In front of a home crowd Windscale ‘B’ team beat Kendal ‘B’ 4-1 to win the ‘B’ League Cup for the third year in a row. Whitehaven ‘A’ managed to pip Carlisle’s ‘B’ team 5-0 and in the process completed a Premier Division league and cup double. During the presentation held afterwards at Windscale Squash […]
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It’s the first time a Cumbrian boy has walked away with a national singles title and caps off a stellar month for the 12-year-old after he represented his country for the first time in the Five Nations, helping England to victory. Goad, who plays out of Carlisle Squash Club under the tutelage of county coach
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Cumbria Squash would like to announce that 80-year-old Willie Studholme of Wigton Squash Club has been selected to receive its prestigious annual award – the Hazel Tait Award for Personality of the Year. The award was introduced in 2005 in memory of Hazel who was president of the organisation and a major player in its
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On 14th January the Charity Commission approved Cumbria Squash and Racketball’s application for charitable status. Cumbria is the first county association in the country to apply for and be granted this status – due to its role in promoting and supporting sport in the county. Charitable status makes it easier for the county to apply
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Matthew began playing squash at age six and was soon playing regularly. His ability rapidly improved and he began competing in tournaments throughout the country. Reaching the coveted number one ranking position is due to a culmination of high placed finishes in England Squash tournaments over the past two years. Travelling throughout the country at
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County coach Paul Bell picked up his eighth county title beating Whitehaven’s Michael Lowrey in the Men’s A final. Paul’s sister Victoria picked up the women’s championship beating rising star Eve Driver, from Carlisle, in the final. Full final results: Men’s A – Paul Bell bt Michael Lowrey Ladies Championship – Victoria Bell bt Eve
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Our under 13 boys county team made history became the first Cumbrian team to be crowned national champions. Report from team manager Stuart Goad The Under 13 Boys were at Pontefract Squash Club for Finals weekend, having knocked out Yorkshire in the previous round, last year’s winners and probable favourites this year. Semi-final opponents were
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England Squash & Racketball are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2014/15 ESR Coaching and Volunteer Awards are officially open. This year, in recognition of the unbelievable support that volunteers provide to our sport(s) we have also included the additional category of National Volunteer of the Year. There have been some subtle changes to
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Results from games played over the weekend of 22/23 November 2014 Boys U13 (report from Stuart Goad) Won the group, qualified for the main final Their games to be played on 17th/18th January (venue and details to be confirmed) Cumbria’s first opponents were Lancashire. Chris Butler and Zac Singleton both had close games at five
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Stewart McQuillin, of Carlisle Squash Club, was a former county player and executive committee member. He passed away earlier this month aged 85. Cumbria Squash would like to pass on its condolences to Stewart’s family and friends both inside and out of the squash community. Words below from Cumbria Squash & Racketball chairman Tom Armstrong:
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