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December 16, 2011toDecember 18, 2011

The Phoenix Motor Company’s Mercedes Benz Holiday Racquet Tournament will soon be here! The tournament date is December 16th – 18th, starting at noon on Friday. Once again we will be doing an Olympic format and will be taking 64 entries only.

Village Racquet and Health Club – Phoenix

ONLY 24 PLACES LEFT SO DON”T DELAY YOUR SIGN UP. Entries close Dec 1st or when sign ups are full

Remind you of the format, you are guaranteed 3 matches and to win the money it will take 5 matches. Although you sign up by ratings , the draws get merged to make 2 draws of 32 so you might find yourself not where you think. Basically there will be an A and a B division Those of you who played this last year enjoyed the format.

Please make sure you know we need to start from noon Friday.

All entrants must be done on-line only. Please secure your spot early so you’ll be able to participate in Arizona’s premiere holiday racquet sports tournament. If you do need to withdraw for any reason, refunds will be issued up until the closing date of December 1st.

Again for those of you who played in this last year, you know it is an event not to be missed! Your entry fee includes squash, lunch on two days, and a “goodie package” which includes a dri-fit style shirt, snacks, gatorade, beer tickets and, of course, prize money at all levels! Sign up today!

FYI there is also a racquetball and tennis tournament running alongside the squash and you can play in 2 events

Thanks, Tina

Coming from out of town? We will have hotel deals for you starting at $84 for a double double at the Marriott Courtyard on Camelback and 20th street. I will have the link posted on the website later today

http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=8920

September 16, 2011toSeptember 18, 2011

SW Open Entry Form – September 2011

We are now taking entries for the SW Open Sept 16th-18th which also includes a WISPA Tour 8 event, for now we have 12 players ranked in the top 80

Just like last year we will have a women’s amateur team event as well as Men’s amateur draws ranging from 2.5-6.0

Early indications are that there are some strong male players coming in to town for the tournament, and that is without having done any emailing

Attached is the entry form please get your entry in early.

Local players we may have to start Thursday evening but for sure matches will go out throughout Friday daytime into the evening

The competition is definitively going to be tougher this year. We look forward to welcoming you all.

SW Open – 2011 – Poster

February 25, 2011toFebruary 27, 2011

by Roy Ollier » 25 Jan 2011 10:14 am

The 2011 Arizona Open – February 25-27 Coming up at the fantastic Village at DC Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ. Come and experience a weekend of hard squash, 78 degree weather and a social time you will not forget. All levels. For entry details contact Roy Ollier on 602 350 5173 or by e-mail at rollier@cox.net

January 28, 2011toJanuary 30, 2011

Squash

LOCATION: January 28-30, 2011 – Life Time Fitness, 1616 West Ruby Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85284. Phone number — 480-705-8855.

ENTRY FEES: $30 adults, $10 for a second event, $15 juniors. Tentative schedule of Matches – start from 3pm Friday, all day Saturday (9am-6pm) and Sunday (9am-5pm).

ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (postmarked on or before) Saturday, January 15, 2011. After that date – add $10 late fee. Late entry deadline must be received in the State Games Office January 22, 2011. Any entry after January 22nd will only be accepted with Commissioners approval.

DIVISIONS: Players may enter 2 events only. USSRA rules will apply. Protective eyewear mandatory. Age groups Mixed under 40′s, 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+; Women’s and Women’s Novice; Juniors; Junior Novice, and Mixed Open (Top 16 only) Divisions. For age groups events you must turn that age in 2011.

For further information, please call Tina Fuselli at 602-625-9905, Garry John at 602-694-0468, Jay Gould at 602-421-9500 and Peter Reinthal at 520-990-7222 ext. 21.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

This sport “IS” part of the International Summer Games. Entry materials for the International Summer Games will be available at all Sleep America stores, Keller Williams Realty locations and Mountainside Fitness locations statewide beginning in April 2011.

December 17, 2010toDecember 19, 2010

Update from Tina – only 2 entry spots available as of 3 December.

Some of you may already have seen Roy’s email regarding the tournament at Camelback Village, well here is all the information.

