Thursday 24 May, 7pm

Christchurch Squash Club

 

Open Invitation to:

• Club Presidents
• Women’s Club Captains & Interested Committee Members
• Women’s Club Representatives
• Women’s Coaches & potentials coaches
• Women’s Senior Convenor and Selectors
• Leading Women’s Players
• Women’s Interclub Captains and Reps
• Board
• Squash Canterbury Staff
• All other interested parties

 

Agenda:

• Club Programmes
  • What Clubs Currently Offer
  • Squash Canterbury Proposal for Club Programmes targeted at women
    • Building on successful programme trailed by Squash Auckland over the last few years
    • Full details provided on the night
    • Squash Canty to help drive memberships
• Coaching Development
  • Developing women’s coaches for women all levels
• Year of Women’s Squash
  • Squash NZ promotional materials
• Tournaments
  • State of current tournaments
  • Women’s-only tournaments
  • No grading points tournaments
• Women’s Interclub
  • State of current women’s interclub
    • Div 1, other grades, juniors
  • Women playing men’s interclub grades

 

JUNIOR D GRADE SERIES ? Event #1

June 8-9

Burnside Squash Club

Entries Close May 31

ENTRY THROUGH THE iSQUASH PLATFORM - log in using your username and password

Or contact Tim McVie tim@squashcanterbury.co.nz

 

NOTE: Please enter through the ISquash Platform from now on rather than Squash Canty website.

LINWOOD OPEN

Queen?s Birthday Weekend

Thursday 31 May ? Sunday 3 June

$35 entry fee

Entries Close May 25

Enquiries to Toni Andrews ? linwoodsquash@yahoo.co.nz

ENTRY THROUGH THE iSQUASH PLATFORM - log in using your username and password

The series of three Professional Squash Association (PSA) events will be hosted by New Zealand clubs in 2012, sponsored by Doubledot Media.

The three events will be held at SquashGym Palmerston North, Henderson Squash Club, and Squashways Canterbury (with Burnside Squash Club).

Hosting PSA events in New Zealand provides a valuable support to Kiwi professional players, by giving them access to quality international opposition - as well as all-important ranking points - without the need to travel overseas.  The series will provide opportunities to existing professional players to compete and shine, and could also provide opportunities to young players to test themselves against foreign opposition and get a taste of professional squash.

The three events will be ’US$5,000 Challenger’ events - one of the lowest tiers of PSA events.  However it is planned that the series will run for at least the next three years, hopefully giving opportunities for the events to flourish and grow - both in prize money and in size (holding WSA events alongside them).

Squash New Zealand CEO Jim O’Grady said "I am delighted to hear that that these clubs have decided to host PSA events.  After a two year absence, it will be great to see New Zealand back on the PSA calendar - continuing our proud history of hosting international events.  In an environment where finding sponsorship is not easy, and PSA hosting requirements have become more onerous, it is a fantastic achievement for these clubs to be running international events, and Squash New Zealand would like to thank and congratulate them warmly for their efforts".

Aside from the obvious benefits to New Zealand’s professional players, attracting international talent to New Zealand for three high profile PSA tournaments will do much for the profile of the sport in New Zealand, and generate valuable media exposure.  The series will also provide invaluable opportunities to coaches, referees, officials and spectators to witness top quality squash in New Zealand, and reinforce the pathway available to keen squash players of all ages and abilities.

 

Full Details on the Doubledot Media PSA Series 2012:

?         Doubledot Media Manawatu Classic/Central Open: July 27-29 (qualifying July 26)

?         Doubledot Media Henderson Open: August 24-26 (qualifying August 23)

?         Doubledot Media Christchurch Boys High School Open: September 28-30 (qualifying September 27)

For entry details visit the PSA website: http://www.psaworldtour.com/

 

http://www.doubledotmedia.com

Results of the South Island Secondary schools? Squash Championships played in Christchurch,

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May.

