Claire Knowles first started playing Rugby Fives in 1999 after being introduced to the sport by Bernard Del Soldato. “He started me off playing in August and after beating all the ladies in a small tournament at the Y Club, he encouraged me to enter the Ladies British Open Competition in December. I remember being very...
A member of the YMCA who is reputed as being the greatest ever Rugby Fives player. His list of achievements is truly inspiring… 3 times World Singles and Doubles Champion 23 times National Singles Champion 15 times National Doubles Champion 27 times North West Singles Champion 2 times National Schools Singles Champion National Veterans Champion...
Fred Beswick, a lifelong member of the Manchester YMCA was an incredible man who touched the lives of many members. Known as ‘Mr YMCA’ we have printed a here a moving tribute here to Fred, written by fellow club member Wayne Enstone. Fred Beswick, life long member of the Y, inspiration to all. Fred Beswick proudly...
