North West Regional
Open Masters Tournament 2012

Friday 31st August - Sunday 2nd September 2012
at Grove Park Squash Club

Men's: Over35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70
& Ladies': Over40, 50 age groups

We are organizing a first for Grove Park - a national competition aimed at getting Over 35 squash players from the North West Counties as well as from across the UK to get involved and play in competitive squash.

Summary:

Mens Over 35 Final
Richard Green bt Paul Johnson 11/9 11/6 11/6

Mens Over 40 Final
Stuart Summers bt Glen Ragou 6/11 13/11 11/5 11/9

Mens Over 45 Final
Yawar Abbas bt Frank Ellis 9/3 9/5 5/9 9/7

Mens Over 50 Final
John Parkes bt Robbie Blair 9/3 9/2 5/2 retired injured

Mens Over 55 Final
Alan Connor bt Gary Williamson 10/8 9/6 9/3

Mens Over 60 Final
John Rae bt Geoff Walton 9/4 6/9 9/7 5/9 9/5

Mens Over 65 Final
Rod Boswell bt Bill Wilson 5/9 9/4 9/1 9/6

Mens Over 70 Final
Adrian Wright bt Geoff Coe 9/4 9/5 10/8

Womens Over 40
Round Robin - 1st Hilary Kenyon, 2nd Isabelle Tweedle

Womens Over 50 Final
Jane Law bt Bett Dryhurst 9/3 9/6 9/3

Draws (Final Standings)

• Mens Over 35 Draw
• Mens Over 40 Draw
• Mens Over 45 Draw
• Mens Over 50 Draw
• Mens Over 55 Draw
• Mens Over 60 Draw
• Mens Over 65 Draw
• Mens Over 70 Draw
  
  
• Womens Over 40 Draw
• Womens Over 50 Draw
  
  
• Results - Day 1
• Results - Day 2
• Results - Day 3

See Tournament Gallery:

DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3

Organisation

1. Tournament guarantees everyone at least 2 games (depending on entry numbers each age group category will be either a straight knockout and plate or a pool/league format)
   
2. We aim to run the tournament in a format similar to that used in the England Squash Masters Regional tournaments.
3. Start times on Friday will be from midday depending on numbers in each age group - please advise us of the earliest you are able to play on Friday. The tournament finals will be 10am-2pm Sunday.
4. All matches to use HI-HO (English) scoring with the exception of the Over 35 & Over 40 mens events which will use point-a-rally scoring to 11.
5. In the event of limited entry some age groups may be amalgamated.
6. M&S vouchers for winners and runners up
7. As home to past/present Masters Champions we hope to have Yawar Abbas, Laura Mylotte and Rod Boswell competing in their respective age groups
8. Conditions of entry are detailed on the entry form.
   
   

What's on offer

1. BBQ on Saturday (6-8pm) included in entry fee
2. Courtesy of our partners,Total Fitness, free water bottles and bananas - although we're wondering where the TF logo will fit onto the bananas!!
3. Food and drink (ie. tea/coffee as well as our club bar) available to purchase throughout tournament
4. Ample free parking at the club
5. Specially negotiated rate at 4 star accommodation:
• Hallmark Hotel (less than a mile away with gym & pool)
• Double/Twin rooms - £65 room only; £75 Bed and Breakfast
• Direct line to Hallmark Hotel: 0161 437 0511

… also … and close to where we are located:

1. Man City & Man United both do tours of their grounds (one will be at home over the tournament weekend!)
2. Within 5 mins we have John Lewis, Sainsburys, M&S and Tescos
3. Great bar/restaurant (The Pointing Dog) at the end of the drive
4. Model train rides (for adults and children!) on Sundays around the park next door!

…. as well as Manchester City Centre shops, restaurant and bars, China Town and the Trafford Centre is 30 mins by train/car

See the current entry list.