimate ambition: To go to the Olympics 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, silver 

medallist and double bronze medal winner at the 

ASA Championships 2005 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Still diving! 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. Member of 

the World Championship squad (2005). Winner of two 

gold medals at the ASA Championships (2005) as well as 

gold and bronze medallist at the British Championships 

(2006) 

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Brooke Graddon Age 18 



Lives: Devon 


Diving Club 


Height: 1.67m 


OCCUPATION: Full-time diver 

First sporting success: Winning a bronze medal in the 

1m at the Age Group Championships (Group D) 

Finest sporting moment: Getting to the semi-final 

of the World Championships in Montreal (2005) 

and winning a bronze at the European Junior 

Championships (2005) 

Tip for the top: Enjoy what you do, be dedicated 

and also determined 

Year of first GB selection: 6 Nations in 2001 

Sporting heroes: Kelly Holmes and Laura Wilkinson 

Closest friend in sport: Louise Van Hoof 



Clumsy, blonde and loyal 


Will Smith and Jennifer Aniston 

Biggest influence: My family, Andy Banks and 

Sam Grevett - collectively known as Team Brooke! 

Toughest opponent: Tonia Couch. I train with her, 

compete with her and we are good friends too 

Any pets: A Border Collie called Fizz, two cats 

and a kitten 

Biggest disappointment: Getting Glandular Fever 

before the Commonwealth Trials 

Favourite venue: Barcelona. It’s a sunny, outdoor 

pool with a spectacular view 

Tips to relax: Watch Friends (Channel 4 programme) 

over and over again! 

Education: I’m taking a year out at the moment and 

am doing promotional work for diving 

Family: My Mum is called Karen and my Dad is called 

David. I also have a brother called Chris 

Ultimate ambition: To go as far as I can with diving 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Retired 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and member 

of the World Championship squad (2005). Silver and 

bronze medal winner at the ASA Championships 2005 

and gold and bronze medal winner in 2004 

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Katie Hamilton Age 15 

Tandi Indergaard (Gerrard) Age 28 


Born: Peterborough 




Height: 1.59m 

Weight: 50kg 


Born: Johannesburg 

Lives: Leeds 


Coach: Adrian Hinchliffe 

Height: 1.58m 





Tip for the top: Always work hard 


Closest friend in sport: Everyone at Sheffield Diving 


Prized possession: Photos 

Biggest influence: My coach and family 

Toughest opponent: Anyone I compete against 

Biggest passion away from diving: Shopping! 

Favourite venue: Manchester because I enjoy 

diving there 

Tips to relax: Listen to music 

Ultimate ambition: To compete at the Olympics 


Ful-filling my ambition 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games and 

bronze medallist at the ASA Championships 2005 

OCCUPATION: Teacher 

First sporting success: Winning gold at the All 

Africa Games in 1995 

Finest sporting moment: Finishing 4th in the 

Athens Olympics Games 2004 

Tip for the top: Work hard and enjoy what you do 

Year of first GB selection: 2002 - Senior 

Sporting heroes: Lance Armstrong and Greg Luganis 

Favourite other sport: Triathlon 

Three words that best describe you: Motivated, 

determined and dedicated 

Would most like to meet: Nelson Mandela 

Prized possession: My dog Zoe 

Biggest influence: My family 

Toughest opponents: The Chinese divers 

Biggest passion away from diving: Coaching 

Biggest disappointment: Not qualifying for any 

individual events at the Athens Olympics 

Favourite venue: Barcelona because of the view 

Tips to relax: Walk 

Family: My husband is called Ove. My Mum and Dad 

are called June and Malcolm. I have a sister called Lisa 

who’s 25 and a brother called Paul who is 23 

Ultimate ambition: To be the best I can be 


Settled down with children 


Multiple medal winner on the Grand Prix circuit. 

Winner of three gold medals at the ASA Championships 

2005 and three at the British Championships 


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Stacie Powell Age 20 

Hayley Sage Age 19 


Born: Bristol 





Height: 1.63m 



Born: Welwyn Garden City 

Lives: Hertford 

Nickname: Sagey/Trigger 


Coach: Chen Wen/ 

Derek Beaumont 

Height: 1.58m 

Weight: 60kg 


First sporting success: Winning all three boards 

(1m, 3m and Platform) at the Nationals in 1996 



Tip for the top: Don’t be afraid of your dives 

Sporting heroes: The Chinese divers because they are 

made to work so hard and achieve near perfection 

Biggest influence: International competitions 

Toughest opponent: Tania Cagnotto 

Favourite venue: The Manchester Diving pool 

because the water is bright blue and it is easy to 

spot in my dives 

Favourite book: Memoirs of a Geisha 

Favourite film: Moulin Rouge 

Favourite saying: Ming Mong! 

Ultimate ambition: 

To get as far as I can in diving - hopefully the finals 

of the Olympics - and to become a pilot 


Qualifying for the Commonwealth Games, silver and 

bronze medallist at the ASA Championships 2005. 

