Canterbury Diving Now Open at Parakiore

From our first trial jumps at Jellie Park to settling into our new home at Parakiore, Canterbury Diving has officially begun — and the enthusiasm from our growing community has been amazing to see. It’s been an exciting start.

Starting from scratch is never easy, but over the past few weeks we’ve been blown away by the response. Seeing tamariki and young athletes step onto the pool deck, try diving for the very first time, and climb out of the water smiling has been incredibly special. The courage, curiosity, and enthusiasm we’ve seen reminds us exactly why we wanted to bring diving back into Canterbury.

We’re currently running regular sessions at Parakiore, with free trial sessions available throughout December and January for anyone keen to give diving a go. From first-ever jumps to those returning to the sport after years away, it’s been wonderful to see so many people discovering (or rediscovering) diving.

These early sessions are about confidence, enjoyment, and learning the foundations of the sport. As we continue through the holiday period, we’re excited to keep welcoming new faces, supporting athletes at every stage, and building strong foundations for the future of Canterbury Diving.

Thank you to everyone who has already joined us, supported us, and shared in these first steps. We hope you’re enjoying the festive season, and we look forward to seeing many more smiling faces on pool deck over the coming weeks and into the new year.

If you’re curious about diving, now’s the perfect time to jump in.