EFA Board put one over against Kent Sheriffs!
An excellent days' Fives took place recently at Torry Hill, by kind permission of our Patron Lord Kingsdown. The day was ably organised by Rodney Knight, Chaiman of the Eton Fives Charitable Trust.
At first pair The Kent Shrivalty, represented by Nigel Wheeler (Kent High Sheriff 2007 and Lancing) and Richard Oldfield (Kent High Sheriff 2008 and Eton) lost to EFA Board members Gareth Hoskins (Ipswichian) and Martin Powell (Eton). Torry Hill also lost at second string, James Leigh-Pemberton (Eton) and Richard Oldfield losing to Derek Whitehead (Berkhamsted) and Rodney Knight (Repton). However fortunes were reversed at third pair, Torry Hill in the guise of Nigel Wheeler and David Leigh Pemberton (Eton) defeating Rodney Knight and Gordon Stringer (Citizen).
In an Exhibition match Howard Wiseman (Olavian) and Miss.Ashley Lumbard (Lancing) lost to Gareth Hoskins and Nick Bunyan (Windsor & Eton)
At the end of play Lord Kingsdown generously contributed the proceeds of the day to the Eton Fives Charitable Trust
1-Wall Handball by Peter Cohen
1-Wall Handball has enjoyed a busy few months since the interim newsletter, with attendances up at the weekly sessions, new outdoor courts constructed, and an awful lot of flights being booked!
At Westway, the construction of two Handball courts outdoors has given good exposure as well as more capacity and allows players to take advantage of the summer sun while having a hit. Many thanks are due to Simon Thomas, Handball Manager, for facilitating and indeed helping to build these courts.
This summer there will be a tour to County Mayo in Ireland (26th-29th June) and there are 18 players from Eton and Rugby Fives who will be playing in the Irish National Handball Championships, as well as indulging in some good Irish hospitality. In addition, ten English players are making the trip to Portland, Oregon for the World Championships in October, a week-long tournament featuring team, singles and doubles events.
Finally if you would like to have a go at 1-Wall Handball, come along to Westway on Tuesdays at 8pm – we would be delighted to see you!
M.R.F.
Miscellanea Report
Created 29 March 2007 by Mike Fenn
Updated 14th December 2009 by Mike Fenn
efa@etonfives.co.uk