Full House: Charterhouse and Oxford University Promote Eton Fives
Alex Knight reports:
05/12/19: Even a late afternoon shower couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm at Charterhouse School last Wednesday (27th November), when a visiting trio from Oxford University Women’s Fives team joined pupils and staff in a wonderful event that saw all eight courts filled, mainly with female players.
The Oldest Fives Film Footage?
John Reynolds reports:
02/12/19: This dates from 1937, and is of Fives being played at the Institut Montana in Zugerberg in Switzerland.
Ho & Houlden Win The London
02/12/19: Jonny Ho & Riki Houlden claimed their first major title at Harrow yesterday with a stunning 3-1 (12-6, 12-8, 3-12, 15-14) win over the previously unbeaten top seeds Tom Dunbar & Seb Cooley.
REFCA Tournament Round-Up
25/11/19: November's REFCA U12 and U13 tournaments have once again seen hundreds of youngsters take to the courts.
EFA Trophy Qualifiers: An Epic Day Of Fives
18/11/19: 16 courts, 13 teams, 90 players, 153 games and 2754 points.
Introducing Zach Hickmore
The EFA’s new Research & Development Assistant, Zach Hickmore, talks about his new role as part of the FiveStar team.
FiveStar Review Leads To New Development Officer Role
Now in its third year, the EFA’s FiveStar development programme has already had a significant impact on the health of the sport across the country, with record turnouts for competitions, increased activity around existing facilities, and several renovation and new court building projects coming to fruition.
Tom Tsang Moves to London Broncos
12/11/19: After two years working as our Development Manager in the Midlands & North, Tom Tsang has now moved on to further his career coaching in Rugby League.
The Hamburg Fives Experience
John Reynolds reports:
12/11/19: The temporary fives court in Hamburg has hosted a tournament for 22 players, won by English visitor Karen Hird and her Australian neophyte partner Harry Thring.
Highgate's Next Generation Regain The Black Cup
11/11/19: A thrilling Richard Black Cup in association with Advanta Wealth at Eton on Sunday ended with Highgate regaining the trophy from champions of the last two years North Oxford by the narrowest of margins.