For information on joining the a team, get in touch with the Alleyn Club office.
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
OA BADMINTON Earlier in 2019, the OA team took on the school’s badminton team with Liam Vicari (10-15), James Li (05-10), Elvis Law (13-15), Jonathon Pratt (11-18), Julian Suddaby (94-99) and long-term badminton coach Peter Wong playing a round robin competition at the College. Despite the College taking an early lead the OAs eventually used all their guile and experience to take the match 6-3.
OA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB After an impressive run of five successive league titles and promotions in the Arthurian League, the Old Alleynian Association Football Club (OAAFC) 1st XI was crowned Division 1 Champions last season and is now competing in the league’s Premier Division. Meanwhile the OAAFC 2nd XI had a successful year, securing its place in Division 4 and winning its first piece of silver - the David Woolcott Trophy - a knock out competition open to teams in Divisions 4 and 5. However, perhaps the most significant achievement in the last 12 months was the launch of a 3rd XI for the 19/20 season, with the team already heading towards the top of its league. Each of the OAAFC teams plays (almost) every Saturday from September to April, with matches generally taking place within the M25, bar the odd trip slightly further afield for cup competitions. If you are keen to join, there’s training for all club members every Wednesday evening throughout the season at the Charter School Astroturf on Red Post Hill in Herne Hill. With three teams, there are opportunities for footballers of all levels and ages wanting to play competitive football at very good facilities in matches that are well contested but where everyone shakes hands and shares a beer (usually...) afterwards. There’s a strong social element to the club off the pitch with socials at least four times a year so you can keep in touch with people you knew from school and also meet a wider group of like-minded football fans. For more details about joining, get in touch with the Secretary, Ben Precious (02-07) preciousb1 @ hotmail.co.uk or the Alleyn Club office.
“Dung is more than the best badminton coach at Dulwich. He treated us like his own family, both on and off court. His kindness will be remembered and continue to impact generations to come.” James Li (05-10)
Phi Dung It was with great sadness that the College learnt of the death of the badminton coach Phi Dung Nguyen at the end of 2019. Dung had coached badminton at the College for many years, overseeing the progress of boys playing in the U14, U16 and U19 badminton squads as well as running general sessions for interested players of any abilities. His enthusiasm for the game and kind nature made a lasting impression on a large number of boys over the years, with many continuing to play badminton and keep in touch after leaving. The annual OA Badminton match held at the start of the academic year will be named the Nguyen Competition in his memory.
“An irreplaceable badminton coach and life mentor.” Ashley Chiu (11-15)
“I look back fondly on my memories of Coach and remember him as the funny, charming and cheeky mentor who not only taught us about the game of badminton but also connected generations of OAs after our time at the College. I want to thank him for all that he has done for us. He will continue to live on in our hearts and I will think of him every time I step onto the court.” Anfan Li (10-15)
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