BOYS A GRADE

1st Christchurch Boys’ High School A

2nd Shirley Boys’ High School

3rd Motueka High School

4th Marlborough Boys College 1

5th Christchurch Boys’ High School B

6th Marlborough Boys College 2

7th Christ’s College

8th Lincoln High School

BOYS B GRADE

1st Unlimited paenga tawhiti

2nd Marlborough Boys College 3

3rd Marlborough Boys College 4

GIRLS A GRADE

1st Christchurch Girls High School

2nd Marlborough Girls College A

3rd Marlborough Girls College B

On Saturday 19 May our Canterbury Junior High Performance squad will have their farewell dinner at Robbies Elmwood start 6.30pm. They then depart the following week for a 17-day tour of Malaysia. While there they will play in the Kuala Lumpur and Penang Junior Open. The squad of 10 players have been fundraising for the past year for this trip. At this dinner there will be a powerpoint presentation of where they are going, some short speeches and presentation of their playing gear. There will also be a silent auction to help with needed funds. The cost is $35 per person, this includes a drink on arrival, nibbles on the table, a choice on mains and desert and coffee. Please take the opportunity to come and support our Juniors and also Robbies. It would be great to think that each club would bring a table. Dean Baldwin has agreed to be MC so we are sure it will be a lot of fun.

For bookings ring Mike Allred 021 0230 3868, Paul Growcott 027 5317 012 or Geoff Ellis 021 2077 161

The Squash Canterbury junior convenors and selectors recently met and wanted me to publicise an important date to all. For Christchurch based players, juniors must be a part of the Junior Development Squads by April 29 of this year, to be considered for selection for junior representative teams in 2012. Any questions, please Piet at Squash Canterbury know info@squashcanterbury.co.nz  Applications for the Junior Development Squads are still being taken and are in the attached document. These have attracted 35+ players and are being held in Rangiora and Squash HQ. More time slots will be allocated to meet demand. Please note that all KEEN players that want to learn more about the game are eligible. They don?t have to necessarily be elite-level players.

Two Canterbury U19 squad members from last year are in action at the NZ Junior Open in Remuera, Auckland this weekend.  Andrew Ellis is seeded seventh, while Theo Zbijowski is seeded 10th.  Both are scheduled to meet in the 2nd round all things going well.

Support Megan in achieving her International Squash Goals

Tuesday 24th April 2012, 6pm, Marlborough Convention Centre

Fundraising Dinner & Auction with Special Guest Speaker Dame Susan Devoy

 

Tickets are $50 and include a complimentary drink on arrival

Available from Mitchell Sports, The Sun, Harcourts (Harcourts), or Megan 027 4466 808

 

From Megan Craig:

?I?m having a fundraising dinner and auction on the 24th of this Month which is a Tuesday, but Anzac day is the following day.  Tickets are $50 and it starts at 6pm, includes dinner and a free drink also Susan Devoy is coming to speak so should be a good night!?

Contact Megan on 027 4466 808 for more info.

 

 

Christchruch Squash Club

April 26-28 (finishing Saturday night)

$30 entry fee

Entries Close April 23

ENTRY THROUGH THE iSQUASH PLATFORM - log in using your username and password

Or talk to Mike Beresford 0274 331 346

 

Please note the following Compulsory Rules Nights schedule for 2012.  The Club Presidents and Squash Canterbury have agreed that these sessions are needed to help improve the enjoyment of Interclub Squash.  The sessions will take 60 minutes and include all the basics to help improve the knowledge of all players.  Please bring along a pen and some notes for beverages and refreshments at your club where appropriate. 

 

Wed 28 March           Mt Pleasant Squash Club                            7.00pm

                                 McCormacks Bay Rd

                                 (Also catch-all for Sumner)

Fri 30 March              Squash HQ                                                 7.00pm

                                 8 Takaro Avenue, Sockburn

                                 (Also catch-all for Lincoln)

Mon 2 April                Christchurch Football Squash Club              7.00pm

                                 Westminster St, St Albans

Tue 3 April                 Burnside Squash Club                                 7.00pm

                                 Burnside Park, Avonhead Rd.

Wed 4 April               Christchurch Squash Club                           7.00pm

                                 Chester East Street

Thu 5 April                Linwood Squash Club                                 7.00pm

                                 Linfield, Kearneys Rd.

TBC                           Squashways                                              

                                 Venue: TBC

Tue 10 April               Squash HQ                                                 7.00pm

                                 8 Takaro Avenue, Sockburn

                                 (Also catch-all for Lincoln)

Wed 11 April             Rangiora Squash Club                                7.00pm

                                 Church St, Rangiora

                                 (Also catch-all for Kaiapoi/Oxford)

Wed 11 April             Burnside Squash Club                                 7.00pm

                                 Burnside Park, Avonhead Rd.

