Alumni News
The following was written by Lindsey Williams who organised the reunion – many thanks to Lindsey for putting it together, and thank you to all the attendees for the donation of surplus funds from the dinner to the club. If any other year group would like to organize a reunion, the current club committee is…
Dear CUSWPC alumni, Since leaving Cambridge I am certain that the odd course acquaintance or rambling lecturer has faded from memory. What I hope however, is that the tadpole events, the training camps, the varsity match and (of course) its afterparty stay with you. It’s been striking to me while speaking to many of you,…
Our Alumni are still smashing it! Some of our alumni just couldn’t get enough of it at CUSWPC and are still making massive waves in the pool! Read on to find out how Steve Braine, Roger Sharpley, Peter Leach, Nigel Burnham and Alex Norcliffe are getting on. Steve Braine performed outstandingly at the World Masters…
Dear Alumni, As I write this final Alumni Update in my role as Junior Alumni Officer, I’ve been reflecting on what makes CUSWPC so special. Whether it’s catching up with friends at training after a long day of lectures and supervisions, the buzz of away competitions and matches, or—dare I say it—the socials, these core…
Throughout the next year, CUSWPC is looking to facilitate getting old team mates back together through the hosting of alumni events, either in Cambridge or elsewhere! This could be a great opportunity to catch up with some old friends and reminisce on the old days over some drinks or dinner. If you’re interested in attending…
Henry Choong: Having graduated in 2019, fellow CUSWPC alumni Henry Choong is now focused on his career as a modern pentathlete. 2022 marked the first year of competing on the senior international stage for Henry. He most notably finished 23rd at the European Championships this September, as well as participating at the World Championships and…
Many congrats to David Skidmore (CUSC 1958-61) who completed a Thames half mile on 16th July.
In early November close to 30 former CUSWPC athletes returned to Cambridge to get back in the pool and compete again. Senior President, Jean Khalfa, started the day with an enlightening tour of the Wren Library before many alumni donned their bathing suits to outdo each other in the pool. Having dried off and changed…
Following our creation of the ‘Virtual Clubhouse’ last December, we have received a new team photo to add to the wall. Thanks to alumnus Adam Baumgarten for this photo of the Men’s Water Polo Team taken in 1998. Adam was a member of the team for two years in 1997 and 1998 and was also…
WATER POLO VARSITY – 16 February 2019, Parkside Pools: 13:15 – 14:15 Alumni Match 14:15 – 15:30 Women’s Seconds Match 15:30 – 16:45 Men’s Seconds Match 16:45 – 18:00 Women’s Firsts Match 18:00 – 19:15 Men’s Firsts Match SWIMMING VARSITY – 3 March 2019, Parkside Pools: 12:00 – 13:45 Seconds Swimming Varsity 14:00 – 14:15…