With Canowindra Squash at its finest the 2018 Championships had to be spectacular.
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Matches were closely fought, agility amazing, speed mystifying, cunning and treachery evident, sportsmanship and love of the sport magical.
All in all a great week, culminating in Saturday’s finals and Championship dinner.
Preliminary rounds were played during the week in all grades and ages, all players having two to three games each.
Saturday started early and play throughout the day was exciting entertaining a big spectator gallery.
The primary school Final between Amy Harrison and Elsey Watson was fun, with Amy the winner.
Both girls are quite new to squash and really show the benefit of Trevor Simpson’s mentoring.
High School Champion was Lucas Ellis over Jordi Smith in an electrifying game of speed and enthusiasm.
Ladies Masters (over 50) winner was Sue Johnson over (not well) Wendy McLaren Bowman, with great agility and skills.
Men’s Master’s between Bill Paul and David Bigg was a clash of warriors, full of prowess and cunning, with Bill the victor.
D grade consolation was won by Kassie Wythes over Ryan Ellis, both players pulling out all the stops.
D Grade Champion was Peter Guthrie, runner up Jordi Smith. A great match with total focus and sportsmanship
C Grade final was exhausting to watch as Shaun Craven and Nick Traves flew around the court trying to out manoeuvre each other, until Shaun claimed the game.
B Grade Champion was Cate Loud over Will Johnson in a match of cunning and nonchalance and entertaining to watch.
The ultimate finish of play were the Open and ladies Championships.
Amber Adams and Sue Johnson had a torrid match with Amber‘s expertise and speed holding out over Sue’s athleticism and never give up style.
This was Amber’s eleventh straight year to claim the Champions jacket.
The open Champion was Oliver Wythes defeating Mark Adams in an exciting and close final, by just 2 points.
Both men brought all their skills, experience and determination to the match, and it was exciting to watch to the final point.
President Sue spoke glowingly about our clubs status, and how far our membership has grown in the past year.
Acknowledging the work that many members do to contribute to the clubs functioning.
Two prestigious annual awards were made, for service and loyalty to the Canowindra Squash Club.
Sue Johnson received the Club Person award - presented by Vice-president Wendy Bowman.
Sandy McDonald was presented the Tony Dunn Sportsmanship trophy by Tony himself.
All in all a week to remember, with worthy Champions and members to make this a club to be proud of.
It is appropriate to remember that it is forty years since a small group initiated squash in Canowindra. A dream come true and thanks to them.
Appreciation to our sponsors – Swinging Bridge Wines, Ward Family, Charles Curran, MJA Scanning (Mark and Amber Adams) and Hassard.