Thu 12 April              Christchurch Football Squash Club              7.00pm

                                 Westminster St, St Albans

Wed 18 April             Malvern Squash Club                                  7.00pm

                                 Darfield Recreation Centre

Thu 19 April              Amberley Squash Club                                7.00pm

                                 Amberley Domain

 

 

NOTE: Interclub Players are welcome to attend any of these sessions (ie. not just at their own club).  Thanks to the clubs for hosting these nights.

 

Any questions please contact: Piet Van Hasselt, 3415438 (W), info@squashcanterbury.co.nz

 

Referee Convenor: Ian Gardiner, 039429847 (H), ian.gardiner@taitradio.com

Please note the draws are being added to the iSQuash Platform now as per usual practice.  They will be finalised by Thursday night all things going well.  Please don’t make any printouts until then as they are subject to change.

Please be advised that Squash Canterbury is experiencing email issues today that is hopefully being resolved very shortly.  We are having DNS issues and receiving half the emails that are coming in.  For urgent Interclub matters contact pietvanhasselt@gmail.com or 03 3415438.

 

Thanks and we apologise for any inconvenience.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DOCUMENT

Please find attached the rules for Winter Interclub 2012 - which includes the Men’s Div 1 points cap memo.

Just a reminder that players must have played 2 round robin games in their particular division to be eligible to play in playoff games.  However, Squash Canterbury will only act if a protest is laid by the opposition.  Best to check that your players meet the criteria before your games to avoid any problems.  The penalty is a 14-0 result to the opponents.

Click here for Document

 Results of the Squashways Open held from the 15 to 17 March.

Mens Open

Final

Paul Coll beat Oliver Johnson

9/15 17/19 15/7 15/2 15/7

3^rd & 4^th

Scott Gardiner beat Evans Chileshe

15/9 15/10 15/5

Special Plate

Chris van der slam beat Chris Jarrett

18/16 15/17 15/9 15/9

Plate

Theo Zbjowski beat Peter Summerfield

6/15 13/15 16/14 15/7 15/9

Womens Open

Final

Megan Craig beat Jutta Tuunanen

15/4 15/12 15/3

3^rd & 4^th

Shayle Higginson beat Mary Turnbull

15/7 15/7 15/9

Plate

Sue Wasley beat Stephanie Chambers

15/10 15/11 16/14

Mens Div 2                   Womens Div 2

1^st Jackson Beresford            Claire Cumming

2^nd Shaun Lynch                    Sam Morrison

3^rd Ed Post                           Kelsi Carrick

Mens Div 3                     Womens Div 3

1^st Matt Tapp                       Shalee Harris

2^nd Sam Mc Carroll                  Kayti Carrick

3^rd Michael Wilson                   Eilish Cummack

Mens Div 4

1^st Max McDonald

2^nd Martin Boyce

3^rd Ricky Knowles

Mens Div 5

1^st Lwamba Chileshe

2^nd Temwa Chileshe

3^rd Brendon Hasson

Paul Coll and Megan Craig, who are now full time squash players, are returning to Christchurch to play in the Squashways Open, with the first round starting on Thursday night and Open Finals 6pm on Saturday night.

Come down and watch some of the best players around.

 

Mens Open Draw & Times

 

Paul Coll (1)                  vs         Jonty Post (16)             Thursday 6.40pm

Tim McVie (9)                vs         Chris Jarrett (8)              Thursday 8.40pm

Evans Chileshe (5)         vs         Steve Leckie (12)           Thursday 8.00pm

Kade Atkinson (4)          vs         Theo Zbijowski (13)        Thursday 6.00pm

Scott Gardiner (3)          vs         Simon Slade (14)           TBC

Chris van der salm (6)    vs         Peter Summerfield (11)  Thursday 7.20pm

Greg Johnston (7)         vs         Andrew Ellis (10)           Thursday 8.40pm

Oliver Johnston (2)        vs         Megan Craig (15)           Friday 6.40pm  

 

Seedings

 

Mens Open                                           Womens Open

Paul Coll (1)                                          Megan Craig (1)

Oliver Johnston (2)                                Jutta Tuunanen (2)

Scott Gardiner (3)                                  Shayle Higginson (3)

Kade Atkinson (4)                                  Sue Wasley (4)

 

Mens Div 2                                           Womens Div 2

Shaun Lynch (1)                                    Claire Cumming (1)

Jackson Beresford (2)                           Sam Morrison (2)

Ed Post (3)                                           Stef Downes (3)

Ash Gilbert (4)                                       Kelsi Carrick (4)

