Manchester Grove Park Squash Junior Open 2014

MANCHESTER GROVE PARK SQUASH JUNIOR OPEN 2014
SATURDAY 17th - SUNDAY 18th MAY 2014

ESR Bronze Sanctioned Event

The Grove Park Junior Open is a new England Squash & Racketball Bronze Sanctioned competition for Boys and Girls in the following age groups: U19, U17, U15, U13 and U11.

On behalf of the junior tournament organising committee I would like to thank the club members for giving up the courts for the weekend, our sponsors Best Western Hotels and iprosport, and all parents and players who participated in the competition. A special thank you also to all the players and parents who marked the matches which allowed the tournament to run smoothly.
The weekend proved to be a very positive experience of junior squash displaying both the competitive and social sides of the sport. The standard of squash was extremely high, played in true sportsman like manner and, hopefully, the tournament format allowed everyone to benefit and develop their game.
It was great to be mingling with some parents and players enjoying the sunshine over two hours after the last set of matches had finished on court and a very tasty barbecue meal had been eaten. Can't wait to repeat the experience next year!

- Mangat Bansal, Tournament Director

Tournament Summary:

Boys Under 11
1st Jack Whitfield, 2nd Michael Stringer

Boys Under 13
1st Sam Osbourne-Wylde, 2nd Matthew Harrison

Boys Under 15
1st Keane Appleton, 2nd Adam Goad

Boys Under 17
1st Oliver Walls, 2nd Carlton Oldham

Boys Under 19
1st Rahul Bansal , 2nd Callum High

Girls Under 11
1st Saran G-Nghiem, 2nd Milly O'Toole

Girls Under 13
1st Marialena Iacovides, 2nd Cassie Garnett

Girls Under 15
1st Layna Beattie, 2nd Amie Comer

Girls Under 19
1st Hayley Openshaw-Blower, 2nd Gabriella Mawson

Draws & Final Results

Court Schedules

Introduction

The tournament objective is ‘to provide an enjoyable and positive experience of junior squash for all players and guests in a friendly and sociable environment’. Further we aim to maximise the number of games played by each player by using Monrad and Round Robin formats as allowed by the entries and court availability.
Food and drinks will be served throughout the weekend and a BBQ will be held on Saturday afternoon from 3.30pm. Tournament fees includes high quality moisture control T-shirt, supplied by our tournament partners iprosports, for younger age groups and cash prizes for U19s. Entry closes Monday 28 April 2014.

1. Tournament Venue

Grove Park Squash Club, (Manchester Rugby Club), Grove Park Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, Cheshire, SK8 7NB - Map & Directions.

2. Tournament Information

Tournament information, Entry Form, Draws and Results will be posted on this web page as available.

3. Tournament Organisers

Email both with the official tournament email address: junioropen@groveparksquash.org.uk

Please do not hesitate to contact Mangat or Paul by phone or email in case of any queries regarding this Tournament.

4. Entering the Tournament

4.1 All requests to enter the Tournament must be made by submitting the completed Tournament Entry Form signed by the player and parent/guardian together with the entry fee of £17 by the closing date.
Late entries will not be accepted. Closing date for entries is Monday 28 April 2014 at 2pm.

4.2 All entries should be sent to M

4.3 Competitors must be under the specified age on the last day of the tournament.

4.4 Competitors may not enter more than one age group.

4.5 Draw and playing times will be emailed to players in the week preceding the tournament. The draw will also be posted on this web page.

4.6 An entry fee of £17.00 is payable by each competitor.

4.7 Please see the complete Conditions of Entry

5. Tournament Format

5.1 Every entrant is guaranteed AT LEAST 3 GAMES dependent on entries received. The Tournament ethos is to maximise the number of matches to be played by each player dependent on entries received and court time available.

5.2 The Tournament will use the MONRAD system as far as possible with the top 8 places playing out a full Monrad if sufficient entries are received for the age group. If entries are limited, a Round Robin system will be used.

5.3 In case of a large entry, each player is guaranteed at least 3 matches up to U17 age group.

6. Tournament shirts, trophies and Prizes

6.1 All entrants (except BU19) will receive a high quality moisture control performance fabric Tournament T-shirt supplied by our tournament partners, iprosports.

6.2 The winner and runner up in each age category (except BU19) will be presented with a commemorative trophy of the Tournament. In addition, iprosports vouchers will also be given to winner and runner up in each age category where sufficient entries are received to warrant prizes. It is anticipated that prizes will be given for all age groups with a minimum entry of 8 players.

6.3 This year we are trying out something different for the BU19. Instead of giving out T-shirts and commemorative trophies, we intend to give cash prizes. Winners of each round will be awarded a portion of the cash prize fund. For example, the winner of an 8 entry draw will receive 3 round winner prizes while round One winners who lose round Two will each receive a prize for winning round One. The prize fund will depend on the number of entries received. We hope this will encourage under 19s to entries this age group for the money if not ranking points!

7. Hospitality

7.1 A selection of breakfast rolls, hot meals and sandwiches will be available to purchase at very reasonable prices throughout the weekend. Please be aware that Grove Park Squash Club does not allow food purchased elsewhere to be consumed on the premises.

7.2 A Barbecue will be held on the Saturday afternoon/evening from 3.30pm. Tickets can be brought from the tournament desk.

7.3 The club has a fully licensed Bar serving a variety of drinks – adults only! Freshly brewed tea, coffee and a range of soft drinks are also available.

7.4 Free superfast WI-FI is available throughout the club.

7.5 Our tournament partners, Pinewood on Wilmslow Best Western Plus Hotel, can offer double/twin room only at just £50 per night. They will do B&B for £70 double/twin and £60 single B&B. It is 4 star and is 1.6 miles away from the club. Also included is a free pass to Total Fitness – which is just a few minutes away and includes a huge gym, indoor 200 metre running track, and a 25m swimming pool:
Pinewood on Wilmslow, Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3LF, 01625 529211