News and Updates - 05/08/24

Hello Carl! Here's the latest rundown on all things squash related in the Boston area.

MA State Singles Champions

Thank you to all players, draw directors, volunteers, and MA Squash for another great season of matches. Congratulations to our winners and runner up players. In the span of 5 hours, 32 matches were played on the Harvard Murr courts, some players competing in their first ever tournament and others with their first MA Singles Championship win. This year, MA Squash introduced a new division of competition for juniors allowing many younger players to meet and compete with one another outside of their home clubs. There were a total of 113 junior players with 6 lunging away as champions in the new format. Congratulations to all! 
A special thank you to our volunteers Christina Brownell, Dan Reagen, Lisa Putukian, Nat Lovell, Moustafa Osman, Yuliya Epifantseva, Tim Carey and Wendy Berry for their help in making this a successful tournament.
Follow the link to find your Action Photos and Award Photos.
Congratulations again to our 2024 Mass Singles Champions!
Winners:

Junior 3.0: Teddy Steinert

Junior 3.5: Andres Jay

Junior 4.0: Abbas Merchant

Junior 4.5: John Eielson

Junior 5.0: Aqeel Merchant

Junior 5.5+: Adam Amin

Open 2.5: Tom McKeon

Open 3.0: Brett Geiger

Open 3.5: James O'Leary

Open 4.0: John Donovan

Open 4.5: Tim Reale

Open 40+: Gary Gargan

Open 45+: Raghav Gupta

Open 5.0: Nick Johnson

Open 5.5: Bennet Ross

Open 50+: Charlie Humber

Open 55+/60+: David Provost

Open 6.0+: Adam Corcoran

Open 65+/70+: Albert (Sandy) Tierney

Open 75+: Robert Melanson

Women 3.0: Ellen Hsu-Hung

Women 3.5: Joyce Dendy

Women 19+/30+: Preeti John

Women 4.0: Jennifer Abramson

Women 4.5: Belkys Hazzard

Women 5.0/40+: Szilvia Szombati

Women 5.5+: Charlotte Sze

Women 50+: Wendy Ansdell

Women 60+: Susan Greene

MA State Doubles Tournament Champions

Tom Poor Massachusetts State Doubles finals were played on May 6th.

Winners of 13 divisions were determined with a lot of spectators around. Congratulations to all the winners.


Winners:

50+ Doubles: Charlie Humber, Amrit Kanwal

60+ Doubles: Albert G Tierney, Andrew W Slater

Women's Open: Fernanda Rocha Maturi, Alli Rubin

Sibling Doubles: Elliot Kardon, Max Kardon

Open Doubles: Greg Crane, Ryan J Mullaney

B Doubles: Christopher Lowell, Amrit Kanwal

C Doubles: John Levis, Archie Levis

Parent-Child Doubles: Scott Poirier, Hudson Poirier

Century Doubles: Tim Brennan, Doug J Lifford

Mixed Open: Justin Singh, Fernanda Rocha Maturi

Mixed C Doubles: Bijoo J George, Susan M Greene

A Doubles: Charlie Humber, Tim Brennan

Calling all the Young Professionals!

Ready to mix up your typical Friday night plans? Come join us on May 17th, 6:30PM at The University Club of Boston for a night of networking, mingling and squash. 


Whether you're a pro or just starting out, all are welcome -- our goal is to have a fun evening filled with connection, free light bites & drinks, and of course, squash! 


RSVP here


We love growing and sharing this community - please feel free to forward this invitation to your Young Professional friends! 


Where: The University Club, 426 Stuart St, Boston, MA, 02116


When: May 17th, 6:30PM


Getting Here: The club is located on the same block as the Back Bay T stop (commuter line & orange line, etc.) Otherwise, the nearest parking garage is the 100 Clarendon St. garage. 


Club Information:

Check in with the front desk attendant when you arrive. Locker rooms (located on the 2nd floor) have showers, towels, and other products. 

MA squash Annual Meeting & End of season Party

This year’s MA Squash Annual Meeting will 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 will be awarded. Please pick up the prizes for Singles & Doubles championship, if you haven't yet.


Proposed Slate and Google Form to Vote

We encourage you to vote on the board slate via this google form using just your MA Squash membership number and a simple accept or decline.

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.



Clinics Near You



Harvard Club


Harvard club of Boston will be hosting the following Summer Squash Program.


Week 1 June 10th- 13th: Beginner/ new players 9am-12pm (6-12 years)


Week 2 July 15th- 18th:

Improvers 9am -2pm (12- 17 years)


Week 3 August 12th- 15th:

Beginners/ new players 9am-12pm (6- 12 years)


Week 4 August 26th- 29th:

Improvers 9am- 2pm (12- 17 years)


(4 or more students required for session to be held)


What to expect: Excellent coaching, flexibility/stretching, movement, on and off court training information, co-ordination skill drills, Match preparation & strategy.


For more info, contact Sharon Bradey or call 617-794-9475

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, May 25 (10am-12pm)

1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating) 


Round robins will restart in the fall after Labor Day and offer two per month! 




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

Dover squash


Dover squash is adding fitness sessions for all juniors looking to work on their fitness part on the weekends and will go through the summer. Weekly or monthly sign up is open..kids will be separated by level and age.


Saturday sessions: focusses on agility and cardio(5:30-6:30pm)


Sunday sessions: focus on strengthening and stamina (5:30-6:30pm)



For more info, contact Khaled Ghoniem

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

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

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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