Our Board
Boardworks Diving Academy is proud to have a dedicated and passionate board of directory. Our board is committed to excellence and constantly strives to push the envelope of diving in the community and beyond. We work together to support and inspire our athletes, our community, and each other, both in and out of the water.
Kim Batalla
Kim is a retired X-Ray Technician, who ran an X-Ray Intervention department for 10 years in Edmonton, Alberta. Kim is also a board member of the Pacific Animal Therapy Society (PATS). She works closely with schools, hospitals, and care facilities to provide positive and uplifting experiences through pet therapy. In addition to the fulltime job of Organizer In Chief for her daughter, Renée Batalla, Kim volunteers at competitions and helps facilitate events, activities, and the competitions themselves. You're sure to see her on the pool deck!
Tiffany Congdon
Tiffany is born and raised in Victoria and has been Public Servant with the BC Government for 28 years. Tiffany is currently going into her third year as the President of the PAC at Royal Oak Middle School and has always been heavily involved in her children's school and sport communities as well as her church community. Tiffany puts much of her time into volunteering her children's sports; competitive gymnastics for her daughter and competitive diving for her son. At the pool, Tiffany volunteers at any and all events and competitions; from organizing and facilitating the preparations for the events to helping in any area where there's a need during the competitions. During regular training she is often still watching and cheering in the stands!
Lisa Martin
Lisa has called Victoria her home since the early 2000s. She holds a Social Science Degree and Teaching Certificate from the University of Victoria. She was employed with the BC Ministry of Education until she became symptomatic with a rare neuro-immune disease in 2009. While managing her health, she is grateful to have had the opportunity to be home with her two daughters as they pursue their passions in the competitive sporting world. Lisa has had many opportunities to volunteer in her children's schools and sports organizations. Notably, she has volunteered as a chaperone for two years with Team BC's Artistic Gymnastics Women's team, aided in the creation of two sports academies, and has logged countless hours at diving, gymnastics, soccer, rugby, and track & field meets. Lisa is an advocate for youth sports with the best interests of the youth as her top priority.
Our Coaches
Tommy McLeod
Tommy became a coach at age 14 when he was still diving at the Pointe-Claire Diving Club. Since moving to Victoria, he has become a 3-time Olympic coach with athletes that are consistent podium threats.
Julian Bellan
Julian’s main focus is to work with western based diving programs to help identify and foster the development of exceptionally talented athletes. He also assists the Academy with optimizing and structuring high performance training programs.
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