Albatross Divers Compete

We congratulate our divers, Fin, Naya, Ariana, Ellie and Millan and thank their families for their support at the Swim England National Age Group Championships this past weekend at the Sandwell Aquatic Centre. At an event that was the first for Ariana, Ellie and Millan each with a set of new dives they held their nerves and put in a competitive performance against their peers from across the country showing themselves as warranting their place at this prestigious national event with a particular mention to Ariana for her 6th place performance in a field of 25 divers on 3m.

Naya showed her experience in holding her composure during a challenging platform event as she prepares now to represent Turkey in Sofia at the Balkan Junior and Sofia Diving Cup. She had an enjoyable synchronised diving on 3m with Ariana as her partner after first competing together in February at the Armada Cup and dived a new PB in the individual 3m event.

Fin, at his final competition before heading off to university enjoyed each of his events with his best placing in 5th on 3m. As he stood companionably alongside his peers in the parade and the competition with each diver applauding each others dives it was a reminder of how this sport allows our children to grow and develop over their competitive journey and form bonds with their teammates and fellow divers who have grown up with them from all the represented clubs.

We thank the volunteer team at Swim England for this well run and enjoyable event and Sandwell Diving Club for hosting once again at their wonderful facility.