The last ESF junior rankings of the 2015-2016 season has been published. Congratulations to Oisin Dunne and Stephanie Ryan! Both of them progressed into top-10 for the first time in the oldest junior age group. Oisin is 8-th in the Boys U-19 and Stephanie 9-th in the Girls U-19 now.
Well done to Denis Gilevskiy who keeps the top position in the Boys U13 ranking for 9 months now since November, 2015.
There are 8 Irish juniors in the top-10 in different age groups overall with some other players staying very close. The full list of Irish players in the ESF top-10:
Oisin Dunne 8-th (BU-19)
Hannah Craig 5-th (GU-19)
Stephanie Ryan 9-th (GU-19)
Conor Moran 4-th (BU-17)
Scott Gillanders 6-th (BU-17)
Denis Gilevskiy 1-st (BU-13)
Dylan Moran 8-th (BU-13)
Ali Carton 10-th (GU-13)
Best of luck to all Irish juniors competing in European tournaments in 2016-2017. We hope to see many of them progressing through and reaching top spots in the ESF rankings next season.
For all rankings see here –
http://esf.tournamentsoftware.com/ranking/ranking.aspx?rid=90
The Tecnifibe Mount Pleasant JMO 2016 will take place on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September
The Junior Mixed Open is an ability based tournament. Players will be seeded by their playing standard and not gender or age. This format allows for a more competitive and developmental experience for all players.
Entries are now open. Please follow the link below:
http://www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/tournament.aspx?id=0AF48B6B-7F78-4BD2-9CFD-C8939774B2BB
BELFAST PROFESSIONAL SQUASH EVENT BIGGER IN 2016
Legacy Wealth Belfast Open Squash 2016
After the success of last year’s inaugural professional squash event, the Legacy Wealth Belfast Open Squash 2016 will be even bigger. Squash professionals from both the Men’s and Women’s PSA World Tour will compete for a total $10k prize money at the Belfast Boat Club from 23th – 28th August.
The Main Draw has been released and the organisers are again delighted with the quality of the entry list which includes a recent world junior champion.
The draw for the inaugural Women’s event in particular has exceeded expectations. The top seed is 17 year old Habiba Mohamed from Egypt – one of the youngest players on the Tour. She first burst on to the scene as a 14 year-old, winning the Malaysian Tour Grand Final to become the youngest ever Tour title winner. In 2014 she won the World Junior Championship crown as she upset Nouran Gohar in the final, and has since reached a Top 20 world ranking. Definitely one to watch for the future.
The 21 year old English professional Richie Fallows heads up the Men’s draw. He captured his maiden title at the 2014 Pilatus Cup and with a string of consistent performances since then has now broken into the world’s top 70.
The top seeds are joined by 40+ other from 13 countries from Europe and Africa, creating a truly international event. From Ireland, current PSA professionals Sean Conroy and Brian Byrne have been seeded 5 and 6 respectively and local supporters will be following their progress with interest. A number of local Ulster players including upcoming juniors will be testing themselves against the professionals in the early stages of the event.
The Qualifying Event of the tournament will take place at the Belfast Boat Club on 23th and 24th August with the Main Events running on 25th – 28th August.
“We are delighted that the support of Legacy Wealth and Belfast City Council has allowed us to add a Women’s $5K event this year. We hope that having a women’s world junior champion playing here in Belfast will be an inspiration to our own junior players,” said Tournament Promoter Jeff Hearst.
Belfast Open Squash 2016
Main Draw Women
[1] Habiba Mohamed (EGY) v [Qualifier]
[Qualifier] v [8] Rachael Chadwick (ENG)
[5] Ineta Mackevica (LAT) v Xisela Aranda (ESP)
[Qualifier] v [4] Anna Klimundova (CZE)
[3] Tinne Gilis (BEL) v [Qualifier]
Jenny Haley (WAL) v [6] Hana Moataz (EGY)
[7] Elin Harlow (WAL) v Yemisi Olatunji (NGR)
Tessa Ter Sluis (NED) v [2] Alison Thomson (ENG)
Main Draw Men
[1] Richie Fallows (ENG) v Joeri Hapers (BEL)
[Qualifier] v [8] Yuri Farneti (ITA)
[6] Brian Byrne (IRL) v Bradley Masters (ENG)
[Qualifier] v [3] Douglas Kempsell (SCO)
[4] Lyell Fuller (ENG) v Elliot Selby (ENG)
[Qualifier] v [7] Tristan Eysele (RSA)
[5] Sean Conroy (IRL) v [Qualifier]
[WC] Stephen Hearst (IRE) v [2] Chris Fuller (ENG)
Legacy Wealth: The title sponsor of the Belfast Open, Legacy Wealth, is a Belfast-based specialist firm of independent financial planners, providing advice for individuals, businesses and trusts. For further information, go to: http://www.legacywealth.co.uk/
MOUNT PLEASANT SUMMER CAMPS
There are a limited number of spaces available for elite level juniors or young seniors (division 1/Premier standard) on the Mount Pleasant Summer camps during July and August.
