Kenya Squash Blog

Junior Program

2012-01-24T12:27:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

KSRA would like to make a request to squashers and well wishers, to please donate rackets and balls for the junior program we are about to launch this year. This junior program will be run in various clubs and the target is to take the sport to grassroot level. This is part of KSRA's junior development policy.

Your contributions will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

league

2012-01-23T12:59:00.001+03:00

Hi Squashers.

The league is finally here and its good to note that many players are seriously training for the league.

On this note, if you are a 'clubless' player and would like to be placed in clubs competing in the league, please send me your details via email or sms as follows:

Name:

Telephone:

Email:

Division to play in:

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

All Africa junior Squash Championships - Harare 5th to 10th April 2012

2012-01-19T18:35:00.000+03:00

Dear Squashers

This is to inform you that there will be an All Africa Jun ior Squash championships in Harare, Zimbabwe from the 5th to the 10th of April 2012. it will be a 19 and Under championship.

We would like to invite all interested juniors to Submit their entries to the KSRA Secretariat by Friday 10th February 2012.

Trials and Selection will follow immediately after the deadline.

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

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Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

2012 Start of Season Squash Tournament

2012-01-13T11:51:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

Once again Kenya Squash Rackets Association would like to wish you a Happy New 2012.

This is a reminder of the Start of Season Squash Tournament at Impala Club, which is going to be bigger, better and more competitive. As it is there is already a good number of players registered to play in the tournament. This year we will begin the ranking system which will be based on the Tournaments played, league participation and possibly club ladders. So train hard, coz this year the competition is tight.

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Tournament: Impala Start Of Season Squash Tournament 2012

Venue: Impala Club

Dates: Mon, 13th - Sat, 17th February 2012

Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Friday, 10th Feb. 2012,

Draw:Sat, 11th February 2012, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0733 624 181

Email: mikegeb2000@yahoo.com

Notice Board: All clubs

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:

Mike Gebremedhin

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Thanks

Leon

KSRA Communications

www.kenyasquash.org

KSRA Membership

2012-01-13T10:20:00.001+03:00

Hi Squashers

Hoping your year has started well. This is a reminder to please submit your payments for membership at the Secretariat and collect your receipt. This year you will be issued with membership cards that will enable a KSRA member enjoy subsidised rates and other benefits from KSRA partners that include, sports houses, Hotels and clubs. Other Benefits will be highlighted in time.

Lastly, ensure you will participate in this years league through your respective teams. We would like to encourage juniors to also join these teams.

Enjoy your Squash

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Fwd: WADA 2012 Prohibited List

2012-01-03T19:29:00.001+03:00

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To All Squash Athletes:

WADA has published the latest Prohibited List which becomes effective January 1st 2012. The prohibited List can be found on the WADA website. WADA has created a "Prohibited List Mobile Site" which provides all the information needed regarding the Prohibited List which can be linked through: http://list.wada-ama.org/

There are some drug additions in some of the categories. Refer to the List review these changes.

1. The most important change relates to Beta-2-agonists:

Formeterol by inhalation to a maximum daily therapeutic dose of 36 micrograms is now included as an exception in the prohibited beta-2-agonist section. If more than 30 nanograms/ml is detected in urine, this will be considered an Adverse Analytical Finding, unless the Athlete proves through a controlled pharmacokinetic study that the abnormal result was the consequence of the use of the stated therapeutic inhaled dose.

Beta-2-agonists by inhalation are used for managing asthma. The List prohibits the administration of all beta-2-agonists except salbutamol (maximum 1600 micrograms over 24hrs) and salmeterol when taken by inhalation. Now, formeterol (maximum 36 micrograms over 24 hrs expressed as inhaled/delivered dose) is allowed.

The consequence of this is that most of the frequently used inhalers are not prohibited. The key is to use the inhalers as prescribed using extra doses may result in a urine test exceeding the maximum allowed level.

If there is a medical situation requiring doses beyond those specified above, then a retrospective (emergency) TUE should be submitted. This will require medical confirmation for the need to exceed the prescribed doses.

The reason for the thresholds is that larger doses may be performance enhancing, which should be prevented and prohibited, but that appropriate care and treatment of asthmatic athletes is facilitated.

2. There is no change to the use of Cannabinoids, whether natural (e.g. cannabis, hashish, marijuana) or synthetic delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabimimetics (e.g. "Spice") all these products are prohibited in-competition.

Please note: Urine tests for marihuana can detect its presence for 13 days. However, that length of time can be much longer depending upon how often the person smokes, how much they smoke and how long they have been smoking. regular smokers have reported a positive test 45 days after the last use of marijuana, and heavy smokers up to 90 days after the last marijuana smoke.

Please refer to the Prohibited List if there are any doubts regarding the use of various different substances or methods.

Anne Smith

Director

WSF Anti-Doping Programme

Tel: +44 (0)1424 447 440

Mob: +44 (0)7775 446 020

www.worldsquash.org

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Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

Start of Season Squash Tournament 2012

2011-12-21T21:20:00.001+03:00

Hi Squashers

Once again Kenya Squash Rackets Association would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2012.

We are also happy to announce the Start of Season Squash Tournament at Impala Club, which we hope to be bigger, better and more competitive. So as you celebrate the end of the year with your families, remember to train for squash. We will have a very active squash calender in 2012, so always be prepared to compete, win or improve and most of all, HAVE FUN.

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Tournament: Impala Start Of Season Squash Tournament 2012

Venue: Impala Club

Dates: Mon, 13th - Sat, 17th February 2012

Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Friday, 10th Feb. 2012,

Draw:Sat, 11th February 2012, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0733 624 181

Email: mikegeb2000@yahoo.com

Notice Board: All clubs

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:

Mike Gebremedhin

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Thanks

Leon

KSRA Communications

KSRA Seasons Greetings

2011-12-17T18:42:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

Kenya Squash Rackets Association (KSRA) wishes to formally introduce its new committee members. They are

Chairman: David Ngunjiri
Vice Chairperson: Nima Shah
Treasurer: Violet Luchendo
Secretary: Leon Keya
Committee Member: Jobics Mireri

Our Coordinator is Elizabeth Mulwa stationed at our offices at the Parklands Sports Club.

We look forward to working together with you in this term, to push the game in Kenya to the next level.

On this note we would also like to extend our gratitude to the previous Chairperson, Lilian Wanjira and her committee for all the work they put into running the affairs of the association and facilitating for a smooth transition through free and fair elections to the current committee.

Happy festive season.

Yours Sincerely

Leon Keya

KSRA Secretary

www.kenyasquash.org

the Chairman, the executive and the staff of
Kenya Squash Rackets Association
Wish you and your loved ones
A PEACEFUL AND HAPPY FESTIVE SEASON
and a Prosperous 2012

KSRA Calender

2011-12-15T22:13:00.000+03:00

Dear Squashers

KSRA is pleased to present you the interim calender for the year 2012. We look forward to getting your support to boost squash activities this coming year. We also want to encourage clubs to book slots for tournaments and activities in the calender. We hope to close the calender scheduling by 10th of January 2012.

We also would like to highlight the reintroduction of the following activities in our calender

Youth Clubs Squash Program
Youth School Program
Corporate Squash Event for Men and ladies
College Squash Event
Reintroduction of regional Squash tournaments such as Nyanza Open, Mombasa Open, South coast, Nyeri Open etc all subject to confirmation of commitment of various stake holders
A Coaching certification program
A Ranking system to start from the first Squash tournament in 2012
A top 16 individual League
International tournaments that will be communicated accordingly in due time
A bigger Safari circuit
Relaunch the KSRA newsletter, both Print and online.
Relaunch of KSRA membership schemes and benefits
Relaunch of KSRA Website

KSRA therefore hopes to successfully carry out a very active 2012 calender with your full support. As usual we welcome suggestions and comments, not forgetting any form of support.

Please find attached the 2012 calender

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Scottish Junior Open 2012.

2011-12-05T15:58:00.001+03:00

Hi

Please see attached below of the Scottish Junior Open 2012.

This tournament is a European Junior Grand Prix Event.

Those interested, please contact the organiser directly.

NB. You will be required to sign a code of conduct form from the KSRA Secretariat before entering the tournament

Contact information and event details are in the attached Document.

Thanks

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Kenya Open

2011-11-24T21:31:00.001+03:00

Hi Squashers

We would like to announce that Kenya open will unfortunately not take place due to unavoidable circumstances.

Dates for mike Muraya Squash tournament will be confirmed next week.

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Nakuru Open Squash Tournament

2011-11-03T08:53:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

Nakuru Open Squash Tournament, which was held at Nakuru Rift Valley Squash Club on 28th to 30th October 2011, prooved to be a very Successful event as usual, with a few changes to the outcome.

It was sponsored by Kengen with Price money of Kshs. 60,000/-. We had very exciting matches and must recognise new entrants, Ken Mwangi and Taurees khan for a successful show in the Torunament.

Winners were as follows:
Main Event
Winner - Modecai Kambamba
Runners Up - Ken Mwangi
3rd - Leon Keya

Plate Event
Winner - Talal Mohamed
Runners - Peterson Karigithi
3rd - Taurees Khan

Ladies
Winner - Beatrice Musyoka
Runners up - Flora Bilali
3rd - Maureen Nyargetuba
(I hope I got all the names right)

Kudos to all the participants and for those who missed, you really missed. We had a very good turnout of almost 40 players, many from Nairobi, even more from Nakuru, Nyeri, Embu and spectators from Kisumu too, even though Its unfortunate Juniors were now many.

The usual suspect, Modecai Kabamba has refused to be dethroned from the coveted title of reigning champion of Nakuru open, but we hope that new entrant, Ken Mwangi and the always upcoming and never reaching star, Leon Keya can do something about it next year.

All thanks goes to Rift Valley Sports Club and Club Squash Captain Mr. Enos and Company, for hosting the tournament, Kengen for Sponsoring the tournament, all the players and Participants and KSRA for providing organisation for the tournament through Leon Keya who did a fantastic job at organising it.

We look forward to having a bigger event next year.

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Nakuru Open

2011-10-28T11:29:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

Nakuru Open is finally here. The best tournament of the year. Away from all the hussles and bussles of Nairobi, experience a refreshing time at the Rift Valley sports Club.

Tournament Starts today 28th October 2011, from 6pm.

Players are asked to be on time, help refereeing and assist where possible.

Just in.... there will be Prize money of
Kshs. 60,000.

in short, I cant miss this one. Lets meet there, play hard and have fun.

See you there

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Diwali

2011-10-27T14:53:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

On behalf of Kenya Squash Rackets Association and the squash fraternity in Kenya, we would like to wish the Indian community living in kenya a Happy Diwali.

You can also grace the Diwali with a game of squash.

Regards

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Nakuru Open - Sponsored by Kengen

2011-10-21T07:51:00.000+03:00

This is a reminder for the Nakuru Open will be held on 29th to 30th at the rift vallery sports club. Details on the poister below. This is usually one of the best out of town tournaments in the squash calender.

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Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

Kenya CLosed 2011 Finals

2011-10-21T07:36:00.001+03:00

Hi Squasher

Very interesting finals we will have and to be sincere, am really looking foward to seeing these matches. We have witnessed a set of upcoming squash players emerged, and are giving hope to the future of squash. We will also have some tough Group A Round Robin matches lined up.

These are the matches to be played today at the Parklands Sports Club from 6 pm.

Group B: Tommy Ruiz Vs Yusuf

Group C: Aamir Vs Billy Jusa

Ladies: khaaliqua nimji Vs salma Nimji

Junious: Aamir Vs Muqtadir Nimji

C Plate: Niheer vs Betty Musyoka

B Plate: Hanif Vs Salima Nimji

Junior Plate: Shivum Pattni vs Parth Pattni

Games start at 5.30pm. we request players to be there by 5pm. Come enjoy some hard squash, and delicious snacks and drinks that Parklands club has to offer.

Our gratitude goes to Parklands Sports Club for hosting the tournament, the tournament organisers and all players and wellwishers who have participated in this tournament to make it a successful event. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Kenya Closed Draw

2011-10-19T14:44:00.001+03:00

This includes the plate draws. Thanks

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Fwd: Kenya Closed

2011-10-19T08:08:00.001+03:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: leon keya <leonkeya@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Subject: Kenya Closed
To: KSRA Coordinator <coordinator@kenyasquash.org>

Please find attached Kenya Closed Draw and Results.