Mercedes Holiday Tournament, entries close Dec 5th with draws posted Dec 10th. Entries limited to 64 and there is only room for another 15 players.

Cost is $50 and if playing tennis also an extra $25, Josh Bates who is the tournament director for tennis is aware of 5 of you doing this (his email is bates10s@aol.com).For this you get entry, players gift bag which includes a T-shirt and other goodies, breakfast each day, lunch buffet Saturday and Sunday as well as drinks tickets (5 I believe)

The squash event will be an Olympic format which guarantees 3 matches and to win 5. I can tell you already that as long as we have capacity , 64 players I have been promised over $4000 in prize money which will be divided into 1st and 2nd place in the 5 divisions

Players please note if you win your first match Friday you will play a a second match Friday, everyone else will play their second match Saturday. Matches will start from 1pm Friday

Mercedes/Phoenix Motor Company are still looking for some extra sponsors , and remember that between squash and tennis there will be over 400 players participating + regular gym members and spectators For $250 you can have Banner placement over the weekend Product placement in players pack Name and logo on www.batestennis.com as well as company link 1 free entry

Anyone interested please let me know

Thanks Tina

October 3, 2010toOctober 9, 2010

A reminder that The Phoenix Open Mens Professional Squash event is rapidly approaching. The qualifiers will be October 3-4, with the main draw October 5-9. Mark your calendars now. This will be the first ever Professional Squash Association (PSA) event to be held in Phoenix. The event will feature some of the top touring professional players in the world. This will be a great chance to witness professional men’s squash up close and personal. Read the rest of this entry »

Time flies and it will soon be time for the Summer Games, the event will again be held at Life Time Fitness in Tempe June 4th-6th.

This time we will have an Olympic format which means you are guaranteed 3 matches with a maximum of 5. For those of you who remember the format from 2 years ago there will be a slight change Last time we ad 2 groups of 32 n A and a B group, it will be the same again but the last 8 from the A group and the top 8 from the B group will merge into one (potentially meaning 6 matches for that division) Sign up using the rating system and then the top 32 will go into the A division and the next 32 in the B’s. First 64 players only

EXTRA NEWS I have been asked to add a junior novice section so your wishes have been granted, there is an extra division and it is free to juniors

All players who enter before May 1st will go into a prize draw for a gift card to The Cheesecake Factory Attached is the link http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=6896

Thanks TIna

June 4, 2010toJune 6, 2010

Online Entry and Info

LOCATION: LifeTime Fitness, 1616 West Ruby dr, Tempe, AZ 85285 Tel 480-705-8855 Olympic format June 4th-6th , 2010 start at 3pm ENTRY FEES: $30 for Olympic event, (1 ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (postmarked on or before )May 21, 2010. Any entry after May 28th, 2010 will be accepted only with commissioners approval and will be based on space availability- add $5 late fee DIVISIONS: (players may enter 1 event ) USSRA rules will apply. Protective eyewear mandatory. Mixed,5.5, 5.0, 4.5,4.0, 3.5,3.0 and 2.5 * Olympic draw guarantees 3 matches with a maximum of 5 For further information, please call Jay Gould at 602-421-9500,Tina Fuselli at 602-625-9905, Garry John 602-690-0460 and Peter Reinthal 520-990-7222 This sport is NOT part of the Tucson Competition. Entry materials for the Tucson and and Phoenix competition(s) will be available at all 76/Circle K stores, APS locations, Bashas’ stores, 24 Hour Fitness clubs, and SleepAmerica stores statewide beginning in April 2004.

September 23, 2010toSeptember 26, 2010

Southwest Open Entry Form

Welcome to the 1st Tequila Don Ramon Southwest Open Squash Tournament featuring a WISPA (women’s Professional Squash Players Associaton) Tour Event. September 23rd-26th, 2010 Also US Sanctioned Amateur squash with Women’s A, B ,C and D 3 a side team event, a great warm up for the 2010 Howe Cup and Men’ s 2.5-6.0

Southwest Open Squash Tournament Online entry

Southwest Open Poster 2010

February 26, 2010toFebruary 28, 2010

The Village Health Clubs & Spas Present the

Arizona Open Squash Tournament

February 26, 27, 28

Venues: DC Ranch, Camelback & Gainey Village

Entry Fee: $50.00 Juniors Fee: $30.00 – includes prizes, Four Peaks ales, t-shirt, refreshments during the tournament, and Saturday night Party/ Dinner.