Double gold medallist at the British Championships 2005 




First sporting success: Making the British Team for 

the European Junior Championships when I was 14 

Finest sporting moment: Finishing 9th at the World 

Championships (2005) with Tandi Indergaard 

Tip for the top: Always believe in yourself 

Year of first GB selection: 2000 (6 Nations) 

Sporting heroes: Paula Radcliffe 

Closest friends in sport: Tandi Indergaard, Jodie 

McGroarty, Tony Ally, Ben Swain and Stacie Powell 

Favourite other sport: Swimming 


Cheeky, jokie and smiley 

Would most like to meet: Johnny Knoxville 

Prized possession: My car 

Biggest influence: My coaches Chen Wen and 

Derek Beaumont 

Toughest opponent: Tandi Indergaard 

Biggest passion away from diving: To relax 

Biggest disappointment: Missing out on the European 

Juniors in 2002 and 2003 

Favourite venue: Montreal because there are lots of 

boards, it’s laid out really well and you also get a tan 

at the same time! 

Tips to relax: Have a hot bath and watch T.V 

Family: My Mum and Dad are called Teresa and Chris. 

I have two brothers called Phillip and Nicholas and a 

sister called Samantha 

Ultimate ambition: To get to the 2008 and 2012 

Olympics and win a medal- preferably gold! 


Still competing hopefully or settling down 


Winning bronze in the 10m Synchro at the Super Grand 

Prix 2005 and qualifying for the World Championships in 

2005 and the 2006 Commonwealth Games 

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COACH PROFILES 

Steve Foley 

Martyn Brown 

Position: National 

Performance Director 


Age: 48 

Born: Melbourne, 

Australia 

Lives: Chesterfield 

Position: Team Manager 


Age: 52 

Born: Stevenage 

Lives: Stevenage 

Previous teams: 

Coach at eight Olympics from 1976 - 2004 

Ambition: 

To help British Diving become a power in the 

world of diving 

OCCUPATION: National Synchronised Diving Coach 


2003 World Championships 

2005 World University Games 

Ambition: 

To work towards success at the 2008 and 2012 

Olympic Games 


Chen Wen 

Position: Coach 


Age: 34 

Born: Morley, Leeds 

Lives: Leeds 


Diving Club 



Age: 64 

Born: Beijing, China 


Previous teams: Coach - 2004 Olympic Games 

Ambition: 

To coach the Olympic diving team at the 

2008 Olympics 


Australian Olympic Team - 2000 

British Olympic Team - 2004 

Ambition: 

To take Great Britain to success at the Olympics 

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Adam Sotheran 




Age: 34 



Diving Club 



Age: 48 

Born: Woolwich, London 





Coach - World Championships 2005 

European Junior Championships 2003 

Andrew Banks 



Age: 42 

Born: London 



Diving Club 

OCCUPATION: Diving Development Officer at the 

Southampton Academy 


Team Manager - 1998 Commonwealth Games, 

Coach - 2000 & 2004 

Olympics & 2002 Commonwealth Games 

As an athlete - 1980 & 1984 Olympics, 1982 


Medallists: 

Peter Waterfield at the 2004 Olympic 

Games and the 2005 World Championships 

(10m Synchro alongside Leon Taylor) 

Ambition: 

To build on current success 

OCCUPATION: Head Coach at Plymouth Diving 


2005 World Championships 

2002 Commonwealth Games 

Ambition: 

To bring the junior divers through to the 

2008 and 2012 Olympics 

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SELECTION POLICY 

AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION AQUATIC SELECTION POLICIES 

COMMONWEALTH GAMES - MARCH 2006 

DIVING 

1. INDIVIDUAL EVENTS: 

1.1 Divers must place 1st at the 2006 GB Winter National Championships - Second and Third placed divers will be considered 

and added to the team provided they meet the condition 1.2 and we have places available and that they are 

considered a realistic medal chance, AND 

1.2 The top 3 divers must score the equivalent or better of 6th place (Finals) from the 2002 Manchester 

Commonwealth Games as set out in the table below. 

2. SYNCHRONISED EVENTS: 

2.1 First placed team from the GB Winter National Championships, AND 

2.2 The first placed team must score the equivalent or better of 12th place (Finals) from the 2004 FINA Diving Cup 

as set out in the table below: 

Individual Events 

Men’s 1 metre Springboard 

Men’s 3 metre Springboard 

Men’s 10 metre Platform 

Women’s 1 metre Springboard 

Women’s 3 metre Springboard 

Women’s 10 metre Platform 

Synchronised Events 

Women’s 3 metre Synchronised 

Men’s 3 metre Synchronised 

Women’s 10 metre Synchronised 

Men’s 10 metre Synchronised 

Score required 

349.86 

625.86 

576.66 

240.15 

476.13 

441.69 

Score Required 

266.19 

290.28 

275.94 

297.90 

Notes: 

1. Obtaining the required placing and score does not guarantee Automatic selection: 

Commonwealth Games Aquatic Rules for numbers of Competitors in the aquatic team may restrict the team size. 

2. Divers that qualify in both individual and synchronised events will take precedence over individual only qualifiers 

since the best medal chances are in the synchronised events. 

