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enjoyable evenings afterwards. Looking ahead, we hope to continue competing in the Haileybury Sixes Tournament, pick up the traditional OCs vs XI fixture at College, run some type of tour, and throw a dinner in London. We currently have a strong core of around 25 OCs, but we’d love to expand the club. Whether you played hockey at College and want to dust off your stick, or fancy turning up to watch and join the match tea after, it would be great to have you. If you’re a keeper you’re definitely picked. If any of the above sounds of interest, or you just want to pull on a tight Cerise and Black quartered top once again, then get in touch with Charles Stuckey (OJ & NH, 2010) at cmastuckey@gmail.com
Rackets While we are disappointed that the Old Cheltonian Gold Racket weekend and the Noel Bruce were unable to go ahead in 2020, we believe having two OCs in the World Doubles Championship is a first for us: Jamie Stout (H, 2002) is in the Men’s Doubles and India Deakin (W, 2019) is in the Women’s Doubles. Congratulations also go to India for winning The Renny Award at the Annual Rackets Awards 2019/20, awarded to the player who has shown the most improvement over the year. We very much hope that the next Gold Racket weekend will be able to go ahead. It is currently planned for 12-14 March 2021. For more information on the Gold Racket weekend, please contact Mark Briers at m.briers@cheltenhamcollege.org. Anyone who would like to continue playing rackets can contact Tom Floyd (Xt, 2005) at tfloyd@winkworth.co.uk
The Sailing (or Yacht) Club’s main event each year is the Arrow Trophy, a great two-day event on the Solent where up to 25 independent schools test each other’s sailing skills on board standard charter yachts. A typical first day may see up to seven short Upwind/Downwind races followed by a nice dinner in Cowes. On the second day the aim is to improve the results achieved on the first day with some very competitive sailing. All levels of experience are eligible; it’s the taking part that matters!
India Deakin (W, 2019) won The Renny Award at the Annual Rackets Awards 2019/20
Rifle Shooting The Rifle Shooting squad takes part in the Bisley Schools Veterans Competition, which we hope will be able to go ahead in 2021. We don’t practice throughout the year but have a strong squad, which is open to all members of the Cheltonian Society. If you are interested in joining, please email Ed Compton (Xt, 1999) at info@bisleyhomeservices.co.uk
Rowing We are keen to relaunch the Caterpillar Club which will be based at the Boat House in Tewkesbury and will have the full support of the College Boat Club. A framework is currently being established. The Caterpillar Club will be open to all members of the Cheltonian Society and if you would be interested in joining, please email John Barter (OJ & NH, 1989 and current parent) at john@barter.uk.net
Are you in the rail for the 2021 edition of the Arrow Trophy? If you are interested, please contact Paul Koch (H, 1984) at p.koch725@gmail.com
Squash Squash in 2020 has, I’m afraid to report, been a complete write off. The Londonderry Cup was initially postponed back in March just as it was reaching the culmination and subsequently cancelled for the year. We are very much hoping that the competition and squash will be back on in 2021. We are always looking for new ‘younger’ squash players, so please do get in touch if you would like to get involved. For details, please contact Angus Baillie (OJ & L, 1994) at angus.baillie@me.com
Sailing Club racing for the Arrow Trophy, 2018. Photo by Michèle Littleboy
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