Fives First Cooper Cup Competition

At the end of June the inaugural Fives Cooper Cup Competition took place at St Bart’s; the splendid cup has been kindly donated by David Cooper – a long-time supporter of Fives at the school.

Despite the very hot conditions, eight Year 8 students took part and soon got the hang of the timed games in the round robin stage, with some excellent and competitive Fives being played.

A totalling of individual scores after the round robin stage produced the draw for the semi-final stage; one semi-final went to a dramatic golden point, with the score being level after 15 minutes play.

The keenly contested Final was between Freddie and Gabriel v Oscar and Ethan, and was watched by a good sized crowd from Newbury Fives Club. The final also went to a golden point, Oscar and Ethan coming out as winners; congratulations to them and well played to all, who were a credit to the school and the game of Fives.

Fives continues until the end of term on Wednesday lunchtimes and Friday after school, with coaching provided by Newbury Fives Club; new players are always welcome and should sign up with Mr Talbot.

Fives is the greatest game played on a court and St Bart’s are very fortunate to have three great courts.