February 2012 Newsletter

24th February 2012 FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS AND DISPLAY ON CLUB NOTICE BOARDS PLEASE!!

Your committee as elected at the Annual General Meeting in January had their first committee meeting on Wednesday the 15th February and I can assure you that each and everyone of us is committed to working hard, to providing the Midlands Squash fraternity with a wide host of squash events. A lot is planned again for this year and 2012 promises to be another great year for Midlands Squash. There are not many provinces that offer as much squash throughout the year as we do in the Midlands, especially when one also takes into account the summer and spring league tournaments, not to mention the numerous internally run club tournaments and fixtures. We really are spoilt for choice and it is through this medium of squash that so many of us have made some really good friendships. I trust with your continued support of our events, that we will be able to improve and make 2012 an even better squash year for you than last year.

I am pleased to announce that Timefreight have agreed to be our Winter League sponsor for the next two years. I am really thrilled to have Timefreight in our court as our sponsor and on behalf of everyone in Midlands Squash I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Etienne Van Ravesteyn of Timefreight for his continued and generous support of squash, not only now but in general over all these years. We look forward to an association that we trust will be mutually beneficial to both of us and that gives Timefreight the exposure they seek.

I would also like to thank Dave Surian and Lynwood Squash Club for organising another most enjoyable and successful Jackson Sports Summer League. In the true spirit of why this tournament and Spring League were created, I have enjoyed playing in the team I have been allocated and have had fun with those players. The true spirit being to give people the opportunity to meet, play, support and mix socially with other players that ordinarily one would not do in winter league. The prize giving will be held next week at Lynwood Squash Club on Thursday the 01st March.

I would also like to thank Rory Whitfeld for organising another doubles tournament, which is currently being played on Monday nights at the Collegians Squash complex. Whilst squash is primarily a singles games, doubles squash has definitely helped in extending the life of more seasoned squash players, and doubles squash in the Midlands has certainly gained in popularity. Played under the right conditions, particular where the teams are evenly matched, doubles can prove to be as rewarding and in some cases longer in duration than a singles match. There is some good doubles squash being played at the moment, and this like all the other tournaments is creating good camaraderie amongst the players. Rory has advised me that he is wanting to run the inter-club doubles tournament again during the schools second term, so best clubs start canvassing your players, put your teams together and start practicing. Howick Squash Club was the winner of the inaugural tournament last year.   

At the end of last year we re-vamped our website. I am sure you will all agree that the new look is clean, vibrant and refreshing but above all the information is up to date and informative. Rennisha will be maintaining our website and posting all the latest information so please kindly check it out from time to time. The website address is www.midlandssquash.co.za I would like to thank Stephanie Fryer for her assistance in this regard – it was great appreciated.

24th February 2012

FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS AND DISPLAY ON CLUB NOTICE BOARDS PLEASE!!

Your committee as elected at the Annual General Meeting in January had their first committee meeting on Wednesday the 15th February and I can assure you that each and everyone of us is committed to working hard, to providing the Midlands Squash fraternity with a wide host of squash events. A lot is planned again for this year and 2012 promises to be another great year for Midlands Squash. There are not many provinces that offer as much squash throughout the year as we do in the Midlands, especially when one also takes into account the summer and spring league tournaments, not to mention the numerous internally run club tournaments and fixtures. We really are spoilt for choice and it is through this medium of squash that so many of us have made some really good friendships. I trust with your continued support of our events, that we will be able to improve and make 2012 an even better squash year for you than last year.

I am pleased to announce that Timefreight have agreed to be our Winter League sponsor for the next two years. I am really thrilled to have Timefreight in our court as our sponsor and on behalf of everyone in Midlands Squash I would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Etienne Van Ravesteyn of Timefreight for his continued and generous support of squash, not only now but in general over all these years. We look forward to an association that we trust will be mutually beneficial to both of us and that gives Timefreight the exposure they seek.

I would also like to thank Dave Surian and Lynwood Squash Club for organising another most enjoyable and successful Jackson Sports Summer League. In the true spirit of why this tournament and Spring League were created, I have enjoyed playing in the team I have been allocated and have had fun with those players. The true spirit being to give people the opportunity to meet, play, support and mix socially with other players that ordinarily one would not do in winter league. The prize giving will be held next week at Lynwood Squash Club on Thursday the 01st March.

