This week’s newsletter includes 14-9-19.pdf · a win against our rivals the Aussies Last month the Trans-Tasman Secondary schools’ competition was played, this tournament involved

Squash Canterbury Newsletter 2019

No.16: 13-9-19

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This week’s newsletter includes:

• New Zealand held their heads high once again after coming away with a win against our rivals the Aussies

• Canterbury Junior Teams come together in preparation for the Nationals

• Canterbury keen to retain the Trophy

• Squash Canterbury District Awards

• How to raise a Champion

• Juniors o Girls Tournament Series #3

• Interclub o Christchurch Interclub – Winter update o Christchurch Interclub – Spring entries

• Tournaments coming up…. o West Coast Junior Open, Greymouth o The Sprig & Fern Nelson Masters o Hoon Hay Open o NZ Masters

Squash

Canterbury

Calendar Have a look to see what’s coming up on our 2019 Calendar. Click here to view, download or print a copy.

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New Zealand held their heads high

once again after coming away with

a win

against our

rivals the

Aussies Last month the Trans-Tasman Secondary schools’ competition was played, this tournament involved teams of 20 students (5 junior girls, 5 junior boys, 5 senior girls, 5 senior boys) from New Zealand, New South Wales, and Queensland coming together for 10 matches over the span of 5 days. Canterbury represented very well having four students named in the team and a further two being named as non-travelling reserves. Petra Curd-McCullough playing number 2 in the junior girls team, Caitlin Millard playing number 3 in the junior girls team, Leonie Marshal non-travelling reserve for the senior girls team, Tom Marshal playing number 3 for the junior boys team, Ryan Ko playing number 4 in the junior boys team, and Charlie Prince non travelling reserve for the junior boys team. The week was filled with a ton of excitement, nerves and lots of squash. Everyone played two games a day, the first three days being singles games, where we each played three of the top players from the two different Australian teams, the Thursday being played for the doubles trophy, and the final day being the actual test match where Australia fielded their combined team. Along with the competition we got to know our fellow kiwis well and did lots of team bonding. It was an amazing experience and we were all grateful for the opportunity to be named in the New Zealand Team and represent our nation. We would like to say a big thank you for all the support we had along the way. Ryan, Tom, Caitlin & Petra






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Canterbury Junior Teams come

together in preparation for the

Nationals Last weekend, our Junior Team’s came together for a training camp in Blenheim. The camp went well, and the kids all put in a fantastic effort! The next time they will all come together is at the NZ Junior Inter-district Team Championships, which will take place at the beginning of next month in Auckland. A massive thank you to those for their work behind the scenes in making it all happen; Adam Ordering, Bronwyn Knutson, Richard Aitken, Helen Curd-McCullough, Nic Dann, Tracey Marshall and of course not forgetting the super supportive parents. A massive thank you also to Marshalls and Nic Dann for their amazing hospitality and Air Rescue for their significant financial support. The Teams; Boys’ Team

• Paul Moran, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club

• Henry Aiken, Waimea Squash Club

• Caelum Betteridge, Hoon Hay Squash Club

• Henry Moran, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club

• Tom Marshall, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club

• Non travelling reserve: Ryan Ko, Burnside Squash Club Manager: Richard Aiken & Assistant Manager: Kevin Moran

Girls’ Team

• Leonie Marshall, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club

• Petra Curd-McCullough, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Caitlin Millard, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Ella Knutson, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Kayla Harvey, Takaka Squash Club

• *Non traveling reserve: Moriya Karati, Hoon Hay Squash Club *Nadia Karati – was selected, but not available Manager: Bronwyn Knutson Assistant Manager: Helen Curd-McCullough

Coach – Adam Odering On behalf of the Squash Canterbury board, the selectors and community we wish all the players well for their performance and all the best in securing the trophy for the district.






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Canterbury keen to retain the

Trophy Next weekend, 24 of our juniors will be in Ashburton for the South Island Junior Age Groups Team Event. Eight teams compete (U11, U13, U15 & U17 Boy’s and Girl’s), against the other South Island Districts for the age group titles and the overall trophy. Last year Canterbury won 4 golds and the overall trophy. It’s a great experience for the juniors, along with gaining the experience of competition and representing Canterbury, it’s also a great opportunity to create and build friendships, in what can be a lonely sport at times. Teams:

U11 Girls

• Lucy WiRepa, Marlborough College Old Boys Squash Club

• Casey Ellery, Greymouth Squash Club

• Ivana Preston, Christchurch Squash Club Non travelling reserve: Amelia Burra – Kaikoura Squash Club U11 Boys

• Alexei Po, Burnside Squash Club

• Dominic Lim, Rangiora Squash Club

• Ben Robb, Christchurch Squash Club Non travelling reserve: Chey WiRepa, Marlborough College Old Boys Squash Club U13 Girls