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July Camp
with Ronny Vlassaks Belgium
Dates: 18th-22nd
Time: 2pm-5pm
Cost €125
Ronny Vlassaks is a level 4 England Squash qualified coach, he has been long time Belgium head coach and currently holds head Coach positions in both Belgium and Holland. He is head coach in the Paderborn club, Germany. Ronny is also an ex-professional cyclist.
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August Camp
with Alex Hodges, England
Dates: 15th-19th
Time: 2pm-5pm
Cost €125
Alex Hodges has been 6 years assistant coach to Malcolm Willstrop (3 years full-time).
He is current Head Coach at Collingham Squash Club, Yorkshire and coaches elite England juniors. Alex plays PSL for Pontefract and is captain of the senior Yorkshire team.
He is also a member of the Coppa Italia winning team Bologna
Contact: Henry Gillanders for further details and to book a place:
[email protected]
Supported by Leinster Squash
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EUROPEAN JUNIOR RANKINGS – MAY
Not many changes in May’s rankings since last month. Congratulations to Ali Carton who returned into the Top-10 after two months, currently ranked 9th in the Girls U13 group.
Other Irish juniors in the European Top-10: Hannah Craig ranked 9th in the GU19, Conor Moran 4th and Scott Gillanders 7th in the BU17, Sam Buckley equal 2nd place in the BU15, Denis Gilevskiy 1st and Dylan Moran 5th in the Boys U13.
For full results see here:
http://esf.tournamentsoftware.com/ranking/ranking.aspx?rid=90
There are several European Junior Circuit tournaments taking place in June/July, including Pioneer Cup in Germany, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch Junior Opens. The results of those tournaments are accounted towards individual European junior rankings. Best wishes to all IRISH players competing in European Opens this summer.
Now in its second year – the Leo O’Brien Memorial Tournament organised by Eddie Murphy and Derek Ryan for former U19 Squash International Leo O’Brien was held last weekend 28th May in Troyes south of Paris.
Leo was a talented squash player based out of Highfield squash club in Cork – and later went on to coach in the UK ultimately residing near Paris. The memorial fund supports the education of his two daughters Laura and Emma.
The host club based in Troyes provided a fantastic and warm welcome for the travelling players and a super event and evening of celebration followed. Derek wowed the audience with his performance and a great time was had by all. A few new squash rivalries have now been firmly established! Eddie hopes to organise a similar event in Cork and another next year in Troyes. So here is a the chance for all levels of players to get their first international Squash Cap! Information about the event will be posted here once details are available.
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Time: | Sun 08/05/2016 12:00 |
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Draw: | U15 Team – Play Off 1-8 |
Score: | 2-1 |
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Time: | Sat 07/05/2016 19:30 |
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Draw: | U15 Team – Play Off 1-8 |
Score: | 2-1 |
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Time: | Sat 07/05/2016 11:30 |
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Draw: | U15 Team – Play Off 1-8 |
Score: | 2-1 |
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Points | Played | Won | Draws | Lost | Rubbers | Games | Points | ||||||||
1 | Spain | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | – | 1 | 16 | – | 6 | 217 | – | 154 |
2 | Ireland | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 11 | 167 | – | 183 |
3 | Czech Republic | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 14 | 194 | – | 230 |
4 | Denmark | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | – | 4 | 9 | – | 13 | 196 | – | 207 |
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Thu 05/05/2016 12:30 | Ireland [4] | – | Denmark [13] | 2-1 | Olympia – CT 3 | |
Thu 05/05/2016 12:30 | Czech Republic [5] | – | Spain [12] | 0-3 | Olympia – CT 4 | |
Thu 05/05/2016 18:00 | Ireland [4] | – | Spain [12] | 1-2 | Olympia – CT 1 | |
Thu 05/05/2016 18:00 | Czech Republic [5] | – | Denmark [13] | 2-1 | Olympia – CT 2 | |
Fri 06/05/2016 18:00 | Ireland [4] | – | Czech Republic [5] | Olympia – CT 4 | ||
Fri 06/05/2016 18:00 | Spain [12] | – | Denmark [13] | Olympia – CT 3 |
Time: | Fri 06/05/2016 18:00 |
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Score: | 3-0 |
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