Gold Coast
Australia
Sat 7 Feb 2026
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Welcome to Z Manu World Champs Gold Coast!
We are stoked to announce our first-ever Australian qualifier on the Gold Coast!
Q Splash is happening at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Saturday 7 February (Waitangi Day weekend!), hosted by Diving Queensland, Gold Coast Diving Academy and supported by Hallensteins.
We will be scouting for 4 finalists (Adult Male, Adult Female, Youth Male, Youth Female) to fly to the Grand final in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland, on 14 March. Flights, two nights’ accommodation, and $250 spending money included! (and for the Youth category, we will fly a parent or guardian to come watch you compete in the final as well!).
Plus, we will be holding Manu training at pools across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland to help you perfect your bomb dives before the main event!
It is going to be a day of big splash, and bigger vibes! For more information and to register, visit www.divingqld.org.au/qsplash
Event schedule
Sat 7 February
| 07:30am | Registration Opens |
| 08:00am | Open Training/Warm up |
| 09:30am | Event 1: Kids Manu (heat) |
| 10:50am | Event 2: Youth Manu (heat) |
| 12:10pm | Event 3: Celebrity Splash |
| 12:50pm | Event 4: Adult Manu (heat) |
| 2:10pm | Event 5: Freestyle Cliff/Death Diving (youth/Adult) |
| 3:45pm | Event 6: Manu Final (all ages) |
| 4:45pm | Awards Ceremony |
| 5:00pm | Event close |
Location
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport QLD
Keen to learn all about the event details, click on any of the links below:
| The Event | Competition Format | Entry Fees | Divisions & Eligibility |
| Styles | Platform Heights | Judging | Support for the Final |
| Rules | Prize Money | Water Safety |
Have questions?
Check out our FAQs first and make sure you’re signed up to Manu Mail to get first access to qualification spots, go in the draw for prizes, receive event updates and insider tips, and much more. Otherwise, get in touch with the team HERE.