Diving
Jaimi Arthur-Newman, Co-ordinator of Diving
Diving NSW 2025 Metropolitan
Held on Saturday 1 November and Sunday 2 November at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, the NSW Metropolitan Championships marked the last calendar event of 2025, and a phenomenal team performance from the divers of Pymble Ladies’ College. A season best performance in terms of qualifications, and medals, Pymble divers showcased their skill and grace on the springboards and platforms. Pymble fielded many debut performances and enjoyed the hard work and focus from fruitful training block during Term 3. Congratulations to every competitor and thank you to all the coaches, families, and supporters.
Pathways Level 5
Ariana Brandner (Year 4) shone bright, claiming first place (131.70 points), closely followed by the ever-determined Makayla Cui (Year 3) in second (103.80 points).
Under 11 Girls 1m and 3m Springboard
Emma Ware (Year 5) dominated the under 11 girls 1m and 3m events, taking away the coveted double springboard golds. Proving herself, unstoppable Emma toppled the podium twice! Dazzling the judges in the 1m springboard claiming first place (163.30 points) and backing it up with a second gold in the 3m springboard, finishing on 170.65 points.
Junior D/C Events 3m Synchro
The dynamic duo of Amélie Berg (Year 6) and Zara Ware (Year 6) wowed the crowd with their synchronisation, securing first place with a score of 194.64 points.
Junior C Girls 1m
Zara Ware (Year 6) delivered a show-stopping routine to seize the gold, scoring a remarkable 263.00 points.
Elite Junior C Girls 3m
Amélie Berg (Year 6) was in sensational form, capturing first place with a powerhouse score of 266.15 points
Elite Junior C Girls Platform
The ever-impressive Zara Ware (Year 6), soared to the top again, earning another gold with 224.95 points and a personal best.
12/13 Girls Platform
Amélie Berg (Year 6) stood tall on the podium, claiming first place with 173.95 points!
12/13 Girls 1m Springboard
Pymble had plenty of talent in the 12/13 1m Springboard. Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) kept the pressure on her competitors, securing silver (164.60 points). Freya Holland (Year 5) was hot on her heels, diving to bronze (164.00 points). Jasmine Smith (Year 5) fought into seventh place (141.30 points). Keddie Chen (Year 7) in her debut performance in the 12/13 age category showed great skill, finishing ninth place (140.10 points).
12/13 Girls 3m Springboard
Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) made another trip to the podium for silver (171.60) points. Freya Holland (Year 5) repeated her bronze-winning form finishing on (168.45) points. Two strong and consistent performances from Freya and Nouvelle.
Under 13 1m/3m Synchro Mixed
Jasmine Smith debuted in a mixed team that made us proud with a strong silver finish (110.31 points)
Under 13 1m/3m Girls Synchro
Nouvelle Nicholson (Year 6) dived her synchro team to a superb silver (141.30 points), with Emma Ware (Year 5) and Jasmine Smith (Year 5) securing bronze (125.97 points) in style
Girls 14/15 1m Springboard
Amélie Rahme (Year 7) delivered a stunning silver-medal performance finishing on 235.20 points, followed by Isabella Benjamin (Year 9) in her debut performance in the 14/15 years age category, put down an amazing performance, finishing seventh place on 181.05 points.
Girls 14/15 3m Springboard
Amélie Rahme (Year 7) put in another sterling performance, diving to fifth place with 232.45 points.
14 Years Girls 3m Synchro
Australian Age National Champion Amélie Rahme (Year 7) continued her partnership with a diver from PLC Sydney to synchronise their way to another podium gold. (168.30 points)
16/18 Girls 1m Springboard
Annie Chen (Year 9) in her debut performance in the 16/18 years age category, competed with determination and grace, earning a commendable tenth place with 169.15 points in a veteran field