Saturday Dinner Guest Fee: $15.00

Entry Deadline: February 23. Draw available February 24.

Hotel: Call Roy for Options

Tournament Director: Roy Ollier (602) 350-5173 or rollier@cox.net

2010 Arizona Open Squash Tournament Entry Form

January 29, 2010toJanuary 31, 2010

LOCATION: Lifetime Fitness, 1616 West Ruby Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284. Tel 480-705-8855 January 29th-31st, 2010.

Tournament Info Page

ENTRY FEES: $30 adults, $15 juniors. 2nd event is $10.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (postmarked on or before) Saturday, January 16thth , 2010. Late entry deadline Jan 23rd, 2010 Any entry after Jan 23rd will only be accepted with Commissioners approval a $10 late fee will be added. Tentative schedule of Matches – start from 3pm Friday, all day Saturday (9am-6pm) and Sunday (9am-5pm)

DIVISIONS*: (players may play 2 events only.) USSRA rules will apply. Protective eyewear mandatory. Age groups Mixed under 40’s, 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+; Women’s and women’s novice; Juniors and junior novice For age groups events you must turn that age sometime in 2010

*Events are subject to entry and may change to accommodate draw.

For further information, please call Tina Fuselli at 602-625-9905 Peter Reinthal at 520-990-7222 xt 21, Garry John at 602-694-0468 or Jay Gould at 602-421-9500

Entry materials for the GCSG Winter games competition will be available at all, Sleep America stores, Keller Williams Realty, U.S. Bank locations and Mountainside Fitness Clubs statewide.

December 18, 2009toDecember 20, 2009

From Tina

I have been asked also to give you notice of another tournament being held at The Camelback Village Club (44th street and Camelback) which is being sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. There will be prize money for the different divisions. The dates are December 18th-20th so keep those days free. When I get more info I will send it out, or if you want to know more now please email Judi Buterbaugh at jbuterbaugh@dmbclubs.com or Roy Ollier at rollier@cox.net

May 29, 2009toMay 31, 2009

LOCATION: May 29th – May 31, 2009 – DC Ranch Village Health Club, 18501 N. Thompson peak Parkway, Scottsdale 85255 (480-502-8844). Starts at 2p.m. – Friday.

FORMAT: Olympic format. USSRA rules apply.

ENTRY FEES: Adults- $30, Juniors- $25. You may enter only 1 division.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Early entry deadline (postmarked on or before) May 16, 2009. After that date – add $10 late fee. Late entry deadline May 23, 2009. Any entry after May 23rd will be accepted for age groups only with commissioners’ approval and will be based on space availability – add $10 late fee.

 

DIVISIONS*: Mixed: A ( 5.5-5.0), B (4.5-4.0) C (3.5-3.0) D (2.5-Novice), Under 17, Over 50, Over 60

Guaranteed 2 matches.

For more information, please call Event Commissioner, Jim Franklin at 480-502-8844 or Roy Ollier at 602-350-5173.

 

Register for this event

via Grand Canyon State Games.

February 20, 2009toFebruary 22, 2009

The Village Health Clubs & Spas Present the Arizona Open February 20, 21, 22

Venues: DC Ranch, Camelback & Gainey Village

Entry Fee: $60.00 Juniors Fee: $30.00 – includes prizes, Four Peaks ales, t-shirt, refreshments during the tournament, and Saturday night Party/ Dinner. Saturday Dinner Guest Fee: $15.00 Entry Deadline: February 17.
Draw available February 18. Hotel: Call Roy for Options Tournament Director: Roy Ollier (602) 350-5173 or rollier@cox.net Read the rest of this entry »

October 24, 2008toOctober 26, 2008

TOP SQUASH PROS HIT THE VALLEY OF THE SUN
Village Clubs’ Halloween Squash Open
Featuring Jonathan Power & Stefan Castelyn
October 24 – 26, 2008
Village Health Clubs, DC Ranch & Gainey

http://forums.us-squash.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1878

2008 Halloween in the Desert Entry Form

Camelback Village has been hosting the GCSG since 2004, for 2008 a new format was brought in. The squash tournament was played over 2 week-ends. DC Ranch played host May 30th-June 1st and Camelback June 6-8th. A total if 106 players participated this year, a record entry.

