2010 Alice Springs Masters Games

 

The Biggest Games

 

The Alice Springs Squash Association wants you at the 2010 Masters Games being held  9^th to 16^th October 2010

The entertainment planned over the Games is going to be fantastic and Alice Springs will be as welcoming and hospitable as ever – whatever part of Australia or the world you are from.

Our courts are undergoing a lot of work over the coming year to have them in peak condition for the Games.  They will be National Championship standard after three hard back courts are converted to glass back in February 2010.

Whether you are a serious medal prospect or just enjoy the challenge, the Friendly Games are for all.

Mark your calendar for the Games and start your plans by visiting the Games website below.

http://www.alicespringsmasters.com.au/

For mor information contact:

Randle Walker

President Alice Springs Squash Association

Ph: 08 8953 0583

Fax: 08 8953 2712

State 2 Finals

Prelim & Grand Final will be played at Turramurra at 7.30pm

WANTED - Volunteer Mini Bus Drivers for NJS

WANTED - Volunteer Mini Bus Drivers for National Junior Series on April 3-11, 2010

to transport players between Ingle Farm and Karadinga Squash Centres.

We have 2 volunteers, but need a couple more part time drivers.

Must have police clearance or be prepared to obtain this (at no cost)

before the event.

Contact Des Panizza at Squash SA on

Ph: (08) 8277 2522

Email: des.panizza@squashsa.asn.au

 

STATE 2 FINALS VENUE CHANGED

Due to a possible home court advantage, State 2 Finals have now been

moved to West Adelaide and will start at 7:30pm.

 

If there are any queries, please contact Squash SA on 8277 2522 or email

renee.braithwaite@squashsa.asn.au

 

Squash SA Hot Weather Guidelines

Squash SA wish to remind Clubs/ Teams/ Players of the Hot Weather Guildlines.

 

Table A

Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 32 degrees Celsius Or above	Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 40 degrees Celsius Or above
1. Measure the on court temperature and be prepared to modify or cancel your event 2. Maximise airflow and reduce heat build up in the Centre and on the Courts 3. Employ air-conditioning	1. Automatic cancellation of day time competition and tournaments scheduled to be played in a non air-conditioned centre 2. Air conditioned centre must measure the on court temperature 3. For evening Pennant Competitions apply steps 1 to 4 of outline in table B (listed below)

 

The determining factor is the on court temperature:

 

Table B

33 – 35 degrees on court temperature	36 degrees on court temperature (as advised by Sports Medicine Australia)
1. Modify game structure or tournament draw 2. Extend the breaks between each game 3. Ensure that players take adequate fluid before, during and after the game 4. Encourage the use of towels and fans during breaks	1.Measure on court temperature prior to the commencement of play 2. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above. Or  3. Wait a further half hour period and re-measure the on court temperature. 4. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above

 

To view the full guildlines - please click here

Australian Teams Championships 2009 Article by Rob Bidmeade

TOP seed South Australia produced a brilliant display to win the recent Australian teams championships in Devonport, Tasmania.
The members of the winning SA team were Jason Mudge (captain), Justin Beard, Ross Hewitt, Alma Kushartanti and Bonny Wu.
The other states involved in the competition were NSW, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania.
Mudge said the victory was an excellent result and it was SA's first title since 2005.
"Even though we went into the competition seeded No. 1, there
was very strong competition especially from NSW and Victoria,'' Mudge said.
"The form of the men was highly consistent throughout the entire tournament.''
Mudge, who was No. 1 for SA throughout the tournament, was undefeated, without dropping a set.
"The form of the two girls improved as the tournament went on, culminating in an unexpected 3-1 win for Bonny Wu over her fancied NSW opponent in the final of the tournament.
"We defeated NSW 3-1 in the final and Victoria 2-2 rubbers and 9-6 games over Victoria in the semi-finals.'' 

The next national team championship is in 2010 and the venue will be either in the ACT or Alice Springs.


Profiles of the SA team members...
 
Men:

Jason Mudge, 36, plays for Next Generation - Memorial Drive and he is ranked No. 1 in

SA and No. 13 in Australia.
He is the world over 35 champion and the recent Australian over 35 champion.

Mudge was a member of the Australian Masters team that defeated New Zealand in the Trans-Tasman Trophy in Victoria.

Justin Beard is the SA No. 2 and No. 14 in Australia. He is the world No. 135 and he has been in the SA team for the past three years.

 

Ross Hewitt is the SA No. 3 and a former No. 15 in New Zealand. He was a Business SA graded winner this year.

Women:

Alma Kushartanti is the SA No. 1 and No. 10 in Australia. She is an AIS scholarship holder this year and she won the 2009 SA Open. Last year she was member of the winning under 19 team in the Australian Junior Championships and also was the Indonesian national champion.

 

Bonny Wu is the SA No. 2 and she was runner-up in the 2009 SA Open. She has been in the SA team for the past three years

SA win National Teams Championship

SQUASH SA congratulates it's Senior Team on winning the National Team Championships in Davenport, Tasmania last weekend.

 

Well done team ! Jason Mudge (Captain), Alma Kushartanti, Bonny Wu, Justin Beard and Ross Hewitt.

 

The match results and Championships standings are available click here for review.