Tonbridge Rackets Club hosted our now annual Invitational Tournament at the end of February. This is promoted as a fun doubles tournament, with 24 players from various old boys’ clubs, some as far away as Devon, making the trip here.  

We were fortunate enough to have Ed Hyde, Toby Snape, Cam Ellis, Alex Moen, Nick Winder, Alfie Shankland, Alex Hume and John Jung playing for the OTs this year. They were joined by Jonny Calow and Bob Cook who were as competitive as when they were representing us at Queen’s in the 2nd pair final in 1987.

The final was won by OT Alfie Shankland, partnered by current Tonbridgian Sam Seecharan (son of Kurt). After speeches and prizes were awarded, we gathered for dinner at the Rose & Crown, where our new Master in Charge, Leo Walsh, made a speech, with the legend that is John Gibbs in attendance.

A wonderful day was had by all, players and spectators alike, and it was great to catch up with the OTs who had made the effort to travel back to their old school.

Dave Makey
Rackets Master

John Jung and Alfie Shankland