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

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Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

KENYA CLOSED

2011-10-18T00:45:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

A super turnout this was, and I must say am very gratefull to the squash fraternity that has helped support squash by just participating in the Kenya Closed tournament. For those who could not make it coz of injuries,(Confidence Injuries or Physical injuries), get well soon.

There has proved to be a big interest in the game, evidenced by the large entry in Group C. New faces from both ladies and Men were eager to have a go at the tournament, not forgetting the juniors. some of the new faces include Martin kiptoo, Spencer, Moiz Rasheed, James Ngugi amongs others. Well, am happy for them and will do my best to support them develop their skill in their game.

The first day saw straight sets in most games but we look forward to a tougher second day with players like Asif Chaudry, in Group B, a former Squash Slayer/Champion in the Late 70s and early 80s, the new boys in the block- The Atonyas and the Quick feet of Muqtadir among others. Am looking forward to very entertaining matches on the second day.

Plate draws will be made on the second day as we prepare for a competitive A group, (that saw a disappointing turnout) begin on wednesday. Group A has the new entrant into the scene Ken Mwangi, stretch specialist John Mbuvi, (Jahangir 2) Kuntesh Shah, Muqtadir and leon amongst others.

We look forward to a good spectator turnout for the rest of the days. Drinks and snacks will also be available at competitive prices so dont miss the mouth watering delicacies Parklands sports club has to offer.

Attached find the draw for reference. Games start at 5.30pm so Lets be there early and finish intime.

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Leon Keya

KSRA Communication

Kenya Closed Draw

2011-10-17T06:58:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers

The Kenya Closed Tournament is finally here.

We are happy to say that we we have a very good turnout except from the Group A.

The tournament games are scheduled to start at 5.30pm, so if your opponent is around please get on court.

Courts are allocated as follows for Mondays and Tuesday.

Juniors - Court 6

Ladies - Court 5

Group C - Court 7

Group B - Court 8

Group A Matches start on Wednesday on court 8.

Plate events for Group B, C, Juniors and Ladies will start on Wednesday. Any changes will be communicated accordingly.

Thanks

Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Kenya Closed 2011 Reminder

2011-10-13T14:10:00.000+03:00

Hi Squashers.

2 days to go.. and the turnout is good though we can do better and hit the '60 people' mark. Here are the details...

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The entry deadline for Kenya Closed which starts next Monday (17th Oct) at Parklands Sports club has been extended to Saturday (15th Oct, 2011, 3pm).

Please send in your entries to Leon Keya, by text or email (see contact info below). Remember to send in which group you want to play in.

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Tournament: Kenya Closed 2011

Dates: Mon, 17th - Sat, 21st October 2011

Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Saturday, 15th Oct. 2011,

Draw:Sat, 15th oct 2011, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0734603194 (Mon/Wed/Fri - Working Hours)

Email: coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Notice Board: Parklands Sports Club

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:

David Ngunjiri (ngunjiri_david@yahoo.com)

Leon Keya (leonkeya@gmail.com)

Thanks

Leon

KSRA Communications

KSRA League Winners

2011-10-13T07:50:00.000+03:00

HI Squashers,

Am Pleased to present you the league winners.

Mens:

Division 1

Parklands Sports Club

The Players are

Hartaj Bains
Raj Bains
Gakuo Ndirangu
Paras Shah
Keriri Muya
Hanish Harania
Charles Wambua

Division 2

Parklands Sports Club(Staff)

The players are

John Mbuvi
Sylvester
Abdul Aziz
George Oyoo
Kanyi Cyrus
Allan Cooper.
Caleb Otieno

Division 3 Winner:

Qutbis A

The players are:

Dr Mustafa Musajee
Muffadal Badri
Idris Badri
Moiz Rashid

Ladies:Team Kifaru

Sheila Kamunyori
Smita Mehta
Cathy Magu
Deepa Galot

Winners and participants are reminded to attend the Prize giving ceremony at the Parklands Sports Club on Friday 14th, October 2011 at the Squash Courts, from 6pm. Refreshments available after the event. Your attendance will be highly appreciated.

Congratulations to the winners are in order.

Thanks to all the teams who participated and made this league happen, and we look forward to a more competitive league next year. Finally we must thank our previous committee for the hard work on organising the league and especially Kim Kanari.

Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Kenya Closed Reminder

2011-10-10T12:14:00.000+03:00

The entry deadline for Kenya Closed which starts next Monday (17th Oct) at Parklands Sports club has been extended to Saturday (15th Oct).

Please send in your entries to Leon Keya, by text or email (see contact info below). Remember to send in which group you want to play in.

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Tournament: Kenya Closed 2011

Dates: Mon, 17th - Sat, 21st October 2011

Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Saturday, 15th Oct. 2011,

Draw:Sat, 15th oct 2011, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0734603194 (Mon/Wed/Fri - Working Hours)

Email: coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Notice Board: Parklands Sports Club

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:

David Ngunjiri (ngunjiri_david@yahoo.com)

Leon Keya (leonkeya@gmail.com)

Thanks

Leon

KSRA Communications

KENYA CLOSED

2011-09-29T17:27:00.001+03:00

Dear Squashers,

Please find attached Kenya Closed Poster

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Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

Fwd: SQUASH - PSA Welcomes Return Of British Open To London

2011-09-28T22:51:00.001+03:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: PSA World Tour News <media@psaworldtour.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Subject: SQUASH - PSA Welcomes Return Of British Open To London
To: info@kenyasquash.org

PSA Welcomes Return Of British Open To London

28 September 2011

The Professional Squash Association is welcoming the return of the British Open to the sport's international calendar.

England Squash & Racketball have announced that Egyptian-born East Yorkshire-based entrepreneur Dr Assem Allam is the new Title Partner for the Allam British Open Squash Championships, which will take place at the O2 Arena in London in May 2012.

With a history stretching back to 1922, the British Open is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in squash, with title-holders including the sport's greats such as Hashim Khan, Geoff Hunt, Jonah Barrington, Jansher Khan and the record ten-time champion Jahangir Khan.

England's world number one Nick Matthew is the current title-holder after winning his second title at the 2009 championship in Manchester.

The three-year agreement cements Dr Allam's growing commitment to sport following his recent much-publicised purchase of Hull City Football Club. The event will be staged in London in 2012 while Dr Allam furthers his plans to build a multi-million pound sports complex in Hull. The complex will feature a world class squash centre which is intended to host the Allam British Open in 2013 and 2014.

"I am delighted our company is able to back one of the world's most important and best known championships of its kind," said Dr Allam. "We look forward to welcoming the British Open to Hull, East Yorkshire, where it will be a flagship event at the Sports Village - bringing many people to the region."

PSA CEO Alex Gough added: "Our members will be delighted that this great event is back on the calendar. The British Open has long been one of the most prized titles in the sport - and its return, particularly to the England capital and as part of our new PSA World Series, is a major boost to the Tour," added the former world No5 who competed in the event 11 times between 1996 and 2008.

Nick Matthew, from Sheffield, said: "It's fantastic to see Dr Allam's enthusiasm for the sport demonstrated in this way. The British Open is a national treasure and his backing will ensure that it maintains its position as the world's most prestigious squash tournament and brings the best players to compete in the UK."

Pakistan's Jahangir Khan, undefeated in ten successive British Open championships from 1982, added, "It is fantastic to see the British Open - the most prestigious squash event in the world - coming back to the PSA calendar and taking its rightful place at the heart of our sport. Every squash player in the world dreams of taking part in these wonderful championships."

Nick Rider, Chief Executive of England Squash & Racketball, said: "Dr Allam's support for squash is unequalled and we look forward to delivering an event that will reward his vision and reflect spectacularly on his brand. His intervention at this time has secured the future of one of the most important events in the World Series and will be applauded by players and by squash fans world-wide."

The Allam British Open is expected to reach out to more than 25 million people in 172 countries and will touch almost every community in the UK, interacting with fans at all levels of the game across the globe.

For all the latest Tour news: www.psaworldtour.com

- ENDS -

For further information: Howard Harding, PSA World Media Manager
Tel: (44) 1737-243333 or (mobile) (44) 7773-325130
WSQ 6346 Email: media@psaworldtour.com 28 September 2011

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Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

Fwd: SQUASH - Gordon Secures El Salvador Open Success

2011-09-28T22:49:00.001+03:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: PSA World Tour News <media@psaworldtour.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 2:41 AM
Subject: SQUASH - Gordon Secures El Salvador Open Success
To: info@kenyasquash.org

Gordon Secures El Salvador Open Success

27 September 2011

RESULTS: PSA Challenger 5 Tour De Las Americas El Salvador Open, San Salvador, El Salvador

1st round:
[2] Erik Tepos Valtierra (MEX) bt [Q] Salvador Martinez (MEX) 11-8, 11-6, 11-7
Hernan D'Arcangelo (ARG) bt Fernando Lopez (MEX) 14-12, 3-11, 11-3, 11-7
[Q] Jorge Gutierrez (ARG) bt Armando Olguin (MEX) 11-0, 11-4, 11-7
[3] Joan Lezaud (FRA) bt Gerardo de Paul Garcia (MEX) 12-10, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9
[4] Tom Pashley (ENG) bt [Q] Lyall Paterson (SCO) 11-7, 8-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-5
Jonathan Uriel Ramos Islas (MEX) bt Jamie MacAulay (SCO) 11-7, 15-13, 10-12, 5-11, 11-6
Matias Tuomi (FIN) bt [Q] Jonathan Geekie (SCO) 11-3, 11-3, 11-2
[1] Christopher Gordon (USA) bt Leandro Romiglio Fernandez (ESP) 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, 12-10
Quarter-finals:
Hernan D'Arcangelo (ARG) bt [2] Erik Tepos Valtierra (MEX) 11-7, 11-9, 9-11, 8-11, 11-9
[3] Joan Lezaud (FRA) bt [Q] Jorge Gutierrez (ARG) 8-11, 11-9, 11-9, 11-9
[4] Tom Pashley (ENG) bt Jonathan Uriel Ramos Islas (MEX) 11-8, 11-7, 11-5
[1] Christopher Gordon (USA) bt Matias Tuomi (FIN) 11-3, 13-11, 11-9
Semi-finals:
[3] Joan Lezaud (FRA) bt Hernan D'Arcangelo (ARG) 11-8, 14-12, 11-9
[1] Christopher Gordon (USA) bt [4] Tom Pashley (ENG) 11-3, 6-0 ret.
Final:
[1] Christopher Gordon (USA) bt [3] Joan Lezaud (FRA) 11-5, 11-6, 11-9

Christopher Gordon of the USA fully justified his seeding in the Tour De Las Americas El Salvador Open when he won the PSA World Tour Challenger 5 squash title at the Maya Country Club in the country's capital San Salvador.

The New York-born 25-year-old prevailed in the semi-finals after England's No4 seed Tom Pashley was forced to retire injured midway through the second game.

And his surprise opponent in the final was Joan Lezaud, the third seed from France who reached his second Tour final in a week against expectation after beating Argentina's Hernan D'Arcangelo in straight games.

But Lezaud's winning run in South America came to end when Gordon despatched the 25-year-old from Aix-en-Provence 11-5, 11-6, 11-9.

The success marks Gordon's second PSA Tour title, following his breakthrough title triumph at the Japan Pro Yokohama in May 2009.

For all the latest Tour news: www.psaworldtour.com

- ENDS -

For further information: Howard Harding, PSA World Media Manager
Tel: (44) 1737-243333 or (mobile) (44) 7773-325130
WSQ 6345 Email: media@psaworldtour.com 27 September 2011

--
Leon Keya

Creative

P. O. Box 1516-00200

Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2082378
Cell: +254 722 784233
+254 734 603194
+250 728 784233

Skype: leonkeya

PSA News

2011-09-28T22:48:00.001+03:00

Once again am happy to note that quite a number of squash players in Kenya are E-mail Literate. On that not I will forward interesting reports of PSA events to keep you up to date with the current world wide events and the "BRIGHT" future of squash in Kenya.

