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Nice Squash Threads Dood! |
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By Robert Pacey
www.squashrepublic.com
www.paceyandpaceydesign.com
I thought I would put a photo online that's "just for the ladies" : )
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James Willstrop puts stroke to good use |
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By Rod Gilmour
Courtesy www.telegraph.co.uk
** Video Interview below **
Squash is a great social sport but not when you’re up against England’s No 1, as our correspondent found out.
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Changes to Squash Scoring - One Stop Shop |
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During the World Open in Manchester, the World Squash Federation the sport's governing body will be meeting to address a number of issues and proposals. One of which is a move to mandate point a rally (PAR) scoring elsewhere in the game of squash.
Much has been written on this proposal from varying points of view. There are no shortage of opinions on many sides of the issue (pro, con) and levels within the sport (Pro, Amateur) with regard to the rationale put forward thus far for any changes and concerning potential impacts, implications pro and con.
Please find below a full range of these points of view ... Nicol David, Ian MacKenzie, Malcolm Willstrop, Liz Irving, Chris Hadden, Gawain Briars, Telegraph, Andrew Shelley, Rachel Grinham, Natalie Grainger ....
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Top Players Drive Demand at Squash Worlds |
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Official Release
Issued by iSPORTmedia
Squash’s biggest stars are proving to be a massive draw for The Hi-Tec World Squash Championships – Manchester 2008 with tickets selling out fast as the world’s best men and women prepare to battle it out at the National Squash Centre from 11th October – 19th October.
Defending Champions Amr Shabana and Nicol David have been seeded to regain their titles but there will be plenty of home interest for the Manchester crowds with 12 British men, including world number 3 James Willstrop, in the main draw and no fewer than six women, led by Harrogate’s Jenny Duncalf, guaranteed to line up in the women’s main draw.
With very few tickets remaining for the final weekend and all other days selling fast, hopeful spectators are advised not to delay or face disappointment in missing out on the squash spectacular of the year.
Popular demand has seen an Economy Season Ticket launched for the first time, allowing spectators access to all nine sessions of the event for the specially reduced rate of just £36 for adults (standard rate for all nine session is £70) and £18 for juniors (standard rate for all nine sessions is £47.50).
The tickets will be valid from Monday 13th October through to the thrilling finals day on Sunday 19th October when the world’s best male and female players will be battling it out for the title of World Champion.
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FIRST WORD - Healing |
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Squash Heals Lives
By Alan Thatcher
Contributing Editor
I am delighted to report that squash is one of the major activities in a new community sports club launched recently in Kent, UK.
The club is called TriSports and is aimed at helping disadvantaged young people in the community.
The organisation was certainly inspired by the urban squash programmes developing so successfully in the USA.
Our own version in the UK is aimed at young homeless and unemployed people. Our target is simple. We want them to get hooked on sport before they get hooked on any potentially harmful, unhealthy or anti-social habits. |
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Egyptian Squash Mania |
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Telegraph Increases Squash Coverage |
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Squash Blog Watch
Courtesy www.squashblog.co.uk
With squash coverage in the mainstream press often relegated to the small print of the sports results section, it was promising to see that the Telegraph appears to be bucking the trend - at least online. |
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Squash: Re-structuring, re-branding, re-launching |
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Squash Blog Watch
Courtesy www.squashblog.co.uk
The coming season marks a crucial period for squash, as it races to get its house in order and put on its best frock before next year's vote on Olympic inclusion.
With that in mind, the three main governing bodies are all working behind the scenes on, variously, restructuring their leadership, increasing their media presence, and strengthening their brand ... |
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The World's Best Squash Halloween Tournament? |
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
By Shawn Patton
With apologies to Roy Ollier and his impressive tournament in Arizona featuring an exhibition with Jonathon Power, check out this Halloween Tournament from my hometown (not that I'm proud or anything). |
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F&M Launches Urban Squash Outreach Program |
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Lancaster, PA, USA
From Dulcey Antonucci
College President John Fry announced today that Franklin & Marshall College will launch in January 2009 Squash ACES, an urban squash outreach program that promotes academic achievement for low-income public school students. |
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An Open Letter Concerning Squash Scoring Changes |
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October 5, 2008
AN OPEN LETTER TO
Emeritus President
World Squash Federation
Susie Simcock
Dear Susie,
I use the form of an open letter here due to the lack of time on this pressing matter. |
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The Greatest Place to Play Squash? |
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Squash Blog Watch
By Alex Beam
From Vanity Fair
I have seen a few of the country’s grand Squash Palaces, but I had always been told that I hadn’t seen anything until I saw Yale’s Nicholas Brady Squash Center.
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Squash Scoring - Who Rules Squash? |
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By Ian McKenzie
Courtesy www.squashplayer.co.uk
In October, at the AGM of the World Squash Federation, the issue of a change in the scoring system will be decided. Could a change bring benefits or will it undermine the very nature of the sport?
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Malcolm Willstrop sees benefit in a PAR 11 Move |
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By Malcolm Willstrop
Courtesy www.squashplayer.co.uk
Nothing has amazed me more in recent times than the reluctance of squash’s official bodies to adopt PAR to 11 scoring universally. That the last European Team Championships were played on a high tin with traditional scoring beggars belief. |
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It's Official - HEAD and Ramy Part Ways |
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Official Release
File Photo by Patricia Lyons
HEAD and internationally renowned squash player Ramy Ashour recently announced the decision to cancel their three-year partnership agreement. HEAD and Ashour mutually decided to part ways after completing a successful year-long partnership.
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All that glitters isn't gold |
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Supriya Balsekar tells us what it’s like to work at an innovative youth development nonprofit…and how it’s the perfect preparation for business school. |
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Rafael Alarcon Campeon Sudamericano 2008 |
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Gracias Mario Dominguez
Rafael Alarcón (31) de Brasil se coronó recientemente CAMPEÓN SUDAMERICANO en el VI Sudamericano realizado en Asunción, Paraguay a principios de setiembre. A su exitosa carrera le agrega ahora su primer titulo continental, un orgullo que vuelve a disfrutar un jugador de brasil desde 1989, cuando Kiko Frisoni ganaba su último título sudamericano. Esto nos comentó de esta experiencia. |
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Goodbye Chicago Thanks for Your Hospitality |
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Sweet Home Chicago Open
Chicago, IL, USA
Story & Video by ZeeShaan Jamal
** Video below **
By now many people have heard, read and also seen a lot about the Sweet Home Chicago Open tournament. The precedent it has set is there for everyone to witness and acknowledge. Today’s pyramids are the modern skyscrapers that mankind has come to revere as architectural marvels, so by staging a tournament like this in the midst of the shadows of Chicago’s tall & towering buildings, Imran Nasir and his team have managed to bring the Pyramids of Giza home. |
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East England Masters |
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MORETON HALL, BURY ST EDMUNDS
With thanks to Stuart Hardy
20-22 SEPT 2008 - Pot luck for 100+ squash players that the first indoor Regional of the year should take place on the nicest two days of the whole Summer. When I think of the cricket matches we had rained off….! |
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Rafael Alarcon Crowned South American Squash Champion |
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Interview with Rafael Alarcon
Compliments of Mario Dominguez
Rafael Alarcon (31) from Brazil was recently crowned South American champion in the VI South American Championships held in Asuncion, Paraguay in early September. |
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