Day Fourteen

Today was another action-packed day for the Oxford Tradition, which came hand in hand with perhaps the best weather the program has seen so far.

The day began with an introductory session of fencing at the Iffley Road Sports Complex, which proved to be so popular that we hope to hold another session next weekend. There was also an informal game of half-court basketball at the Pembroke Sports Ground, which turned out to be a great way for students and staff to integrate outside of class.

In the late morning, a relaxing yoga session was held at Oriel for those looking for a less active means of exercise for the day. Meanwhile, some students went to another show in the Oxford Coffee Concert series at the Hollywell Music Rooms. The concert today was performed by the talented Heath String Quartet, who played two of Beethoven's Opi.

Immediately after lunch, the final rounds of last week's 6-a-side football tournament were held. The gripping semi-finals and finals saw The Real Life Players emerge as winners, followed closely by runners-up Team Canada and Team Africa in second and third places respectively.

Pembroke-Oriel Sports Challenge - Volleyball Practice

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Later on that afternoon the Pembroke-Oriel Sports Challenge was held, involving matches in 11-a-side football, touch rugby and volleyball. Although Pembroke managed to snatch a last minute win in touch rugby, Oriel were simply too strong in both football and volleyball, and so claimed overall victory for the Sports Challenge. For students who were not keen to get involved with the competitive sports, there were informal games of tennis, basketball and frizbee, as well as a bouncy castle for those looking let out the 10 year-old inside them.

Tori Carbol: OxTrad Idol 2011

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After dinner, OxTrad hosted its famous karaoke night entitled OxTrad Idol 2011. Those who were brave enough put themselves on stage and sung in front of a large audience and four intimidating judges (OxTrad members of staff). Altough there were many great performances, the angelic voice of Tori Carbol stole the hearts of the judges, earning her the title of OxTrad Idol 2011.

A sport and music filled Sunday to end the second week of the Oxford Tradition 2011. It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the program!