Angling

OW Angling meets on an ad hoc basis to fish at various locations as an when opportunities arise. Any OWW with an interest in angling are encouraged to come along. To receive details of forthcoming dates please email Chris Manderson (details below).

How to get involved
Email Chris Manderson (GG, 1957-62) chris.manderson@comituk.com
 

Athletics

The Athletics Club was founded in 1963 when OWW were invited by the School to take part in the annual Towpath Race. OW Athletics do not organise regular training sessions so OWW are encouraged to join their local and university clubs and to compete with the OWW for annual set fixtures. This has settled recently into two main events: the Towpath Cup, a handicap race against the School and Common Room every September, and an Inter Old Boys’ cross-country event in December, in which OWW have done particularly well in recent years.

How to get involved
Email John Goodbody (LL, 1956-61) john@jbgoodbody.co.uk
 

Cricket

OW Cricket has nets at School on Wednesday nights during Election Term and organise a number of fixtures (away games and games at Vincent Square) May to August each year. A fixtures list is circulated ahead of the start of the season – if you wish to receive a copy please email alumni@westminster.org.uk with your preferred postal address.

How to get involved
Email Jake Robson (AHH, 2001-06) jnarobson@googlemail.com
 

Fives

OW Fives has around 30 active members, ranging in age from recent School leavers to veterans in their 50s. The Club fields teams in the very competitive First and Second Divisions of the EFA League, though with one third of the 30 fixtures being 'Friendlies' and a number of club practice nights, there are opportunities for players of all skill levels. The majority of the matches take place on the Westminster courts on weekday evenings.

How to get involved
Email Andrew Aitken (WW, 1967-71) andrewjaitken@btinternet.com
 

Football

OW Football has two sides plus a ‘Veterans’ Team’ playing in the Arthurian League and various cups on Saturdays from September to May with about 25 games in total per season. The Club runs an 8-a-side game every Monday evening at the Westminster Academy (nearest Tube: Royal Oak) - to sign up for this please contact Hugo Braddick (QS, 1989-94). Subs are £5 per game/session. New players of any age and ability are very welcome.

How to get involved
Email Hugo Braddick hb@meadowcroftgriffin.co.uk, David Weinstein-Linder (HH, 1998-2003) davidw-linder@hotmail.co.uk or Daniel Cavanagh (RR, 1993-98) daniel.cavanagh@gipartners.co.uk
 

Golf

OW Golf is involved in a large number of fixtures March to November each year and have achieved a high level of success due to some dedicated and extremely talented players. A fixture card may be viewed below.

2013 Fixture Card

How to get involved
Email David Roy (AHH, 1955-61) daroy@btinternet.com

Real Tennis

Real Tennis, or 'Tennis' (the other game being “Lawn Tennis”), is the only sport played by Old Westminsters that pre-dates the re-founding of the School by Elizabeth I.  Old Westminster Real Tennis encourages involvement from OWW of all ages and handicaps who are interested in representing the Elizabethans, reviving or beginning their involvement in Real Tennis. 

Members tend to play at their own clubs and come together for fixtures - there are no regular team practises. We have matches against clubs such as Oxford, Petworth and others and participate in the Brigands Peripatetic Tournament. 

Match Report - Elizabethan Real Tennis Club v Oxford Unicorns 2013

How to get involved
Email Simon Marshall (DD, 1990-95) imarsha@hotmail.com or Edwin Richards (AHH, 1977-81) edwin@alienor.biz.

Tennis

The OW Tennis Club (OWLTC) plays on Wednesday evenings (April to September) from 6.30 pm in Vincent Square, as well as Saturday mornings (April to December) from 10.30 am to 1 pm and all OWW are very welcome!

The OWLTC participate in a regular schedule of friendly matches as well as fixtures such as the D’Abernon Cup. The Club also organise a full calendar of social events throughout the year.

How to get involved
Email Tristan Vanhegan (HH, 1994-99) tristanvanhegan@hotmail.com
 

Water

The Elizabethan Boat Club, the rowing club for Old Westminsters, encourages involvement from new members of all ages and skill levels, male and female, who are interested in keeping up or reviving their involvement in Water. The Club would be particularly happy to hear from anyone who can offer coxing and/or coaching experience.  The Elizabethan Boat Club offers a balanced and flexible training programme designed to accommodate busy professionals. Outings are on weekends (usually Sunday mornings) in boats ranging from singles and pairs up to the use of our own VIII, while land training is run on weekdays in members’ own time, with a contingent training together at the Royal Courts of Justice's gym. We race competitively, usually on and around Tideway. Key dates in the calendar to date have been the Head of the River Race in the spring, and Henley Royal Regatta in the summer.

How to get involved:
Email Tim Jones (LL, 1992-97) timjones101@yahoo.co.uk or Jack Holborn (LL, 1997-2002)  jack.holborn@hotmail.co.uk.