I would also like to thank Rory Whitfeld for organising another doubles tournament, which is currently being played on Monday nights at the Collegians Squash complex. Whilst squash is primarily a singles games, doubles squash has definitely helped in extending the life of more seasoned squash players, and doubles squash in the Midlands has certainly gained in popularity. Played under the right conditions, particular where the teams are evenly matched, doubles can prove to be as rewarding and in some cases longer in duration than a singles match. There is some good doubles squash being played at the moment, and this like all the other tournaments is creating good camaraderie amongst the players. Rory has advised me that he is wanting to run the inter-club doubles tournament again during the schools second term, so best clubs start canvassing your players, put your teams together and start practicing. Howick Squash Club was the winner of the inaugural tournament last year.   

At the end of last year we re-vamped our website. I am sure you will all agree that the new look is clean, vibrant and refreshing but above all the information is up to date and informative. Rennisha will be maintaining our website and posting all the latest information so please kindly check it out from time to time. The website address is www.midlandssquash.co.za I would like to thank Stephanie Fryer for her assistance in this regard – it was great appreciated.

REPS MEETING

This was held on Monday the 20th February 2012. I am pleased to report that we have maintain the same number of league teams as last year -106 teams in total. All the leagues are full, for the exception of Men’s 9th league, which means those leagues will all enjoy 18 matches, 9 home and 9 away fixtures throughout the season. As men’s 9th league has only 6 teams, the committee has decided that they will play three rounds which will give them 15 matches. As with last year winter league scorecards can either be posted to our box number, placed into the official MSU score boxes, faxed to the MSU office or scanned and emailed to the MSU email address, the details of which are all on our letterhead above. I have stressed the importance when it comes to hosting that teams must take cognisance of everyone’s financial position and to decide amongst themselves what is best for their team, and to convey their decision to the other sides at the start of the season, be it full catering, no catering and everyone pays their own supper or just a drink or two. Obviously whatever your team decides to do will be applied to your team when you travel away.

LADDER TOURNAMENT

This is for the top 16 men and ladies players in the Midlands and is an opportunity to sort out the ladder positions for 2012. It should also allow players to get fit and motivated over the period of this tournament. Teams to play in the Inter-provincial Jarvis/Kaplan Cup Squash tournament in Pretoria this year, will be chosen from the ladder after completion of the Midlands Championships in May. The tournament started on Wednesday the 22nd February and will be held every Wednesday night until the 14th March at the Collegians Squash complex, starting at 5.30pm each week. The draws have been distributed to the MSU database and I urge you to come and watch some good squash.

MASTERS SOCIAL DOUBLES EVENING

This very enjoyable event will be held on Friday the 16th March 2012 starting at 5.30pm at Collegians. The cost is only R40 for paid up members and R65 for non-members. Please diarise it now. Bring your own meat for the braai and Midlands Squash will sponsor the balls, lights, charcoal, salads and bread rolls. Please contact Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za should you be a Masters player and wish to participate. Rennisha will also be on hand that night should you wish to pay your 2012 Masters Squash subscription and entry fees, but please remember to bring the duly completed form, as provided at the end of this newsletter.

 

TIMEFREIGHT WINTER LEAGUE

The Timefreight Winter League will start on the 17th April and finish on the 27th September 2012. There will be no squash during the week of the Midlands Closed Championships and during the Masters Singles IPT tournament in East London. The prize giving will be held at Collegians Club on the 12th October 2012. Team names and club ladders have to be submitted to the MSU office by the 31st March 2012. The fixtures will be circulated next week and the court usage charts advising us of any problems returned to the MSU office by the 16th March 2012.

MARKING CLINIC

During the 2012 winter league season, it is a requirement of the MSU that two players from every team entered into winter league must attend a marking clinic in order for that club to gain their team entries into the 2013 winter league. The committee has decided that in an effort to improve marking and refereeing even further, that should two players from each team not only attend a marking clinic but also write and pass the level 2 marking exam, then in such an event that team will not only receive entry into the 2013 winter league season but will pay the same league fees in 2013 as is applicable to the 2012 league. In other words such team or teams will not be subject to the league fee increase for the 2013 season, so best clubs ensure all their players write the level 2 marking exam as this could save them a considerable amount in league fees in 2013.