• Carly Craig, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club

• Saya Stratton, Burnside Squash Club

• Grace Rhodes, Greymouth Squash Club Non travelling reserve: Tanisha Butt, Rangiora Squash Club U13 Boys

• Zac Pattinson, Greymouth Squash Club

• Harry O’Loughlin, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Max Benge, Marlborough Squash Rackets Club Non travelling reserve: Bodie Oxenham, Mt Pleasant Squash Club U15 Girls

• Petra Curd-McCullough, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Moriya Karati, Hoon Hay Squash Club

• Olivia McCoy, Christchurch Squash Club Non travelling reserve, Anastasia Lim, Rangiora Squash Club U15 Boys

• Ryan Ko, Burnside Squash Club

• Liam Gale, Waimea Squash Club

• Charlie Prince, Kaikoura Squash Club Non travelling reserve: Jack Frisken, Marlborough College Old Boys Squash U17 Girls

• Caitlin Millard, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Ella Knutson, Christchurch Football Squash Club

• Naidia Karati, Hoon Hay Squash Club Non travelling reserve: *Alyssa Bartosh, Burnside Squash Club *Alysa replaced Lily Collier; Lily is unable to play due to an injury. U17 Boys

• Scott Butterick, Hoon Hay Squash Club

• Jimmy Stewart, Christchurch Football

• * Thomas Shepherd, Christchurch Football *Replaced Ethan Peddie; Ethan is no longer available.

We wish all the players well on their performance, and all the best in securing the overall trophy.

A big thank you to Helen Curd-McCullough for all her hard work behind the scenes in pulling everything together and all the parents who have put themselves forward to help during the event; Tim Preston, Rick Stratton, Jo Clarke, Daniel Lim, Ian Pattinson, Grant Benge, Devon Koller, Julie Gardiner and a final thank you to New Zealand Racing Board for their financial support.






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Squash Canterbury District

Awards Nominations are open for the following Awards and will close in just under a month on Monday 14th October;

• The Phil Morgan Trophy for Referee of the Year

• New Coach of the Year

• Club and School Coach of the Year

• Service to Squash

• The Foundation Cup for Volunteer of the Year

• Club of the Year Go to our website for further information including how to nominate and a list of previous winners…click here

Save the date….

The 2019 Squash Canterbury Annual Awards will take place Saturday 2nd November at Sudima Hotel, Christchurch Airport. Awards and Presentations will begin at 2pm and will finish approximately 5pm.

Come join us for an exciting afternoon of

recognition & celebration!

How to raise a champion A presentation from Sport Canterbury in conjunction with Elmwood Normal School to debunk the myths of what some parents and coaches believe is the way to future sporting success for their child/children. We talk about the word ‘champion.' This does not have to mean you must be the winner or the best at something. To be a champion is to be the best version of yourself and this is the message we will be getting across throughout the evening. We will hear from four guest speakers including, Sharon Kearney, John Quinn, Jonelle Quane and Andrew Ellis who will share their personal experiences. Come along for an informative evening. When: Tuesday 17th September Where: Sixty6 on Peterborough Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $10

Book here





http://www.squashcanterbury.co.nz/about/squash-canterbury-awards.cfm?section=cluboftheyear

https://www.squashcanterbury.co.nz/about/squash-canterbury-awards.cfm

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/how-to-raise-a-champion-20-balance-is-better-tickets-69681173265?fbclid=IwAR24_8vZht0u4Df76amhfGYrgZUrgvLlMuSliZmkeeyuJpgoFKF04sVNEpQ


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Juniors

Girls Tournament Series #3 Our best Girls tournament yet and what a wondeful day we had!! 26 girls entered out Junior Girls Touranment held at Christchurch Squash Club on Sunday 8th September. We had 4 Divisions ensuring all girls got competive matches, including a Division of Ungraded players, all these girls currently enjoying after school coaching programmes or having competed in previous girls competitions. Thankyou to all the helpers that made this day such a success, Ruby Beresford running tournament control, Lewis Stewart, Benedit Lim & Mike Beresford all stepping up and supporting some of our beginner players with the refereeing and marking, which is often a daunting aspect of playing Squash. Great to also see so many family members, grandparents, parents, siblings and one of our wonderful junior coaches all enjoying the games on court. The support and encouragment was wondeful to see and hear, once again creating such a fun and friendly atmosphere for these young girls to enjoy their sport. Of special mention is the epic battle between Xanthe McDougall and Simone Strange, as the girls all played 3 games in just a 4hr period we played games best of 5 to 11 points, however Xanthe and Simone managed to get full value for money out of their game with game scores 27/25, 20/18 and 11/7. Well done girls. We will be looking at running another Girls Tournament in Term 4. DIVISION 1: Winner: Olivia McCoy (Christchurch), Runner Up: Sophia Barakat-Adlam (Christchurch) & Special Plate: Georgie van Herel (Christchurch Football) Plate: Poppy Sargentina (Christchurch) DIVISION 2: Winner: Tanisha Butt (Rangiora), Runner Up: Maria Coade (Christchurch Football), Special Plate: Samantha Tulley (Kaikoura), Plate: Isabella Brindley (Mt Pleasant) DIVISION 3: Winner: Amber Hema Houkamau-Mason (Christchurch Football), Runner Up: Ivana Preston (Christchurch), Special Plate: Sofia Strange (Christchurch) DIVISION 4 – Ungraded: Winner: Annie Le Grelle (Rangiora afterschool programme) & Runner Up: Genevieve McCorkindale (Squash HQ Afterschool programme)






