The first senior competition of the new season is now open for entries. The Curragh Open takes place on 22nd-24th September and has Mens A/B/C and Ladies A categories.
Entry via Tournament Software.
This year’s Mount Pleasant Junior Mixed Open takes place on 2nd and 3rd September. Unlike other tournaments in the calendar, this tournament sees players grouped on ability rather than age groups. This ensures more competitive matches and a positive experience for participants.
Congratulations to Deirdre Faul (Old Belvedere) on winning squash gold at the 21st World Transplant Games in Malaga. Deirdre took her 6th consecutive gold in the event yesterday by beating Sandrine Lagree from France.
As well gold in squash she went on to won gold in the 100m breaststroke and then broke the world record to win gold in the 200m breaststroke.
What an achievement – well done Deirdre!
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Sutton are holding adult coaching sessions over the summer to which members and non-members are invited.
They take place over 6 weeks, from 16th July until August 21st. Details are attached.
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Mount Pleasant are holding summer camps again this summer under the guidance of world renowned coaches Ronny Vlassaks and Alex Hodgetts.
Ronny is in Ireland 17th – 21st July
Alex takes over 21st – 25th August
Camps for juniors will be during the day while the adult classes will be held in the evening.
More info and contact details on the attached poster. Early booking is advised.
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Sportsco are hosting an evening of squash on Wednesday 24th May for anyone new to the sport or is in area. Exhibition matches, friendly games and ‘beat-the-coach’ competitions are all planned.
The squash kicks off at 6pm, it’s a free event and all equipment will be provided.
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Sutton are hosting a “Girls in Squash” evening on Wednesday 24th May with guest superstar and Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy making a special appearance.
Annalise will be giving a talk about her experiences, her training and what sport means to her.
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The next Sutton junior one-day tournament takes place on Sunday 14th May, 1.30pm to 6pm. This tournament is open to all U13’s.
Enter via the Tournament Software website. €5 entry fee payable on arrival.
Other age groups are scheduled so check the calendar.
Well done to all our Leinster players who took part in the All Ireland Schools championship last Friday. In particular the following winners:
| BU13 | St Fintans Nationals School, Sutton | Dylan Moran, David Stack, Ed Gaffney |
| GU13 | St Helen’s, Portmarnock | Keya Crosbie, Sophie Finn, Ella Burke |
| BU15 | St Fintans High School, Sutton | Hugh Duignan, Jake Creaven, John Dunne |
| GU15 | Santa Sabina Dominican College, Sutton | Ali Carton, Caitlin McConnon, Emma Dineen |
| BU15 | St Fintans High School, Sutton | Sam Buckley, Niall O’Halloran, Michael Creaven |
| BU19 | St Fintans High School, Sutton | Brian Collins, Oisin Dunne, Conor Moran |
Sporting memorabilia has always been big business. Olympic medals have been known to change hands for millions of dollars in the past.
But have you ever wondered how much is a Leinster Squash Vets t-shirt worth? From the 2011 Interpros, no less. Well, we’ll soon find out as one has been listed on Ebay.
Or more to the point… who is the seller?? Expect a flurry of bids any day now.
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