![]() Anne was later presented with the Albatross 40th Anniversary Commemorative award in recognition of her drive and vision in founding Albatross Diving Club 40 years ago and as tribute to the positive difference she has made to so many young people who have dived with Albatross since then.Īs part of the evening Albatross was proud to recognise the achievements of its current divers over the 2017/18 competition season. in tribute to her lifetime achievements Anne received a spontaneous standing ovation from the room of 120 adults and children. Special recognition was given to Anne Green Jessel whose vision for diving in Reading started the club back in 1968 as part of Reading Swimming Club and then Albatross, a stand alone entity, from 1978. It was fitting that the guest of honour was Chris Mears, Reading’s Olympic diving gold medalist from Rio 2016 who started his diving career with Albatross. Receiving her 40th Anniversary Commemorative Award from Olympic Diving Gold Medalist Chris Mears The evening truly was a heartfelt celebration of everything that we love about this exciting sport!Īnne Green-Jessel Albatross Founder and Club President Reference was made to the opportunities that new facilities will present when they open in the coming 3 years but speeches mainly reflected the achievements of this entirely voluntary run club in progressing divers from the Reading area to the National and International stage. The evening united Readings’ diving heritage with its hopes for the future as it recognised contributions to the sport and outstanding performances from its divers across its history. Albatross Diving Club marked its 40th anniversary on 23rd February 2019 with a night of awards and celebration. ![]()
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