Diving Queensland

What Diving Queensland does

Diving Queensland (DQ) is the State Sporting Organisation (SSO) responsible for administering and governing the Olympic sport of Springboard and Platform Diving in Queensland, Australia. It is a non-profit member association of Diving Australia, the national governing body, and serves as the official pathway from introductory participation through elite national qualification. DQ's stated vision is to foster an inclusive, progressive, passionate, and supportive diving community, and its mission is to encourage, promote, advance, govern, and administer the sport of diving in and throughout Queensland for the benefit of all participants.

DQ operates a diversified program portfolio spanning recreational onboarding (Learn to Dive, Splash Sessions, BCC Chillout, BCC Active Adult, Holiday Programs, Manu Training, Father's Day events), competitive progression (Community Cup, DQ Qualifying Competitions, State Championships, Q Splash Bomb Diving Championships, School Sport Trials), and education/accreditation (Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Accreditation Courses, Coaches Workshops). Underlying technology consists of two external SaaS platforms: DiveRecorder (UK-based competition management and results system used for live event recording and meet results) and revolutioniseSPORT (a generic Australian sporting-organisation platform handling membership registration, event booking, and online shop). The organisation does not operate proprietary technology of its own.

The business model is membership- and participation-fee-based, supplemented by government funding. Membership tiers include a free Come and Try Session, Recreational Diver, Competitive Diver, and Coach memberships (which include insurance coverage and competition eligibility). Transactional revenue comes from event registration (e.g., Sunday Splash at $20/session, BCC Chillout at $6/child), per-event competition fees (e.g., DQ Qualifying $25 compulsory + per-board fees), and coach accreditation courses ($150/participant for Level 1). Principal partners are the Queensland Government (funding) and Diving Australia (national alignment); distribution occurs through three affiliated clubs (Chandler Diving Club, Paradise Diving Club, RAPS Diving), four aquatic-venue partnerships, a Brisbane City Council partnership, and a minor BOUNCE cross-promotion. Customers are individual members — children ages 6+ and families, adults/seniors, competitive divers, and coaches/officials — rather than enterprise accounts.

Name

Diving Queensland

Legal name

Diving Queensland

Website

https://divingqld.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diving Queensland is the non-profit State Sporting Organisation governing Springboard and Platform Diving in Queensland, Australia, administering recreational programs, competition pathways, and coach accreditation as a member association of Diving Australia. It serves children, adults, competitive divers, and coaches across affiliated clubs and aquatic-venue partnerships statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sport Governing Body Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD)

Keywords

• Sport governing body
• Diving federation services
• Coach accreditation programs
• Competitive diving events
• Youth diving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Tiered membership categories including Come and Try Session Membership (free), Recreational Diver, Competitive Diver, and Coach memberships providing insurance coverage and competition eligibility
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for recreational programs, splash sessions, and competition registrations including BCC Chillout Program ($6/child), Sunday Splash sessions ($20 each), and DQ Qualifying Competitions ($25 compulsory + per event fees)
3. Coach Accreditation Courses: Level 1 Coach Accreditation Course at $150 per participant with additional requirements for full accreditation
4. Competition Entry Fees: Elite Junior Championships nomination fees ($70) plus per board fees ($25 first board, $20 for additional boards) and synchro event fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Diving Queensland (DQ) is the State Sporting Organisation for the Olympic sport of Springboard and Platform Diving in Queensland and a member association of Diving Australia. It governs, promotes, and administers the sport of diving by delivering learn-to-dive recreational programs, structured competition pathways (Community Cup, DQ Qualifying Competitions, State Championships), coach accreditation courses, and safeguarding frameworks, supported by three affiliated clubs and venue partnerships across Queensland.