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Interclub

Christchurch Winter Interclub As the Christchurch Winter Interclub comes to an end, have a look to see who has made the finals….

Men’s

Open – has two more rounds left; this Tuesday they are at Christchurch SC, followed by Burnside SC on the 24th September. Currently Football 1 are top of the table on 60 with Christchurch 2’s catching them up on 50. Division 2 – The final will be played at Burnside next Monday (16th); Burnside 3 v Christchurch 3 Division 3 – Have one week of their round robin and the final will be played on the 23rd September at Christchurch SC; Linwood are currently top of the table on 100, followed closely behind Oxford on 94 and Hoon Hay on 91. Division 4 – Have one more week of their round robin and the finals will be played on the 23rd September at Burnside SC; Burnside 5 are currently top of the table with 94 points, followed by Sumner Sharks on 81 and Rangiora on 80 Division 5 – The final will be played at Christchurch Football on Monday (16th); Mt Unpleasant v Christchurch 6 Division 6 - The final will be played at Christchurch on Monday (16th); Rangiora 3 v Burnside 7 Division 7 – Have a week off this week and the final will be played at Christchurch Football on Monday 23rd September; Burnside 8 v Malvern 3 Division 8 - The final will be played at Hoon Hay SC on Monday (16th); Rangiora 5 v Christchurch 8

Women’s Division 1 – The final will be played at Christchurch football on Tuesday; Hoon Hay 1 v Burnside 1 Division 2 – The final will be played on Tuesday at Burnside; Football 3 v Hoon Hay 2 Division 3 – Have one more week of round robin. The finals will be played at Christchurch SC on the Tuesday 24th September. Currently Rangoria 1 are top of the table on 80 points, followed by Sumner on 71.






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Christchurch Spring Interclub Entries are now open and will close Sunday 29th September. If you are keen to play contact your club for further information on dates, choice of ball, formats, awards & key rule changes click here





https://www.squashcanterbury.co.nz/content/Outline%20for%20Christchurch%20Spring%20Interclub%202019.pdf


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Tournaments coming up

West Coast Junior

Open

28th & 29th

September $25 – Open Grades & $15 – J Grades Enter via iSquash Entries Close 20th September

The Sprig & Fern

Nelson Squash

Club Masters 2019

Starting Friday 4th October and

ending on Saturday 05th October.

• Two matches to be played on Saturday.

• Some games may be played prior to the 4th

• Open to all Masters 35 years & over

• Divisions of eight

• Prize giving & light food will commence after the final games.

• Limited to the first 96 entries.

• Entry fee $40.00 which also includes light food over weekend to be paid to the Tournament Controller on arrival!

• $10.00 fee for non-players who wish to partake in light food over the weekend.

• Enter on iSquash. For more information please see https://www.nelsonsquash.co.nz/event/nelson-masters-2019/





https://www.squash.org.nz/sit/register_for_tournament#/register/1054601

https://www.nelsonsquash.co.nz/event/nelson-masters-2019/


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Hoon Hay Open • October 10-12

Looks like its going to be lot’s of fun!! A great way to end to the tournament season

NZ Masters Individual Championships: 18th – 20th October

• Timaru Squash Club

• Age Groups 35+ - 75+ (5-year age brackets)

• Enter via iSquash

• $45

• Entries close 10th October Friday 18th October 12 noon: First round for all championships and division events begin 10:00pm Estimate time for last round Saturday 19th October 8.30am: Games begin 6.30pm: Dinner and Dance begins – Caroline Bay Hall Sunday 20th October 8:30am: Games begin 6pm: Prizegiving followed by BBQ, Miss Caroline Bay Competition and Music at the Caroline Bay Hall Note: all timings are subject to change, they are currently only estimates based on previous years.





Documents

This week’s newsletter includes 14-9-19.pdf · a win against our rivals the Aussies Last month the Trans-Tasman Secondary schools’ competition was played, this tournament involved