OB Club Fives
OB's vs Blundell's2012
The OBs won 207-135 and OB pair Tim Lewis and Keith Kennerly won the league tournament.
Marlborough Fives McNab Challenge Sun 27th Nov 2011
The Marlborough Town Fives Club made history, on the 27th November 2011, they visited and played at Rugby School, Eton College and Winchester College. This tremendous undertaking took 14 hours, over 300 miles, copious Champagne and Beer, smoked salmon bagels, crisps and chocolate.
Also see this YouTube video of the Fives McNab Challenge from Leslie Jenkinson!
I was at school in FH 1964 – 1968 at the height of Chris Reichwald’s housemastership and Fives stewardship. Anyone who seemed to be doing nothing in their spare time was encouraged – or more likely – ordered to use the courts which were and are, of course, very close. I have resumed playing regularly at Marlborough in the last 4 years and have represented Rugby Fives Association at Clifton, Kings Bruton, Marlborough as well as competing in National Vintage and Veterans championship. My recent excellent experience of Fives leads me to urge as many as possible to take up the game and continue to play on into life.
The Reichwald TrophySun 16th Oct 2011
The third Reichwald trophy was held at Blundell’s on Sunday 16th October. This time, thirty two players were involved including twelve OB’s, staff and guests. Four current pupils subbed up as OB’s in order to make up the numbers.
After the usual excellent light lunch battle began in earnest on the Fives courts, with pupils pairing with OB’s. We were gain lucky with the other. There was some really top class Fives played throughout the tournament and good support from parents and friends.
Winning Results:
- Reichwald Trophy: Sam Wyatt-Haines (OH) & Georgina Scott (GH)
- 1st Plate: Tom McPherson (P) 7 Alistair Chilcot (FH)
- 2nd Plate: Christain Larder & Alex Scott (OH)
- 3rd Plate: Tom Hillman & Harvey Scott (OH)
After the tournament players were given a delicious tea and Maureen Reichwald presented the cup and plates. Many thanks must go to Frank Akerman for co-organising the tournament and Alex Rew for doing such a stalwart job in supervising the scoring.
The Reichwald Trophy Sun 17th Oct 2010
On Sunday 17th October forty Old Blundellians, Blundellians and guests took part in a competition at Blundell’s for the Reichwald Trophy.
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| OB's and boys fueling the tank before a gruelling afternoon's fives. | Studying the draw. |
Six National Champions; Wayne Enstone, Douglas Rice, Samuel Wyatt-Haines, Melanie Whitehead, Jack Grandfield and Tim Lewis graced the courts together with Frank Akerman, the current Rugby Fives Association President.
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| Tim Lewis, master Johny Nelmes admiring the drop ball retrieval. | Spot the ball! |
After an excellent lunch in the Colin Beale Centre players and their families enjoyed a feast of Fives in late autumnal sunshine. Several players came out of retirement and were stiffening up nicely over cups of tea and cake later!
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| OB's Henry Charteris, Robin Thompson, Simon Cartwright and winning finalist guest, Alistair Hellewell, enjoying tea after OB Fives day. | Maureen Reichwald presenting The Reichwald Trophy to winners Sam Wyatt-Haines and Alistair Hellewell with Frank Akerman looking on. |
The Reichwald Trophy was won by Samuel Wyatt-Haines and Alistair Hellewell who beat Alex Rew and Tom Wardle in the final. During tea in the Colin Beale Centre Maureen Reichwald presented the trophy and plans were made for next years’ event.
OB Fives v School to Celebrate Anniversary
An OB/school Fives competition was held at Blundell's on Sunday 18th October 2009 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James McLachlan and Richard White's win in the Final of the National School's doubles competition. The day began with an excellent lunch in the Beale Centre and was followed by a feast of fives throughout the afternoon. Tea and presentations followed in the Beale Centre for players and spectators. An article will appear about the event in the Spring Blundell's Diary. Many thanks to Frank Akerman for his excellent organisation.
OB Fives v School
On 21st March, OBs and the School had an enjoyable afternoon on the Fives courts.
The Jesters Club Edinburgh annual Rugby Fives weekend
On Jan 16th twenty four members and candidates for the Jesters Club converged on Edinburgh for the club’s annual rugby fives tour. Included in the party were Harry Akerman, (P 1986-91), Simon North (NC 1980-85) Edmund Thompson (FH. 1980-85) Robin Thompson (FH 1983-88) and Frank Akerman (P1953-58) with Peter Kirby (FH 1980-85) unfortunately having to withdraw.
With 18 matches of a variety of standards played over the weekend, it was a very intensive and enjoyable sporting and social couple of days. The matches were played against combinations from the four schools who have courts (Edinburgh Academy, Fettes, Loretto and Merchiston Castle), the University, an Old Merchistonian side and an extremely strong Caledonian Club. Over the years a number of OBs have come on this tour and if there are others who would like to be considered for membership of the Jesters and to play in Edinburgh please make contact.