The reason for this was a new format that was played. DC Ranch used an Olympic Draw; this entailed having 2 32 player draws or a maximum of 64 players. The entries for this were all in with a month to spare. These were called A and B, the A event being payers with a rating from 4.5 upwards and the B’s 4.0 Read the rest of this entry »

June 6, 2008toJune 8, 2008

Age Groups, Novice, Juniors, Women’s 3.0

We will also be holding age groups (40, 50 and 65+) women’s3.0 and novice and juniors June 6 – 8. Held at Camelback Village

From Tina…

Hi Everyone One more reminder to sign up for the GCSG squash hosted by the Village Clubs. We have 5 weeks to go for the cut-off and so far have 69 entries, 58 for the DC Ranch venue May 30th-June1st and 27 players playing both events or just the Camelback event(age groups, women’s and juniors) the following week June 6th-8th. Read the rest of this entry »

First alert. Mail from Tina…

Hi all, it’s that time of year again. The Grand Canyon State Summer Squash Games are just around the corner. We will be using an Olympic format this year. with this, you sign up for the division you think you should be in and we’ll take the top 32 players, and the remaining 32 players to create two draws. This format guarantees you a minimum of 3 matches (5 match maximum), and does a better job of helping you find you actual (correct) rating. Sign up early – we’re limited to the first 64 entries. All matches will be best of 5 games to 9 points.

Dates: May 30 – June 1 (matches start at 3:00pm – please note your earliest availability). Held at DC Ranch Village

We will also be holding age groups (40, 50 and 65+, women’s, novice and juniors) June 6 – 8. Held at Camelback Village

Great prizes this year include massages for every division winner, Head prizes, etc. Don’t forget, top three division winners receive their Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies! For more information, reply to this email, or contact Jim Franklin at DC Ranch (jfranklin@dmbclubs.com).

We lok forward to receiving your early entries.

Tina Fuselli

GCSG Commissioner

Click here for MORE INFO http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=3790 or ENTER ONLINE http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=3790

May 30, 2008toJune 1, 2008

Dates: May 30 – June 1 (matches start at 3:00pm – please note your earliest availability). Held at DC Ranch Village

We will also be holding age groups (40, 50 and 65+, women’s, novice and juniors) June 6 – 8. Held at Camelback Village

For more information contact Jim Franklin at DC Ranch (jfranklin@dmbclubs.com).

Click here for MORE INFO http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=3790 or ENTER ONLINE http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=3790

February 22, 2008toFebruary 24, 2008

The Village Health Clubs & Spas Present the

Arizona Open

February 22, 23, 24 2008

Venues: DC Ranch, Camelback & Gainey Village

Entry Fee: $50 Juniors Fee: $30 – Includes prizes, Sierra Nevada ales, t-shirt, refreshments during the tournament, and Saturday night Party/Dinner.

Saturday Dinner Guest Fee: $15

Entry Deadline: February 19, 2008. Draw available February 20, 2008.

Hotel: Call Roy for options

Tournament Director: Roy Ollier – (602) 350-5173 or rollier@cox.net

Read the rest of this entry »

Stefan Myhajlenko – myhajlenko@asu.edu is running a squash league at ASU.

The latest update to the US Squash court survey now has the court at ASU listed properly as a converted racquetball court, not a hardball court. Guess all of you folks who like the skinny courts will have to play down in Tucson ;-)

Thanks to Nelson for the update.

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October 26, 2007toOctober 28, 2007

From the squash forums -

Everyone is invited to The famous Halloween in the Desert squash tournament played again this year at the beatiful Village Clubs in Scottsdale.

All levels will be catered for including,Mens Pro,5.5,5.0,4.5,4.0,3.5,2.5,Novice,O/50 and junior U/15,U/13.Womens 4.5,3.5,Novice.

