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Howe Cup 2014 — Save the date — Nov. 14-16

 The U.S. National Women’s Team Championships will be hosted by the women of National Capital Squash, Nov 14-16, at the McArthur Squash Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. There will be 5-women team draws in the A, B, C, and D divisions, and Doubles draws in the A and B divisions.

For more information, contact NCS VP-Women, AJ Copeland at ajcopeland@copelandco.com.

Baltimore defeats National Capital in 5-4 Lacy Cup thriller

The women on the NCS and Baltimore teams pose for a photo at the 2014 Lacy Cup
On Sunday March 30 at the Potomac School courts, a 9-member team of selected National Capital Squash (NCS) women squash players took on their rivals from Baltimore in pursuit of the 2014 Lacy Cup, the annual DC-vs-Baltimore women's team competition. The bottom of the Baltimore ladder consisted of four young ladies from Baltimore's urban squash program, SquashWise. NCS newcomer and #9 player Claire Huschle lost 3-0 to her Baltimore opponent, as did #8 Maureen Wylie. Another NCS newcomer, Elizabeth Holdefer, fought a good battle at the #7 position and ultimately lost 3-1. The momentum shifted in the middle of the ladder, as Cindy Vojtech playing at the #6 position took her Baltimore opponent in 4 games. NCS #5 Ubu Grace Hoshizaki … Continue Reading ››

Ladies Squash annual Holiday Hit

All women are invited to our annual squash-and-social event for the National Capital area: the women's "Holiday Hit". This year it will be held on Sunday Dec 15, from 4:00-7:00pm, at the brand new (gorgeous!) courts at the McLean Racquet & Health Club, which is located at 1472 Chain Bridge Road, McLean VA. Feel free to wear holiday-appropriate court attire, and bring a snack or beverage to share if you care to (but don't stress about that! -- come even if you don't bring something!). This event is FREE and open to women of all ages and skill levels.

Junior Tournament Posters

We have prepared four versions of a tournament poster and ask that you print one and display it at your club or school.  Each poster has the same content -- there are large and small versions, and each is available in color or black and white. Click on the link to display and print a pdf version of the poster. 8.5" x 11" Color Poster 11" x 17" Color Poster 8.5" x 11" Black & White Poster 11" x 17" Black & White Poster The poster lists all the junior tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic region for the season ending in April 2014.  Please display it prominently near your squash courts so we can build participation in regional junior tournaments.  You may want to print extra copies of the 8.5" x 11" black and white version that juniors and parents can take with them for reference at home. You can find links to every … Continue Reading ››

Cardinal Hardball Squash Singles Tournament Nov. 8-10

At the Metropolitan Club in Washington DC. •    Played on Real Hardball Courts, Dunlop Fuschia Hardball, Multiple Divisions (Advanced, younger, more skilled players; and Statesmen, older, less skilled players) Depending on Number of Registered Players.  Seedings will be determined by the tournament committee based on USSRA National Hardball Rankings.  Main and consolation brackets. •    All-White Clothes and Regulation Eyewear Required for all Players at Met Club. More info and an entry form at this link: Cardinal Entry Form 2013

Women’s Squash Night Report

As part of the Women's Squash Week national promotion originated by US Squash, the National Capital Squash event was held on the evening of Wednesday September 25 at the Sports Club/LA in downtown Washington. Approximately 30 women of all ages and skill levels participated in the highly social event that included "Queen of the Court" play at three different skill levels. Women who are new to the game welcomed the opportunity to meet other players, and women new to the District were able to identify other women players at their level. The event was free to participants, and raspberry-colored T-shirts promoting "Women's Squash Week" donated by US Squash were distributed. The Women's Squash Night has proven to be a highly successful way to open the squash season in the NCS. Thanks to Sports Club/LA, National Capital Squash, and US … Continue Reading ››

2013 Howe Cup (National Team Women’s Championship) Training Schedule

HOWE  CUP 2013

NCS team practice schedule

Dates/Times   Where/comments
Sat Sep 14 8:45-10:15am 3:00-4:00pm   C teams C and D players   SCLA/register with Christi Tezak# Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Sun Sep 15, 3:00-5:00pm B teams Results
Wed Sep 18, 8:00-9:00pm C and D players Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Sat Sep 21, 9:00-11:00am 3:00-4:00pm   B C and D players   Results Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Wed Sep 25, 8:00-9:00pm C and D players Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Sun Sep 22, 3:00-5:00pm C Results
Sat Sep 28, 8:45-10:15am 3:00-4:00pm   C teams C and D players   SCLA/ register with Christi Tezak# Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Sun Sep 29, 3:00-5:00pm B Results
Wed Oct 2, 8:00-9:00pm C and D players Potomac Squash Club $25pp*
Sat Oct 5, 9:00-11:00am 3:00-4:00pm   B C and D … Continue Reading ››