Beverley Boys, Canada’s most successful female diver and diving coach, is the major driving force behind BC Dive, the organization responsible for developing and promoting diving throughout British Columbia. Her energy, organizational ability, and her tough-minded will to succeed have made it the successful organization it is today.

Beverley began her diving career in 1962 in Toronto and went on to win provincial championships in Ontario, BC, Manitoba and Quebec. She is a 34-time Canadian national champion and a three-time Olympian. She won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals at four Commonwealth Games and was chosen as Canada’s Athlete of the Year in 1969 and in 1970.

Since her retirement from competitive diving, Boys has served as a coach and official in competitions around the world, judging at the highest levels including four Olympic Games, five World Championships and six Commonwealth Games.

Beverley has been an active teacher of the sport from Learn to Dive beginners to national team members. She has coached many successful Canadian divers and worked to improve the expertise and consistency of Canadian judges. She began diving clubs in White Rock and Surrey, an important training centre for BC divers.

Beverley is a member of the Order of Canada.