 

Mens Div 3                                           Womens Div 3

Sam McCarroll (1)                                  Kayti Carrick (1)

Matt Tapp (2)                                        Jennifer Sweetman (2)

Michael Wilson (3)                                 Sharlee Harris (3)

Al Smith (4)                                           Eilish Cummack (4)

 

Mens Div 4

Ricky Knowles (1)

Martin Boyce (2)

Grant Maitland (3)

Jason Delleca (4)

 

Mens Div 5

Steve OBrien (1)

Brendon Hasson (2)

Temwa Chileshe (3)

Peter Dodds (4)

CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER

READVERTISED & ALTERED:

Squash Canterbury Job Vacancy

Administration Officer (Part-time 20 hours a week)

Closing Date: 9 March 2012

 

Squash Canterbury is seeking a part-time administrator to join the staff.  This exciting role will be for 20 hours per week and include a wide variety of tasks including Interclub, Representative, Event Management, Facility Management and other administration.  Squash Canterbury is seeking a can-do person with a passion for squash or sport and can understand the needs of our customers.  Knowledge of basic computer applications is essential.  Understanding the sport industry and administration/similar work experience is desirable.  Hours are flexible each week with some evening and weekend work required at times.  The pay rate is $17.50 per hour for the ideal candidate.  This role will report to the Operations Manager and is based at Squash HQ (formerly Sockburn Recreation Centre).

 

Please forward your covering letter with resume to info@squashcanterbury.co.nz by 9 March 2012

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE JUNIOR POLICY PATHWAY 2012

Please find above info and the application form for the 2012 Squash Canterbury Junior Development Squads.   We are hoping to start these shortly, so would love to hear back from applicants by the end of February.

 

Note there have been some format changes made for this years squads.  We have secured Rangiora as a venue and will be now hosting 2 sessions there along with 2 at Squash HQ.  The cost for the 23-week programme is $150 (payable in $50 installments per term).  All levels of player are looked at; players must just be serious about improving their game.

 

If you have any questions please contact Mike Allred on 02102303868 mike@squashcanterbury.co.nz or Tim McVie on 0276880574 tim@squashcanterbury.co.nz

Squashways Open
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 March
Entry Fee $30.00
Entries Close 8th March
Entries to: paul@squashways.co.nz

A big thank you to Squash Canterbury, Squashways, Anderson and Hill, players and families for supporting the fundraising tournament over the weekend.  

The tournament was to help raise money for the Canterbury Junior High Performance Squad to travel to Malaysia in May this year.

Mens Open

Winner                        Andrew Ellis

Runner up                   Scott Chappell

Classic Plate               Charlie Mayhew

Plate                             Nathan Chappell

Consolation Plate   Torran McKee

Mens Open

Winner                        Andrew Ellis

Runner up                   Scott Chappell

Classic Plate               Charlie Mayhew

Plate                             Nathan Chappell

Consolation Plate   Torran McKee

Mens A Grade

Winner                        Michael Wilson

Runner up                   Chris Gaiger

Classic Plate               Dave Hawes

Plate                             Ricky Knowles

Consolation Plate   Alex Minish

Mens B Grade

Winner                        Jason Wilson

Runner up                   Kyle Sloane

Classic Plate               Matthew Minish

Plate                             Paul Yee

Consolation Plate   Jack Kouloubrakis

Mens Round Robin

Winner                        Jackson Beresford

Womens Open

Winner                        Freddie Walker

Runner up                   Claire Cumming

Classic Plate               Liza Tonkin

Plate                             Kelsi Carrick

Consolation Plate   Ruby Beresford

Womens A Grade

Winner                        Kristen MacAskil

Runner up                   Kayti Carrick

Classic Plate               Sarah Blair

Plate                             Shalee Harris

Consolation Plate   Maria Cullen

Squash Canterbury is pleased to announce that Fred Williams is continuing on as the Senior Convenor and is joined by four other prominent Canterbury Squashies on the senior selection panel.  Accompanying Fred on the ladies selection panel is Mary Turnbull and Ann Harliwich.  Lawrence Skurr and Mike Allred join Fred on the mens panel.  They will be responsible for selecting junior teams for the SI Quads and the Senior Nationals.

To all that are going to the Squash NZ Road Show on Monday 20 Febaruary at 7pm, please note that the venue has CHANGED from ChCh Squash Club to the ChCh Football Squash Club.  Sorry for any inconvenience caused.