City welcomes international divers ahead of Paris Olympics

Southend-on-Sea is proud to host international diving teams for their pre-Olympic training.

Olympic Malaysian diving team stand in front of a swimming pool, Behind them is a high diving platform with multiple levels and stairs leading up to each level. The interior space has large windows allowing natural light to enter, and are flags hanging

Southend-on-Sea will be hosting two international diving teams in the lead up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both the Malaysian and Australian Olympic Diving Teams will be training at our state-of-the-art facilities at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre (SLTC) starting this week until Saturday 3 August 2024.

Diving enthusiasts and interested spectators can watch the athletes in action at the dive pool at SLTC. The 'wet' training sessions in the diving area are free to attend, providing a unique opportunity to see world-class divers practice their skills. The 'dry' training is not available to watch.

Cllr Matt Dent, cabinet member for culture, tourism, and business, said: "We are thrilled to welcome both the Malaysian and Australian Olympic diving teams here in our City. Thanks to our state-of-the-art diving pool at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre we are able to play a small part in the athletes' journey to the Paris Olympics.

"Let's come together to support these remarkable divers as they prepare to make a splash on the world stage!"

Wet training timetables are as follows (training times may be subject to change):

Malaysian team

  • Thursday 11 July - 16:30 to 19:30
  • Friday 12 July - 13:00 to 15:00
  • Monday 15 July - 16:30 to 19:30
  • Tuesday 16 July - 16:30 to 19:30
  • Wednesday 17 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday 18 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Friday 19 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Saturday 20 July - 10:00 to 12:00
  • Sunday 21 July - 09:00 to 12:00
  • Monday 22 July - 10:00 to 11:30

Australian team

  • Wednesday 17 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday 18 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Friday 19 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Wednesday 31 July - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Thursday 1 August - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Friday 2 August - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00
  • Saturday 3 August - 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 17:00

For further information, please contact southend-diving@fusion-lifestyle.com

Published: 12th July 2024

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