Aldenham Tournament
Graham Pulsford reports:
27/06/23: The first Aldenham Tournament since 2019 took place on Sunday. Nirav Patel/Rubel Malik eased past Ralph Morgan/Darshan Patel in the final to win by a two-point margin. Nirav’s first Heath win and Rubel’s third.
Hird & Rose Win at Aldenham
Graham Pulsford reports:
10/06/19: The Jim Fredenham Trophy was won yesterday by Karen Hird/Josh Rose who neatly combined as a pair to play a consistently high level of fives throughout the day.
Pulsford & Scoones Prove Age And Gender Are No Barrier To Fives Success
Graham Pulsford reports:
11/06/18: Emily Scoones/Graham Pulsford edged past Andrew Rennie/Jack Travers in a highly watchable final to win the 2018 Heath Tournament at Aldenham on Sunday.
Heath Tournament 2017: Hird & Rennie Shine Brightly
Graham Pulsford reports:
14/06/17: A great afternoon of fives concluded with Andrew Rennie and Karen Hird edging past Chris Cernuschi and Paul Kendall in the final to take the Jim Fredenham Cup.
Aldenham Tournament 2016: Lyndon and Patel Win a Thriller
Graham Pulsford reports:
The Heath Tournament 2016
Played at Aldenham on Sunday 26th June 2016
The courts were buzzing well before the start with players warming up and practicing their favourite shots. The warm weather added to the general bonhomie as did the arrival of Harriet Asquith with enough portions of Victoria sponge and chocolate brownies to feed all entrants and passers-by!
June 2015: Aldenham Tournament - Rennie & Pulsford win (but it wasn't a fix, honestly...)
Graham Pulsford reports:
Played at Aldenham on Sunday 14th June 2015
The courts were buzzing well before the start with players warming up and practising their favourite shots. The clearing of the skies and warmer weather added to the general bonhomie as did the arrival of players in a mix of Heath green and multi-coloured past winners' shirts. Our guests Gareth Hoskins, Karen Hird and Harriet Asquith were welcomed from North Oxford EFC as well as Ralph Morgan who is a rare Old Abingdonian fives player on the circuit!
2014 Heath Tournament: Austin And Margerison Win The Day
Graham Pulsford reports:
The 2014 Heath Tournament was played on Sunday June 15th with full courts under (sometimes) sunny skies. The competitors ranged in age from the veterans James Fredenham, Joseph Seelig and Bob Pace to the youth and enthusiasm of Andrew Rennie, Carl Rennie, Darshan Patel and Josh Rose so making the competition an agreeable mix of ages and experience. Most competitors were members of the Aldenham Club but Gareth Hoskins, Karen Hird, Mandie Barnes, Ian Mitchell, and the evergreen Courtney Friend were welcomed returning guests. Our newcomers were Ralph Morgan and Jamie Burchill.
Aldenham Tournament 2013: Pulsford and Malik triumph
Played at Aldenham on Sunday 9th June
Graham Pulsford reports:
The courts were buzzing well before the start with players warming up and practising their favourite shots. The warm weather added to the general bonhomie as did the arrival of players in a mix of green and coloured winners' shirts well before the draw was made. Nick Shaw, Gareth Hoskins and Ian Mitchell were welcomed from North Oxford EFC – our ‘sister’ club.
2012 Aldenham Tournament: Pulsford and Patel make a Perfect Partnership
Phil Lyndon reports:
The 2012 Heath Tournament was played on Sunday 13th May amidst bright sunshine. Most competitors were members of the Aldenham Club but thanks must go to the North Oxford contingent who turned out in force despite being scheduled for a second match at Marlborough later the same day.
May 2011: Malik and Woods win at Aldenham
Bob Pace reports:
The 2011 Heath Tournament was played on Sunday 22 May under (sometimes) sunny skies. The competitors ranged in age from the veterans like Martin Lindsay, James Fredenham and Richard Dennis to the decidedly young faced Carl Rennie and Simon Turpin, so making the competition an agreeable mix of ages and experience. Most competitors were members of the Aldenham Club but Gareth Hoskins and Courtney Friend were welcome guests.