--
Leon Keya

KSRA Communications

Kenya Closed

2011-09-28T21:27:00.001+03:00

Sorry for sending the wrong attachment. Please find the right Poster for Kenya Closed. Thanks Guys for correction

Hi

Here are the details for this years Kenya Closed Tournament
(Poster attached).

Please spread the word and send in your entries.

Tournament: Kenya Closed 2011

Dates: Mon, 17th - Sat, 21st October 2011
Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Wed, 12th Nov 2010,
Draw:Wed, 12th Nov 2010, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0722795992 (Mon/Wed/Fri - Working Hours)
Email: coordinator@kenyasquash.org
Notice Board: Parklands Sports Club

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:
David Ngunjiri (ngunjiri_david@yahoo.com)
Leon Keya (leonkeya@gmail.com)

Thanks

Leon
KSRA Communications

Kenya Closed 2011

2011-09-28T16:17:00.001+03:00

Hi

Here are the details for this years Kenya Closed Tournament
(Poster attached).

Please spread the word and send in your entries.

Tournament: Kenya Closed 2011

Dates: Mon, 17th - Sat, 21st October 2011
Entry Fee: Non-Members - KSh.700, KSRA Members - KSh.500

Entry Deadline: Wed, 12th Nov 2010,
Draw:Wed, 12th Nov 2010, 3pm, at Venue

To Enter: Send in your Name and Group by SMS, Email or on Club Notice Boards

SMS: 0722795992 (Mon/Wed/Fri - Working Hours)
Email: coordinator@kenyasquash.org
Notice Board: Parklands Sports Club

Groups: A,B,C, Ladies and Juniors

Tournament Directors:
David Ngunjiri (ngunjiri_david@yahoo.com)
Leon Keya (leonkeya@gmail.com)

Thanks

Leon
KSRA Communications

League prize Giving

2011-09-28T16:10:00.001+03:00

Please come and join us as we celebrate and reward the victorious teams in a
prize giving ceremony to officially end the 2011 KSRA Squash League.

Venue: Parklands Sports Club (At the Squash courts)
Date/Time: Friday 14th October at 6.30pm
Dress code: Whatever makes you comfortable :)

Leon Keya
KSRA Communications

--

New KSRA Committee Voted In at 2011 AGM

2011-09-27T08:50:00.000+03:00

Hi

The adjourned KSRA AGM 2011 was held on 15th September 2011
at Parklands Sports Club.

One of the main agenda items was Committee Elections, which were
conducted as planned.

There is now a new committee in place with David Ngunjiri the new Chairman.

The new Honourable Secretary is Leon Keya who takes over email
and other communication with immediate effect. And will introduce other members
of the new committee soon.

A hearty thanks for all the hard work put in by Lillian and the members of the previous
committee (David Ngunjiri, Peter Njoka, Benson Rono, Bethwel Ogwayo, Idah Nyambura,
JJ Masiga, Julius Osaso, Dr. Tom Kariuki).

On behalf of the previous committee and all KSRA members I welcome in the new committee
and thank them very much for stepping up to the challenge.

So ... boo hoo ... this is the last time you hear from me on official KSRA matters.

Keep squashing!

Kim
KSRA

Google Groups Invitation: kenyasquash

2011-09-26T14:35:00.001+03:00

shok leonkeya@gmail.com has invited you to join the kenyasquash group with
this message:

Kenya Squash Invites you to this group. Get the latest info in squash.

Here is the group's description:

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[Final Reminder] KSRA AGM - Thursday, 15th September 2011

2011-09-14T18:59:00.000+03:00

Hi

The 2011 KSRA AGM will be held at Parklands Sports Club, Maktaba Room (up the stairs on the left immediately after the main entrance).

Date: Thursday, 15th September 2011

Start time: 6.30pm

Your presence will be very much appreciated.

Thanks

Kim

[KSRA AGM: Thu, 15th Sep 2011] Why it's important you attend, if you can

2011-09-07T10:43:00.001+03:00

Hi

Several of the current committee members have opted not to offer themselves for re-election.

Some important committee positions that will therefore fall vacant and need to be filled,
including Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary.

It's therefore important you attend, if you can, so we ensure to get suitable replacements.

You're important involvement will be either ...

Nominating someone you know can do one of the jobs,
voting for the best candidates, or
Offering yourself for a post on the committee
Offering yourself for a post on a sub-committee

Some people have already expressed interest in coming in, but the numbers fall short of
what's required.

Plan to attend this important meeting that'll influence the future of Kenya Squash.

Here's the official notice of the meeting again that shows the agenda of it:

NOTICE OF THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Adjourned Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Squash Rackets Association will be held on 15th September 2011 at 6.30p.m. at Parklands Sports Club to transact the following business:

AGENDA

1.   Ag. Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
2.   Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and matters arising thereof.
3.   Report of the Secretary.
4.   Report of the Treasurer and consideration and approval of the accounts for the years ended December 2009 and 2010.
5.   Appointment of Auditors.
6.   Any business of which notice has been given under Rule 10 (c) (vii).
7.   Election of Committee Members.
8.   Any other business.

Dated this 31st day of August 2011.

<= End of Official Notice =>

Club captains

Please print this notice and put it up on your club notice boards so that members can know about the AGM and plan to attend.
Also encourage (coax if necessary) squash players and supporters from your club to attend.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Postponed - Kenya Closed 2011 Squash Tournament

2011-09-01T15:52:00.001+03:00

Hi

Arrangements for the adjourned KSRA AGM have interfered with preparations
for the Kenya Closed 2011 squash tournament that was to start on September 12th.

It is therefore postponed. We'll email the new dates and call for entries then.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Postponed - Kenya Closed 2011 Squash Tournament

2011-09-01T15:52:00.000+03:00

KSRA AGM 2011 - New Notice, New Date - 15th September 2011

2011-09-01T15:46:00.001+03:00

Hi

There was no quorum at the 24th August 2011 KSRA AGM. The AGM could therefore not proceed and was adjourned.

We have now re-scheduled it to 15th September 2011.

Below is the wording of the official notice (a copy of which is attached).

Club captains - Please print this notice and put it up on your club notice boards so that members can know about the AGM and plan to attend.

==>

NOTICE OF THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Adjourned Annual General Meeting of the Kenya Squash Rackets Association will be held on 15th September 2011 at 6.30p.m. at Parklands Sports Club to transact the following business:

AGENDA

1.   Ag. Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
2.   Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and matters arising thereof.
3.   Report of the Secretary.
4.   Report of the Treasurer and consideration and approval of the accounts for the years ended December 2009 and 2010.
5.   Appointment of Auditors.
6.   Any business of which notice has been given under Rule 10 (c) (vii).
7.   Election of Committee Members.
8.   Any other business.

Dated this 31st day of August 2011.

<==

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Cash Grant to Kenya Squash: "Thank You" message

2011-08-25T13:01:00.001+03:00

Special "Thank You" from the Chairperson of Kenya Squash Rackets Association (KSRA):

On behalf of the KSRA Committee, I would like to thank Raj Bains and Hartaj Bains for their generous grant of Kshs. 80,000/- to the Association.

This grant has assisted the Committee in various ways and has eased the financial constraints experienced in the smooth operations of the association.

This is a good way to give back to the sport and I encourage other members and players to emulate this gesture or offer any other assistance.

Lillian Wanjira
Chairperson
KSRA

KSRA AGM - Today (Wed, 24th Aug 2011) - Venue details inside

2011-08-24T09:32:00.001+03:00

Hi

The 2011 KSRA AGM is today (Wed, 24th Aug 2011).

Venue: Parklands Sports Club

Room: Maktaba Room (Next to General Managers office upstairs. Use the stairs on the left, just after the main entrance reception)

Time: 6.30pm.

Agenda:

1. Ag. Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and matters arising thereof.
3. Report of the Secretary.
4. Report of the Treasurer and consideration and approval of the accounts for the years ended December 2009 and 2010.
5. Appointment of Auditors.
6. Any business of which notice has been given under Rule 10 (c) (vii).
7. Election of Committee Members.
8. Any other business.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Reminder: KSRA AGM 2011 Notice (Annual General Meeting)

2011-08-22T09:12:00.000+03:00

Hi

Remember the KSRA AGM that's this Wednesday
(24th August) at Parklands Sports Club at 6.30pm.

Please make time to come for it, it's important.

We all love good quality squash events -
tournaments, league, coaching, international tours, etc. -
these things don't organize and run themselves :).
The KSRA Committee does it.

Come and influence what happens in Kenya squash
for the next couple of years.

(AGM Agenda in forwarded message below).

See you there.

Kim
KSRA

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: kim kanari <kimkanari@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Subject: KSRA AGM 2011 Notice (Annual General Meeting)
To:

Hi

The date for the KSRA AGM 2011 has now been set. Here is the notice below (and attached):

==>

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kenya.

Squash Rackets Association will be held on 24th August 2011 at 6.30p.m. at Parklands Sports Club to transact the following business:

1. Ag. Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and matters arising thereof.
3. Report of the Secretary.
4. Report of the Treasurer and consideration and approval of the accounts for the years ended December 2009 and 2010.
5. Appointment of Auditors.
6. Any business of which notice has been given under Rule 10 (c) (vii).
7. Election of Committee Members.
8. Any other business.

Dated this 10th day of August 2011.

<==

If this notice has not been pinned up at your club, please print (use the attached copy) and pin it up. It's been put up in some clubs but not all.

Please plan to come!

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

--
Kim Kanari (0721-691700)
NiftyPayroll.com

Final Results - Mens Squash League 2011

2011-08-18T09:57:00.001+03:00

Hi

The mens 2011 squash league came to a close at the beginning of August 2011 after nearly three months of competition.

There were three divisions.

Division One had 5 club teams with 36 players
Division Two had 6 club teams with 46 players
Division Three had 6 club teams with 39 players

The format of the competition was:

One match a week.
Four players from one team against four players from another team.
Each team played every other team in their division twice, home and away.
Every individual match of the four matches earned the winning team 2 points. (Example, winning all four individual matches earned the team 2 x 4 = 8 points)
A bonus point was also awarded to the winning team.

After the three months of this format of competition, here are the final accumulated points:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Parklands A	8	50
Nairobi Club	8	39
Karen A	8	25
Impala A	8	25
Simba Union	8	21

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Parklands (Staff)	10	68
Parklands B	10	67
Impala B	10	65
ILRI	10	29
Public Service	10	23
Karen B	10	18

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Qutbis A	10	70
Barclays Bank	10	67
Karen C	10	49
Impala C	10	33
KENGEN	10	26
Qutbis B	10	23

Congratulations to the winning teams: Parklands A (Div 1), Parklands Staff Team (Div 2), and Qutbis A (Div 3).

Thanks to all the club teams, players and supporters for a fun, competitive league!

I'll email the date of the prize giving ceremony as soon as it's set.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

KSRA AGM 2011 Notice (Annual General Meeting)

2011-08-13T15:58:00.001+03:00

Hi

The date for the KSRA AGM 2011 has now been set. Here is the notice below (and attached):

==>

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Kenya.

Squash Rackets Association will be held on 24th August 2011 at 6.30p.m. at Parklands Sports Club to transact the following business:

1. Ag. Secretary to read the notice convening the meeting.
2. Confirmation of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting and matters arising thereof.
3. Report of the Secretary.
4. Report of the Treasurer and consideration and approval of the accounts for the years ended December 2009 and 2010.
5. Appointment of Auditors.
6. Any business of which notice has been given under Rule 10 (c) (vii).
7. Election of Committee Members.
8. Any other business.

Dated this 10th day of August 2011.

<==

If this notice has not been pinned up at your club, please print (use the attached copy) and pin it up. It's been put up in some clubs but not all.

Please plan to come!

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

How to get PSA Squash Updates

2011-08-12T09:49:00.000+03:00

Hi

Did you know the top squash players in the world are this very week competing in the $150,000 Australian Squash Open?

Check out the email below, it's the latest update I received from PSA Squash about who's reached the Quarter finals of the Oz Open.

