THREE of Bendigo Divers most talented competitors are putting in plenty of hours spinning off the boards and platforms at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre and dryland training facility at Bendigo YMCA.
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Abby Rowley, Kaitlyn Allan and Kiara Field will be aiming for high scores when they contest various disciplines at next month's Australian titles.
The championships begin on April 9 in Brisbane.
A year ago Abby won the 12-13 years national title.
The 13-year-old now moves up to the 14-15 years class.
"These championshiips will be a great challenge for Abby," said long-time Bendigo Divers coach Heather Tyter.
"She was in brilliant form at last year's nationals and has worked extremely hard on all her dives."
At these nationals, Abby will compete in 1m, 3m springgoard, 5m platform, and synchro.
Abby was the Bendigo Sportsmen's Association's Junior Sports Star of the Year 2014.
The long-running awards are backed by Bendigo Bank and Coca-Cola.
Two of the diving club's Ks, Kiara Field and Kaitlyn Allan will compete in the 11-under division at the nationals.
Both will show their prowess off the 1m and 3m boards, and 5m platform.
"A highlight for them will be teaming up in synchro," said Tyter.
Because there are no dual boards at the BAC in Barnard Street, the synchro training is done in Melbourne.
"It's a big commitment for the girls and their parents," said Tyter.
Although it's far from the biggest club, Bendigo Divers continues to excel at major competitions.
"All of our divers are super fit and are always willing to learn new dives.
"Their persistence and dedication is remarkable," Tyter said of the squad.