At the World Masters Games we have a number of Squash Club members competing in the games:


Congratulations to Sarah Nelson, who won a silver medal, just narrowly losing to former World No 1 Sarah Fitzgerald. (Our) Sarah has previously won a World Title at the 2009 World Masters Squash Championships in Christchurch and earlier this year won the Australian title in her age group. Howzat!! Pressure's on to win the world title again in Cologne, Germany next year. Go girl!
Other competitors in the World Masters Games were Gary Cowan, Steven Creak, Gary McIntyre and Christine McIntyre, pictured at the Opening Ceremony, and Jim Marinos who was present at the Opening Ceremony but was with the Athletics team. Apart from competing in squash, Jim also competed in the 100m sprints, long jump and touch football. It would be fair to say that Jim is probably the fittest person in the Squash Club! Lorraine Madden competed in sailing and Rex Rackyleft competed in swimming. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event.


We have several players from our club intending to travel to Cologne, Germany, in August next year to compete in the 2010 World Masters Squash Titles. These are fantastic tournaments and you are guaranteed of having a very good time with lots of functions organised for competitors. Players of any standard are welcome. A long way to go to hit squash balls but well worth it! There are moves afoot by the Australian Masters Association to subsidise Australian gear so if any of you are interested in maybe going, please contact Christine McIntyre on 9584 2959 or gjmcintyre@bigpond.com.au .

Thank you to all those who attended Edgar s very special evening at the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant on 7 November. The night was a lovely occasion with good food, good company and lots of fun. Edgar would like to extend his thanks too he was surprised and truly delighted that so many people attended his night. It meant a great deal to him. The photo says a lot.
We will once again run the summer competition over the holiday break commencing week of 11 January 2010
with finals being played week commencing 25 January 2010.

• All participants must be a financial member of the League Club and Squash Club
• Mixed teams i.e. girls & boys
• Matches commence at 7.00pm
• 3 players per team, plus reserve pool
• All matches 1st to 60 points
• Points accumulative. Matches played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, depending on number of teams
• Entry fee $15
• Entry fees returned to place winning teams as prize money
• No supper
• Matches usually done and dusted by 9.30pm.

For all our newer pennant players, this is a very sociable competition and a good way to meet other members of the Squash Club. Also it s a good way to work off Christmas over indulgences.
 
 
Selections for Midweek, Masters and Daytime Competitions will take place on 10 January 2010.
And yes, we think it is way too early as well but teams are required to be in NSW Squash s hands in January.
For the benefit of our newer players, teams selections are forwarded to players by email and teams are placed
on the notice board at squash as well. You will have 5 days in which to lodge in writing any objections to team
selections, clearly setting out reasons, to Club Captain Kerrie Lynch. Kerrie considers all objections and may
recall selectors to re-select.
No players will be selected if their annual subscription and pennant fees have not been paid. This
applies to all competitions.
NAMES FOR SUMMER COMPETITION AND ALL PENNANT COMPETITIONS TO BE ADDED TO NOTICES ON THE
NOTICE BOARD OR EMAILED TO KERRIE LYNCH kerrielynchmob@bigpond.com.


At our November meeting, the Committee felt it is not necessary to alter our fees. Therefore they will remain as they have for the past few years:

• Annual subscriptions - $60
• Mid Week Pennant Fees $80, however if paid by 31 December a $10 discount applies
• Masters Fees - $80, however if paid by 31 December a $10 discount applies
• Daytime Competition - $50 but $10 discount applies if paid by 31 December.
  

 
Just a reminder that when we commit to playing competition squash, we also commit to certain rules. They are:

• Squash play commences at time indicated at the courts where you are playing. Please be on time.
  
• All players are required to be available. The visiting team has first call. However, if a player is
  going to be late, please advise your opponents because they are well within their rights to call a 
  forfeit. 
  
• Drinks and supper is provided by the home team. However if your team decides not to do this,
  please advise the opposing team. They can then decide whether to water and feed you on the return
  visit at their courts.
  
• If none of your team can stay for supper at away courts, as a matter of courtesy, please advise your
  opposition. 
  

Something to keep in mind: Our Annual Presentation Party will be held on Saturday, 7 February 2010.

Last year we changed the function to a family afternoon/evening party at Gary & Christine McIntyre s house at
15 Tallowood Avenue, Lugarno. The day proved to be very successful with both children and adults having a
great family day so we are having a repeat performance next year. All food provided but BYO drinks,
swimmers and towels. More details later.

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