If you're interested in getting updates like this on world squash events here's the link where you can register:

- http://www.psaworldtour.com/page/Newsletter

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: PSA World Tour News <media@psaworldtour.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM
Subject: SQUASH - Ramy Routs Local Hero Boswell In Canberra
To: info@kenyasquash.org

Ramy Routs Local Hero Boswell In Canberra

11 August 2011

RESULTS: PSA World Series Viridian Australian Open, Canberra, Australia

2nd round (lower half of draw):
[4] James Willstrop (ENG) bt [Q] Alan Clyne (SCO) 11-5, 11-5, 11-2 (29m)
[5] Gregory Gaultier (FRA) bt Adrian Grant (ENG) 11-7, 11-5, 11-8 (58m)
[6] Peter Barker (ENG) bt Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan (MAS) 11-4, 11-2, 11-7 (41m)
[2] Ramy Ashour (EGY) bt Stewart Boswell (AUS) 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (50m)

Egyptian squash star Ramy Ashour came back from losing the first game to local hero Stewart Boswell to power his way into the quarter-finals of the Viridian Australian Open, the third PSA World Series squash event of the year in Canberra.

Boswell, who hails from the Australian capital, had home supporters cheering when he claimed the opening game - but the four-time champion couldn't maintain the momentum as second seed Ashour stormed home to win 9-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11- 7.

The 33-year-old Australian, who first won his country's premier title nine years ago, was brilliant at times - but was undone by the shot-making wizardry of the world number two from Cairo, who was able to hit winners from seemingly impossible positions.

However, he was pushed all the way by Boswell, currently ranked 21 in the world.

"He should be ranked better than he is the way he played," said 23-year-old Ashour. "He played like a top 10 player. I think we played a very good quality match tonight."

Ashour now takes on Englishman Peter Barker, who was also in great touch as he disposed of Malaysia's Mohd Nafiizwan Adnan with a minimum of fuss 11-4, 11-2, 11-7.

Barker has faced players ranked in the 40s in his first two rounds but said he wasn't too concerned that he hadn't been really tested yet.

"I've been quite lucky I've had two players ranked where they are, but at the same time someone like Greg (Gaultier) has had two tough matches and he's managed to win them both three-love," said the 27-year-old Londoner.

'I'm very happy with the way I'm hitting the ball, I'm very pleased with the way I'm moving in my first tournament back."

Earlier, Gregory Gaultier set up a mouth-watering quarter-final clash with England's fourth seeded James Willstrop after the Frenchman beat Adrian Grant 11-7, 11-5, 11-8, showing glimpses of the form that took him to world number one in 2009.

The Frenchman was in complete control throughout, never allowing Grant to settle into any sort of rhythm.

His clash with Willstrop, an 11-5, 11-5, 11-2 winner over Scottish qualifier Alan Clyne, is sure to be the highlight of the quarter-finals.

Gaultier said he believed he had an advantage heading into the match against Willstrop because he had played two high quality players, whereas Willstrop's opponents had been ranked much lower.

"He's in great form but he didn't have tough matches - he hasn't played top players yet," Gaultier said.

"It's easy to be in good form when you don't play top players, but he's a great player and he's really good to watch so I think it's going to be a really good match."

Willstrop was in superb touch as he demolished Clyne.

Clyne won through qualifying to make the main draw then outplayed Malaysian Muhd Asyraf Azan in the first round - but he was no match for the towering Yorkshireman, who dominated all aspects of the match.

"He's come through qualifying, he's winning his matches, he's played a few games and that can mean a lot at this early point of the season," a delighted Willstrop said.

"He's the type of player who will get balls back all day long, so for me to get in a position where I win three games comfortably is a great thing for me.

"When you finish and it's three-love in the bag, that's a good feeling."

Quarter-final line-up:
[1] Nick Matthew (ENG) v Laurens Jan Anjema (NED)
[3] Karim Darwish (EGY) v David Palmer (AUS)
[4] James Willstrop (ENG) v [5] Gregory Gaultier (FRA)
[2] Ramy Ashour (EGY) v [6] Peter Barker (ENG)

Official event website: www.australiansquashopen.com

- ENDS -

For further information: Howard Harding, PSA World Media Manager
Tel: (44) 1737-243333 or (mobile) (44) 7773-325130
WSQ 6287 Email: media@psaworldtour.com 11 August 2011

New dates for Kenya Closed 2011 Squash Tournament

2011-08-01T15:42:00.000+03:00

Hi

This years Kenya Closed Squash Tournament will not be played in August as initially scheduled (current calendar).

It will now be run from Monday, 12th September 2011 to Friday, 16th September 2011.

Please note the new dates and plan to enter and play.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Squash League Standings Update on 25th July 2011

2011-07-25T11:41:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here's the League table with latest results:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	7	21
Impala A	8	25
Parklands A	8	47
Nairobi Club	8	39
Simba Union	7	17

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	8	16
Impala B	9	60
Parklands B	10	67
Parklands (Staff)	9	59
Public Service	9	16
ILRI	9	25

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	6	36
Impala C	7	22
KENGEN	4	18
Qutbis A	6	36
Barclays Bank	8	51
Qutbis B	7	8

Div 1 has one rescheduled match to go and a few rescheduled games.

Div 2 has two scheduled matches this wednesday and one rescheduled match to go.

Div 3 has two scheduled matches this wednesday and nine rescheduled matches to go.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Squash League 2011 - Updated Table at 18 July 2011

2011-07-18T10:48:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here's the latest status of the Squash League 2011:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	6	19
Impala A	8	25
Parklands A	7	40
Nairobi Club	8	39
Simba Union	7	17

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	8	16
Impala B	7	52
Parklands B	9	58
Parklands (Staff)	7	47
Public Service	8	16
ILRI	9	25

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	6	36
Impala C	7	22
KENGEN	4	18
Qutbis A	5	27
Barclays Bank	8	51
Qutbis B	6	8

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Finals results - Seniors & Vets Squash 2011

2011-07-18T08:55:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here are the final match results
of the Seniors & Veterans 2011 Squash Tournament
(15th - 17th July 2011, Impala Club):

Seniors:
Raj Bains beat Gakuo Ndirangu 3/0 (9/4, 9/0, 9/7)

Veterans:
MA Chaudry beat Walter Kuoni 3/0 (9/5, 9/2, 9/4)

Plate:
David Ngunjiri beat Talal Mohamed 3/2 (9/3, 8/10, 7/9, 9/2, 9/2)

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Draw for Seniors & Veterans Squash Tourney 2011 (Starts Tonight)

2011-07-15T15:13:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here's the draw for the 2011 Seniors & Veterans Squash (3-Day) Tournament. It starts tonight! (My apologies for the delay in sending out the draw).

Here are todays matches and times:

Seniors:
Raj Bains vs BYE
M.A Chaudry vs Moses Kangwana (6pm)
Kuntesh vs Keriri Muya (6.30pm)
Kim Kanari vs Gakuo Ndirangu (7pm)

Veterans:
David Ngunjiri vs Talal Mohamed (7.30pm)
Daniel Muoki vs Atonya Jusa (7pm)
Walter Kuoni vs Salim Khan (6pm)
John Wanjohi vs Sammy Kimosop (6.30pm)

Ladies: No Quorum (Only two entries)

Vintage: No Quorum (Only one entry)

Plate:
There will be a combined Plate competition for those who lose todays matches in both draws.

The draws are attached.

See you at Impala Club!

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Starts this Friday (15th July) - Seniors & Veterans Squash Tournament 2011

2011-07-12T11:09:00.001+03:00

Hi

Registrations are still being accepted for this weekends Seniors & Vets tournament. Email in your name and category to: coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Here are the full Tournament Details:

Name: Seniors & Veterans Squash Tournament 2011

Dates: Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July 2011 (This Friday!)

Entry Fees: Members Kshs.500/=, Non-members Kshs.700/= (You can pay your KSRA membership of Kshs.600/= while paying for tourney)

Categories - Men: Seniors (35+), Veterans (45+), Vintage (55+)

Categories - Ladies: Over 35

Send Entries To: coordinator@kenyasquash.org or 0733 989 232

Tournament Director: David Ngunjiri (0738 178 928)

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Squash League Update as at 12th July 2011

2011-07-12T11:03:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here are the table standings for the three squash league divisions:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	5	19
Impala A	8	25
Parklands A	6	33
Nairobi Club	7	32
Simba Union	6	17

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	8	16
Impala B	7	52
Parklands B	8	51
Parklands (Staff)	7	47
Public Service	8	16
ILRI	8	23

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	6	36
Impala C	7	22
KENGEN	6	18
Qutbis A	7	37
Barclays Bank	8	51
Qutbis B	6	8

If you'd like to catch some of the few remaining matches, here are the fixtures from tomorrow:

Div 1
Date	Home Team	Away Team
13-Jul	Nairobi Club	Karen A
13-Jul	Simba Union	Parklands A

Div 2
Date	Home Team	Away Team
13-Jul	Karen B	Parklands (Staff)
13-Jul	Parklands B	ILRI
20-Jul	Impala B	Parklands (Staff)
20-Jul	Parklands B	Public Service
27-Jul	Impala B	ILRI
27-Jul	Karen B	Public Service

Div 3
Date	Home Team	Away Team
13-Jul	Qutbis A	Karen C
13-Jul	Qutbis B	KENGEN
20-Jul	Qutbis A	Impala C
20-Jul	Barclays Bank	KENGEN
27-Jul	Qutbis B	Impala C
27-Jul	Barclays Bank	Karen C

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Seniors & Vets Squash Tournament - Venue Confirmed

2011-07-07T08:48:00.001+03:00

Hi

The venue for the Seniors & Veterans Squash Tournament 2011 is now confirmed. It will be hosted by Impala Club.

Email in your registration stating your name and category to: coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Tournament Details:

Name: Seniors & Veterans Squash Tournament 2011

Dates: Friday 15th to Sunday 17th July 2011 (Next Friday!)

Entry Fees: Members Kshs.500/=, Non-members Kshs.700/= (You can pay your KSRA membership of Kshs.600/= while paying for tourney)

Categories - Men: Seniors (35+), Veterans (45+), Vintage (55+)

Categories - Ladies: Over 35

Send Entries To: coordinator@kenyasquash.org or 0733 989 232

Tournament Director: David Ngunjiri (0738 178 928)

Poster: Please print and pin up attached poster at your club for players not on our email list.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Squash League - Table as at 28th June (And schedule for rest of season)

2011-06-28T11:36:00.001+03:00

Hi

The second leg of the league got underway last week.

Here are the latest table standings:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	5	19
Impala A	6	19
Parklands A	4	25
Nairobi Club	6	27
Simba Union	5	13

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	6	9
Impala B	5	36
Parklands B	6	42
Parklands (Staff)	5	31
Public Service	6	16
ILRI	6	19

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	6	36
Impala C	6	20
KENGEN	4	18
Qutbis A	4	23
Barclays Bank	6	39
Qutbis B	6	8

If you'd like to catch some of the action, here's the schedule for the rest of the season
(The "Home Team" is the host club and matches usually start by 6.30pm):

Date	Home Team	Away Team
Division 1
29-Jun	Parklands A	Impala A
29-Jun	Simba Union	Karen A
06-Jul	Simba Union	Impala A
06-Jul	Nairobi Club	Parklands A
13-Jul	Nairobi Club	Karen A
13-Jul	Simba Union	Parklands A

Division 2
29-Jun	Impala B	Parklands B
29-Jun	Karen B	ILRI
29-Jun	Parklands (Staff)	Public Service
06-Jul	Impala B	Public Service
06-Jul	Karen B	Parklands B
06-Jul	Parklands (Staff)	ILRI
13-Jul	Karen B	Parklands (Staff)
13-Jul	Parklands B	ILRI
13-Jul	Impala B	Parklands (Staff)
20-Jul	Parklands B	Public Service
20-Jul	Impala B	ILRI
20-Jul	Karen B	Public Service

Division 3
29-Jun	KENGEN	Impala C
29-Jun	Qutbis B	Karen C
29-Jun	Barclays Bank	Qutbis A
06-Jul	Barclays Bank	Impala C
06-Jul	KENGEN	Karen C
06-Jul	Qutbis B	Qutbis A
13-Jul	Qutbis A	Karen C
13-Jul	Qutbis B	KENGEN
13-Jul	Qutbis A	Impala C
20-Jul	Barclays Bank	KENGEN
20-Jul	Qutbis B	Impala C
20-Jul	Barclays Bank	Karen C

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Reminder: Seniors & Veterans Squash Tournament 2011

2011-06-27T08:06:00.001+03:00

Hi

Please email in your registrations for ...

