We are now on Facebook

04 December 2011

The club have just set up a facebook page to help provide updates and news to club members.

Please become a friend of the club and tell other members you know.

Squash - sport at its best

30 November 2011

Here is some of the background documents from the presentation on monday.

Racketball - Indoors

Racketball - Moveable wall for playing indoors

Racketball - Outdoors

Racketball3s - the team games

Racketball2s - the game for couples/ladies

Big Hand - the new way to get youngsters started hittting a ball and playing games

Squash Club on Facebook

29 November 2011

The club are now trying to catch up with the latest technology and ways of keeping in touch with members and the community.

Why not join our list of friends and keep up to date with whats going on?

Scottish Squash - a great sport needs our help

28 November 2011

In the past 2 weeks officials from Scottish Squash have been presenting information on the future of squash, what it means for the sport and clubs.

First of all Squash hopes to get voted into the 2020 Olympics, but in order to do so, it needs to have a lot more people playing, and it has to be much more TV friendly. If it does get in, then it will make a huge difference to the sport, and all clubs and players as funding an sponsorship will be much more likely.

To get people playing, they need to get people started" hitting a ball against a wall!"  The strategy is to market the sport to the masses who "just want to get fit", and racketball hits the target. The are hoing to market the game as Rcaketball3s and Racketball 2s.

The also are going to have racketwall, so that anybody can start to play a game against a friend by having a racketwall and court marked out in many venues, inside and out!

The also hope to have a racketwall which can be rolled out and put in the middle of a badminton court which will allow lots of halls to be used by lots of players.

Finally, watch out in the TV and press as Scottish Squash trys to get other professional sportsmen and women playing racketball/wall!   They will also offer free sessions around the country to encourage people to come along and enjoy our sport.

All clubs were encouraged to help and offer free sessions, reach out to other sports and communities  e.g. Scouts, Brownies, Firemen, Police, Taxi drivers!

If your interested let me or Dave know!

Club Events

12 November 2011

At last weeks committee meeting the clubs competitions and social events were agreed.

Important changes are as follows:

• Both Ladies and Gents Club Championships are at the end of March, with both events played during the same week.

• Mixed handicap will be moved to January, swapped with the club championships

• Knobbly Knees will be played on a sunday for all to get togther for a fun social type event.

• The mixed doubles will be played in a sunday also. and a racketball session will be incorporated too.

•  The Club AGM will be at the end of the season, so that fees can be agreed and memberships sent out at the end of the summer.

Crieff 2 Lose against Abbotsford 2

10 November 2011

At Bells tonight Crieff 2 Mens Team lost 3-2 tonight against Abbotsford 2. With Gregor Newton playing at number 1 for the second team Paul Keith knew he had an uphil struggle. Although Scotty and Dave Galbraith won their matches unfortunately Sean Gadsby and Gillian Crawford lost close matches.

Both Ladies Teams win league matches

09 November 2011

Good news to hear both Crieff 1 and Crieff 2 Ladies teams won their respective Dundee & District league matches tonight.

Crieff 1 away to Brechin had a convincing 4-1 win. Special mention goes to Laura Clegg won played her first match for the ladies,gaining valuable experience for the future.

Crieff 2 had a much closer match against last years 3rd top team Buddies. They won 3-2 with Claire Gadsby - playing at number 1 - managing to edge the last match 3-2!

Committee Meeting

08 November 2011

A committee meeting was held to agree the dates for club tournaments and social events for the coming year.

Club BQQ & Prizegiving

05 June 2011

This year we are ending the season with a BBQ at Crieff Rugby Club. We will also have our annual club prizegiving on this sunday.

It does cost anything, but bring your own burger. Drinks can also be bought at the club bar!

We'll have rolls, salad and sauses.

1PM  BBQ

3PM  PRIZEGIVING

4PM FUN & GAMES

(ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE)

Under 15 & 17 European Championships 2011

07 May 2011

Rory Stewart, Rebbecca McKerchar and Claire Gadsby have all been selected to play in the Under 15/17 European Team Championships in Germany this May. Good luck to them all!

Full details of the teams are below:- 

Scottish Squash and Racketball is pleased to announce the teams who will be competing in the European U15/U17 Team Championships this year.

The competition will take place 14th-17th May at SquashPit, Germering, Germany.

