OR Sport

A quick round-up of some of the amazing achievements of our ORs.

OR GOLF

OR Golf Society May 2021

In between lockdowns, we managed to get one OR Golf Society Day in this year, kindly hosted by John Armstrong (Blathwayt 1979) at Verulam Golf Club in May. A good turn out from across the decades: John Armstrong (Blathwayt 1979), Marcus Baker (Mullens 1980), Jack Bownes (Mullens 2013), Adam Jones (Mullens 1977), Alex Keefe (Blathwayt 2011), James Manning (Mullens 2013), Nick Meldram (Blathwayt 2013), Ed Peters (Bristowe 1979), George Peters (Bristowe 2012), Charlie Saunders (Bristowe 2013), Jeremy Sherwood (Blathwayt 1975), Nigel Taunt (Mullens 1971) and Nic Yellowlees (Capel 1975).

Grafton Morrish October 2021

#TeamReeds started well in the Grafton Morrish two-day, match play Finals beating Canford 2-1. They went on to win against Woodbridge 2-1 but, sadly, their journey ended in the quarter finals losing 2-1 to Marlborough in the pouring rain.

Thanks to a great team who gave up a weekend to represent Old Reedonians: Josh Lawson (Mullens 2012), Angus Lewis (Mullens 2014), Stuart Robinson (Capel 2002), James Davey (Bristowe 1996), Adam Lawson (Mullens 2012) and Stephen Hobson (Bristowe 2013) (in order of picture).

James Morrison (Mullens 2003) November 2021

James shot a fabulous 63 (-8) in the European Tour at Aphrodite Hills Resort, Cyprus in November 2020 and went on to have a great year, competing in a huge range of competitions, including the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, the Austrian Open and the BMW International Open. More great things to come!

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Precision Golf Ltd (sponsor of Reed’s Golf Academy)

We are immensely grateful to James Davey (Bristowe 1996) and his company, Precision Golf Ltd (PGL), for sponsoring the Reed’s Golf Academy, helping to ensure that the next generation of OR golfers is nurtured. The Reed’s squad proudly sport the PGL logo on their kit and very kindly use the PGL state-of-theart indoor golf performance studio in Weybridge for their winter training.

CRICKET

Dan Douthwaite (Capel 2015)

It was great to read Dan’s interview in The Cricketer about living the dream and his re-signing with Glamorgan for another great season. As the Club’s leading wicket-taker during the 2021 T20 Blast with 15 victims at an average of 19.6 and an economy rate of 8.48, as well as averaging 20 with the bat at an impressive strike-rate of 153 runs per 100 balls, it was no wonder that he got called-up to join the Manchester Originals to play in the new format, The Hundred.

Chuck Adolphy (Blathwayt 2015)

As a Content Producer at The Barmy Army, it is no wonder that we see Chuck at all the big games, but the Sussex v Glamorgan T20 match in the summer was a special one!

OR HOCKEY

Catherine Ledesma (Mullens 2017) and Ymkje van Slooten (Bristowe 2002)

Not only did OR, Catherine, make her England Hockey debut in the Euro Hockey Championships, but she had the confidence to score a goal, adding to the 4-0 win over Italy.

However, how’s this for a coincidence… fellow OR, Ymkje van Slooten (Bristowe 2002) was at the same tournament as a Euro umpire (but they sadly did not meet), proving that our ORs get everywhere!

Sophie Newton (Capel 2014) and Meg Dowthwaite (Capel 2016)

Great to see not one, but two ORs, feature in top tier, Surbiton Hockey Club magazine. In awe of Sophie taking on an Ironman to raise money for Cardiac Risk in the Young and delighted that Meg continues to share all her skill and talent to develop the next generation of top hockey players.

Marcus Jones (Capel 2019)

Following in the footsteps of some illustrious ORs, we were delighted for Marcus and his Cambridge Uni HC team members on their win in the JMAN Group Varsity Hockey Match this year. What a great way to gain his Blue, perhaps on a par with winning the U18 Nationals during his time at School!

TENNIS

Jack Draper (Bristowe 2020)

What a year for Jack! As if making it to the quarter finals of Queen’s (facing Cameron Norrie) wasn’t enough, he then went on to be drawn against Novak Djokovic in the first round of Wimbledon, taking the first set off the World No.1 and setting the tennis world alight!

As tennis legend, Boris Becker, put it, ‘a heroic and inspiring performance by Draper’, making us look forward to seeing what he goes on to achieve in 2022. #GoJack

Evan Hoyt (Blathwayt 2013)

It was wonderful to see and read the fascinating article in The Times & Sunday Times featuring Evan who has shown such great resilience and strength of character in coming back from injury to pursue his dreams as well as juggling the financial demands of being on tour. We wish him continued success.

Tim Henman (Blathwayt 1991)

Tim, once again, was a key commentator on all the Grand Slam tennis championships covered by both television and radio over the year. It is his first-hand knowledge combined with a deep sense of respect for the game and players, that shines through and is probably the reason why UK No 1, Emma Raducanu, acknowledged him so warmly after her US Open win.

OR RUGBY

Jack Kenningham (Bristowe 2018)

Across this year’s rugby season, we’ve seen Jack go from earning a well-deserved start for Harlequins Rugby to him being an integral part of the team, often recognised for helping them to win the Premiership. But somebody else must have had their eye on him too, as in September 2021, Jack was called up to the senior England squad. A meteoric rise to fame driven by his passion and determination.

Reeds Weybridge RFC

This community-based Club, based at Whiteley Village, goes from strength to strength at every level, with current and past pupils as members, both on and off the pitch. If you are interested in finding out more, visit their website: reedsweybridgerfc.co.uk

#TheHitSquad

There’ll be several familiar faces in this line-up of the Reed’s coaching team still putting pupils through their paces to be the best they can, whilst staying safe and having fun! Who do you recognise ORs?