Report from OS Swimming Club member: Steve Ross (GH,SHa, 65-72)

'The water polo tournament on 23rd October was like oxygen to the sport - we were unable to hold the tournament last year owing to the lockdown, and this time was the first tournament that any of the teams had competed in. It was also historic in that OSSC were there with three reserves, competed well and won a match against Cambridge University. Colchester bought along a referee and secretary/timekeeper with all the electronic compliments of scoreboard and shot clocks, which hugely contributed to make the day run smoothly

The tournament could have been won by any of the other three sides, and it was nip and tuck between Colchester, Ipswich and Enfield. In the end, Colchester ended up the champs, followed by Enfield, Ipswich, OSSC and Cambridge University. Highest goalscorer went to Enfield and best goal scorer to our own Nick Reynolds, who also arranged the tournament with Steve Ross. John Bauer (master BSC) won the Wiltshire trophy, a handicapped swimming race over two lengths

Tournament Results:

Tournament Champions & holders of the Tisbury Trophy: Colchester

Runners up – Enfield

Third place – Ipswich

Highest Scorer – C. Briers from Enfield

Best goalkeeper – OS Nick Reynolds

Fair Play Trophy – 3 way tie between – Ipswich, Cambridge University & Colchester

Wiltshire Trophy (OS only competition): John Bauer

During the trophy presentations over refreshments afterwards, particular thanks were expressed to the School for allowing the use of the pool, and to Jennifer Law in the school development office, who acted as liaison and was there all days taking pictures.

OSSC Team

Ed Horrocks (GH,AH, 84-91)
Rik Horrocks (GH,AH, 83-90)
Freddie Horrocks
Kirill Stockmeier
Matt Banham (HH,88-90)
Ross Gardiner (MJH,CH, 04-12)
Will Watson (MJH,CH, 09-17)
Ben Porteous (GH,HH,09-20)
Samuel Solway (WH, HH, 11-18)
Nick Reynolds (HH,08-12)