HANDBOOK ADVERTISING

We have decided for the third year running to keep our advertising rates the same. The rate is R650 for a full page and only R420 for a half page. Approximately 550 books will be printed and they are used by our players throughout winter league from April to the end of September. Rennisha will be contacting all last year’s handbook advertisers shortly, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those sponsors that take adverts in the handbook again this year. We really do appreciate your support as this offsets the cost of having the handbook and scorecards printed. If you would like to support Midlands Squash and take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity, please contact Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

REALISE ACADEMIES MIDLANDS CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS

This will be held from Sunday the 06th May to Thursday the 10th May 2012. As I mentioned earlier there is no league during this week so why not enter and play - who knows you could win a prize? As with last year there will be a men’s A, B & C section and a ladies A & B section. The men’s C section is for Men’s 5th & 6th league players. We would like to try this year and re-introduce a Men's D section again for the lower league players, which will be for players from 7th, 8th and 9th league – we still have in our trophy cabinet a trophy for this section. The entry fee is still to be finalised but you are guaranteed at least 3 games during that week and all the runner up and plate finals will be played at one venue on the Wednesday night, as this will increase the camaraderie amongst the players and sections and will be followed that evening by a braai - bring your own meat and Midlands Squash will provide the charcoal, salads and bread rolls. The men and ladies A & B section finals will be played on the Thursday evening followed by the prize giving for all the sections and a cocktail party. The entry forms will be available soon or please contact Rennisha on 033-342204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za should you wish to enter. I would also like to thank Richard Knowles of Realise Academies for sponsoring this tournament once again. Richard we really do value your support and interest in squash. Thank you. After this tournament the teams to represent Midlands Squash at the Jarvis/Kaplan Cup Inter Provincial will be chosen based on the Midlands ladder at that time. 

DEVELOPMENT

We have just finished paying for the refurbishment of the squash courts at Alex High School, which is now home to Imbali Squash Club. The MSU decided to contribute to the costs of the KZN Junior Open tournament, despite the fact that KZN Schools squash does not fall under our jurisdiction, but it was felt this tournament went a long way to promoting squash in the Midlands and squash in general at schools level. The KZN Junior Open tournament will see a lot of the top U16 and U19 school boys and girls from throughout the country participating, and will be held over the weekend of the 24th to the 26th February 2012 in Pietermaritzburg. Sally White has sent out a brief email (a report is also in today’s newspaper) of the top players involved and where they will be playing so that you can go and watch some top junior squash. You will not be disappointed and I am sure Sally would appreciate your support. On the 11th February we ran a marking development clinic for previous disadvantaged players and will be conducted another marking development clinic at Protea Squash Club on the 25th February starting at 9am.

INTER TOWN SQUASH

We are again in conjunction with KZN Squash and KZN Masters Squash holding the Inter Town Squash tournament at Westville Squash courts on Saturday the 24th March 2012, starting at 1pm. You can either play singles or doubles squash and the cost is R20-00 per player which includes court hire, lights, balls and supper afterwards. It really is a fun day and goes a long way to building good relationships between our two provinces. We are looking for 40 players and should you be interested in playing please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

MASTERS SUBSCRIPTIONS

Your subscription for 2012 is R250-00 and is now due. This includes the SA Masters Squash levy of R60. This fee is not applicable to our honorary life members. Membership is open to anyone 35 years and older. All masters who pay their 2012 subscription by the 30th April 2012 will be entitled to free entry into the Hilton Masters Spring League should they elect to play. In addition all those Masters who have paid their subs by the 30th April 2012 will receive a free Masters shirt. Please see the subscription form at the end of this letter for payment details and include your shirt size.

