Squash Juniors Latest News

Reminder July Dates for Danny coaching

2008-06-29T11:08:00.001+01:00

Hope you are all well and looking forward to your Summer Holidays.

Just to remind those of you still keen to play squash over the summer that coaching is still available at the club.

Danny Massero will be offering coaching on the following Wednesdays in July.

Wednesday 16th July

Wednesday 23rd July

PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CLUB OR PHONE DAVE 07831483474

Over the summer its first come, first served for 12 places between 5-8 in hourly blocks. Cost is £5.00 per hour regardless of how many hours you attend. Preference will be given to younger players if 5-6 session overbooked. Please sign at the club or contact Dave Beecham on 07831483474.

Thanks

Irene

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Saturday Squash will restart on the 6th September at normal times.

Special day for everyone with Nick Taylor and Danny Massero on Saturday 13th September with Exhibition matches, racket demonstrations and more in the evening.

Merseyside County Closed Tournament is on the 27th-28th September at New Brighton.

WWW: http://heswall-squash.merseyside.org/

Club: 342-2817

Irene Mobile: 07834564969

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Danny session rescheduled

2008-05-19T18:48:00.000+01:00

Danny has had to cancel this Wednesday 21st May due to unforeseen circumstances. Many apologies.

Instead he will be doing two consecutive sessions on Wednesday 28th May and Wednesday 4th June.

Any names put down for the 21st will automatically go forward for the 28th May. Any problem, please contact Dave Beecham on 07831483474.

Summer Camp with Danny Massero 4th – 8th Augus

2008-05-02T15:02:00.003+01:00

“Squash Improvement Week”
with Danny Massaro
Heswall Squash Club 4th – 8th August 2008

A five day programme of training activities specifically designed to improve each player’s game.

You will practice under Danny’s guidance from 9.30am until 4pm every day with 90 minutes break for lunch. Danny is keen to make sure that by the end of 5 days work with him, you are a better player than you were at the beginning of the week.

Learning involves immediate and permanent changes and this is what you will be coached to achieve in this week. You will have lots of fun and you will also be pressed to improve yourself. Danny values improvement more than anything else and his best strength is checking this out in you, so there is a serious side to this week.

What will you achieve from the week?

By the end of the week you will:

• have made technical improvements to your swing
• have better understanding of how to play tactically
• have increased your mental toughness
• have increased your squash learning power (creativity, resilience, self belief, game understanding, motivation, curiosity)
• have lots of practice ideas to go away with to help you develop all of the above.
• have a personal plan to take back to your coach or use on your own for the next 6 months
• have hit thousands of squash shots!

What will you do during the week?

You will
• get one to one time with Danny on court and off court where we will also look at some video footage of your swing and play.
• play matches, practise routines, complete fitness work
• coach your fellow players
• take notes and build a diary of your week
• design your own special shots and practices.
• set personal goals for your next 6 months training

Price: £180 for the week (£36 per day) This represents outstanding value given the fact that usual rate is £30 per hour for individual coaching.
Places: Only 12 places available on the week.

Booking: Please send application form AND parental consent form with cheque deposit (made payable to HSRC) of £50.00 to Dave Beecham. Places allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Download application form and Parental consent form below:-

Application Form

Parental Consent Form

Nick Taylor Academy: dates for May

2008-05-01T16:45:00.000+01:00

The Nick Taylor Academy will be on the following dates at the normal time of 5-8pm during May:-

Wednesday 7th May

Friday 16th May

Wednesday 21st May.

Please sign up at the club or contact Dave Beecham, the organiser, on 07831483474. Many thanks.