... The Seniors & Veterans Tournament 2011 scheduled to take place Friday, 15th July to Sunday, 17th July 2011.

A senior is defined as "Over 35". A veteran as "Over 45". There may also be a Vintage group for over 55's.

The venue is to be confirmed.

Email to Elizabeth at coordinator@kenyasquash.org - Indicate if you're a Senior, Veteran or Vintage.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

[Squash] Indian Junior Open 2011

2011-06-21T13:42:00.000+03:00

Hi

Please see details below of the Indian Junior Open 2011.

This tournament is an An Asian Junior Super Series & WSF World Junior Circuit Event.

Those interested, please contact the Squash Rackets Federation of India directly.

Contact information and event details are in the attached PDF.

Thanks

Kim

----- Original Message -----

From: Lorraine Harding

To: undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:29 PM

Subject: Indian Junior Open 2011

Dear Colleague,

As a registered WSF Junior Circuit event, please find attached the tournament information and entry form for the Indian Junior Open 2011, being held in Chennai from 6-10 September 2011.

Regards

Lorraine

Lorraine Harding

Operations Manager

World Squash

Tel: (44) 1424 447 440

Mob: (44) 07775446020

Visit our Website at: www.worldsquash.org

--
Kim Kanari (0721-691700)
NiftyPayroll.com

Halfway point standings - Squash League 2011

2011-06-13T08:37:00.000+03:00

Hi

The KSRA Squash League is at the halfway point.

Here is where the teams stand in each division:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	3	11
Impala A	4	15
Parklands A	4	25
Nairobi Club	3	19
Simba Union	4	9

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	4	7
Impala B	2	16
Parklands B	4	30
Parklands (Staff)	4	29
Public Service	5	11
ILRI	5	15

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	5	29
Impala C	5	18
KENGEN	4	18
Qutbis A	4	23
Barclays Bank	4	23
Qutbis B	4	6

Div 1 teams should have all played 4 matches at this stage.
Div 2 & 3 should all have played 5. Catch-up matches are scheduled.

In Div 1, Parklands and Nairobi club are the top runners.

In Div 2, Impala looks really strong in spite of not having played 3 of their
5 matches. The two Parklands teams sit up top meanwhile, both still
to play Impala.

The race in Div 3 is still wide open. Barclays, Qutbis A and Karen are
jostling for top spot, but the others aren't far behind.

The second leg starts this week (Div 1) and next (Div 2 & 3).

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

KSRA Special Bulletin

2011-06-10T15:48:00.001+03:00

Hi

The attached Special Bulletin reports on the Kenya Junior Squash Teams
performance at the All Africa Junior Championships earlier this year.

There is also an update on a couple of new WSF competitions.

It was prepared by Elizabeth Mulwa who is interning at the KSRA office.
Thanks Elizabeth!

Please download and read.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Squash: Seniors & Veterans Tournament 2011

2011-06-10T08:42:00.001+03:00

Hi

The Seniors & Veterans Tournament 2011 is scheduled to take place Friday, 15th July to Sunday, 17th July 2011.

A senior is defined as "Over 35". A veteran as "Over 45".

The venue is to be confirmed.

Please email in your entries indicating if your a Senior or Veteran to Elizabeth at coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Good news for Juniors - WSF Unveils World Junior Squash Circuit

2011-05-30T16:17:00.000+03:00

Hi

The email below is interesting news for our Juniors.

WSF will set the criteria for tournaments that qualify. Now Kenyan Juniors will be able to achieve World Squash Federation (WSF) ranking points from some local and regional national under 19 Open tournaments.

Among these point-earning national under 19 open tournaments is - The Kenya Junior Open and the Under 19 Open.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

----- Original Message -----

From: Howard Harding

To: info@kenyasquash.org

Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 4:54 PM

Subject: SQUASH - WSF Unveils World Junior Squash Circuit

WSF Unveils World Junior Squash Circuit

The World Squash Federation gives world junior squash a hearty boost today with the introduction of the WSF World Junior Circuit and accompanying World Junior Rankings.

The Under-19 age groups of countries' National Junior Opens, along with the regional championships that take place on the continents of the world - with the World Junior Championship titles at the pinnacle - will form the WSF World Junior Circuit.

Results from these events will be used to compute quarterly WSF World Junior Rankings for young men and women at Under-19 age level

Announcing the initiative, WSF President N Ramachandran pointed out: "Our member nations and regions go to great lengths to foster the development of young talent and we can now recognise their efforts at world level by linking together the calendar and providing world rankings.

"We already know that this principle has been well received within the sport and we look forward to seeing our talented youngsters from across the world benefitting from it."

WSF Chief Executive Andrew Shelley added: "Details on how the circuit and rankings work have been sent to the nations. Events, including July's World Junior Individual Championships, will come on stream from June onwards, in advance of the first WSF Junior Ranking Lists appearing in October.

The WSF will not be setting regulations for the events, but once the rankings are up and running they will certainly provide a strong guide for seedings, and for the world rankings that players can use to measure their progress."

Full details of the circuit and rankings system can be found at www.worldsquash.org

Issued by Howard Harding on behalf of the World Squash Federation
Tel: (44) 1737-243333 or (mobile) (44) 7773-325130
Email: HowHard@aol.com
WSQ 6187 24 May 2011

--
Kim Kanari (0721-691700)
NiftyPayroll.com

Mens Squash League Results after Week 4

2011-05-30T11:59:00.001+03:00

Hi

Here's the updated Mens Squash League table after week 4 matches:

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	3	11
Impala A	4	15
Parklands A	3	18
Nairobi Club	3	19
Simba Union	3	9

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	2	2
Impala B	1	9
Parklands B	3	23
Parklands (Staff)	3	20
Public Service	3	5
ILRI	4	13

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	3	25
Impala C	3	9
KENGEN	3	11
Qutbis A	2	11
Barclays Bank	2	14
Qutbis B	3	2

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

KSRA Squash League - League Table after Week 3

2011-05-19T10:32:00.000+03:00

Hi

The KSRA Mens Squash League started 3 weeks ago, here's an update of how it's going.

For details on how each match that's been played was won or lost, see the attached detailed schedules.

From the schedules you can also check when your club is playing and plan to go cheer them on,
and enjoy some good squash and fraternising at the same time.

The table below shows the total points achieved so far, per division.

As you can see my team, Parklands B (Div 2), is doing quite well :)

Division 1	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen A	2	7
Impala A	3	8
Parklands A	2	14
Nairobi Club	2	14
Simba Union	1	2

Division 2	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen B	2	2
Impala B	0	0
Parklands B	2	16
Parklands (Staff)	3	20
Public Service	2	5
ILRI	3	11

Division 3	Matches Played	Total Points
Karen C	2	16
Impala C	3	9
KENGEN	1	2
Qutbis A	1	4
Barclays Bank	2	14
Qutbis B	1	0

We'll keep you updated on the results each week.

Thanks and keep squashing

Kim
KSRA Communications

Kenya team does "OK" at the All Africa Junior Squash Championships 2011 - Team Managers Report

2011-05-06T08:42:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here's the full report from the Kenya team manager to The All Africa Junior Squash Championships 2011.

About midway through the report is an exciting report of how Ken Mwangi upset RSA's Ruan Olivier.

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REPORT OF THE ALL AFRICA JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SOUTH AFRICA 26^TH APRIL – 30 TH APRIL 2011

The Championships were held in Johannesburg at Parkview Squash Centre on the 26^th April to the 30^th April 2011. There were 8 countries being represented in the games, namely …

· Kenya, Egypt, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa.

All the countries took part in both the Teams and Individual Championship, except Malawi which was only represented in the individual categories.

The final ranking/results for the teams were as follows:

TEAM A

Egypt (10 points)
RSA B (7 points)
Zimbabwe A (3 points)
Kenya A (3 points)
Mauritius (0 points)

TEAM B

RSA A (11 points)
Zambia A (6 points)
Zimbabwe B (6 points)
Namibia A (2 points)
Kenya B (0 points)

Team Championships – Kenya Handicapped

Both Kenya teams did not have the one girl in the team as required. RSA was kind enough to provide two of their girls to play for Kenya to enable our participation, but their points did not count for us. Kenya was therefore handicapped by 1 point in each of their match ups.

Kenya A, which tied with Zimbabwe A at 3 points, may have made it clear to third place if they had the full team compliment, a very good result for the Kenya team.

Individual Championships – Kenya Makes A Mark

Individual Championships started on Thursday the 28^th April where our boys showed quite a display of talent and they made their mark in the games with each winning a match of their own. Almost all our matches were exciting since the boys had the fighting spirit all the way to the very end.

Ken Mwangi (Kenya) Upsets RSA No.3 Ruan Olivier (Kenyas Highlight of the Games)

It was an exciting match which really tensed up the crowd and at some point there was total silence apart from the thud of rubber due to the very long rallies. There was a display of good careful lengths from both of them. Olivier was playing as the RSA no.3.

Olivier easily grasped the first game with his swift strokes only for Ken to catch up and with his quick smashes and stole away the next two games was leading 2 games up.

The two players showed good strokes with Ken giving a display of very confident cross courts and very accurate drops that Olivier stuggled to keep up with that proved to be his advantage over Olivier who couldn't keep up. Olivier was retaliating with very tight lengths making the match very tense since it could have gone either way. Ken eventually dismissed Olivier in the final game winning the tie breaker fifth game.

The final score was 3/2 (5/11, 11/9, 11/8, 9/11, 11/9) to Ken Mwangi, a beautiful win for Kenya.

Kenya Team - Boys

Kenneth Mwangi
Gurraj Singh
Alistair De Sousa
Aamir Didarali
Romy Nawab
Veer Joshi

Kenya Team – Girls

Hannelize Human (From RSA playing for Kenya)
Laura Buck (From RSA Playing for Kenya)

Coach: Prince Mukuka

Team Manager: Idah Nyambura

Format of the Games

The teams were split into 2 pools, i.e Pool A and Pool B. Each team consisted of 2 boys and 1 girl.

The Kenya team did not have any girl entered so we had to "borrow" two South African girls who played for us. (No team was allowed to play without girls in their team.) Only Mauritius and Kenya had no girls in their teams.

The matches started on 26^th April with the first session of pool matches for the teams. There was 1^st and 2^nd session of pool matches for the teams and then cross-over play offs for winners and losers.

Team Managers Comments

As a Team Manager, my opinion is that Kenya A and B need to train intensively to improve on technique to be able to fair better in the continental games and international games. Great emphasis should be made on to the strokes to avoid too many errors. On the priority list is to recruiting young girls to squash. I confirmed that most of the players who participated in the All Africa Championships started at a very early age and Kenya should follow suit in nurturing the young ones to be able to have a strong team.

This event was a wonderful experience for our boys in proving our strength in squash and also an opportunity to gauge themselves in the continental games and eventually learn from all the better players to improve their skill and techniques. It was an opportunity to mingle with some of the best continental players and make new friends.

In summary, the Kenya Team did us very proud and Hongera to the boys for their fighting spirit and many thanks to the South African girls who completed out teams.

Signed:

Idah Nyambura, TEAM MANAGER

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A big "Thank you!" to all the parents and supporters who made it possible for the teams to go to South Africa, and well done to the whole team, players, coach and manager.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Final Results - All Africa Junior Championships 2011, J'Burg, SA (26-28 April 2011)

2011-05-05T08:33:00.000+03:00

Hi

Our Junior team is back from the All Africa Junior Championships that just took place in South Africa.

