The EFA: Promoting Eton Fives for 100 Years

The third in our series of short films about the work of the Eton Fives Association in its Centenary year features a player closing in on his own centenary!

EFA Centenary ArtEFActs: Ladies Championships Medals

In 1984, Krystyna Vargas and Veronica Hothersall won the first Ladies Tournament.

Paul Bowden (1944-2024)

The sad passing of EFA Vice-President, Paul Bowden, at the age of 80, has led to an outpouring of tributes, not just for his major contribution to Eton fives, but for the genuine friendship that he generated to all who had the good fortune to meet him.

Alan Barber Cup Draw 2024/25

The draw for the 2024/25 Alan Barber Cup has been made; can the Westminsters back up their historic 2024 win? Or can someone else get their name on the trophy this year?

Fives on TV - "Industry"

John Reynolds reports:

29/08/24: The photo above shows Kit Harington (of Game Of Thrones fame) playing a character in the popular TV show 'Industry'.

The EFA: Organizing Eton Fives for 100 Years

The second in our series of short films about the work of the Eton Fives Association in its Centenary year sheds some light on the work that goes on behind the scenes.

EFA Centenary ArtEFActs: Laws Of The Game Poster

(dated October 1950)

This poster was created to be hung at the back of the courts for consultation during games.

Newbury HA1 Retain The Superleague

Mike Till reports:

25/07/24: The Westway Summer Super League has now concluded following the final round of matches on Tuesday evening. I am delighted to announce that Newbury HA1 were the deserved winners for the second year in a row - many congratulations to Will Thomas and his band of players.

The EFA: Serving For 100 Years

To celebrate the EFA’s Centenary year, we will be releasing a series of short films about Eton Fives and the work of the EFA, starting with this video.  Enjoy!

EFA Centenary ArtEFActs: Fives Keepers' Book

Between 1901 and 1987 the captain of Fives at Eton College, known as the Keeper, was responsible for recording all school Eton Fives activities in a book.