An Olympian founded this club in 1994. The coaches who run it today have competed nationally and internationally, and they teach every level from a first jump to the national pathway.
Order of Canada · 3× Olympian · 34 National Titles
Founder
Bev founded White Rock Divers in 1994 after an impressive career in the sport. She is a three-time Olympian competing in Mexico City in 1968, Munich in 1972, and Montreal in 1976, and won 34 national titles. She has also judged at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, and continues to mentor judges across Canada. Bev was made a member of the Order of Canada in 2015 and continues to motivate and support our divers.
National Team Diver · MSc High Performance Coaching
Technical Coach
Before coaching, Igor was a diver for 16 years. He was the head coach in Calgary for 5 years before learning Spanish and taking the national head coach position in Peru. He moved back to Vancouver to be closer to family and started in White Rock in 2019. His vision is building a program that fosters team spirit while delivering excellence in performance. His background is rooted in his experience as a national team diver, national team coach and teacher. Additionally, his practice is informed by his masters degree in high performance coaching and technical leadership. Surfing, guitar, tennis and salsa are somewhat on hold as he prepares his son to join him in these pursuits.
Colombian Jr National Team · HPAD · NCCP Facilitator
Head Coach
Cata was part of the Colombian Jr national team, and has over 14 years of coaching experience. She was part of the national team of coaches in Peru where she spent over two years building the junior program. In 2017 Cata moved to Canada to study Kinesiology. She has been part of the WRD's team since 2021 building the junior program and working with the age group E, D, C & B. Cata is part of the HPAD program from Diving Canada, a learner facilitator for the NCCP, and also she is the program coordinator in the club. Cata is very excited to work with all the divers in the club, and share her passion for the sport. Outside of diving, she enjoys outdoor activities, water sports, surfing, and dancing.
National Level Diver · Div. I Scholarship · WRD Alumni
High Performance Coach
Greg is a WRD alum, beginning his diving journey at age 13. He became a junior and senior national level diver who accepted a scholarship to Florida Atlantic University, a division 1 school. Post graduation, he worked for some South Florida newspaper publications where he reported on breaking crime stories, the 2016 election, and even some pet fashion shows. His love for diving remained so he immersed himself back into coaching when he returned to Canada. He worked for two years as the head coach at Fraser Valley Diving where multiple divers qualified for junior nationals for the first time. He took a coaching position at WRD in the fall of 2022 where he has continued to take athletes to the national level. As a father and former elite level athlete, Greg brings forward a holistic belief that diving is more than just a sport. Who you are in practice carries to who you will be in the world beyond the pool. He fosters an environment that promotes growth within both the athlete and the entire team.
Novice team Coach | Coordinator Fun Dive Program
Christine has been coaching diving since 2018 and she is certified in Comp level 1. Her coaching background includes gymnastics, and youth triathlon where she developed and facilitated an elementary school program in Victoria. Her passion for coaching stems from her own experience as a competitive gymnast. She started gymnastics in preschool and continued through university. She represented Team BC and the UBC varsity team. She has a degree in science and she has worked as a Registered Dietitian for over 25 years. Christine has a special interest in sports nutrition with a focus on children and youth. She loves being active and enjoys water skiing, paddle boarding, trail running, cycling and barre classes.
Masters Coach
2× Olympian · Commonwealth Games Bronze
Teri has been coaching for White Rock for the past 2 years. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and experience to the master program. Teri competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 3 metre springboard event and at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the 3 metre springboard event where she finished 14th and in the 10 metre platform event where she finished 6th. She won a bronze medal at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in the 3 metres springboard event.
FunDive Coach
Juliet started diving at 10 years old with the Coquitlam Sharks, and a couple years later joined the White Rock Divers, where she trained until this year. Three years ago, she began coaching, serving as Lead Dive Coach with the Coquitlam Sharks while also helping with White Rock camps. She is excited to return to White Rock as a Learn-to-Dive and Minnows coach. Diving has always been a passion of hers, and she looks forward to sharing her love for the sport and helping athletes grow. Outside the pool, Juliet enjoys hiking and yoga.
