News and Updates - 04/07/24 | |
Hello Carl! Here's the latest rundown on all things squash related in the Boston area. | |
League Championship Winner Crowned | |
Congrats to The University Club, this season's winner of the MA Squash League Championship Cup!
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At the start of the celebratory evening we had at least 6 clubs that could have taken the Cup, each with two+ teams participating in finals night. Ultimately, The University Club, the only club with three teams in the finals, pulled off the victory with wins in the O5.0+ and O6.0. Recent Cup winners Cambridge Athletic and Life Time- MetroWest both had an impressive 5 teams participating in all playoff rounds. The tightest match of the evening by far was Newton Squash & Tennis Club's win by one point, 104-103, over SquashWest in the O3.5, having tied in matches and games. Not to be overlooked, the length and stamina of the Open over 50+ league, the only division where each match went to 5 games, with PAR15 scoring no less. The matches went well into the evening, and ultimately, Life Time- MetroWest prevailed over Maugus in the 50+.
MA Squash League Division Winners:
Open 6.0+: University Club 1 def. University Club 2, 4-0
Open 5.0+: University Club def. Union Boat Club, 4-1
Open 4.5: Cambridge Athletic Club def. Maugus Club, 3-1
Open 4.0: Union Boat Club A def. Life Time- MetroWest/Blue, 3-1
Open 3.5: Newton S&TC def. SquashWest, 2-2(6-6)(104-103)
Open Over 50+: Life Time- MetroWest def. Maugus Club, 3-1
Women's 2.5/3.5: Cambridge Athletic Club def. SquashWest, 4-1
Hearty thanks to all our dedicated volunteer captains and league chairs. None of this is possible without their organizational skills and enthusiasm. A fabulous time was had by all, and we can't wait for the next big event at Harvard's Murr Center, the MA Squash Singles Championships Thursday, April 25! See you there!!
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Come to the MA State Singles Finals on 4/25 | |
Mark your calendars for the Massachusetts State All Finals Night at The Murr Center on April 25th, 2024. Watch the juniors and adults compete in various skill and age level draws in the tournament finals. Juniors start at 5PM and Adults start at 5:30PM. Free food and drinks provided by MA Squash. | |
New Junior Bronze Tournament Announced | |
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The Exeter Squash Club at Phillips Exeter Academy is pleased to announce the inaugural Junior Bronze Tournament on Sunday, May 5th .
Tournament Details:
Clublocker: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/16377/info
Date: Sunday, May 5th
Location: Phillips Exeter Academy – Fisher Squash Courts - Chadwick Lane, Exeter NH
Entry Fee: $75 until 4/26 at 12:pm, Late Entry $100
Perks: Lunch and participant prizes
Divisions: BU11, GU11, BU13, GU13, BU15, GU15, BU17,GU17, BU19,GU19 (limited to 8 players)
Registration:
Visit Clublocker to secure your spot in the into the Exeter Bronze Tournament. Contact, Lovey Roundtree Oliff with any questions at: lovey.oliff@gmail.com
Looking forward to welcoming junior players to our state of the art facilities:10 courts, dedicated warm-up area, easy and free parking and only 20 minutes north of the Massachusetts border.
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Tom Poor MA State Doubles Tournament Finals | |
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The Massachusetts State Doubles is more than halfway finished with the final's night slated for Monday, May 6th.
Times for each of the 13 divisions will be announced - spectators are welcome.
They include: Open, Women's Open, Mixed Open, A, B, C, Siblings, Century, Mixed C, 50s, 60s, Parent - Child and Women's C draws. There will be light refreshments provided by MA squash.
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 20
End of season Party and MA squash Annual Meeting
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SAVE THE DATE FOR MA SQUASH ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS RECEPTION
This year’s MA Squash Annual Meeting is to be held on May 20th, 2024. All members are invited and encouraged to attend. We will share the 2023-24 tournament and league results, review and vote on the proposed board slate for 2024-2025, discuss membership, financials and other highlights. At the conclusion there will be time for questions and discussion.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks beginning at 6PM. Meeting starts at 7PM.
When: Monday, May 20th 2024, 6PM
Where: University Club, 426 Stuart St., Boston, MA
Trophies for league play and singles championships will be awarded.
National champions will be recognized.
A cash bar will be provided.
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The Squash Calendar is back by popular demand! MA Squash is glad to announce the reincarnation of the long lost Squash Calendar where you can find a comprehensive list of all the adult, junior and doubles tournaments in New England, plus a schedule of the local college matches. We have also included the PSA tournaments which will be live streamed on SquashTV. Find everything all in one place on our website.
