Wirral Cup Finalists: Kathyrn keeps Heswall in the picture

Ten o clock Saturday 15th March saw junior players from across Merseyside arrive at Heswall Squash Club for the inaugural Wirral Cup. Four age groups were on court: U11, U13 Boys, U15 Boys and U15 Girls. The U11 and the U15 Girls played a Round Robin while the U13 and U15 boys each played out a 12 draw Monrad Tournament.
Following the adoption of American scoring to 11 in the PSA tour it was decided to run the tournament matches as best of three games to 11 for all age groups. An enjoyable day was had by everyone mixed in with tears of frustration and disappointment as everyone gave of their best. The four finalists in each of the age groups are shown below.

U11 Daniel Beddard (Neston) v James Connor ()
u15 Girls: Kathryn Keighley (Heswall) v Georgina Swift (New Brighton)
U15 Boys: Dan Prescot (New Brighton) v Alex Berry()
U13 Boys: Patrick Rooney () v Will Kynaston (Northern Crosby)

The finals will take place at New Brighton on Saturday 5th April: exact timings to be announced.

Many thanks to the players at Heswall and New Brighton who despite having no children involved in the tournament gave up their Saturday to referee. A very big thank-you to Oliver Dumbleton, Ken Wilson, Mike Beecham, Ken Wilson, Craig Beecham, Robert Jones and John Knight. Many thanks also to all the parents who gave up their Saturday to bring young players to the tournament. Finally thanks to all the players -winners and losers- who played their matches with enthusiasm and in good spirit. Its great to see youngsters enjoy squash!

Full Results of Wirral Cup

Wirral Cup 2008: 15th March

Well everything is now done and the draws have been made see here. Please be at the club just before 10 as we want to get matches on court as soon as we can. With a Monrad draw we need you all there.

(a) There will be a U11, u13 boys, u15 girls and U15 boys. All will take place at Heswall.

(b) The cost of entry is £5.00 and will be collected on Saturday.

(c) Format of u11 will be a cross over Round Robin (ie two Round Robins of 4 players each with the winner of each RR playing the number 2 of the opposite group to generate 2 finalists for the U11). Best of 3 games American to 11. Will run 10 am to 1.30pm approx. The U11 will play on Court 1 and between 12-1.00 on Court 2 as well. Viewing of Court 1 is from the bar area in the club. All matches will be marked by an adult.

(d) U15 girls will also be a Round Robin (N=6). Best of 3 games American to 11. 10-4pm. There will be a break 12-1. Matches will take place on Court 2.

(e) U13 and U15 boys will be a Monrad Tournament. This guarantees each player at least three games. Each will be played as best of 3 games American to 11. 10-4pm. Matches will be played on Courts 3-5.

(f) Heswall has 5 courts. Court 1 will be dedicated to U11, Court 2 to the u15 girls except between 12-1 when the U11 will use it, Court 3 will be dedicated to U13 boys, Court 5 will be dedicated to U15 boys and Court 4 will be shared between u15 boys and U13 boys.

(g) Older juniors will be expected to mark each others games if an adult is not available. We have some adult volunteer helpers.

(h) Please bring a Packed lunch.

(i) There will be Tea, Coffee, Saturday papers for adults in the lounge (by the kitchen LHS) and some juice/biscuits for juniors (downstairs) but there will be no general catering. Please wash any cups etc used after use so we don't need to use plastic ones and pollute the environment. Can do this in the kitchen. Milk is in the fridge.

There will be DVDs playing in the lounge.wirralcup_juniorsu13.xls

Junior Ladder March 2008

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Junior Coaching Timetable March April May

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Sat 1st March: As normal LOB/PACE VARY IN
Sat 8th March As normal LOB/PACE VARY PM JK
Sat 15th March Wirral Cup at New Brighton No junior squash session at Heswall. Play at New Brighton
Sat 22nd March As normal Easter Egg fun IN

EASTER BREAK
NO JUNIORS SAT 29TH MARCH* & 5th APRIL **

Sat 12th April As normal Ladder Challenge IN
Fri 18th April FINALS NIGHT at HSRC
Sat 19th April As normal Accuracy Challenge: Drives JK
Sat 26th April As normal Accuracy Challenge: Volleys SG JG
Sat 3rd May As normal Accuracy Challenge: Lobs IN
Sat10th May As normal EOS Tournament PM (?) JK
Sat 17th May As normal EOS Tournament IN JK

Restart mid-September.
There may be a Summer Squash Camp though!

*continuation of Wirral Cup ** Graded Tournament at Ysquash, St Helens

Any question please contact Irene on 342-2796, M: 07834564969

Revenge is ours! win over New Brighton