2016 Under 25s: The Next Generation
26/09/16: A slightly smaller field than usual gathered at Eton yesterday to contest the 2016 Under 25 tournament. Although there were plenty of potential entrants not there, the pairs that did make it produced an exciting and high quality tournament.
Certitude Group Make A Great Start At Westway
Paul Bowden reports:
12/08/16: On 11th August, Westway had its first visit from the Certitude Out and About Group. Certitude is a London based charitable organisation providing personalised support for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Darren Doherty, the Fives Manager/Coach at Westway had already met the group a while back on one of their evening pub outings and further contact was made at Certitude's Big Event.
Wily Waglands Win in Wales
19/09/16: Saturday and Sunday saw the latest edition of the season-opening Welsh Invitational tournament at Rydal Penrhos school in Colwyn Bay. Now a well-established weekend at a thriving Fives centre, this year's tournament featured nearly 40 Rydal schoolboys and girls from Year 7 to Year 13 playing alongside gap year coaches past and present and invited guests.
EFA League Division 1 results 2016/17
Westminster Cup 2016: Patel & Merrett Win a Thriller
Laurie Brock reports:
THE ANDREW AITKEN TROPHY: Shaneil Patel and Ben Merrett beat Laurie Brock and Alex Wessely 15-14
11/09/16: On a glorious September afternoon, the fifth iteration of the Westminster fives cup was graced with a fittingly thrilling final, culminating in its fifth different set of winners.
EFA League Division 2 results 2016/17
Celebration of Fives at Lancing
Richard Black reports:
05/09/16: As well as having a neo-gothic chapel of extraordinary beauty and size, Lancing College has the only set of Eton Fives courts in Sussex.
22 players mainly from the College and from amongst the alumni/ae gathered at the four courts on the weekend of 3rd and 4th September.
EFA League Division 3 results 2016/17
International Fives Tournament in Geneva
John Reynolds reports:
28/06/16: A truly international Eton fives tournament has taken place in Geneva, featuring players born in at least a dozen countries around the world, including nine members and friends of the Old Citizens Fives Club.