Wokingham Sports awards 2018
Wokingham Sports awards 2018 : Ethan Jones was awarded the Woodley town council cup for excellence in Sport at the 2018 Wokingham Sports Awards. Ethan Jones was nominated by coach Malcolm Green in recognition of his successful diving year.   Ethans 2018 success began in April at the South East Continue reading Wokingham Sports awards 2018→
Luton Challenge 2018
Luton Challenge 2018 : James West brought two gold medals home to Reading from the Luton Challenge Grand Prix Diving event.  The Luton Challenge is the final club based competition of the year and requires divers to dive in their 2019 age category.  As such it is a useful Continue reading Luton Challenge 2018→
Start Diving Fun and Achievement
Start Diving Fun and Achievement : Several divers in our recreational Start Diving programme were proud to receive diving certificates.  To find out more about START diving and our Learn to Dive Sessions please visit the Learn to Dive page,
Right Track Squad 2018
Right Track Squad 2018 : Albatross Right Track is the first stage of competitive squad training.  Divers who show an aptitude and interest in becoming involved in training for competition can trial for a place in the squad. Albatross Right Track divers are introduced to wet and dry training and Continue reading Right Track Squad 2018→
6th Memorial Ulla Klinger Cup Aachen 2018
6th Memorial Ulla Klinger Cup Aachen 2018 : Team Albatross competed successfully in the 6th Ulla Klinger Memorial Cup.  Hosted by the German Diving Club SV Neptun Aachen. This junior international event attracts divers from as far afield as Germany, Croatia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Ukraine and Russia.  Albatross divers faced stiff competition and were Continue reading 6th Memorial Ulla Klinger Cup Aachen 2018→
Diver of the Month October 2018
Diver of the Month October 2018 : Charlotte West was awarded diver of the month for October 2018.  Charlotte was selected for winning on all boards in girls A+ at the Southampton Invitational and for winning at the English Schools preliminary event in Tunbridge Wells.  Charlotte has also worked hard to develop Continue reading Diver of the Month October 2018→
English Schools SE Region Preliminary event 2018
English Schools SE Region Preliminary event 2018 : Albatross divers had a successful evening at the English Schools regional selection event in Tunbridge Wells.  Eight Albatross divers placed in the top three in their age group and seven will now compete for the South East Region at the English Schools National Championship (one is eligible for Continue reading English Schools SE Region Preliminary event 2018→
Southampton Invitational 2018
Southampton Invitational 2018 : Lauren Saunders and Charlotte West celebrated a clean sweep winning on all boards in their age groups at the Southampton Invitational Grand Prix Diving event.  Lizzie Cullen won two silver medals whilst James West brought home a silver medal and team mate Finlay Cook a bronze. Competing in Continue reading Southampton Invitational 2018→
Diver of the Month September 2018
Diver of the Month September 2018 : Congratulations to Joe Foster who was unanimously voted Diver of the Month for September 2018.  Joe is a member of our right Track Squad and was nominated for his impressive performance at The Luton Novice Challenge Competition.  Joe has impressed his coach Chris Beal by Continue reading Diver of the Month September 2018→
Swim England National Skills Diving Championships 2018
Swim England National Skills Diving Championships 2018 : Aiden Jones wins bronze Swim England National Skills final Manchester Aquatic Centre Swim England National Skills Finals is the culmination of a year’s preparation and hard work for our Level two divers and their coaches; Bernie Bicknell, Chris Beal and Matt Pipe.  Skills competitions are Continue reading Swim England National Skills Diving Championships 2018→
Swim England National Age Group diving championship 2018
Swim England National Age Group diving championship 2018 : Albatross strikes gold winning a record number of medals at the 2018 Swim England National Age Group Championships. Lauren Saunders, Ethan Jones and Ollie Breach won Swim England National Age Group titles with Ethan joining his team mate Quinn Shaw to win a further gold Continue reading Swim England National Age Group diving championship 2018→

Welcome to Albatross Diving Club

We are a springboard and high diving club based in Reading.  We are proud of our local 40 year history and the success of our divers at Junior International, National, Regional and Local competitions. As a Swim England Diving Development Centre we work hard to spot local diving talent and are especially proud that Albatross nurtured the early talent of Chris Mears, current GB Senior Dive Team Member and 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist.

 

We run START Diving sessions alongside our competitive squad programme so if you think you would like to give diving a try please do get in touch.  Everyone is welcome!

 

We are based at a brand new diving facility
The Abbey School Reading 
Divers also benefit from dry training at our dedicated dry training centre
Rivermead Leisure Centre Reading

National Champions at all Levels

2017 & 2018 

British Diving National Junior Elites Gold Medallist  
James West.
British Diving National Talent Games Gold medallist
Lauren Saunders
Swim England National Age Group individual Gold Medallists  
Ollie Breach Finlay Cook, Ethan Jones Lauren Saunders & Charlotte West
Swim England National Age Group Synchronised Gold Medalists
Ollie breach & Finlay Cook and Ethan Jones & Quinn Shaw
Swim England National Skills Gold Medallist 
Alfie Cook

Quick Facts about us

  • Albatross Diving Club was founded in Reading in 1978 by Anne Green Jessel, our current Club President
  • We have approximately 30 competitive squad members and around 40 more members involved in learn to dive and adult diving
  • Our squad divers are aged from 5 years and train up to 5 times a week
  • All coaches are fully qualified (Swim England L1/L2 QFC) with some having additional qualifications in lifesaving gymnastics, trampolines & rig work
  • We take our commitment to child safety extremely seriously.   All adult coaches are DBS checked and have attended workshops on safeguarding & protecting children in sport. The club has been awarded Swim Mark accreditation from Swim England
  • Many divers know Albatross through attending our novice interclub competition. This highly popular event attracts over 150 divers from clubs across the country to Reading each summer

To find out more about our club and the sport of diving

check out our fully interactive club handbook by clicking here

interactive club handbook

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