Product overview

Diving Queensland operates as the State Sporting Organisation for Springboard and Platform Diving in Queensland, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of programs and services. The organization offers a structured pathway from introductory recreational programs (Learn to Dive, Splash Sessions, BCC Chillout Program, BCC Active Adult Session) through to competitive pathways (Community Cup, DQ Qualifying Competitions, State Championships). Educational offerings include Level 1 and Level 2 Coach Accreditation Courses and Coaches Workshops. The technology infrastructure includes DiveRecorder for competition management and results. Membership programs include Come and Try Session Membership, Recreational Membership, and Competitive Diver categories. The organization connects with affiliated clubs and uses the revolutioniseSPORT platform for membership and event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learn to Dive Program Introductory diving program for beginners to learn the fundamentals of springboard and platform diving in a safe, supervised environment; offered through Splash Sessions and community programs for children and adults.
• Sunday Splash Sessions 90-minute recreational diving sessions for children ages 8-17 and adults at Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Sleeman Sports Complex), including optional Manu Training for manu-style diving entries; priced at $20 per participant.
• BCC Chillout Program Youth diving program for young people ages 6-17 years to learn springboard diving basics, suitable for beginners and intermediate divers; delivered in partnership with Brisbane City Council at $6 per child per session.
• BCC Active Adult Session Adult diving program designed for adults to experience diving and promote physical health and wellbeing in a supportive social environment; delivered in partnership with Brisbane City Council under the BCC Active Adult/GOLD Program.
• Father's Day Fun Diving Special event allowing children to dive with their fathers, male role models, or guardians in a family-oriented session; priced at $20 per child with adults free.
• Holiday Programs

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered principal partner, core and minor.

• Diving Australiaprincipal partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body of springboard and platform diving in Australia. DQ is a member association of Diving Australia, aligning with national standards and pathways
• Brisbane City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BCC Chillout Program (youth 6-17 years) and BCC Active Adult/GOLD Program delivering diving opportunities at council aquatic facilities
• BOUNCEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BOUNCE Sessions providing free trampoline/diving-related activities for divers at BOUNCE Tingalpa
• Gold Coast Aquatic CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for competitions including Community Cup events and DQ Qualifying Competitions on the Gold Coast
• Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Sleeman Sports Complex)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary venue for headquarters and majority of DQ programs including Sunday Splash sessions, adult diving, and state championships
• Kawana Aquatic CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for Community Cup events and competitions in the Kawana/Preludes area

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Swimming Queensland: State Sporting Organisation for swimming in Queensland. Comparable as an aquatic-discipline SSO operating learn-to-swim, club affiliation, and competitive pathways in the same state and many of the same aquatic centres.
• Queensland Academy of Sport: Queensland high-performance sport organisation. Comparable as a state-funded athlete development body that supports elite pathways for Olympic disciplines including diving.
• Water Polo Queensland: State Sporting Organisation for water polo in Queensland. Comparable as an aquatic-discipline SSO with membership tiers, club affiliation, and coach accreditation run through an aquatic centre network.

Others

• Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Sleeman Sports Complex): Primary venue partner hosting DQ headquarters and the majority of its programmes. Comparable as the operational infrastructure on which Diving Queensland's recreational and competitive delivery depends.
• Sport Australia (Australian Sports Commission): Federal government agency funding sport development in Australia, including pathways for Olympic disciplines like diving. Comparable as a top-level funder and policy counterpart to the state-level structure Diving Queensland operates within.

Direct peers

• Diving Australia: National governing body for springboard and platform diving in Australia and Diving Queensland's parent association. Directly comparable as the apex body in the same sport, operating under similar SSO-style pathways, accreditation, and competition structures.
• Diving New South Wales: State Sporting Organisation for diving in NSW, the closest geographic peer to Diving Queensland. Operates the same learn-to-dive, club affiliation, and state championship model for the same Olympic discipline.
• Diving Victoria: State Sporting Organisation for springboard and platform diving in Victoria. Comparable in role, programme mix, and membership tiers, but serving a different Australian state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DivingAustraliaAus
• Facebookfacebook.com/DivingQLD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diving-queensland
• Instagraminstagram.com/divingqld

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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