The teams are:

Station Hotel Sponsors Club Shirts

07 May 2011

The Station Hotel has agreed to sponsor the club shirts for the year.

Davie Speirs, who already supports the club by providing the after match food, has agreed to sponsor the club. Davie confirmed " I'm delighted to sponsor the mens teams as the Station has become the post match retreat for players to entertain the opposition teams. Hopefully next season they can go one better and win the titles!"

Below is the team pictured with Dave Moran (Club Chairman), Davie Speirs (Staion Bar) and Gillian Crawford (Titan Sports Agent)

Crieff Ladies win DDSRA Knock-out Cup

11 April 2011

Well done to Crieff Ladies 1, who won the Dundee & District Knock out Cup for 2011 by defeating David Lloyd in a tense final.

The team comprising Susan Anderson, Sabine McKenzie, Gillian Crawford, Susan Stewart and Cath Halley beat the Dundee Team 3-2.

Racketball Day & Squash Finals Soial

19 March 2011

The club are holding a "fun taster" session on the afternoon of the 19th March. The session starts at the Squash courts in Crieff Hydro Hotel at 3pm. Everybody - members, hotel guests, public - are welcome to come all and try racketball. Doesn't matter your ability.

If you want to wait the evening starts at 6pm with some Crieff Hydro squash club finals. The finals being played are:

Ladies Challenge Final - Rebecca v Sabine I think

Mixed Handicap Plate

Mixed Handicap Final  - Susan Stewart (+8pts) v Susan Anderson (+12pts)

After these finals sandwiches will be provided and drinks will be available from the Hub. We hope you'll stay after and enjoy the social side of the night. Racketball will also be available to try for club members after the finals too.

No cost for the day/night - the event is funded by the Lottery grant awarded to the club.

Crieff Juniors in Welsh Open

18 March 2011

Rory Stewart, Sean and Clare Gadsby have all been selected by Scottish Squash to represent Scotland at this weekends Welsh Junior Open. Good luck to all 3 players. Details and results can be found at the squashwales.co.uk website.

Crieff Ladies reach DDSRA Cup Final

18 March 2011

The two Crieff Ladies teams played the semi-final of the Dundee & District Cup this week. The Match was set up after Crieff 2 caused a minor upset in beating Glenalmond in the quarters.

The macth was won by Crieff 1 by 4 matches to 1. An enjoyable night was had by both teams and spectators who saw a lot of close exciting matches between the ladies. Crieff 1 team had Gillian Crawford and Cath Halley away on holiday but Sheila Haggart and Hannah Graham prooved more than capable substitutes for the team.  The full Crieff 1 team was Susan Anderson, Sabine McKenzie, Susan Stewart, Sheila Haggart and Hnnah Graham.

The full cup draw can be found by clicking on the  DDSRA.

Fun Doubles Event

25 February 2011

Its that time of year again. A chance to have some fund taking part in the social mixed doubles event. A practice night will be held on 21st, with the event taking part over the 25th and 26th of February. Go on put your name down this year.

Entries can be added to a list on the Club notice board upstairs.

Congratulations to Juniors at the Nationals

07 February 2011

Last weekend saw a number of junior members, family and supporters go up to the Scottish Junior Nationals at ARSC in Aberdeen. All the juniors played great squash and did the club proud at the weekend. The players who took part were Clare and Sean Gadsby, Rory and Greig Stewart, Rebecca McKerchar, Maddie and Jack Orr. Susan Stewart, Susan Anderson, Alison Gadsby and Gillian Crawford all made the trip and supported the kids over the two days.

That man Greig Stewart for the second week running made the headlines, beating Callum Johnston (Scottish Academy and number one seed?) 3-1 in the final. Greig squeezed past Callum in the final 12/10 7/11 11/7 11/5.

In the BU15 Greig’s brother Rory Stewart (CHSC) could not emulate his brother’s performance in the final as he was constantly under pressure from No 2 seed James Wilson (WC); James eventually taking the title 11/9 11/4 3/11 7/11 11/5. The GU15 saw Kirsty Lobban (ITSC) take the title for the second year in a row, defeating Claire Gadsby (CHSC) 11/7 11/7 11/3.

