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This article was first published in the 2009 Fives Federation Annual Review
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2008/09 School Reports
These reports first appeared in the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 2008/09
2008/09 Club Reports
These reports first appeared in the Eton Fives Association Annual Report 2008/09
2009 Aldenham Tournament
Graham Pulsford reports:
The competitors gathered in the warm sunshine for an early 10.30am start. The line up was particularly strong and included a combination of Heath regulars and a number of hand picked guests. This year's first timer was Nick Shaw and we welcomed back Nick Bunyan and Gordon Whitehead from the distant past!
Geneva Tournament 2009
2009 Veterans Tournament
Graham Pulsford & Neil Margerison report:
In glorious sunshine the twenty-fifth Veterans Tournament was held on Sunday 19th April at Eton College. We welcomed a healthy cache of first timers including Chris Moore, Mark Platt, John Reynolds, Richard Tyler and Mark Yates as well as the welcome return of veterans Patrick Gibbs, Ronald Pattison, Martin Powell and Marco Rimini.
2009 Aberconway Cup
Mike Fenn reports:
The nineteenth Championship took place at Eton on a warm sunny Spring day in direct contrast to last years snowy event. Two ladies took part in the sixteen pair entry, one mother and one daughter and much to the relief of the organiser all players turned up at the appointed hour.
2009 Mixed Championships
Dominique Redmond reports:
25 pairs took part in this year's Mixed Championship, with many individuals making a large commitment to be there and travelling to Eton from far and wide: Manchester, Brighton, Fleetwood and Shrewsbury for example. This year we received many entries from schoolgirls from St Olave's and St Bartholomew's as well as a good turnout from the Cambridge University Ladies Fives club.
2009 Ladies Championships
Dominique Redmond reports:
The Ladies Championship, like last year, took place on the Sunday of the Kinnaird weekend, so that the ladies could enjoy the benefits of a marquee and the snacks and refreshments.