Cornwall County League – Update

Posted on 30/11/2023 by Matt

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It’s nearing crunch time for the first half of the Cornwall County League season, and it’s still all to play for!

In League 3, the Truro Juniors team (pictured) have taken the first half title with a undefeated run of ten victories, with a 12-3 win over Falmouth 3 last night. They are fairly closely followed by Bude 2 who are looking like favorites for the title in the new year…

In League 2, Falmouth 2 are currently topping the charts with a convincing 15-1 victory over Penzance 1 last night. However, it’s not over yet. Newquay 1 have two games in-hand. If they manage to get 30 points then they’ll take the league win by one point. Truro 4, Penzance 1 and Bude 1 are still battling it out for third spot, so it’s going to be close.

In League 1, Truro 1 have continued their recent tradition of being the team to beat, taking the title some time ago. Only six points are currently separating the next four teams, with Newquay 2 and Truro 2 safe from relegation. Falmouth 1 currently sit bottom, but have two games in hand. So there’s a number of possibilities for placings in the league, and nothing is certain as yet.

Nail-biting stuff!

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Well done to all of the newcomers to the Cornwall Squash county leagues this year, we hope you’ve had some fun and enjoyable matches. And thanks to all of the club cooks for providing the meals (and pubs).

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Cornwall Masters Squash – 2023 Results

Posted on 24/11/2023 by Matt

Sorry for the delay (it’s been a busy week), but the results are in for the Cornwall Masters Squash Champs last weekend.

Well done to all of the competitors taking part – big congratulations to the finalists and age-group winners!

A massive thank you to Brian for organising an excellent event once again and the staff/committee at Truro Squash & Leisure Club for being super hosts.

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🥇 Phil Thomas (Newquay) 🥈 Matt Harford (Newquay)

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🥇 Mike Batte (Bodmin) 🥈 Adam Mather (Truro)

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🥇 Phil Thomas (Newquay) 🥈 Gavin Johnson (Newquay)

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🥇 Julian Roberts (Truro) 🥈 Chris Thomas (Truro)

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🥇 Matt Harford (Newquay) 🥈 Martin Thompson (Falmouth)

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🥇 Neythan Hayes (Penzance) 🥈 Jonny Blenkin (Truro)

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🥇 Nigel Bell (Penzance) 🥈 Ian Hatch (Penzance)

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🥇 Mike Morgan (Newquay) 🥈 Kev Hugh (Newquay)

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🥇 Mike Morgan (Newquay) 🥈 Nigel Bell (Penzance)

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🥇 Gordan Benbow (Penzance) 🥈 Dave Matthew (Truro)

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🥇 Neil Stewart 🥈 Dave Cantwell

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The future’s bright for squash in Cornwall!

Posted on 21/11/2023 by Matt

Earlier this month we had a fantastic team of 24 juniors heading up to Cheltenham for Stage 1 of the England Squash Junior Inter County Championship.

Playing some of the top players across the region, the matches were always going to be tough. However, our team competed incredibly well with a number of strong performances across the age-groups.

Some stand out mentions go the the girls squad, being the first to represent Cornwall at an inter-county event – massive well done!

Also to rising star Lewis Vinton, who won all of his matches over the weekend – a fantastic achievement.

The teams:

Under 11/13 Girls – Molly, Kate, Athena, Tilley and Florence

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Under 11 Boys – Ruan, Zack, Elliot, Charlie, Rudo, Elijah and Paddy

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Under 15 Boys – Tom, Etienne, Freddie and James

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Under 17/19 Boys – Ted, Ed, Callum, Joe, Lucas, Taron, Myles and Lewis (plus Ollie, not pictured)

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A special mention to Jamie and Alan, the two coaches and team managers. Without your dedication this wouldn’t have happened. And well done to the various club coaches for all of the training hours put into the young players.

Finally, thanks to the team sponsor S&S Carpentry Contractors Ltd and Archbishop Benson Primary School – Official for allowing the squad to use their minibus!

(Apologies if I’ve got anyone’s name spelt wrong 🙃)

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Racketball Doubles Festival 2023

Posted on 16/11/2023 by Matt

📢 Event announcement!

Racketball Doubles Festival at Falmouth Sports Club

📅 Saturday 9th December 2023

Get your entries in!

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The Beast vs Superman

Posted on 11/11/2023 by Matt

An amazing day yesterday at Truro Squash & Leisure Club!

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Mohamed Elshorbagy and Paul Coll inspiring the next generation before giving the crowd a show with an exhibition match! 👏

Well done to Tim Smith and the Truro committee for another super night!

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Charity Racketball Festival 2023

Posted on 22/10/2023 by Matt

What an event it was on Saturday for the charity Racketball Festival, raising funds for Cornwall Hospice Care.

36 entries, young and old(er) took part over a day of entertaining and somewhat exhausting racketball matches. Hosted by Truro Squash & Leisure Club, the event was divided up into an Open, 40+ and 64+ draw.

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The open and 40+ being two box leagues that were closely won by Jonny Newton (Falmouth) / Jarod London (Truro) in the open, and Pete Walker (Truro) / Neil Counter (Truro) in the 40+. To a large and exuberant crowd, Jarod and Neil took the victories in their finals.

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The female event was won by Shuv Garland (Falmouth), edging out Rosie Smith (Truro) in their final. And the 64+ category was won by Adrian Cruse (Penzance) with Dave Smith (Truro) in second.

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However, it wasn’t the titles that were key to the event. It was raising vital funds for Cornwall Hospice Care and commemorating those within the squash community who have recently needed the charity’s support.

We’ll let you know how much was raised on the day once all of the pennies have been counted…

A massive thank you to Pete Ellicock and Nigel Bell (with the help from Rosie) in putting on an outstanding event that was so well subscribed. A big shout out also to the junior players for taking on a sport that is often only associated with the older fraternity. It put racketball on the radar for being an enjoyable, face-paced and accessible game which will hopefully continue to grow.

A final thank you to the bar staff and committee at Truro club, everyone who competed / donated and the event sponsors:

➡️ Chapel Street Art Gallery
➡️ Treloan Campsite
➡️ The Rum & Crab Shack
➡️ BRIK Surveyors

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Mid Cornwall Box Leagues

Posted on 19/09/2023 by Mike

New box leagues for the Mid Cornwall area – taking in Bodmin, St Austell, Wadebridge, Liskeard & Fowey. Starts October 2023. Email mikebatte@gmail.com to sign up.

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With Great Sadness…..

Posted on 13/09/2023 by tbowyer

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barry Thomas on Saturday 2nd September.

Barry was a much loved and highly respected member of the Falmouth Sports Club who served on the committee for many years. He also served time as the club manager for many years.

Barry was a qualified Squash coach. He was heavily involved with the junior coaching sessions from the 1990s thro the 2000 era. Many of our younger adults have fond memories of Barry’s easy going style but always very technical in his coaching skills. He was a regular team player for over twenty years. Like many of us, he switched to Racketball in his later years and picked this up with consummate ease.

Barry’s family have confirmed that Barry has elected to have a Pure Cremation though there will be a Wake at the Falmouth Club in due course, probably towards the end of October. Date to be confirmed.

Our thoughts are with Barry’s family at this very sad time.

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