DAVE SHORT MASTERS INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

The DSIPT committee had their first meeting for the 2012 tournament last night. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this tournament. We have had a lot of interest from players that did not play last year and have decided to restrict entries to 250 players. The committee has decided to keep the entry fee the same as last year, being only R390-00 for the entire weekend, and which includes three squash matches, a squash shirt, three excellent functions and lots of fun. Due to the Comrades Marathon being a down run on Sunday the 03rd of June and accommodation being a huge problem, the DSIPT committee has decided to stage the tournament a week later and it will now be played in Pietermaritzburg on the weekend of the 8th – 10th of June 2012. We are aware that the SA vs England rugby test will be played in Durban on the Saturday afternoon and this will be incorporated into the tournament as part of the entertainment, as has happened with other rugby test matches in previous years. Midlands will again be entering their own teams. Please enter as an individual and you will be placed into a team according to your ability. Entries close on the 20th of April 2012. Should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

MASTERS SINGLES INTERPROV

This tournament will take place in East London from the 07th – 13th September 2012, including travelling time. We are asking for a deposit of R750-00 to cover the entry fee and this must be paid by the 30 April 2012 in order to comply with the organizer’s deadlines.  Accommodation has already been provisionally booked at the Garden Court Hotel on the beach front. For more details or should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za  or speak to the convenor Gail Howes.

A social evening and braai for all those playing in the Singles and Doubles IPT’s will be held on Friday, the 17th August 2012 at Collegians. Bring your own meat for the braai and Midlands Squash will sponsor the balls, lights, charcoal, salads and bread rolls. The entry fee is R40-00 for paid up members and R65-00 for non members.

 

MASTERS DOUBLES INTERPROV

This takes place in Eastern Gauteng from the 07th – 11th November 2012, including travelling time. The deposit is R600-00 and must be paid by the 30 June 2012. We have provisional booked rooms at the Birchwood Hotel. Should you be interested in playing please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

 

MASTERS SPRING LEAGUE

This tournament was hugely popular in 2011 and we are expecting more players will be interested in playing this year. First preference will be given in entries to Midlands Masters players that have paid their 2012 masters subscription. This event will be played on a Monday evening at the Hilton College squash courts, starting on Monday the 15th October and ending on the 09th November 2012. We will have the after match socializing at the courts where food and drinks will be available. The entry fee will be free for paid up Midlands Masters members who elect to play this tournament and R125-00 for non-members. Should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

GENERAL

All correspondence and emails to please be sent to the above address on our letterhead. Monies must be deposited into our bank account and your name recorded under the reference. The deposit slip and duly completed form attached to this newsletter must be faxed to the MSU office on 0865432954 or scanned and emailed to info@midlandssquash.co.za

Our banking details are as follows: 

Name: MIDLANDS SQUASH UNION

Bank: NEDBANK

Branch Code: 134025 (HAYFIELDS)

Account Number: 1340539993

Reference: YOUR NAME + BRIEF ANNOTATION

We look forward to your participation in our tournaments, or failing which it would be great to see you supporting and watching Midlands Squash at these events.

Yours in Squash

Mike Short

Chairman - Midlands Squash Union

P.S - Please see the Masters Subscription form below.

REPS MEETING

This was held on Monday the 20th February 2012. I am pleased to report that we have maintain the same number of league teams as last year -106 teams in total. All the leagues are full, for the exception of Men’s 9th league, which means those leagues will all enjoy 18 matches, 9 home and 9 away fixtures throughout the season. As men’s 9th league has only 6 teams, the committee has decided that they will play three rounds which will give them 15 matches. As with last year winter league scorecards can either be posted to our box number, placed into the official MSU score boxes, faxed to the MSU office or scanned and emailed to the MSU email address, the details of which are all on our letterhead above. I have stressed the importance when it comes to hosting that teams must take cognisance of everyone’s financial position and to decide amongst themselves what is best for their team, and to convey their decision to the other sides at the start of the season, be it full catering, no catering and everyone pays their own supper or just a drink or two. Obviously whatever your team decides to do will be applied to your team when you travel away.

LADDER TOURNAMENT

This is for the top 16 men and ladies players in the Midlands and is an opportunity to sort out the ladder positions for 2012. It should also allow players to get fit and motivated over the period of this tournament. Teams to play in the Inter-provincial Jarvis/Kaplan Cup Squash tournament in Pretoria this year, will be chosen from the ladder after completion of the Midlands Championships in May. The tournament started on Wednesday the 22nd February and will be held every Wednesday night until the 14th March at the Collegians Squash complex, starting at 5.30pm each week. The draws have been distributed to the MSU database and I urge you to come and watch some good squash.