Wirral Cup Finalists: Kathyrn keeps Heswall in the picture

2008-03-17T15:54:00.006Z

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

2008-03-14T00:20:00.002Z

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

2008-03-02T20:52:00.001Z

Click here to see Junior Ladder March 3rd 2008

Junior Coaching Timetable March April May

2008-03-02T19:32:00.002Z

Click here for Saturday Junior Coaching Timetable

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

2008-03-02T19:25:00.002Z

MINISQUASH LADDER and JUNIOR SQUASH LADDERS Feb 2008

2008-02-03T16:46:00.000Z

FEBRUARY 3rd LADDER POSITIONS
MINISQUASH LADDER
Fundation
Lucy
Sophie
Johnnie
Michael B
Josh
Xanthia
Francis
Improver
Chris
Joe
Will
Rachel
Daniel
Sophie
Daniel Allen
Asra
Pro
Jamie
Sam

JUNIOR SQUASH LADDER
Development Group
Matthew Smith
James Molyneaux
Sam Cole
Katie Beecham
Mathew Smith
Emma Cannon
Jack Hulmes
Connor Eagen
Michael Walsh
Oly Smye
Alex Smye
Sophie
Nicky Andrews
Nick Hughes
Aimie Southern
Naomi Chadwick
Sarah Boughdady
Will o’Leary
Elliot Stokes
Toby
William Flush
Monica Boughdady
Dominic Benson
Ed Camphor
Laura
James Smith
Sameer
Connor Harris
Ross Thomas
Competition group
Sandy Burrows
Katrina Burrows
Nikki Bradshaw
Greg Roberts
Ameel AlGambri
Charles Job
Simon Hartley
Alex Kilpatrick
Mathew Smith
James Molyneux
Sam Cole
Mathew Jones
Jon Burke
Tim
Will Owen
Tom

Ladders are based on performance at Round Robin Competitions held at the end of each month during the Junior Squash sessions. Any junior can challenge to move position. Just indicate that at the start of your junior session. All games are to the 11 points US scoring except for the top 5 in the Development group and all the Competition Group where a game is American Scoring to 15 (or best of 3 games to 11 if arranged independently). Anyone missed, my apologies…let me know! Think you should be in a different position? Challenge!! Thanks, Irene February 3rd 2008

Junior Club Open Championships :

2008-02-01T15:25:00.000Z

Junior Club Open Championships
Finals date: Friday: 18th April Semi-Finals date: Tuesday 8th April.

All juniors are invited to enter the Junior Club Championships. These are open to any boy or girl under the age of 19 on the 18th April. A match is best of 5 games English scoring and is played by arrangement between players and by the date specified on the draw. The championships are run by the Club Captain, Dave Beecham. Entry fee: £3.00. Closing date to sign: Saturday 2nd Feb. Please do not sign if you are not available to play on Finals night.

Junior Tournament Weekend: 15th/16th March

In addition to these championships, there will be three other junior club tournaments particularly for the Saturday Junior session players. These will be held the weekend of the 15th/16th March for the Mini-Squash Champions, the Junior Squash Development Group Champion (ie 1-2.30pm children) and the More Advanced Group Champion (the 2-4pm group). A notice about this Tournament weekend will be placed on the Junior Noticeboard nearer the time.

HSRC SQUASH HALF TERM ARRANGEMENTS Sats 9th and 16th February.

2008-02-01T15:22:00.000Z

MINI-SQUASH (10-1pm):
There will be NO MINI-SQUASH on Sat 9th February OR Saturday 16th February. Restarts Sat 23rd February as normal.

JUNIOR SQUASH (1-4pm):
Junior Squash WILL BE ON AS NORMAL on Sat 9th February. There will be NO JUNIOR SQUASH on Sat 16th February. Restarts Sat 23rd February as normal.

Return match against New Brighton 10-1pm Sunday 24th Feb at New Brighton. Time for us to get our revenge. Sign up in club if you want to play.

Manchester Junior Open Entry Forms Available Now!

2008-01-15T22:22:00.000Z

The Manchester Junior Open will take place from 14th-17th February. Its a very enjoyable competition so all of you who are keen to play competitively should think about entering. There are 5 age groups: U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 The format for the U11 and U13 will depend on the number of entries - probably Monrad or Round Robin.

Entry form available here