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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 ››
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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 ››
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Women’s Squash Night 6-8:30 PM

Women's Squash Night is scheduled for Wednesday September 25, from 6:00-8:30pm at the Sports Club/LA. Don't miss this highly social event that is a fun way to meet up with fellow players after the summer off-season and "knock some of the rust off". There will be raffle prizes and we hope to have T-shirts to distribute again this year. This event is FREE, and ALL ages and skill levels are welcome! To participate, please sign up here.  (Scroll down on the landing page for the sign up info.)
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NCS Players Win Two National Titles at US Skill Level Championships

Congratulations to Jose Calderon and Ben Smith, who won the Open 5.5 and Open 4.5 skill level divisions at the national championships, which were held in Baltimore April 5-7. Patrick Harris also reached the finals of the Open 5.0, where he lost a close three game match to the #1 seed. Jose beat Antoine Poulain of Chicago in the four game final. Ben rallied from a 2-1 deficit to Boston's Girish Venkataramani on the way to an 11-9 victory in the fifth game. Other Highlights: Ben Rind -- Open 5.0 Consolation Winner Nghi Nguyen -- Women's 4.0 Consolation Winner Ben Hoefs -- Open 5.5 Consolation Finals Abir Ray -- Open 4.5 Consolation Finals Isabel Young -- Women's 4.0 Consolation Finals Jahangir Naseem -- Open 6.0, Winner Consol Playoff
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Grunberg Wins National Title at US Masters Squash Championships

Carole Grunberg won the Women's 55+ and also won the consolation finals in the Women's 50+ division.  She was joined by a strong group of National Capital players who competed last month at the Masters Championships in Stamford CT.

Congratulations to the following players who reached the quarterfinals or won the consolations in their age division: Carole Grunberg -- Women 55+ Winner Women 50+ Consolation Winner

Bryce Harding -- Men 50+ quarter-finalist

Terry Hindermann -- Men 50+ quarter-finalist Bruce Simons-Morton -- Men 65+ Consolation Winner Carole had a tough five game match in the semifinals and then won another five game marathon match where she took game five by a 13-11 score to clinch the win. Bruce fell in the quarterfinals in a tight three game match to the eventual winner. This tournament is great fun, so if you are 35+ and haven't tried it yet, consider entering next year.

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Play in the Inaugural NCS Championship — Self-Scheduled Tournament — Jan. 17 Sign Up Deadline

All National Capital Squash members -- all skill levels and ages -- are invited to participate in the inaugural NCS Championship.  This tournament is open only to NCS members and no matter your skill or age, from junior to masters, there is a division for you. The entire tournament prior to the finals is self-scheduling.  You will typically have 1 week to 2 weeks to schedule and play each round.  The amount of time will depend on the size of your draw. The deadline to sign up is January 17.  Play begins as soon as draws are constructed. All players are guaranteed at least three matches.  All finals matches will be on Thursday evening, April 18.  Please make certain you can play that night prior to registering.  The venue for the finals is to be determined. You can enter one or more of the following draws (enter online here now): Continue Reading ››