MASTERS SOCIAL DOUBLES EVENING

This very enjoyable event will be held on Friday the 16th March 2012 starting at 5.30pm at Collegians. The cost is only R40 for paid up members and R65 for non-members. Please diarise it now. Bring your own meat for the braai and Midlands Squash will sponsor the balls, lights, charcoal, salads and bread rolls. Please contact Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za should you be a Masters player and wish to participate. Rennisha will also be on hand that night should you wish to pay your 2012 Masters Squash subscription and entry fees, but please remember to bring the duly completed form, as provided at the end of this newsletter.

TIMEFREIGHT WINTER LEAGUE

The Timefreight Winter League will start on the 17th April and finish on the 27th September 2012. There will be no squash during the week of the Midlands Closed Championships and during the Masters Singles IPT tournament in East London. The prize giving will be held at Collegians Club on the 12th October 2012. Team names and club ladders have to be submitted to the MSU office by the 31st March 2012. The fixtures will be circulated next week and the court usage charts advising us of any problems returned to the MSU office by the 16th March 2012.

MARKING CLINIC

During the 2012 winter league season, it is a requirement of the MSU that two players from every team entered into winter league must attend a marking clinic in order for that club to gain their team entries into the 2013 winter league. The committee has decided that in an effort to improve marking and refereeing even further, that should two players from each team not only attend a marking clinic but also write and pass the level 2 marking exam, then in such an event that team will not only receive entry into the 2013 winter league season but will pay the same league fees in 2013 as is applicable to the 2012 league. In other words such team or teams will not be subject to the league fee increase for the 2013 season, so best clubs ensure all their players write the level 2 marking exam as this could save them a considerable amount in league fees in 2013.

HANDBOOK ADVERTISING

We have decided for the third year running to keep our advertising rates the same. The rate is R650 for a full page and only R420 for a half page. Approximately 550 books will be printed and they are used by our players throughout winter league from April to the end of September. Rennisha will be contacting all last year’s handbook advertisers shortly, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those sponsors that take adverts in the handbook again this year. We really do appreciate your support as this offsets the cost of having the handbook and scorecards printed. If you would like to support Midlands Squash and take advantage of this wonderful marketing opportunity, please contact Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

REALISE ACADEMIES MIDLANDS CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS

This will be held from Sunday the 06th May to Thursday the 10th May 2012. As I mentioned earlier there is no league during this week so why not enter and play - who knows you could win a prize? As with last year there will be a men’s A, B & C section and a ladies A & B section. The men’s C section is for Men’s 5th & 6th league players. We would like to try this year and re-introduce a Men's D section again for the lower league players, which will be for players from 7th, 8th and 9th league – we still have in our trophy cabinet a trophy for this section. The entry fee is still to be finalised but you are guaranteed at least 3 games during that week and all the runner up and plate finals will be played at one venue on the Wednesday night, as this will increase the camaraderie amongst the players and sections and will be followed that evening by a braai - bring your own meat and Midlands Squash will provide the charcoal, salads and bread rolls. The men and ladies A & B section finals will be played on the Thursday evening followed by the prize giving for all the sections and a cocktail party. The entry forms will be available soon or please contact Rennisha on 033-342204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za should you wish to enter. I would also like to thank Richard Knowles of Realise Academies for sponsoring this tournament once again. Richard we really do value your support and interest in squash. Thank you. After this tournament the teams to represent Midlands Squash at the Jarvis/Kaplan Cup Inter Provincial will be chosen based on the Midlands ladder at that time. 

DEVELOPMENT

We have just finished paying for the refurbishment of the squash courts at Alex High School, which is now home to Imbali Squash Club. The MSU decided to contribute to the costs of the KZN Junior Open tournament, despite the fact that KZN Schools squash does not fall under our jurisdiction, but it was felt this tournament went a long way to promoting squash in the Midlands and squash in general at schools level. The KZN Junior Open tournament will see a lot of the top U16 and U19 school boys and girls from throughout the country participating, and will be held over the weekend of the 24th to the 26th February 2012 in Pietermaritzburg. Sally White has sent out a brief email (a report is also in today’s newspaper) of the top players involved and where they will be playing so that you can go and watch some top junior squash. You will not be disappointed and I am sure Sally would appreciate your support. On the 11th February we ran a marking development clinic for previous disadvantaged players and will be conducted another marking development clinic at Protea Squash Club on the 25th February starting at 9am.

