Juniors, Tournaments

Manjimup Junior Squash Tournament 23 November.

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Calling all juniors… the last junior squash tournament in the 2019 Southern Grand Prix Series.  It’s also where we crown the overall champions of the 2019 Series. The Manjimup Junior Squash Tournament will be held on Saturday 23rd November at the Manjimup Country Club.  Full details are in the attached poster.Manji3

Entries are via Sporty HQ –https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/2019-Manjimup-Junior-Squash-Tournament

The Manjimup Mozzies are also providing a wonderful buffet (read gourmet) lunch for players and guests.   The cost of lunch is $10 each (bargain!).

An event page has been set up on the Bunbury Squash Facebook page.

 

International, Masters, Tournaments

Australia wrap up the Trans Tasman series 3/0

 

There was no complacency during the final test, with the series won, Australia finished with an 11/3 match score in the final test.  Sue and Anne went through undefeated.

As always, there was fantastic competitiveness and comradery between the two nations.  We now look forward to playing the NZ Masters Individual Championships.

Day 3 Results Australia d NZ 11/3

  • O35(L) K Phillips l  K Roberts  3/1          (M) B Freeme d A Crome 3/1
  • O40 (L) M Martin d D Dunbar 3/0          (M) M O’Hare d K Shuja 3/1
  • O45 (L) S Davis d N Cull 3/1                     (M) J Bond l S Gardiner 1/3
  • O50 (L) S Nelson l L Cowlard 1/3           (M) P Bastow l G Duberly 3/1
  • O55 (L) S Hillier d K Newman 3/0          (M) W Miller d B Meyer 3/1
  • O60 (L) A Richards d K Walton 3/1        (M) K Smith d M Walldin 3/1
  • O65 (L) G Mitchell d F Walker 3/2          (M) M Brown d W Seebeck 3/1
International, Masters, Tournaments

Australian Masters team defeat NZ in Trans Tasman test series

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The Australian Masters Squash Team were treated to a traditional Kiwi opening ceremony to welcome us to the Trans Tasman  3 Test Series which began on Monday 14 October at Timaru Squash Centre, NZ.

WA players Sue Hillier O55 and Anne Richards O60 helped the Australian team to victory with wins in both tests.

Day 1 Results Australia d NZ 11/3

  • O35(L) K Phillips l  K Roberts  3/1          (M) B Freeme d A Crome 3/0
  • O40 (L) M Martin d D Dunbar 3/2          (M) M O’Hare d K Shuja 3/0
  • O45 (L) S Davis d N Cull 3/1                     (M) J Bond d S Gardiner 3/0
  • O50 (L) S Nelson d L Cowlard 3/1           (M) P Bastow l G Duberly 2/3
  • O55 (L) S Hillier d K Newman 3/0          (M) W Miller d B Meyer 3/1
  • O60 (L) A Richards d K Walton 3/0        (M) K Smith d M Walldin 3/1
  • O65 (L) G Mitchell d F Walker 3/1          (M) M Brown l W Seebeck 0/3

Day 2 Results Australia d NZ 10/4

  • O35(L) K Phillips l  K Roberts  2/3          (M) B Freeme d A Crome 3/1
  • O40 (L) M Martin d D Dunbar 3/0          (M) M O’Hare d K Shuja 3/1
  • O45 (L) S Davis d N Cull 3/2                     (M) J Bond d S Gardiner 2/3
  • O50 (L) S Nelson d L Cowlard 0/3           (M) P Bastow l G Duberly 3/0
  • O55 (L) S Hillier d K Newman 3/1          (M) W Miller d B Meyer 3/2
  • O60 (L) A Richards d K Walton 3/0        (M) K Smith d M Walldin 3/0
  • O65 (L) G Mitchell d F Walker 3/1           (M) M Brown l W Seebeck 2/3

The third test starts today at 1pm.

Development

Club Development Coaching Course 30 Nov – 1 Dec 2019

WA Squash will be running a Club Development Coaching Course on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1 December 2019 in the Perth Metro area(approx 9am-3pm each day)

Participants are to be 16 years of age or older. http://www.squash.org.au/w/coach-education/education-courses/club-development

WA Squash require 10 participants to run this course at $200 per person.  This covers Squash Australia certification, court hire, presenter fees, manuals and lunch each day.

Expressions of interest are required by 25 October 2019 to Dean Williams at info@wasquash.asn.au    A deposit of $50 is required to secure your place on this course.  Payment to WA Squash BSB 306065 a/c 5388429 (by 25/10/19).  Fully refundable if we do not get 10 participants.

Once the course is confirmed you will be sent the pre-requisites for completion by 29 November 2019.

Awards, Juniors, National

Greg Chan wins MC Hazel Award at the recent Australian Junior Championships

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Congratulations to Greg Chan from Vic Park Squash Club (who moved to the Gold Coast this year to further his Squash career as part of the Squash Australia Winning Edge program) who was awarded the MC Hazel Award for Boys Overall Best Player at the AJC this week which was held in Davenport.

  • MC Hazel votes are to be awarded for the most outstanding on court performances Votes are awarded to players for performance based on match result, improvement, courage and sportsmanship.

 

Country, Tournaments

Bunbury/Lesch take out the 2019 Country Week A Grade Ladies and Mens Titles

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Congratulations to the Bunbury/Leschenault teams winning the Ladies and Mens A Grade Country Week event over the weekend.  48 teams played at Squashworld Mirrabooka with divisions down to F Grade.

Congratulations to all divisions winners.  It was great to see so many players at the event ranging from 12 years to (lets just say) very mature people.  Great sportsmanship, camaraderie and plenty of smiles from a fun weekend playing the Worlds Healthiest Sport.

For full results:   2019 WA Country Squash Champs – Results