Unseeded Alexander Ralston (LIN) made the final of the BU13 where he faced the talented Richard Hollins (ASV) who had a tough semi-final against Adam Reid (GA). Richard's movement and shot play proved too much for Alexander in the end Richard winning in straight games 11/3 11/4 11/4. The GU13 title was claimed by Katie Gregson-Macleod (ITSC), defeating Maddie Orr (CHSC) in 5 games, 12/10 8/11 6/11 11/8 11/4.  Jack also palyed some great matches finishing  in third spot in the boys under 11.

A great set of results from our players.Well done all players and coaches!

Susan and Greig are 2011 Club Champions

29 January 2011

On "club finals night" at the Crieff Hydro the mens and ladies championships and plates were held.

First up was Paul Keith against Malky Orr in the Mens Plate. Paul played like a demon, while Malky struggled after eating 2 MacDonalds just earlier! Paul came out the winner 3-0, although all the games were very close.

Next on was young Rebecca McKerchar from Perth, (another of the Crieff junior Scotland players ) against the more experienced Sheena Crawford. The first game proved decisive with Rebecca edging out Sheena in a game full of good ralleys and shots. The next two games were also won by Rebecca who was controlling the tee and hitting powerfull drives. The final score was 3-0 to Rebecca.

The first of championship mactches was the ladies, with both top seeds - Susan Anderson and Sabine MacKenzie - winning through tough semi-finals against Clare Gadsby and Gillian Crawford. A top class match was played by both with Susan retaining her crown again in a 3-0 win. In a close match Susan won the first game 9-4 using a wide variety of shots. However, the second game saw the energetic, hard hitting Sabine take a 6-2 lead before Susan clawed her way back to take the game 9-6.. She eventually won that game 9-6, and edged out Sabine in a thrilling tie- break 10-8 in the third.

The last final saw Dave Moran, the 2009 and 2010 club champion take on the young pretender 16 year old Greig Stewart in the mens final. In a match lasting an hour Greig proved too strong for Dave, wiinning 3-1. This was a match in which both played top class squash. Congratulations to Greig on winning what should be the first of many club championships.

Many thanks to all competitors and those undertaking refereeing duties during the events.

Pictures and scores will be added in the near future.

October Mini Leagues Started

01 October 2010

Just a quick note to say Dave has put up the leagues for this month.

Please try and play as many games as possible.

If your name isn't in the leagues, either leave your name on the sheet on the club board at the squash courts or give Dave a phone.

Susan plays for Scotland in Masters Home Internationals

29 April 2010

Susan Anderson has been selected to play for Scotland in the Masters Home InternationaThe 2011 Masters Home Internationals continue in Dublin this weekend (29-30 April).

The competition takes place at Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club.

Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales will all be represented at the competition in the Men's O35, Men's O55 and Women's O35 categories.

The Scottish teams are as follows:

ls which is taking place in Dunblin. Full details below:-

Crieff Ladies Win DDSRA Cup

13 March 2010

The Crieff Ladies Team beat Dundee University in the Final of the DDSRA on sunday. The same day Abbotsford with Dave Moran and Tom Adams included won the DDSRA mens cup competition. Picture below are the players from the ladies team collecting the bubbly.

Scottish Junior Rankings

05 December 2009

Well done to our juniors who have managed to excel again. The club continues to have a high number of juniors in the scottish rankings.

Pride of place must go to Hannah Graham who is ranked number 1 in the Girls under 13s after less than a full season of competition. Rory Stewart and Claire Gadsby are also ranked number 1 for there age groups too.

Go to www.scottishsquash.org for the full listings

Mens Teams Mixed Night

16 November 2009

The Mens first team lost to Abboytsford in the final of the Cup, however the seconds managed to beat Glenalmond in a tight match to win the plate. Well done to all the players, with a special mention for Rory who won the deciding game 3-2 to win the tie. Hope he enjoyed his pizza!

I'll get a more detailed update in the next few days!

Annual Quiz

01 January 1970

The annual squash club quiz is on this friday.

The event will be at the Crieff Hydro Golf Centre at Culcrieff.

The event starts at 7pm with a buffet and drinks, after which we will start the "fun quiz" and also arrange a raffle. Come along and enjoy the fun, including Dave Moran our quizmasters music from the 90s!

Prices are £15 adults, £5 children