2008 PSG Diving Working Party            

Chair

Paul Russell

Background

• Principal of St Matthew's Primary School
• President of the ACT Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA)
• Member of the ACT School Sports Council and of the 2008 PSG Steering Committee
• ACT representative to School Sport Australia
• strong associations with school sport through Rugby League and Athletics

Paul's vision for the 2008 Pacific School Games is that it be an opportunity for young divers aged from 10 - 19 to compete in an international competition where new friendships can be developed and old friendships renewed.  And that it will also provide "a stepping stone to other national and international competitions".

"He feels the 2008 PSG Diving competition will have a unique aspect because "... it will be held in the heritage listed facilities at the Canberra Olympic Pool, built in 1956".

Working Party Members

Kerry Trabinger

Kerry has been involved with School Sport since her Primary school days and is an accomplished all round athlete having represented her school and state in Squash, Swimming, Athletics, Softball and Touch Football.  Her children are also active participants in School Sport representing their school and State in Swimming and Diving.  Kerry is currently a committee member of the Canberra Diving Academy and the Tuggeranong Vikings Swim Club and is a Senior Tourism Lecturer at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

Sue Milford

Sue has had a long association with Diving as a competitor, coach and event organiser since 1970.  She was a State and National Diving Representative from 1975 – 1986 and was the NSW CHS Diving Convenor between1977 – 1986.  Sue was also convenor for the NSWPSSA Sydney North and West Regional Diving for several years.  Sue also has extensive experience with the Pacific School Games with her appointment as the NSW Diving Team manager, Diving Coordinator and Diving working party for the 1996, 2000 and 2005 Pacific School Games respectively.

Dhana Oakman

Mairi Steele

Skye Cripps

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