INTER TOWN SQUASH

We are again in conjunction with KZN Squash and KZN Masters Squash holding the Inter Town Squash tournament at Westville Squash courts on Saturday the 24th March 2012, starting at 1pm. You can either play singles or doubles squash and the cost is R20-00 per player which includes court hire, lights, balls and supper afterwards. It really is a fun day and goes a long way to building good relationships between our two provinces. We are looking for 40 players and should you be interested in playing please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

MASTERS SUBSCRIPTIONS

Your subscription for 2012 is R250-00 and is now due. This includes the SA Masters Squash levy of R60. This fee is not applicable to our honorary life members. Membership is open to anyone 35 years and older. All masters who pay their 2012 subscription by the 30th April 2012 will be entitled to free entry into the Hilton Masters Spring League should they elect to play. In addition all those Masters who have paid their subs by the 30th April 2012 will receive a free Masters shirt. Please see the subscription form at the end of this letter for payment details and include your shirt size.

DAVE SHORT MASTERS INTERPROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT

The DSIPT committee had their first meeting for the 2012 tournament last night. This year marks the 25th anniversary of this tournament. We have had a lot of interest from players that did not play last year and have decided to restrict entries to 250 players. The committee has decided to keep the entry fee the same as last year, being only R390-00 for the entire weekend, and which includes three squash matches, a squash shirt, three excellent functions and lots of fun. Due to the Comrades Marathon being a down run on Sunday the 03rd of June and accommodation being a huge problem, the DSIPT committee has decided to stage the tournament a week later and it will now be played in Pietermaritzburg on the weekend of the 8th – 10th of June 2012. We are aware that the SA vs England rugby test will be played in Durban on the Saturday afternoon and this will be incorporated into the tournament as part of the entertainment, as has happened with other rugby test matches in previous years. Midlands will again be entering their own teams. Please enter as an individual and you will be placed into a team according to your ability. Entries close on the 20th of April 2012. Should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

MASTERS SINGLES INTERPROV

This tournament will take place in East London from the 07th – 13th September 2012, including travelling time. We are asking for a deposit of R750-00 to cover the entry fee and this must be paid by the 30 April 2012 in order to comply with the organizer’s deadlines.  Accommodation has already been provisionally booked at the Garden Court Hotel on the beach front. For more details or should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za  or speak to the convenor Gail Howes.

A social evening and braai for all those playing in the Singles and Doubles IPT’s will be held on Friday, the 17th August 2012 at Collegians. Bring your own meat for the braai and Midlands Squash will sponsor the balls, lights, charcoal, salads and bread rolls. The entry fee is R40-00 for paid up members and R65-00 for non members.

MASTERS DOUBLES INTERPROV

This takes place in Eastern Gauteng from the 07th – 11th November 2012, including travelling time. The deposit is R600-00 and must be paid by the 30 June 2012. We have provisional booked rooms at the Birchwood Hotel. Should you be interested in playing please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

MASTERS SPRING LEAGUE

This tournament was hugely popular in 2011 and we are expecting more players will be interested in playing this year. First preference will be given in entries to Midlands Masters players that have paid their 2012 masters subscription. This event will be played on a Monday evening at the Hilton College squash courts, starting on Monday the 15th October and ending on the 09th November 2012. We will have the after match socializing at the courts where food and drinks will be available. The entry fee will be free for paid up Midlands Masters members who elect to play this tournament and R125-00 for non-members. Should you wish to play please advise Rennisha on 033-3422204 or at info@midlandssquash.co.za

GENERAL

All correspondence and emails to please be sent to the above address on our letterhead. Monies must be deposited into our bank account and your name recorded under the reference. The deposit slip and duly completed form attached to this newsletter must be faxed to the MSU office on 0865432954 or scanned and emailed to info@midlandssquash.co.za

Our banking details are as follows: 

Name: MIDLANDS SQUASH UNION

Bank: NEDBANK

Branch Code: 134025 (HAYFIELDS)

Account Number: 1340539993

Reference: YOUR NAME + BRIEF ANNOTATION

We look forward to your participation in our tournaments, or failing which it would be great to see you supporting and watching Midlands Squash at these events.

Yours in Squash

Mike Short

Chairman - Midlands Squash Union

P.S - Please see the Masters Subscription form below.