Banquet Party and Doubles “Shin Dig” Tourney

Hi Everyone!

I am excited to announce the dates for our upcoming Doubles Parsons “Shin Dig” Tournament and our end of the season banquet party.  

The sign-up sheets will be posted soon on the boards outside the doubles courts (for the Shin-dig).  

Here are the details…

Parson’s “Shin-Dig” Doubles Tournament

For those of you who have participated in this annual event, you will remember that it is an absolute blast!  Here is how it works…

The tournament will be played on the evenings of Wed. April 26th-Sat. April 29th (daytime matches on Sat.).  The first 32 players to sign up are guaranteed a spot so sign up asap!  Once the sign up is complete, teams will be made as even as possible so that all teams have a fair shot at winning the tourney and having their names on the big trophy.  We make the teams so you don’t need to sign up with a partner.  

If you decide to sign up, please make note of the dates and have them available.  The draw and start times will be sent out the week prior to the tournament.  No doubles playing experience necessary!  I encourage all players to participate as this is a great opportunity to discover how much fun doubles squash can be.  

The Annual Squash Club Banquet is Back! YEAH!!!

Lastly, we all know that any fun event at the club requires a social night!  This year we have a themed party event that you won’t soon forget!  Saddle up everyone because we are going to cause quite the “racquet at the rodeo”!  

Here are the details:

Date: Sat. April 29th

Time: 6:00pm ‘Til the cows come home

Where: Drums ‘N Flats (California Sandwiches) Main Floor

Address: 60 Randall Drive, Ajax

Ticket cost: $30  -Ticket includes dinner, drink ticket and Live Band (Blue Thumb Envy with our good friend Ron Delavigne on drums!!)

There will also be tournament awards, prizes for best dressed and some fun games.  Please feel free to bring your significant other or a friend.  You can reserve your tickets by sending me an email.   We will need to know numbers so if you plan on coming, please send me an email and let me know!  Our whole club should be at this event so please come out and help celebrate our club.  

Dig out a plaid shirt or your best western outfit and let’s celebrate another successful season at the squash club.

See everyone on the courts,

Nicole

2023 Lee Hanebury Tournament is now in the Record Books

Over the weekend of January 27th to 29th, the Chestnut Hills Development Recreation Complex (formally known as the Pickering Recreation Complex) was jumping with over 160 participants partaking in both Singles and Doubles Tournaments.

A good time was had by all. The viewing stands were packed all weekend. The participants particularly liked the complementary meals that were provided and kept their energy levels in top form.

The results can be views at: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/14418/draws

Pictures of the event can be seen HERE.

2023 Lee HANEBURY TOURNAMENT

Poster by Savio Dias

Lee Hanebury Memorial Tournament – Jan. 27-29, 2023.
I would like to invite you all to participate in The Pickering Squash Club’s annual Lee Hanebury Memorial Tournament on the weekend of Jan. 27-29.  This is a tournament weekend you do not want to miss!  Tournament events include Men’s and Women’s singles events levels A-E (This means everyone at every level should play), as well as Doubles Men’s and Women’s B and C draws (you will need to register with a partner).  Women may play both singles and doubles (only required to pay one entry fee) but due to limited court time, men may only play one event.  Your entry fee includes a great tournament souvenir, licensed bar, Saturday breakfast and lunch, Saturday night doubles Calcutta followed by a social night at our local restaurant and lots of squash.  You must register on the Squash Ontario website at: www.squashontario.com.  The sign up deadline is Wed. Jan. 18th but please sign up early to avoid disappointment as some draws may fill up fast!  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

Nicole
Squash Professional-
Chestnut Hills Development Recreation Complex, Pickering ON.

PSC Toy Drive 2022

On Thursday evening, the Membership got together for a great cause. Each member brought a toy (and many brought many toys) so that those less fortunate could have a Happy Christmas. They played hard and laughed. Then the majority got together at Sabina’s to celebrate the Holiday Season.

PSC Members collected Toys for the Children’s Aid Society of Durham

Friday morning, Steve D. delivered an SUV load of toys collected at the event. Very special thanks to Steve for organizing with the Children’s Aid Society of Durham Region and delivering a full load of items, and to Nicole for organizing at the club and messaging our members!

All items were very well received by the team at CAS this morning. They are extremely pleased with our donations which will go directly to children in need, prior to Christmas!

For more pictures from the evening, please view the Club Instagram at the following URL:

Check out the PSC on Instagram:   https://instagram.com/PickeringSquash

Doubles House League DIV1 Finals

Congratulations to Ricky & Steve D. (Subbing for Steve M.) who defeated Eric & Savio (Subbing for Mike T.) in a very close 3/2 win on Monday night. The scores were 15/8 9/15 12/15 15/12 15/13 . The match was enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd.

Steve D, Savio, Ricky & Eric

In the 3/4 match, Dom & Trevor defeated Fred & Mark 3/0.