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PAST MEDALLISTS 

WOMEN 

1 Metre Springboard Diving 

3 Metres Springboard Diving 

GOLD 

GOLD 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

SILVER 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Mary DePiero CAN 

Annie Pelletier CAN 

Chantelle Michell AUS 

Irina Lashko AUS 

Tracy Cox ZIM 

Jodie Rogers AUS 

Blythe Hartley CAN 


443.28 

279.66 

271.56 

302.82 

423.93 

252.72 

248.28 

287.04 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Oonagh Whitsett SAF 

Judith Moss CAN 

Irene Donnett AUS 

Edna Child ENG 

Ann Long ENG 

Charmian Welsh ENG 

Susan Knight AUS 

Kathy Rowlatt ENG 

Beverley Boys CAN 

Cindy Shatto CAN 

Janet Nutter CAN 

Jenny Donnet AUS 

Debbie Fuller CAN 


Annie Pelletier CAN 

Eryn Bulmer CAN 

Irina Lashko AUS 

90.1 

62.27 

91.18 

126.58 

128.26 

118.81 

134.72 

147.10 

432.87 

430.88 

477.33 

484.65 

513.09 

491.79 

529.86 

515.88 

594.51 

BRONZE 

SILVER 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Peta Taylor AUS 

Mary DePiero CAN 

Eryn Bulmer CAN 

Jane Smith ENG 

418.71 

245.34 

239.40 

274.71 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Doris Ogilvie CAN 

Lesley Thompson AUS 

Lynda Adams CAN 

Noeline MacLean AUS 

Barbara McAulay AUS 

Irene MacDonald CAN 

Liz Ferris ENG 


Elizabeth Carruthers CAN 



Sylvie Bernier CAN 


Barbara Bush CAN 

Paige Gordon CAN 

Chantelle Michell AUS 

Émilie Heymans CAN 

89.7 

60.49 

88.27 

124.59 

127.74 

117.01 

132.74 

134.92 

391.20 

426.93 

469.95 

478.83 

494.52 

458.43 

529.08 

506.52 

574.23 

109

BRONZE 

SILVER 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Mollie Bailey CAN 

Doris Ogilvie CAN 

Marie Sharkey CAN 

Lynda Hunt (Adams) CAN 

Irene MacDonald CAN 

Liz Ferris ENG 

Lorraine McArthur AUS 


Gaye Morley AUS 

Teri York CAN 

Eniko Kiefer CAN 

Valerie Beddoe AUS 

Kathy Keleman CAN 

Nicky Cooney NZL 

Jodie Rogers AUS 

Myriam Boileau CAN 

Jane Smith ENG 

88.7 

57.00 

81.66 

115.38 

126.19 

113.30 

125.13 

134.90 

389.04 

413.83 

447.42 

446.63 

484.65 

457.29 

474.81 

480.57 

556.38 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Helen McCormack CAN 

Lesley Thompson AUS 

Lynda Adams CAN 

Gwen Fawcett AUS 

Eunice Miller ENG 

Ann Long ENG 

Margaret Austen ENG 

Robyn Bradshaw AUS 

Nancy Robertson CAN 

Beverley Williams ENG 

Valerie McFarlane AUS 

Jennifer McArton CAN 

Valerie Beddoe AUS 

April Adams AUS 



Émilie Heymans CAN 

38.3 

27.64 

36.39 

65.64 

79.86 

73.69 

98.93 

98.85 

350.49 

352.14 

383.40 

390.21 

414.78 

380.49 

414.36 

449.19 

527.79 

10 Metres Highboard [Platform] Diving 

GOLD 

BRONZE 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

Pearl Stoneham CAN 

Elizabeth Macready ENG 

Lurline Hook AUS 

Edna Child ENG 

Barbara McAulay AUS 

Charmian Welsh ENG 


Joy Newman ENG 



Linda Cuthbert CAN 

Valerie Beddoe (McFarlane) AUS 

Debbie Fuller CAN 

Anna Dacyshyn CAN 

Anne Montminy CAN 

Vyninka Arlow AUS 

Loudy Tourky AUS 

39.3 

30.74 

36.47 

70.89 

86.55 

77.23 

101.15 

98.87 

352.95 

361.95 

397.44 

404.16 

431.61 

391.68 

428.58 

456.48 

538.65 

1930 

1934 

1938 

1950 

1954 

1958 

1962 

1966 

1970 

1974 

1978 

1982 

1986 

1990 

1994 

1998 

2002 

only 2 competitors 

Cecily Cousens ENG 

Irene Donnett AUS 

Noeline MacLean AUS 

Ann Long ENG 

Molly Wieland ENG 

Patricia Plowman AUS 


Shelagh Burrow ENG 

Madeleine Barnett AUS 

Janet Nutter CAN 

Kathy Keleman CAN 

Julie Kent AUS 



Anne Montminy CAN 


27.36 

34.57 

59.93 

79.53 

65.82 

91.79 

97.21 

330.63 

339.30 

374.67 

359.31 

411.13 

380.43 

411.21 

443.46 

490.17 

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