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SquashWest Clinics
Junior Clinics:
SquashWest is excited to offer a variety of clinics for the youth to work on their game.
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Beginner/Intermediate
Sunday 8:45 - 9:30 am Beginners students
Sunday 9:30 - 10:30 am
Intermediate students
Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Advanced (tournament) students
These clinics have been a tremendous success, and we encourage you to have your children join in on the fun and learning. For inquiries and registration, please contact Gary Gargan.
Women's Clinics:
Do you want to try the sport of Squash in a women's only clinic? Belkys is a former professional tour player who is offering ladies only clinics for beginner and intermediate players. The clinic will provide you with an active, social and enjoyable time while enjoying the values of squash that encompasses strategy, quick wits and a vigorous workout.
For inquiries and registration, please contact Belkys Hazzard.
Location: SquashWest
29 Knox Trail
Acton, MA 01720
More information for both clinics available on SquashWest.com
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SquashBusters
SquashBusters is running a series of FREE skill level round robins at SquashBusters. To attend you are required to complete a brief facility quiz and sign the waiver that follows. This is a one time process.
There will be 3 more round robins for the season:
NOTE: They will be mixed skill level from 1.5-5.5+!
Sat, April 27 (10am-12pm)
1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating)
Sat, May 25 (10am-12pm)
1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating)
Location: LearnSquash Community Club(LCC) at SquashBusters
795 Columbus Ave ,
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
All 8 courts will be available for the round robin!
For more information and to enroll please email LearnSquash.
Website: www.learnsquash.com.
Membership at LearnSquash Community Club at SquashBusters (LCC)
The LCC is accepting new members and there is an option for a pay to play membership or a monthly dues membership. Email LearnSquash to enquire.
More information at www.learnsquash.com.
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360 Squash Academy
360 Squash academy is excited to offer year round training at the Belmont Hill School, to ensure that our players stay in top performance and improve throughout the year. Our clinics and private lesson opportunities push our players out of their comfort zones to improve their games.
Clinics are on:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30-7:00 & 6:30-8:00 juniors all levels
Saturdays and Sundays :
9:00-10:30 juniors rating below 4.0
10:30-12:00 juniors rating 4.0+
For more info, contact Karim Shohayeb.
website: www.360squash.com
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Junior Squash Clinic- Harvard (All Levels Welcome)
Days and Times: Sept - May
Evening Clinics- Mondays and Wednesdays, September-May, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Coach Profiles:
Hameed Ahmed (Harvard Squash Assoc. Head Coach)
Luke Hammond (Harvard Squash Asst. Coach)
Location: Murr Center
Harvard University
65 North Harvard St
For more information and registration:
Please email
Hameed Ahmed,
or visit nextstepsquash.com
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NTA Squash Clinics:
Little Belters (Ages 4-7 years old): Sat 10:15-11:30am
Introductory FUNdamental squash related program to give young children a good run around and most importantly have a lot of fun.
Development (US Squash rating 0-1.5): Sat 11:30am-12:45pm, Sun 1:15-2:30pm
The main focus of the Junior Development Squash sessions is on developing the necessary hand eye co-ordination, teaching basics squash techniques and more importantly making it fun for young children looking to take their squash to another level or stepping on court for the first time.
Aspire (US Squash rating 2.0-3.0): Mon 6-7:15pm, Sat 2-3:15pm, Sun 2:30-3:45pm
This more advanced sessions involve a variety of routines, themed conditioned games, match practice and fitness requirements of advanced junior players. There is also a real focus on tactical awareness and developing the mental attributes of the game.
Inspire (US Squash rating 3.0-4.0): Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Saturdays 3:15-4:30pm, Sundays 3:45-5pm
This squash focuses on developing squash skills, techniques, movement patterns and squash tactics.
Elite (US Squash rating +4.5): Wed 5:45-7pm, Sat 12:45-2pm, Sun 12-1:15pm
The high performance squash clinics are for the players who train consistently.
Play the Pro Adult Clinic: Wed 7-8:15pm, Fri 6:15-7:30pm
Want to the know if you play the right shots? In this clinic, you will work up a sweat by playing rallies with the coaching professional, who will teach when to play different shots.
Location: Nick Taylor Academy,
Cross Courts Squash & Fitness,
19 Tech Cir, Natick, MA
Contact: Nick Taylor,
978-760-3556
www.ntasquash.com
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