The weekend of 22nd & 23rd of January saw the welcome return of our Worcs County Closed following the Covid enforced cancellation in 2021.

After a very difficult 2 years for us all it was great to see many familiar faces once again in a Squash environment. It was especially encouraging to see some new faces together with a number of our County juniors taking part.

Another positive was the increase in the total number of entrants which when split over the age categories which was up on the numbers for the 2020 competition. I’m sure this makes us realise just how much we had all missed that competitive element to our Squash.

Once again, the standard of Squash was excellent over the whole weekend despite most players needing to be play several games in a day.

It was great to see all the finals being played in a competitive spirit but also in a sporting manner.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Thanks to all the organisers players, supporters, markers and helpers as your enthusiasm ensured Worcs County Squash also came out a Big Winner.

Many thanks to Bett, Spence, Arden Estate (sponsor) Brian Gurnett (referee & marking duties) and our host Stourbridge LTC and staff.

Stuart Granger

At the recent British Masters tournament held at Colets London, Worcestershire had 3 players who represented the County

Bett Dryhurst in Women’s O75 losing in the final

John Guyatt men’s O65  losing in the semi - final (Boughton Park)
John has also won 2 Regional masters this season

John Parkes men’s O60  is British Masters Champion 2021

John was seeded 2 and had a bye in first round, next round v Phil Wakefield (Yorkshire)  
John won 6/11, 9/11, 11/8, 12/10, 7/11 in 41 minutes

In the Quarter Final John faced Nick Peel (Kent) John won 4/11, 11/8, 7/11, 11/8, 3/11 in 32 minutes

The Semi Final he came up against Dermot Harford (Surrey) John won 10/12, 13/15, 11/9, 6/11 in 43 min

In the Final John won against Mark Sealy (Barbados)  8/11, 11/4, 3/11, 11/9, 4/11 in 47 min 

Congratulations to all that took part and especially those who represented Worcestershire.

Worcestershire Senior County Closed Squash Championships 2020

To be held at Stourbridge Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, 

Sugar Loaf Lane, Iverley, Stourbridge, DY7 6PS

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2020 - Closing date for entry is Friday 17th January 2020.
Monrad Tournament will be used where possible.

Worcestershire Junior County Closed 2019

Results

GU11 winner - Isla Snodgrass

GU15 winner - April Parry                  runner up - Olivia Owens

GU17 winner - Daisy Hill                    runner up - April Parry

GU19 winner - Kiera Marshall

BU11 winner - Eddie Lee Hopps        runner up - William Hall

BU13 winner - Oliver Beard                runner up - Curtis Lincoln

BU15 winner  - William Hobbs          runner up - Oliver Beard

BU17 winner - Jack Awuye-North      runner up - Peter Slater-Jones

BU19 winner  - Sam Osborne-Wylde runner up - Dominic Bayley