If you are interested in experiencing perfect weather,great squash and a halloween party to remember then this tournament is for you.For more details contact Roy Ollier on either 602 350 5173 or e-mail rollier@cox.net

Bring a costume if you are coming.

Ocotillo in Chandler Will Have a Village: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance

CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ — With final approval received from DMB Executives, another first class Village Health Club and Spa will be built, this one in Ocotillo; the master-planed community in Chandler, Arizona. As of July 31st, the land at the corner of Alma School and Ocotillo Road has closed Escrow, and a club design has been approved. The purchase of the 7.3 acres in this growing part of the Valley provides the perfect location for a new Village Health Club and Spa.

2 new squash courts up in Chandler. Not bad at all.

In the second Arizona Team Squash Match, the team from Tucson/Sedona won the team trophy again. In a series of hard fought matches between the teams of five players each, Tucson/Sedona won 7 matches, Phoenix Lifetime won 5 matches and Phoenix Village won 3.

In the #1 position, Tom Frenkel (Village) beat Larry Kaye (Tucson) in an exhausting 2-1, over one hour match. Larry then came back to beat Alan Knobloch (Lifetime) 2-0 and Alan beat Tom (2-0).

At #2 Don Sheer (Sedona) dominated both matches 2-0.

The #3 slot was won by OV Singh (Tucson) with 2-0 and 3-0 wins in each of his matches.

At #4, Munawwar Khan (Lifetime) went 2-0 in his matches – the same result by Pete Fisher (Lifetime) at #5.

Overall, a good time was had by all and, unfortunately, Lifetime’s Kaleem Beg was hampered by a back injury and had to withdraw after one match. Hurried substitutes had to be found on short notice.

A rematch is planned for Tucson in December! Special thanks to Alan Knobloch (Lifetime) for organizing the event and captains Jay Gould (Village) and Peter Reinthal (Tucson) for getting the teams together.

Hi Everyone

Just a quick update on the Grand Canyon State Games squash tournament. A great week-end was had by everyone, we had a record 77 entries with players ranging in age from 8 to 84, just shows you are never to old or young to take up squash.

All results can be found at this link http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=2405

A very special thanks has to go to the Village for allowing us the use of their facilities, all their staff especially Terry and Clyde for making sure the court floors and walls got cleaned every day. They actually had somebody come in at *4am *over the week-end to make sure the courts would be ready for the first matches. The Village is in contention to win the GCSG venue of the year award, lets hope they do.

Also to Head our sponsors for providing us with tournament balls, I believe we were the first tournament to use the Head squash ball, and prizes for the winners.

Thank you everyone for making a success of the Grand Canyon State Games.

Tina

Grand Canyon State Games 2007

Draws, results, other info.

From Tina Fuselli

Hi all

The tournament is looking good, we are on target to have 16 players in both the A’s and B’s. The C’s are light at the moment as are the 50+. The 65+, Novice men’s, women’s and juniors are all looking good. Read the rest of this entry »

June 8, 2007toJune 10, 2007

The Grand Canyon State Games have opened registration for the Summer games.

You can find out all of the information on their web pages.

The games will be held at The Village Racquet and Health Club – June 8-10, 2007. Located at 4444 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 85018 Tel: 602-840-6122

May 19, 2007
5:30 pmto8:30 pm

Jonathan Power vs Jon White exhibition – Power, from Canada, is WORLD former #1 and White, from Scotland, is one of the hardest hitting players ever. The match is FREE (thanks to the now defunct AZSRA) and open to everyone. It will be Saturday May 19th at 5:30 PM at the Gainey Club in north Scottsdale (a fabulous facility). Take advantage of this opportunity to see WORLD CLASS SQUASH in Arizona because it probably will not happen again for a long, long time.

Jonathon Power vs. John White

Gainey Village 7477 E Doubletree Ranch Road Scottsdale, AZ

Open to the public Map

February 23, 2007toFebruary 25, 2007

The 2007 Arizona State Squash Championships “Springtime in the Desert” Feb. 23rd – 25th Read the rest of this entry »

Info and entry form

“Halloween in the Desert” October 27th – 29th, 2006 Including Pro Invitational