Welcome to the website of the Optimists Club Jersey
The Optimists Club, Jersey is a members only sports and social club. Founded in 1963, the club has been based at 19 Oxford Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands since 1975.
The Club currently runs two league crib teams, a golf society and a battle of flowers section. It also holds various social activities throughout the year.
The clubroom at 19 Oxford Road is open from 9pm until 1am on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays and from 11am until 1pm on Sundays for Club members and their guests. A guest book is held behind the bar for Club members to sign in their guests.
31.03.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Andrew Bouchard, the winner of the first Optimists Wii Bowling Night. A brilliant night was had by all and the final was down to a nail biting close race between Brenda Couillard & Andrew Bouchard, with Brenda leading until the final leg, when Andrew overtook her by ending on a turkey (3 strikes in a row), taking his score to 211. Congratulations also to Steve Bouchard, who had the highest scoring game of the night, with a score of 225.
Football on the Big Screen... Various games are to be shown on the 'Big Screen', including world cup qualifiers, The FA Cup Final & Champions League Final. Please check on the 'diary of events page' for when the Club is open for these screenings.
The Optimists Annual Dinner will this year be held on the 16th May at the Royal Hotel, followed by the presentation of the trophies back at the Club. Tickets for the meal are £20 and can be purchased at the Club.
17.03.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Peter Blandin & his team on winning the recent Club Quiz Night. Thank you to Trevor for compiling the quiz, a great night was had by all.
The Club held its Annual Crib Knockout Competitions on Thursday 12th March. Congratulations to Neil, the winner of the Singles Knockout Competition and Trevor & Anne, the winners of the Doubles Knockout Competition.
Congratulations to the Optimists 'A' Crib team, this years winners of the Island Technology League 'Doubles'
01.03.2009 - Announcements
The Club has a Nintendo Wii!!!!!!! And lots of different games to play on it. The Games can be played using our Big Screen and we have enough bits and pieces for up to four players to all play at the same time. Come to the club and have a go, it's great fun!!
23.01.2009 - Announcements
Congratulations to Vi Peck, the winner of our 'Christmas Card'.
The Club will be opening this Saturday, 24th January, at 4.30pm, for Members & their friends who wish to watch the Spurs v Man U game on the 'big screen'.
The Friday night Pool League commenced on the 16th January. 14 club members are playing in the league.
If you would like a particular CD added to the juke box, please provide the Club with the name of the artist or group, together with the title of the CD.
A Quiz night will be held on Saturday 21st February - please see the notice board for further information.
Please see the notice board at the club for additional information and details of events not published on our website. Thank you.
12.10.2008 - Announcements
There have been a few changes at the Club recently. We now have a Juke Box! 50p for 2 tunes, £1 for 5 tunes. Come and listen to yout favourite music!
We also have a brand new Pool Table, as the Club will be entering a team in a local Pool League. The pool table can be used any time the hall is free & costs 60 pence a game.
We are also now serving hot snacks in the form of sausage rolls, cornish pasties and steak and kidney pies. Each costs £1.50 and tastes delicious!
12.10.2008 - Subs Reminder
If you have not yet paid your subs for the year, please arrange for them to be paid as soon as possible. The rates are a follows:
Married Couple : £50
Single Person : £30
Students or Overseas Members : £7.50
14.08.2008 - Optimists win 2008 Battle of Flowers!
Click on the Battle of Flowers tab at the top of this page to read more & view photos & a video.