Here are the results

ALL AFRICA JUNIOR TEAM SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS 26-28 April 2011

POOL A:

1^st Round:

Egypt beat Zimbabwe A 3-0:

Amr Khalifa bt Faisal Hassan 11-2 11-4 11-6:

Farrah Moneim bt Lauren Williams 11-3 11-2 11-0;

Karim Faithi bt Ryan Burl 11-8 1-4 11-6

Kenya A bt Mauritius A 2-0:

Kenneth Mgwangi bt Sheen Ramdanee 11-4 11-4 11-2:

Gurray Singh bt Hugo Bigara 11-1 11-6 11-5

(Laura Buck lost to Samantha Kleynhans 7-11 8-11 4-11)

2^nd Round:

South Africa B bt Kenya A 2-0:

Jason Byrne bt Kenneth Mgwangi 11-7 11-7 11-7:

Jaryd Terblanche bt Alastair de Sousa 11-3 11-3 11-0

(Julie Lee bt Laura Buck 11-7 11-1 11-6)

Zimbabwe A bt Mauritius 2-0:

Ryan Burl bt Sheen Ramdanee 11-9 13-11 11-3;

Mark Kirstein bt Hugo Bigara 3-0

(Lauren Williams lost to Samantha Kleynhans 0-3)

3^rd Round:

Egypt A bt Kenya A 2-0:

Amr Khalifa bt Kenneth Mgwangi 11-2 11-4 11-3:

Karim Khalifa bt Alaistair de Sousa 11-6 11-6 11-3 :

Nouran El Tourky bt laura Buck 11-3 11-3 11-2

South Africa B bt Mauritius A 2-0:

Jaryd Terblanche bt Sheen Ramdanee 11-1 11-2 11-3:

Daniel Smith bt Hugo Bigara 11-6 11-2 11-2

(Sarah O'Grady bt Samantha Kleynhans 9-11 9-11 12-10 12-10 12-10)

4^th Round:

South Africa B bt Zimbabwe A 3-0:

Jarryd Terblanche bt Faisal Hassan 11-4 11-6 11-6:

Sarah O'Grady bt Lauren Williams 11-4 11-7 11-6:

Daniel Smith bt Ryan Burl 11-9 11-2 11-7

Egypt A bt Mauritius A 2-0:

Karim Faithi bt Sheen Ramdanee 11-0 11-0 11-0:

Mohammed Essam bt Hugo Bigara 11-2 11-0 11-3

(Farrah Meguid bt Samantha Kleynhans 11-7 11-4 5-11 11-1)

5th Round :

Egypt bt South Africa B 3-0:

Amr Khalifa bt Jason Byrne 11-5 11-8 11-5:

Farrah Meguid bt Julie Lee 11-2 11-3 11-3:

Mohammed Essam bt Jarryd Terblanche 11-5 11-4 11-3.

Zimbabwe A bt Kenya A: 2-1 :

Faisal Hassam lost to Kenneth Mgwanga 6-11 5-11 6-11:

Mark Kirstein bt Alaistair de Sousa 11-1 11-8 11-4

(laura Buck bt Gugu Mkwananzi 11-4 11-1 11-5.

POOL B:

1^st Round :

South Africa A bt Namibia A 3-0:

Matthew Roberts bt Danie Greeff 16-14 11-7 11-7:

Elani Landman bt Carmen Zwart 11-0 11-1 11-3;

Durandt Martin bt Le Hugo van Rooyen 11-0 11-0 11-2.

Zimbabwe B bt Kenya B 2-0:

Kudzai Mukaratiwra bt Aamir Didarali 11-7 7-11 11-5 11-7:

Blessing Muhwati bt Romy Nawab 11-7 11-2 11-6

(Kirsty Easterbrooke lost to Hannelieze Human 4-11 3-11 2-11)

2^nd Round:

Zambia A bt Zimbabwe B 2-1:

Alaistair de Sousa lost to Alexander Roscoe 11-13 9-11 11-4 8-11:

Mucaille Namweena bt Kirsty Easterbrooke 11-5 9-11 7-11 11-6 11-7.

Namibia A bt Kenya B 2-0:

Danie Greeff bt Aamir Didarelli 11-6 11-7 11-4:

Michael van Lingen bt Veer Joshi 11-9 11-5 11-1: )

Hannelieze Human bt Chandre Jansen 11-1 11-2 11-1>

3^rd Round :

South Africa A bt Zimbabwe B 3-0:

Matthew Roberts bt Alexander Roscoe 11-8 11-8 11-2:

Lume Landman bt Yvonne Mbure 11-1 11-3 11-5:

Durandt Martin bt Kudzai Mukaratiwra 11-3 11-1 11-0.

Zambia A bt Kenya B 2-0;

Kudzai Mukuratiwra bt Aamir Didarelli 11-3 11-4 11-6:

Chisemba Lawrence bt Romy Nawab 11-3 11-4 11-6:

(Chisenga Chembo lost to Hannalieze Human 6-11 4-11 2-11)

4^th Round :

South Africa A bt Kenya B 2-0 :

Matthew Roberts bt Aamir Didarelli 11-3 11-1 11-2:

Durandt Martin bt Romy Nawab 11-0 11-1 11-0:

Elani Landman bt Hannelieze Human 11-2 11-7 11-6

Zambia A bt Namibia A 2-1:

Mwandama Mumba lost to Danie Greeff 9-11 12-10 11-4 9-11:

Muchaile Namweene bt Chandre Jansen 1—4 11-6 11-4:

Lawrence Chisemba bt Michael van Lingen 11-8 11-7 11-6

5th Round:

South Africa A bt Zambia A 3-0:

Matthew Roberts bt Mwandama Mumba 11-3 11-2 11-7:

Lume Landman bt Muchaile Namweene 11-2 11-1 11-0:

Ruan Olivier bt Lawrence Chisemba 11-3 11-9 11-2

Zimbabwe B bt Namibia A 3-0

Alexander Roscoe bt Danie Greeff 2-11 12-10 11-4 11-8

Yvonne Mbure bt Carmen Zwart 11-8 11-5 11-7

Kudzai Mukaratiwra bt Le Hugo van Rooyen 8-11 11-4 9-11 11-5 11-2

Crossover Play-offs

1 in Pool A vs 2 in Pool B

Egypt bt Zambia 3-0

Amr Khalifa bt Mwandama Mumba 11-4 11-2

Nouran El Tourky bt Chisenga Chembo 11-4 11-2 11-2

Karim Faithi bt Kundanji Kalenga 11-0 11-2 11-2

1 in Pool B vs 2 in Pool A

South Africa A bt South Africa B 3-0

Matthew Roberts bt Jason Byrne 11-6 11-6

Durandt Martin bt Jarryd Terblanche 11-8 13-11 5-11 8-11 12-10

Elani Landman bt Julie Lee 11-4 11-4 11-4.

3 in Pool A vs 4 in Pool B

Zimbabwe A bt Namibia A 3-0

Ryan Burl bt Danie Greeff 11-7 11-9 11-4

Gugu Mkwananzi bt Carmen Zwart 11-9 11-5 11-5

Mark Kirstein bt Michael van Lingen 11-9 11-5 11-5

3 in Pool B vs 4 in Pool A

Zimbabwe B bt Kenya A 2-1

Alex Roscoe lost to Kenneth Mgwangi 5-11 7-11 8-11

Blessing Muhwati bt Gurrad Singh 11-9 7-11 9-11 11-8 11-6

(Laura Buck bt Kirsty Easterbrook 11-3 11-5 11-8)

Final Positions

1^st : Egypt bt South Africa A 3-0

Amr Khalifa bt Matthew Roberts 11-3 11-5 11-4

Nouran El Tourky bt Elani Landman 11-4 11-6 11-7

L Karim Faithi bt Durandt Martin 11-3 11-5 11-4

3^rd: South Africa B bt Zambia A 3-0

Jason Byrne bt Mwandama Mumba 11-7 11-3

Sarah O'Grady bt Chisenga Chembo 11-2 11-7 11-7

Daniel Smith Bt Chishemba Lawrence 11-6 2-11 11-3 11-6.

5^th: Zimbabwe A bt Zimbabwe B 3-0

Faisal Hassam bt Alexander Roscoe 11-6 6-11 11-4 11-7

Laura Williams bt Yvonne Mbure 11-8 11-4 11-2

Ryan Burl bt Kudzai Murarathwa 11-4 11-3 11-4

7^th: Kenya A bt Namibia A 2-0

Kenneth Mgwangi bt Danie Greeff 11-8 11-2 11-3

Gurran Singh bt Le Hugo van Rooyen 11-8 11-2 11-5

(Laura Buck bt Carmen Zwart 11-5 11-4 11-5)

9^th/10^th: Mauritius A/Kenya B

1 match each

Sheen Ramdanee bt Aamir Didarelli 11-7 11-7 3-11 11-7

Hugo Bigara lost to Romy Nawab 6-11 11-7 5-11 2-11

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Inter-club Squash League 2011 (Men)

2011-04-28T10:13:00.000+03:00

Hi

The Squash League, 2011 Edition, starts next Wednesday, 4th May.

There are ten clubs participating in three divisions, with each division having five/six teams participating.

The team lists and match schedules are attached.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Fwd: Fw: TECNIFIBRE Colombian Junior Open 2011

2011-04-26T10:23:00.000+03:00

Hi

See info below of the Colombian Junior Open 2011.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

----- Original Message -----

From: colombian junioropen

To: colombian junioropen

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 4:53 AM

Subject: TECNIFIBRE Colombian Junior Open 2011

Respetados,

El comité del TECNIFIBRE Colombian Junior Open 2011 tiene el placer de invitarlos a la quinta edición de nuestro torneo, que se celebrará del jueves 12 al sábado 14 de mayo del presente año, en las instalaciones del Club Campestre Los Arrayanes, en Bogotá, Colombia.

Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos una vez más este año, y esperamos con ansias su participación.

Para mayor información por favor visite http://www.squashcolombia.org.co/

Dear Messrs,

The TECNIFIBRE Colombian Junior Open 2011 commitee is proud to extend the invitation to the fifth edition of this tournament, that will be held at Club Campestre Los Arrayanes from May 12 to 14, in Bogota, Colombia. We hope that you can once again be with us this year.

For further information please visit http://www.squashcolombia.org.co/

--
__________________________________
Comité Junior
CJO

Reminder: Coast Open Squash Tournament 2011 (30th April to 2nd May 2011)

2011-04-26T10:13:00.001+03:00

This years Coast Open is this weekend! Here're the details:

Tournament: Coast Open 2011

Venue/Sponsor: Bamburi Beach Hotel (Special Accommodation Rates Vailable - Contact Hotel Directly)

Dates: Saturday, 30^th April 2011 to Monday, 2^nd May 2011

Total Prize Money: Kshs.70,000/=

Entry Fees: KSRA Members Kshs.500/-; Non-Members Kshs.600/-

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, 27^th April 2011

Categories:

Group A (Men/Ladies/Juniors) (16 Draw)

Group B (Men/Ladies/Juniors) (16 Draw)

Ladies Only (8 Draw)

(Enter for one draw only)

(Entries are limited due to squash facilities & time constraints)

Send Entries to:

Elizabeth (KSRA) - coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Mushtaq Zaveri (Organizer) - ssmehta@swiftmombasa.com

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Results: 19 & Under Junior Squash Tournament of Saturday, 19th April 2011.

2011-04-18T09:14:00.000+03:00

Hi

Results for the 19 & Under Junior squash tournament held on Saturday, 19th April 2011:

Boys 19 & Under Main Draw:

Winner: Ken Mwangi
Runner up: Alistair de'Sousa
Finals: Ken beat Alistair 3/0 (11/1,11/1,11/8)

Boys 16 & under Main Draw:

Winner: Romy Nawab
Runner up: Niheer Shah
Finals: Romy beat Niheer 3/0(11/9,11/0,11/5)

Boys 13 & Under Main Draw:

Winner: Shivum Pattni
Runner up: Veer Joshi
Finals: Shivum beat Veer 3/2 (4/11,11/9,11/9,9/11,12/10)

Girls 12 & Under (Round Robin Draw):

Winner: Rhea Nawab
Runner up: Aahuti Hindocha

Plate Event - 14/16/19 Years Age Groups Combined:

Winner: Romy Nawab
Runner up: Khaliqua Nimji
Finals: Romy won after Khaliqua retired injured. Scores were 2/2 (10/12, 11/7,6/11,11/7)

A big thanks to the tireless organizing team, parents, players and spectators!

Thanks

Kim
KSRA

Reminder: Junior Squash Tournament (19 & Under) - THIS SATURDAY, 16 Apr 2011

2011-04-13T13:15:00.000+03:00

This is a reminder about the Junior Squash Tournament this coming saturday, 16th April. Please send in your registration if you haven't already done so:

Tournament: 19 & Under Squash Tournament

Sponsored By: Neptune Software Group (http://www.neptunesoftwareplc.com/)

Date: Saturday, 16th April, 2011

Venue & Time: Parklands Sports Club from 9 a.m.

