Cambs Squash

The 2008 tournament was held at Fenland Squash Club (Brian’s club, St Ivo, was undergoing renovations) on 13 December. As last year the competitors were divided into two groups: Group A for the younger players and Group B for the older ones. There was provision for 16 players in each group to compete through a series of four rounds until a ranking order was achieved (though an epidemic of flu and sickness robbed us of some competitors at the last minute!).

Hopes of a return to the premiere league next season were dashed as the men's senior county team narrowly missed out on entering the promotional weekend.

Although our league season hasn’t started yet Junior squash in the County and Area is off and running.

The Junior County Championships were held at Hunts County over 27/28 September with a great turnout and great organisation – the usual suspects Becs; Glyn and Ray Scrivens did their expected fantastic job and also big respect to Colin and Ahmed from HC whilst James was on maternity leave!!!

Must also mention “Van Es” company for stepping in as last minute sponsor.

Cambridgeshire Junior County Closed Squash Tournament 2008 - Prize winners

The tournament was held over the weekend of 27/28 September at Hunts County Squash Club, and provided a feast of competitive high-quality squash.

Daniel McGinn (Peterborough Town) produced some excellent squash in the Under 17 final on the Saturday, eventually overcoming Robert Dadds (Comberton) in a gruelling contest, and then put on an impressive performance in the Under 19 final on Sunday before succumbing to England international Sammy Chambers (Crown Lodge). Elsje van Es (Hunts County) was a comfortable winner of both the Girls Under 17 and Under 19 events.

It was really interesting to listen to the really wide range of views expressed at the AGM and to know that every single one from “great idea” to “total bloody disaster if you ask me” has already been expressed by the great and the good in the game we love.

Many of you will already know about the various forms of PAR scoring that have been used, but for those who don’t, maybe the following personal view will help.