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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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Summer Training Clinics for Adults

The directory is organized by the date the camp starts. Each listing shows the name of the camp, its price or price range, camper experience level (Beginner-Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Elite), information on the lead coaches and how to get more information. Camp descriptions are taken directly from the sponsor of the camp. Starting June 17th - All Summer (Every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday evening) Ending August 22. Weekly Adult Evening Clinic Squash on Fire at Sports Club/LA $450 per week Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite 3:1 player:coach ratio Coach:  Amir Wagih – Former head coach of Egyptian National Team – Amir has acquired over 30 World Titles as coach and developed several Egyptian/Arab World Champions, such as Ramy Ashour, Amr Shabana, Raneem El Walily, and Marawan El Shourbaghy - His passion for the sport is contagious – Highly regarded as one of the most experienced coaches in squash! Clinic meets three times per session: (M, T, TH) 7:00PM to … Continue Reading ››
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Summer Junior Squash Camp Directory

The directory is organized by the date the camp starts. Each listing shows the name of the camp, its price or price range, camper experience level (Beginner-Novice, Intermediate, Advanced or Elite), information on the lead coaches and how to get more information. Camp descriptions are taken directly from the sponsor of the camp. We also have a page for Summer Training Clinics for Adults. June 16, 2013 Total Squash Camps Junior COED Residential Camp Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA $1400 Residential Overnight/$975 Day Beginner-Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite 3:1 player:coach ratio Coaches: Lefika Ragonste, a Botswana National Champion, a 4 time Champion along with a champion for USA U25, Zimbabwe Open and Namibian Open. Captain of the Botswana National Team and Captain of Trinity College Squash Team. Assists in recruiting for Princeton, Cornell, Yale, Penn, Bates, Tufts, Dartmouth, Denison, Trinity and Amherst. Mark Lewis, former US #2 and top 100 PSA world ranked player, current head coach … Continue Reading ››
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Three NCS Juniors Reach Quarterfinals at Silver Nationals

Three National Capital Squash juniors reached the quarterfinals in the US SQUASH Junior Silver Squash Championships that ended Sunday, April 14. Nghi Nguyen played up an age division and recorded the highest finish, reaching the GU19 semifinals where she lost a tightly contested four game match. Isabel Young, who recently aged out of GU15, had an impressive run, reaching the GU17 quarterfinals in a five game thriller, clinching the final game 15-13! She then narrowly missed reaching the semis, falling in five tough games. Theo Mendez lost a heart breaker of a match in the round of 16, losing 11-9 in the fifth to the eventual semifinalist. Theo then went on to win the consolations in a very strong 32-player BU17 field. Zach Najera, who also recently aged up into BU17, played impressively, defeating a higher ranked player from California in the first round. He … Continue Reading ››
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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.