Entries Close: 14th April, 2011 At 6 P.M.

Draw: 15th April, 2011

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-, Non-Members: 700/-

Send Entries Complete With:

Name, Age, Gender, Category and Contacts

To: Coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Tournament Director:

Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:

Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Coast Open Squash Tournament 2011 - From 30th April 2011

2011-04-13T08:28:00.000+03:00

Here're are details for this years Coast Open Tournament:

Tournament: Coast Open 2011

Venue/Sponsor: Bamburi Beach Hotel (Special Accommodation Rates To Be Advised)

Dates: Saturday, 30^th April 2011 to Monday, 2^nd May 2011

Total Prize Money: Kshs.70,000/=

Entry Fees: KSRA Members Kshs.500/-; Non-Members Kshs.600/-

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, 27^th April 2011

Categories:

Group A (Men/Ladies/Juniors) (16 Draw)

Group B (Men/Ladies/Juniors) (16 Draw)

Ladies Only (8 Draw)

(Enter for one draw only)

(Entries are limited due to squash facilities & time constraints)

Send Entries to:

Elizabeth (KSRA) - coordinator@kenyasquash.org

Mushtaq Zaveri (Organizer) - ssmehta@swiftmombasa.com

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Yet another Junior Squash Tournament (19 & Under) - on Sat, 16 Apr 2011

2011-04-08T10:40:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here're details of the next Junior Squash Tournament:

Tournament: 19 & Under Squash Tournament

Sponsored By: Neptune Software Group (http://www.neptunesoftwareplc.com/)

Date: Saturday, 16th April, 2011

Venue & Time: Parklands Sports Club from 9 a.m.

Entries Close: 14th April, 2011 At 6 P.M.

Draw: 15th April, 2011

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-, Non-Members: 700/-

Send Entries Complete With:

Name, Age, Gender, Category and Contacts

To: Coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Tournament Director:

Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:

Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Squash - Nakuru Open 2011 - This weekend

2011-04-05T14:22:00.001+03:00

Hi

Nakuru Open 2011 squash tournament is happening this weekend.

Here's a message from the organizers:

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Nakuru Open is on 8th - 10th April 2011 at Nakuru Sports Club.

Kindly send your entries to me Bogwayo@kengen.co.ke or enosmuguku@yahoo.com

Indicate category and whether you require accommodation at the club (single 1800/=, double 2200/=).

Bethwell Ogwayo

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Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Squash Results - 19 & Under Junior Tournament of 2nd April 2011

2011-04-04T08:16:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here are the results of the final matches of the Under 19,
One-day, Junior Squash Tournament played on
Saturday, 2nd April 2011 at Parklands Sports Club:

Under 19 Boys/Girls:

In the final match Ken Mwangi beat Alistair de Sousa 3/0 (11/2,11/4, 11/2)

Under 14 Boys/Girls:

In the final match Romy Nawab beat Hemi Shah 3/0 (11/3, 11/6, 11/3)

Under 19 Girls:

In the final match Hemi shah beat Henna Shah 3/1 (11/6, 6/11, 12/10, 11/5)

Under 19 Boys/Girls Plate:

In the final match Parth Pattni beat Bilal Foum 3/0 (11/9, 11/3, 11/3)

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Fwd: Fw: 2011 Women's World Junior Individual Championship - USA

2011-03-31T16:46:00.001+03:00

Hi

Please see below for info on the Womens World Junior Championships 2011.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

----- Original Message -----

From: Jasmine Gibson

To: undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:29 PM

Subject: 2011 Women's World Junior Individual Championship - USA

Dear Member

U.S. SQUASH looks forward to hosting the 2011 Women's World Junior Individual Championship.

Please find attached the individual entry form which must be completed and returned to WSF by 8^th June (12 non GMT).

The following additional forms and deadlines are copied below – Please note Form B and Form C can both be completed on-line at : www.worldjuniorsquash.com

· FORM B (online reservation) – Individual Entrants, Families, Supporters Hotel Reservations by 21 June 2011 in order to receive the special discounted rates.

· FORM C (online form + email photos) – Player Biography Form along with passport size photographs by 9 May 2011.

Please note this is the temporary internal site for administration purposes. The public site will follow soon.

Should you have any problems using the online forms, please contact worldjuniors@ussquash.com, as documents may be used in the alternative.

Yours sincerely,

WSF and U.S. SQUASH

Jasmine Gibson

Operations Assistant

World Squash

Tel: (44) 1424 447 440

Mob: (44) 0777 2136657

Visit our Website at: www.worldsquash.org

Reminder: This Saturday (2nd April 2011) - Junior Squash Tournament at Parklands Sports Club

2011-03-31T09:49:00.001+03:00

Hi

Tournament: 19 & Under Junior Squash

Date: Saturday, 2nd April 2011 (One-day tournament)

Venue: Parklands Sports Club

Start Time: 9am

Send Entries Complete With:
Name, Age, Gender, Category And Contacts
To: coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-; Non-Members: 700/-

Tournament Directors:
Benson K. Rono - 0721 411 466
Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:
Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Quito Junior Open 2011 - from April 14 to 17 - open registration - Club Rancho San Francisco - Quito-Ecuador

2011-03-30T11:20:00.000+03:00

Hi

See below info on Quito Junior Open 2011.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

----- Original Message -----

From: quitojunioropen

To: destinatarios-no-revelados:

Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:40 PM

Subject: Quito Junior Open 2011 - from April 14 to 17 - open registration - Club Rancho San Francisco - Quito-Ecuador

Club Rancho San Francisco is proud to extend an invitation to Squash players around the world to participate in the QUITO JUNIOR OPEN - 2011, held in Quito, Ecuador, from April 14^th to 17^th, 2011.

Divisions. - girls and boys U-9, U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-19. Players may only play in two (2) divisions at most

Entry.- Entry form, duly filled, must be sent by email to squash@clubranchosanfrancisco.com or quitojunioropen@gmail.com and by fax to: (593 - 2) 2897 979 in Quito, Ecuador

Entry Fee.- Entry Fee for current Ecuadorian Squash Federation members, residents in Ecuador is USD $40.00; includes player gift and Awards Luncheon. Players U-9 and U-11 USD 20. Entry fee for additional division is USD $10.00.

Entry Fee for non-current Ecuadorian Squash Federation members is USD $50; includes player gift and Awards Luncheon. Players U-9 and U-11 USD 20. Entry fee for additional division is USD $10.

Payment. - Payment for current Ecuadorian Squash Federation members, residents in Ecuador must be made through bank deposit in the current account number 3054635104 of the Bank of Pichincha in the name of Club Rancho San Francisco. Deposit recipe must make reference to Quito Junior Open – name of the player.

Deposit recipe, together to the entry form duly filled, must be sent, including name, country and division via email in PDF format to: squash@clubranchosanfrancisco.com o quitojunioropen@gmail.com. Should entry form is sent by fax, the relevant bank deposit recipe must be sent to (593 - 2) 2897 979 in Quito, Ecuador.

--  Quito Junior Open  Squash - Club Rancho San Francico (593-2)2897949 ext. 160 squash@clubranchosanfrancisco.com www.clubranchosanfrancisco.com

Reminder: 19 & Under Junior Squash Tournament on Saturday, 2nd April 2011

2011-03-28T08:59:00.000+03:00

Hi

Please remember to send in your registration for the junior tournament this Saturday, 2nd April.

Details:

Venue: Parklands Sports Club

Start Time: 9am

Send Entries Complete With:
Name, Age, Gender, Category And Contacts
To: coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-; Non-Members: 700/-

Tournament Directors:
Benson K. Rono - 0721 411 466
Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:
Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Announcement: Nakuru Open 2011 Squash Tournament

2011-03-25T10:14:00.001+03:00

Hi

It's that time again when the squash-heads invade
Rift Valley Sports Club for a squash-full weekend
away from this too-fast, sometimes-maddening,
capital city.

Here're the details ...

Tournament: Nakuru Open 2011

Dates: Friday, 8th April to Sunday, 10th April 2011

Venue: Rift Valley Sports Club

How to register:
1. Email your name, email, phone number, and category (A, B, C, Juniors, Ladies)
2. To one of the following:
   - Bethwel Ogwayo: Bogwayo@kengen.co.ke
   - John Sagui: Jsagui@kengen.co.ke
   - Enos Muguku: enosmuguku@yahoo.com

Poster and more details to follow.

Thanks

Kim

Reminder: Three up-coming junior squash tournaments, first one this Saturday (26th March)

2011-03-22T09:41:00.000+03:00

Hi

Three junior tournaments are coming up …

Tournament and Date:
1. 19 & Under (1st of 2 for same age group) – Saturday, 26th March 2011
2. 19 & Under (2nd of 2) – Saturday, 2nd April 2011
3. 16 & Under – Saturday, 16th April 2011

Venue: All are kindly hosted by Parklands Sports Club.

Time: Start time is 9am for all.

Entry procedure and contacts: Same for all three …

Send Entries Complete With:
Name, Age, Gender, Category And Contacts
To: coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-; Non-Members: 700/-

Tournament Directors:
Benson K. Rono - 0721 411 466
Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:
Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Final Results - Trials for U19 All Africa Junior Championships

2011-03-18T14:17:00.001+03:00

Below are the final results of the Trials for the Under 19 All African Junior Championships.

Number of teams and team composition are yet to be finalized and will be communicated when done.

Final ranking of players after all trials matches played:

Boys:

Ken Mwangi
Jaimin Kalaiya
Alistair De Sousa
Gurraj Singh
Aamir Didarali
Muqtadir Nimji
Romy Nawab
Niheer Tushar
Veer Joshi
Mumina Mulwa
Jeffrey Njubi

Girls:

Khaliqua Nimji

Retults of Round Robin matches played on 11th to 13th of March 2011:

Friday (March 11th):

First Group:

Gurraj vs. Niheer – 3/0 (Gurraj) 11/4, 11/7, 11/3
Jaimin vs. Muqtadir- 3/1 (Jaimin) 11/6, 11/13, 11/2, 11/8
Ken vs. Aamir – 3/0 (Ken) 11/5, 11/4, 11/7
Alistair vs. Romy – 3/0 (Alistair) 11/4, 11/4, 11/4

Second Group:

Gurraj vs. Romy – 3/0 (Gurraj)11/6, 11/2, 11/6
Jaimin vs. Aamir – 3/1 (Jaimin) 11/4, 11/3, 8/11, 11/5
Ken - BYE
Alistair vs. Niheer – 3/0 (Alistair) 11/1, 11/2, 11/4

Saturday (March 12th):

First Group:

Alistair vs. Aamir – 3/2 (Alistair) 11/4, 11/9, 3/11, 8/11, 4/11
Jaimin vs. Gurraj – 3/0 (Jaimin)11/7, 11/3, 11/5
Ken vs. Muqtadir – 3/0 (Ken) 11/6, 11/3, 11/6
Niheer vs. Romy - 3/2 (Romy)11/3, 13/11, 9/11, 10/12, 11/2
Gurraj vs. Ken – 3/1 (Ken) 11/3, 9/11, 9/11, 8/11

Second Group:

Muqtadir vs. Gurraj.- 3/2 (Muqtadir) 11/4, 5/11, 11/6, 8/11, 11/4
Ken vs. Alistair- 3/1 (Ken) 4/11, 12/10, 11/6, 11/4
Aamir vs. BYE
Romy vs. Jaimin – 3/1 (Jaimin) 11/6, 11/4, 8/11, 11/2
Muqtadir vs. Aamir – 3/0 (Aamir) 11/9, 11/7 , 11/8

Sunday (March 13th):

First Group:

Jaimin vs. Ken - 3/2 (Ken)11/9, 11/8, 8/11, 4/11, 8/11
Gurraj vs. Alistair – 3/2 (Alistair) 11/6, 11/6, 3/11, 4/11, 11/8
Romy vs. Aamir – 3/1 (Aamir) 12/10, 10/12, 11/5, 11/9
Niheer vs. Muqtadir – 3/0(Muqtadir) 11/0, 11/6, 11/5
Gurraj vs. Aamir – 3/2 (Gurraj) 11/3, 11/8, 10/12, 9/11, 8/11

Second Group:

Ken vs. Romy – 3/0 (Ken) 11/5, 11/6, 11/3
Muqtadir vs. Alistair – 3/2 (Alistair) 11/6, 3/11, 9/11, 11/9 ,11/6
Alistair vs. Jaimin – 3/0 (Jaimin) 11/9, 11/8, 11/9
Niheer vs. Aamir – 3/0 (Aamir) 11/6, 11/9, 11/4
Muqtadir vs. Romy – 3/0 (Muqtadir) 11/6, 11/4, 12/10

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Fwd: SQUASH - WSF Hails World Cup Success In Chennai

2011-03-15T08:24:00.000+03:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Howard Harding <HowHard@aol.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Subject: SQUASH - WSF Hails World Cup Success In Chennai
To: info@kenyasquash.org

WSF Hails World Cup Success In Chennai

World Squash Federation President N Ramachandran has hailed the WSF World Cup as "a tremendous success - one couldn't have wished for more."

