Eton Fives
Eton Fives is a hand ball game played between two teams of players in a three walled court. It originated from a knock-about game played by school-boys at Eton College. The original court is the area between two buttresses of the Eton College Chapel. The architectural features of the court, having a step across the middle, a buttress protruding from the left hand wall and several ledges, make the game unique.
The game is great fun and is played at Stowe on Friday afternoons as a sports option with a professional coach and the House Fives Ladder Competition takes place on Wednesday nights after prep.
Stowes team plays against Uppingham, Eton, Lancing, King Edward's Birmingham, Oakham, Aldenham, St Olave's and Berkhamsted as well as the Old Stoics, the Eton Fives Association and the Jesters. Players of all ages travel regularly to Eton College to compete in the Ladder Competition.
Master in charge: Mr Roderick Tait