2006 DUNLOP SPORT VICTORIAN JUNIOR AGE SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Westerfolds Sports Centre,
Sunday 2 July 2006

Although we were down on numbers this year due to the timing of our school holidays which did not allow the overseas and interstate groups to attend as they have in previous years, we still had a very successful state titles and an extremely high standard of match play.

As always, at Westerfolds, we had a great tournament, which ran smoothly thanks mainly to those assisting with the running of the event (thanks to Mark Ikin and Richard Cagliarini), the players who checked in early and were ready to take to the court on time (or early) and Vicki Cardwell who was hosting us for the day on behalf of Olivia Kent.

The atmosphere was warm and friendly with our 'regular' and growing number of supporters along with some new faces which was great. There was a large group of friends and family members supporting the players along with some of the best coaches in the state.

A great canteen was again organised by Bev Murphy who had a team of helpers in the kitchen, once again raising much needed funds for Victorian Junior Squash - Thank you to all parents who assisted in some way with the canteen - we can't thank you enough!

There are big plans in place for dramatic changes to the Junior Squash scene in Victoria starting next year so stay tuned for those - in the mean time if you have any suggestions that would enhance the VSF junior tournament circuit please let us know by phoning our Development Manger, Karen Morrissey at the office on 9682 2199, on her mobile on 0409 526 224 or by emailing your ideas.

MAJOR PRIZE DRAW - Digital Camera!!! Congratulations to STEPHANIE CORSO (Gladstone Park) who is the lucky winner of our junior age tournament circuit major prize which was drawn at these titles. All players who have participated in Junior Age events to date this year were in the running. Well done Stephanie and enjoy!!!

RANKINGS: This was a state rankings tournament which offered events for the following age groups: 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 & 23 for both boys and girls. All entrants in this event will receive points towards an OFFICIAL VICTORIAN RANKING. The next rankings are due on 1 August 2006 from which the State Team is selected - Goodluck!.

NEXT EVENT: The next tournament is the Knox Junior Graded to be held at Knox Squash Centre on Sunday, 23 July, immediately following High Performance Program (HPP) training. Entries Close: Friday, 14th July. Click here for an entry form, grab one from your club or contact our office.

NEW EVENT: Stay tuned for information on the Sarah Fitz-Gerald Cup (Victorian Teams Titles). This event will now be run as a mixed graded teams event over one day only - Sunday, 27 August at Ringwood Squash Centre. All players who are currently ranked on our Official Order of Merit are eligible to enter, but places are limited. Entry form and further information will be available shortly.

COMING UP: The Official Graded State Titles for Doubles and Singles are being held on August 13th and September 10th respectively. Make sure you enter - they promise to be huge!!! Both events are at MSAC.

REMINDER: Keep checking our calendar regularly to make sure you are up to date with the latest event information.