The 2011 championship came to a sensational climax in India on Saturday, when favourites Egypt toppled second seeds England in the final at the at the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai.

The unique mixed team JSW SDAT WSF World Cup, featuring two-man-one-woman line-ups, was marking its first of three alternate years in Chennai, staged in the largest shopping complex in southern India.

A spectacular all-glass showcourt was erected in the central atrium of the Express Avenue Mall, in which crowds on four floors were able to witness the world-class action - which was filmed by ESPN for national and international audiences.

"I am very happy that my country has made such a significant investment in this important WSF world championship," added Ramachandran. "India has a great tradition for hosting major sporting events and I am delighted that our World Cup is now part of this."

Egypt were led by Ramy Ashour and Karim Darwish, ranked two and three in the world - but it was the squad's lone woman Raneem El Weleily, the world No12, who clinched victory with a first ever win over England's women's world No2 Jenny Duncalf.

A jubilant Ashour then hailed the triumph as something his country "really needed" in view of the current unrest.

"After all the troubles we have had in our country, the nation's pride is now getting bigger. Everyone back home was desperate for us to win.

"It's moments like this that make you feel proud to be Egyptian," said the 23-year-old former world champion and world number one. "We are very, very proud of what we have achieved."

The win is the latest success in Egypt's rapidly-growing status in world squash. Following recent success in the Men's World Team Championship, the Men's World Junior Individual Championship, and Men's & Women's World Junior Team Championships, the World Cup is the fifth major world title currently held by the nation.

The Bronze medal play-off, between third seeds Australia and fifth seeds Malaysia, prompted a visit to the Mall by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Tan Sri Muhyiddin HJ Mohd Yassin. He and a group of Malaysian dignitaries - including HE Dato' Tan Seng Sung, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to India, and Mr Anuar Kasman, Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai - witnessed the country's six-time Sportswoman of the Year Nicol David, the long-time world number one, force the tie into a third match decider.

Championship Director Major Maniam was delighted with the success of the event: "After being involved with the first World Cup in Kuala Lumpur in 1996 as coach and organiser, I got hooked on this event. I sincerely feel that this is one of the best team events you can think of - with men and women combined.

"The WSF must aggressively pursue this so that more countries participate in future events. I believe that the WSF should also consider the idea of a Junior World Cup, which would perfectly complement the senior event.

"We are most grateful to our title sponsors JSW Steel - and we must acknowledge the excellent support we have received from the Tamil Nadu Government, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) and the Squash Rackets Federation of India. Together, we have been working tirelessly towards this event for the last three months - which is why I am able to sit here now, basking in the event's success.

"From the time I first saw the Express Avenue Mall, I thought it would be ideal for the event - and we were really impressed with the speed at which they said 'yes'! I must thank the Mall's Managing Director Mrs Kavita Singhania and her staff for the fantastic support in helping to make the 2011 World Cup so special."

In conclusion, WSF CEO Andrew Shelley added: "World Cups are synonymous with the very best. The top cricketers are playing theirs at the moment, and the world stops for football's. Ours may not command quite the same level of media attention as the other two, but we have an ingredient they do not - mixed teams.

"It's a great format which, following on from the success here in Chennai, will mean that the next is even more eagerly awaited.

"There has been a fine hosting job which has provided international TV of some superlative squash. It has been a great week!"

Issued by Howard Harding on behalf of the World Squash Federation
Tel: (44) 1737-243333 or (mobile) (44) 7773-325130
Email: HowHard@aol.com
WSQ 6075 14 March 2011

Reminder (event this saturday): Boys leg of Braeburn School Squash Tournament

2011-03-14T10:55:00.000+03:00

Hi

The Boys competition of the Braeburn School Squash Tournament is this Saturday, 19th March.

If you haven't already, please register by Thursday, 17th March (see registration email and phone below).

If you're taking part, please note the event starts at 10am and you should arrive at Braeburn by 9.30am

Tournament Details ...

Braeburn School Squash Tournament

For: U11 & U13 Boys And Girls

Should be within age group by:
* U11 As Of 1st September 2010
* U13 As Of 1st June 2010

Venue: Braeburn School

Entry Fee: Free (All welcome)

Tournament Dates:

Girls: Saturday, 12th March 2011
Boys: Saturday, 19th March 2011

To Enter:
Send: Your full name and date of birth
By Email: emily.maguire@braeburn.ac.ke
By SMS: 0724-744780

Sponsored By: Innscor

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

WSF Squash Calendar (Edition 89, March 2011)

2011-03-14T09:12:00.000+03:00

Hi

Here's the World Squash Federation (WSF) Squash Calendar from March 2011 forward.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

U19 All Africa Juniors - Trials Update & Draw

2011-03-11T14:19:00.001+03:00

Hi

The Trials for the U19 All Africa Junior Championships started last weekend (4th and 5th March)

The second round to determine the final qualification order starts today, Friday 11th March, up to Sunday 13th March.

Those who have qualified for round 2 are as follows:

Qualified for next round:

Boys
1. Alistair de Sousa
2. Gurraj Singh
3. Niheer Tushar
4. Jiamin Kalaiya
5. Ken Mwangi
6. Muqdadir Nimji
7. Aamair Didarali
8. Romy Nawab

Girls (One entry only)
1. Khaliqua Nimji

Reserves (Out unless one of the qualified drops out)

1. Veer Joshi Satisha
2. Jeffrey Njubi
3. Mumina Mulwa

No longer in the running

1. Saurav Shah (Unable to Participate)
2. Shivum Pattni
3. Path Pattni

See results of last weekends matches attached.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

Unknown Kenyan Upsets Ramy Ashour (World no.1) in The $325,000 Dubai Squash Championships …

2011-03-09T11:46:00.001+03:00

… in the year 2017 :)

It can happen you know. And so can many other good things

happen in squash in Kenya … only if …

You, and other lovers of squash, take up the mantle to
organize, manage and promote the great sport through

KSRA.

The current KSRA committee's mandate will expire at this
year's AGM. And it's time for some new blood. This email

is to call you to be that new blood.

Imagine with me …

• our youth getting scholarships to US universities based on
   their squash abilities
• our children with sharp, disciplined minds and fit bodies
   doing well in their academics because of their dedication to
   doing well in squash
• how inspired our juniors are as they watch the best
   players in the world coming to play in Nairobi in a $100,000
   prize-money PSA tournament (it can happen)
• you showing off your newly acquired nick drop shot skills
   to a full gallery in the ladies final
• a calorie-burning, two-day weekend, enjoying fun family
   and friends while you play in a round-robin, invitational
   tournament
• watching our best young player getting to the final of the
   Kenya Open, upsetting professional Egyptians and Englishmen
   along the way
• 100 young children gathered at a squash clinic on a
   Saturday, learning new squash skills and techniques,
   socializing and having fun, avoiding the bad habits born of
   an idle mind
• your son or daughter travelling around the world, visiting
   new and exciting places, playing the biggest squash
   tournaments out there, fully sponsored by the government
• the Kenya squash team being received at the airport on
   arrival from a successful trip to the Commonwealth games,
   just like happens with the victorious sevens rugby team
• a league with 10 divisions and many teams per division,
   running over many months of the year, involving hundreds of
   squash players, meeting, socializing, networking, getting
   fit and having fun
• a Kenya team fully sponsored by private corporations to go
   represent Kenya at the World Mens Team Championships because
   of how well the team does there
• a fully manned KSRA secretariat with full time employees,
   focused on communicating about and running all the
   administrative matters of squash in Kenya

Is it all really possible?

Absolutely!

But it won't happen with you standing in the shadows.

Your Opportunity To Contribute:

Here's your opportunity to bring in new ideas, renewed
vigour and energy into the organization and management of
squash in Kenya.

Any member of good standing is free to vie for the different
positions in the KSRA committee and inject new enthusiasm

into it. Step forward. Be the one.

Passion + Time is all you need

Do you love squash? Do you wish more people were playing? Do
you have ideas for better coaching? Do you wish a new
generation of young super-skilled players was coming up the
ranks?

It starts with getting these task done …

• Organizing the tournament calendar
• Arranging all competitions
• Fundraising for all activities
• Putting together youth coaching camps
• Organizing Kenya Team trips to international competitions
in other countries and continents
• Keeping squash in the radar of GoK's Sports Ministry
• Getting people with capacity to employ/volunteer at the
KSRA secretariat
• Getting schools involved
• And more

… Someone's got to keep these things going for the fruits to
come in time …

… For a Ramy-slayer to rise up in Kenya! :) (my dream)

What You Need To Vie:

Here's all you need to vie for a post on the committee …

• you love the sport
• you can give some of your time and resources to it
• you have ideas
• you have energy
• you can organize
• You have useful contacts
• you have passion
• and …

… You Step Forward At This Years AGM

Don't say someone else will do it ... If we all say that, no
one will do it! You step forward. You vie for a post.

Parent, young player, veteran, enthusiast ... if any of these

describes you, you're the one I'm talking to.

Never let it be said that squash didn't live up to its
potential for want of enthusiasts stepping forward to do
what needed to be done.

When is the AGM?

We'll be announcing the date for this years AGM soon. Plan
to come. Plan to vie for a post.

To a bigger, better squash community in Kenya!

Thanks

Kim Kanari
KSRA Communications

Three junior squash tournaments coming up (March/April 2011)

2011-03-08T08:58:00.001+03:00

Hi

Three junior tournaments are coming up …

1. 19 & Under (1st of 2 for same age group) – Saturday, 26th March 2011
2. 19 & Under (2nd of 2) – Saturday, 2nd April 2011
3. 16 & Under – Saturday, 16th April 2011

Entry procedure and contacts is the same for all three …

Entry Fee: KSRA Members: 500/-; Non-Members: 700/-

Send Entries Complete With:
Name, Age, Gender, Category And Contacts
To: coordinator@Kenyasquash.Org

Tournament Directors:
Benson K. Rono - 0721 411 466
Idah Nyambura - 0724 901 972

Tournament Organizer:
Prince Mukuka - 0733 743 985

Posters attached: Please put up at your school/club/notice board

Thanks

Kim
KSRA Communications

BELGIUM - Men's World Junior Individual Championship - Entry Form

2011-03-07T09:04:00.001+03:00

Hi

FYI if you'd like to enter individually into this Belgium tournament (see below). KSRA will endorse your entry on request.

Thanks

Kim

----- Original Message -----

From: Jasmine Gibson

To: undisclosed-recipients:

Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 7:10 PM

Subject: BELGIUM - Men's World Junior Individual Championship - Entry Form

Dear Member,

Please find attached the entry form for the Men's World Junior Individual Championship, scheduled to take place in Herentals, Belgium from 13^th to 17^th July 2011.

Please note that the closing date for entries is Wednesday 1^st June 2011.

Kind Regards

Jazz

Jasmine Gibson

Operations Assistant

World Squash Federation

Tel: (44) 1424 447 440

Visit our Website: www.worldsquash.org

Skype Address: wsfjazzgibson

WorldSquash

--
Kim Kanari (0721-691700)
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March/April 2011 World Squash Federation Newsletter

2011-03-07T09:01:00.000+03:00

Hi

Latest WSF newsletter attached.

Thanks

Kim
KSRA