Our First Competition

This past weekend saw Albatross host its first competition at the new GLL operated Rivermead Leisure Centre in Reading with over 50 divers coming from across the Southeast to represent their schools at the 2024 English Schools South East Division Qualifier. With the support of Rivermead Leisure Centre in allowing the event to be set up with plenty of time to spare the day went smoothly and proved enjoyable for all involved.

For some divers this competition was their first and so it was good to see new faces enjoying their first step into their competitive diving journey. For the more seasoned it was their first chance to experience the new pool in a competitive setting.

Congratulations to all who took part from the club and from across the Southeast with a particular shoutout to Albatross divers: Fin, Naya, Ariana, Ellie, Thomas and Millan who, following their top 3 placings in the events, have been selected as part of a 24 diver team to represent Southeast Schools at the 2024 English Schools Diving Championships in Birminghams Commonwealth Pool in December.