Q Splash
Everyone knows Diving is about making as little splash as possible.
In February, we are flipping that on its head...
Q Splash
The 2026 Queensland
Bomb Diving Championships
Saturday 7 February 2026
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Q Splash 2026: FINAL RESULTS
Adult 18+ Male
- Stacie Aporo (Pimpama, QLD) - Qualfies for Z Manu World Champs Grand Final
- Korota Ingram (Upper Coomera, QLD)
- Edwin Jongejans (Belmont, QLD)
Adult 18+ Female
- Jackie Kuru (Condobolin, NSW) - Qualfies for Z Manu World Champs Grand Final
- Tehilla Peseta (Coomera, QLD)
- Nunz Tuituu (Auckland, NZ)
Youth 13-17 Male
- Zion Juvakka-Gray (Nerang, QLD) - Qualfies for Z Manu World Champs Grand Final
- Chase Haumaha (Maudsland, QLD)
- Lincoln Eden (Springwood, QLD)
Youth 13-17 Female
- Miha Tahera (Ormeau, QLD) - Qualfies for Z Manu World Champs Grand Final
- Maddy Woods (Manly West, QLD)
Kids 8-12 Male
- Koia Woodruff (Merrimac, QLD)
- Braxton Bidois (Logan Reserve, QLD)
- Locky Williams (Currumbin, QLD)
Kids 8-12 Female
- Marli Eyles (Grange, QLD)
- Mabel Eden (Springbood, QLD)
Death Diving
- Coby Shandler (Maroubra, NSW) - Australian Death Diving Champion
- Chris Acton (Texas, USA)
- Kai Beech (Buderim, QLD)
Latest event information (updated Thu 5 February)
- Athlete Guide with final event schedule
- Get your official Q Splash merch
- Judigng Guidelines
- Q Splash Live Stream (from 7:45am Saturday 7 February)
- Competitor registraitons are sold out - no registrations on the day
- Limited Spash Zone upgrades still available
Compete for your spot at the Z Manu World Championships in Auckland!
(flights, accomodation, and spending money included)
Q Splash is the only Australian qualifying event for the 2026 Z Manu World Championships Grand Final. There are four qualifying spots up for grabs, one each for the winnners of:
- Adult (18+) male, and female, and
- Youth (13-17) male, and female.
Plus, you will receive flights, 2 nights accomodation, and $250 spending money to attend the event in Auckland. If you win the Youth category, we will fly a parent or guardian as well so they can watch you compete on the World stage!
What makes a Q Splash Champion?
Come prepared with:
- a Classic Manu (bum hits the water first followed by arms and legs in a "V" shape), and
- your favourite freestyle bomb dive (cannonball, staple, gorilla, coffin, horsey, can opener etc)
The rules are pretty simple:
- Strictly no run ups
- You must jump straight out (no sideways jumping)
- No props (waterbottles, balls)
- No climbing on the dive tower, only take off from the sprinngboard, or platform
- No bouncing on the springboard prior to jumping. You can use the momentum of the springboard only once
- Standard Manu attire, but no jeans allowed
- Be safe, don't dive beyond your skill level, and follow the event team or lifeguards instructions.
Failure to follow the rules will result in disqualification for the jump in question.
Judging
We are looking for three things:
- Splash height
- Sound / Pop, and
- Style
Your top attempt (of 3) is your final score.
Join us in the "Splash Zone"
Your Splash Zone wristband gets you access to watch all the action from inside the pool. Lounge on the edge of the pool in directly across from the dive tower, or float near the lane rope.
This will be the best view of our Bomb Divers and Freestyle Cliff Jumpers... with a high chance of getting splashed!
The Splash Zone is included for all competitors automatically in your registration.
Spectators can join the Splash Zone by registering here ($10 + card fees), and collecting your wrist band from the event crew on the day.
Practice to Perfection
Need to get your training in? We will be opening up Q Splash practice sessions at Official Q Splash Training Venues across the Gold Coast, Brisbane in January.
Our Diving Coaches will be there on hand to help you perfect your takeoff, flight, and entry... to maximise your score... and splash!
Get your entry in and follow @divingqld on Instagram or Tiktok to to hear about the dates, times, and locations as they are confirmed. #qsplash
Secure your entry
Register today to secure your opportunity to send it at Q Splash, and your chance to qualify for the Z Manu World Champs or win one of our finalist prize packs
- Manu/Freestyle Kids (8-12 years old from 1m or 3m) - $20
- Manu/Freestyle Youth (13-17 years old from 1m, 3m, or 5m) - $25
- Manu/Freestyle Adult (18+ years old from 1m, 3m. or 5m ) - $30
- Freestyle Cliff Diving / Death Diving (8+ from 5m, 7.5m, or 10m) - $30
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Event Timetable
*subject to change
Saturday 7 February 2026 - Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
| 07:30am | Athlete check in opens |
| 08:00am | Training |
| 9:25am | Freestyle Cliff Jumping Exhibition |
| 09:40am | Event 1: Kids (8-12) heat |
| 11:00am | Event 2: Death Diving Qualification |
| 11:45am | Event 3: Youth (13-17) heat |
| 1:00pm | Event 4: Ball Pop Comp |
| 1:30pm | Event 5: Adult (18+) |
| 2:50pm | Event 6: Death Diving Final |
| 3:30pm | Event 7: Bomb Diving Final (all ages) |
| 4:20pm | Awards Ceremony |
Sponsorship opportunities
We would love to partner with like minded organisations who share our passion for active recreation, community, and good times. Contact president@divingqld.org.au for more information.