Karim Abdul Gawat visited our club in December, and what a privilege it was.

He is currently the world nr 2 and World Champion.

In 2016 he won the Al-Ahram International tournament, beating Ali Farad.

He was then the runner up to Ramy Ashour in the Hong Kong Open.

He then went on to beat Mohamed El Shorbagy (world nr 1) to win the Qatar Classic.

The pinnacle was beating Ramy Ashour in the World Open!

Supersport interviewed him (I will find out when it airs). Dup then showed him some killer shots 🙂

Hi all

The club ladder has been updated after last year’s very successful club champs.

You can view it on the top menu of the website.

If I have the final game results wrong, please let me know and I will update it asap.

FOR THOSE NOT ON THE LADDER:

You get 2 challenges as per normal. Use them wisely, and remember to send me the results. The challenge rules are on the ladder page.

If you are not on the ladder you don’t have a league position. So, please start challenging soon.

I’m slowly but surely preparing for league. So, if you want to stick together as a team this year, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. Remember, players not in your team but between your members’ log positions will leap frog the whole team.

The list of players I assume will play league but is not on the ladder is:

Cheers,

Justin

Hi all

A big welcome to 2017 🙂

I hope those squash tekkies have been dusted off and the racket strings are still firm.

League starts somewhere end Feb, and we will again be hosting a pre-league tournament. If you are keen to partake, please send your details to me (via email).

See you on the court!

Regards,

Justin

Hi all

We are busy repairing the front door (the hinge). It should be fixed by tomorrow.

In the mean time, please close the gate manually and ensure the magnet engages.

Thanks

Hi all

Sorry for a belated mail about the club champs and end year function.

It really was a great tournament with a great party thereafter. To all involved a BIG thanks!

We had a total of 52 entrants. This year we split out the top 4 from the rest, and it really worked well. These guys produced absolutely riveting squash. All credit to Christo, JP, Jacques and Jason, who at times brought out some fantastic exhibition squash!

Then, we had a separate ladies draw. This was a great addition to the club champs and I’m hoping we can increase the entrants for 2017.

For the first time we had some juniors partake in the champs. It’s really one of my goals to increase youth participation in the club, and I think we are seeing the first of it. Next year we are sure to have many more young guns chase us toppies from corner to corner!

Then, over to some photos:

D group runner up – Jacques Malan

D group winnder – Rudolph de Kock

C group runner up – Lawrence Knight

C group winner – Wilhelm Human

B group runner up – Justin Bredenkamp

B group winner – Musa Malinga

Ladies runner up – Beandri van Loggerenberg

Ladies winner – Juanita Bekker (not present)

Club runner up – Christo Potgieter

Club champion – JP Brits

League player of the year – Chris Louw

Lucky draw winner – Shaun Albon

Lucky draw winner – Ian du Plessis

Lucky draw winner – Shahin Lalla

See you all on the courts!

Regards,

Justin

Hi all

Just a note. We are accommodating some of the Northerns Primary School league matches at the club on the 12th, 13th, 17th and 18th of October.

The courts will all be used from 14:00 to 17:30.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and please arrange your social games accordingly.

Regards,

Justin

Hi all

I received the latest newsletter from Dave. This means I’m not getting the newsletters, and I’m assuming some other entrants aren’t either.

So, here’s some of the details. If you want the whole newsletter let me know and I’ll forward it.

Draw

Tournament merchandise

Schedule/Venues/Transport

General information call +27 84 208 9971
Email: info@worldmasterssquash.co.za

Hi all

Just a quick note of the arrangements for tonight and tomorrow.

A group semi-finals – Tonight

There are some great matches on tonight. Please come past to support the players.

Finals – Tomorrow

The finals start at 12:00. Please come past to view the matches and support the players.

If you still have to play your 4th round (non-final) game, perhaps arrange so that you can also watch some games thereafter.

Here is a list of the finals (some have not been finalised, but times are set).

End year function

The final should be done by about 18:00.

Bring chairs, drinks, glasses, if possible a gazebo (in case we get some rain). The caterers will provide cutlery, crockery and most importantly the food 🙂

18:30 – Prize giving

19:00 – Dinner is served

Thereafter – Enjoy the evening

Cheers,

Justin