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Christchurch Doubles
There is no doubt the highlight for the club in February was our Christchurch Doubles
tournament.
The tournament attracted 44 teams over 11 divisions with players from Greymouth,
Blenheim, Kaikoura and the wider Canterbury region.
This year the club was lucky enough to have secured over $2500 worth of sponsored
prizes which were given out as spot prizes.
The tournament even had a Friday fancy dress theme which really added to the
tournament.
I want to acknowledge Lawrence Skurr for another outstanding job as tournament director,
with help from Phil Tough and Greg Atkins – well done team.
Christchurch Doubles Results
Women’s Division 1 Women’s Division 2
Grace Hymers & Erin Ellery Jo Tully & Rochelle Montgomery
Men’s Division 1 Men’s Division 2
Paul Moran & Scott Gardiner David Schultz & Kevin Milne
Men’s Division 3 Men’s Division 4
Toni Liken & Dean Brown Iain O’Rourke & Aaron Goodmanson
Men’s Division 5 Men’s Division 6
Greg Atkins & John Tully Mike Madden & Nathan Seaward
Men’s Division 7
Andy Dopleach & Dylan Dopleach
Mixed Grade Division 1 Mixed Grade Division 2
Grace Hymers & Nathan Smith Kate Fox & Tristan Kilbur
Best Dressed Winners x 3
Kelsi Carrick & Bryan Ford Olivia McCoy & Jemma Erceg
Liam Quinn & Shaun Carter
Court Advertising/Sponsorship
Great news, we have secured a sponsor for Court 2. Please keep an eye out over the next few weeks to see who has come on board.
Would you like to advertise on our Squash Courts?
There is still one great opportunity left to promote your business on Court 7.
Cost - $2000 plus GST per year and the additional one off set up cost.
If you are interested, please contact me direct at manager@christchurchsquash.co.nz
Interclub
The next new round of Interclub will start mid to late April. Full details will be sent out in our April Newsletter.
Club Days
Club days are designed for members to come along for a social hit and get to know other club members. No booking required, just turn up on the day.
Club days are Wednesday from 7pm and Saturdays from 3pm
Junior Club Night
Junior club night is held during school term on Wednesdays from 4.00 to 4.45pm or 4.45 to 5.30pm. If your child would like to be involved, please contact Tim McVie at coaching@christchurchsquash.co.nz to see what time would be suitable.
Needing Games
If you are struggling to find someone to play or need some general information, please contact one of our Club Captains below.
Senior Women’s Senior Men’s Juniors
Eleanor Becker Andy Dopleach Di Barr
ellibeckernz@gmail.com andy@bluefusion.co.nz dianabarr@xtra.co.nz
Thursday Pennant(Singles & Doubles)
This is a great way to meet new players and get some great games.
The aim of this competition is to be fun, social, getting to know club members and having great games alongside similar graded players. We will have doubles court or courts running as well as the normal singles or 3 on a court. You need to let me know if you want to play doubles or singles or don’t mind both upon entering.
Cost is $30 per club member, non-club members pay a pennant fee of $30 plus $30 (total $60) to play round. Please note the $30 goes to the club. These payments are due within the first 2 weeks of play. The money is used for balls and weekly suppers which we encourage players to stay for. There are normally 2 rounds of suppers – approx. 7.45pm and 8.45pm.
Times (you can’t pick a time – it is rotated around)
1st session 6.15pm to 7.00pm
2nd session 7.00pm to 7.45pm
3rd session 7.45pm to 8.30pm
If you want to be part of pennant night please email Trish @: wsmith.rsmith@gmail.com
NOTE: While we encourage you to play all 10 rounds, this competition is designed to be flexible to suit work, home and social life. To cut down on the time spent working out draws your name will automatically go into the draw each week unless you let me know by Tuesday 5pm by email that you are unavailable. Point to remember – time and effort goes into producing a draw that suits everyone for this social night so if you don’t turn up on the night (baring an emergency) then you are letting down all the other people in your time slot.
Cheers Trish
Coaching at the Club
There is no doubt that your enjoyment of squash goes up the more you improve. The best way to improve is through coaching. I encourage all of you to book in a session with Tim or Nick, regardless of what level you are at and see how quickly your game improves.
Some of the programs Tim and Nick can provide:
Individual coaching
Interclub team coaching
Fitness Programs – Squash specific, including on and off court training
Individual performance plans / goal setting
Tim McVie
M: 027 688 0574 E: coaching@christchurchsquash.co.nz
Nick Mita
M: 021 526 224
Group Coaching with Nick Mita
Levels 2100+
Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Members - $10 per player per week
Non-Members - $20 per week (includes visitors fee)
Sessions are open to all players, including juniors.
Sign up now - andy@bluefusion.co.nz or 021 255 7403
Ladies all grades
Friday 5.00pm - 6.00pm
Members - $20 per player per week
Sign up now - ellibeckernz@gmail.com
Club Shirts
If you would like to purchase a Christchurch Club Shirt, Jacket or Hoodie these are available at the Club Pro Shop.
Up Coming Events @ Christchurch Squash Club
Court Cleaning – We need your help.
Court cleaning is underway again. We are aiming to have the court walls cleaned up for the Opening Tournament on Fri 17 March.
Of course, as usual we require people to help - if you can help for one or more session/s that would be great. Each session is 2 hours and were hoping the schedule following will get the job done.
Please call either Craig Anderson 0224 958 950 or Phil Tough 0274 314 791 to confirm time/day etc.
Schedule
Thurs 9/3 9.30am -11.30am & 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Fri 10/3 9.30am -11.30am & 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Sat 11/3 10.00am -11.30am
Sun 12/3 10.00am -11.30am & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
What to Bring
1 or 2 ice cream containers
a medium size rags
an old towel
a smile
What we will be cleaning the wall with:
We will provide the 'magic sponge' things. Please don't be offended if we show you how to use these economically. The method is using a clean water container, and a dirty water container, rub the marks off the wall, use your wet rag to wash the black off , and vaguely dry the wall with your towel. Cool.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Phil & Craig
Christchurch Pre Season 17 & 18 March
Entries Close this Friday 11 March– Enter via iSquash
AGM - Christchurch Squash Club
Reminder the Annual General Meeting of the Christchurch Squash Rackets Club Inc will be held on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 6pm in the Christchurch Squash Club lounge.
Apologies and proxy votes can be forwarded to manager@christchurchsquash.co.nz