The Chamber Exiles Squash Club: 2022

New Membership Cards

Hi all Chamber members,

It is very sad and dis-heartening that black marks are appearing on some of the courts (Court 2 and 5 especially) and this can only be due to NON-members playing in black-soled marking shoes (I can’t believe any members would consider playing in marking shoes). We take pride in keeping the courts in good condition and the fact that cleaning of each court costs R1500 and sanding probably R4000-R5000 per court makes this a very expensive exercise when the courts are abused.

In the past we have been very relaxed as to the number of guests that members are allowed. From now on a member can bring a maximum of 2 guests to play and the member MUST be present the entire time.

This is an effort to stop the court abuse and all members must also use the on-line booking system to book courts (even in non-peak times) so that court usage can be monitored. This is not difficult.

So that Collett knows who is a member or not and who to sell tokens to, we will be issuing all members with membership cards.

We will also be changing the code for the entrance gate over the weekend as well and will let you know the new one when complete. Please do not tell non-members what the code is.

PLEASE if you see anybody playing in, what look like, marking shoes, take the members details and kick them off the court.

I know that 95% of the members are not abusing the membership but as always in life it is the last 5% ruining it for the rest.

World Squash Day 2022

Its World Squash day on the 15th October. Click the logo to see what others around the world are doing and lets grow the sport again.

Squash Summer Leaque 2022

With league coming to an end soon, it’s time for the Chamber Summer League again.

For those who don’t know, this is the social internal league for both guys and gals, with a few invited guests. Starting from October 4th (once a week – mainly Tuesdays) with the finals in early December.

As usual the teams consist of 6 players ranging from strong No 1’s to “not so strong” No 6’s. Playing times are semi-fixed and vary every week – one week early evening (5h30 or 6h10), one week latish (6h50 or 7h30), and every 3^rd week will be doubles at about 8h10.

Send a mail to me to enter at chair@chamberexiles.co.za.

If you know of any non-members who you think would enjoy, please forward this mail to them

The cost is a mere R200. This years theme is still to be finalised. If anybody has any bright ideas please let me know.

Some Club Maintenance Updates

Just to keep you updated with ongoing maintenance at the club:

· The floors on Courts 3,4 and 5 were scoured (not sanded) last week and are looking good.

· Alex Palmer has cleaned the walls of all courts except 1 (which he will do sometime). Thanks Alex.

· Courts 4 and 5 tins have been taken for sponsorship – court 3 still vacant.

· Jeff’s handy-man, Vusi has painted the ceiling of the foyer and will carry on through the club (kitchen, bar, change-rooms etc)

· Some of the mans shower roses have been replaced or serviced (Thanks MikeM and MikeH)

· Mens urinal has been fixed (Thanks MikeH)

· LED lights have been generously supplied by Raydian Power Solutions (recommended Solar Power suppliers) and will be installed soon – Thanks GeorgeP for organizing

Regards

John

FINAL 2022 WANNABEEZ RESULTS

Thanks for playing the Joburg Squash Wannabeez 22. Hope you all enjoyed it.

Click HERE for the final results.

Thanks to Joburg Squash, Jae Lee and Mario Alexandrov for sponsoring the prizes and prizegiving. Hopefully next years tournament will be bigger and better.

Joburg Masters News - 28 July

(for the PDF release, please click here)

We are busy planning for the 2022 SAM Doubles IPT which is scheduled to take place from 9 to 12 November in Gqeberha. This championship is a highlight of the Masters Squash calendar and past players will vouch for it being one to remember. So far the following players have put their names forward to participate in the event. These are provisional and need to be confirmed. We are hoping that more players will sign up in the coming weeks:

Ladies Section:
Joanne Malan and Helena Kruger
Michelle Arpin and Solette Coetzee
Jennifer Sawyer and Partner
Maryna Aucamp and Partner
Tracey le Roux and Partner
Helen Kneale and Les Cowan
Sonelle Basson and Ilse Karsten

Men’s Section:
Dean Lindecke and Andrew Tavares
Jae Lee and Partner
Vincent Olley and Deon Venter
Keith Willows and Fergus Macleod
Michael Hambly and Gary Kruger
Marios Conidaris and Nick Constas
Dino Petrarolo and Phil Louw
Alan Agaienz and Partner
Ashley Tennant and Partner

Mixed Section:
Desiree Edwards and Vince Olley
Helen Kneale and Selwyn Kahanowitz
Joanne Malan and Jae Lee
Maryna Aucamp and Partner

We have received the following dates and schedule of events from PE Masters Squash :

Wednesday, 9 November 2022 Evening, Opening Function
Thursday, 10 November 2022 Mixed Sections
Friday, 11 November 2022 Morning: Mixed Sections
Friday, 11 November 2022 Afternoon: Ladies/Men’s Sections
Saturday, 12 November 2022 Morning/Afternoon: Ladies/Men’s Sections
Saturday, 12 November 2022 Evening, Closing Function

In addition please take note of the following: We are busy looking at team clothing/tracksuits. We hope to have some samples at the next JMS Doubles tournament scheduled for 20 and 21 August at Randburg. Safair currently has flights to Gqeberha at a cost of R1500 one way.

- Accommodation

-Southern Sun can be booked through Siyabonga Phungula: 083 507 4258 or
Siyabonga.Phungula@southernsun.com

- Southern Sun The Marine – Single R1460,00 and Double/Twin R1550,00

- Garden Court Kings Beach – Single R1390,00 and Double/Twin R1480,00

- Sun1 Port Elizabeth – R650 room only

Below are the block codes/name that you can use for the respective hotels so that the bookings can be tracked:

- SS The Marine - 0911SQ – 4212724 (ssthemarine.reservations@southernsun.com ) / 041 583 2101
- Garden Court Kings Beach - 0911SQ ( gckingsbeach.reservations@southernsun.com ) / 041 582 3720

- Sun1 Port Elizabeth – IPT Squash SA Tournament (SUN1.PortElizabeth@southernsun.com and Leon.VanWyk@southernsun.com ) / 041 585 6380

A reminder that all players representing JMS at SA Masters IPT Doubles need to have entered at least one JMS Doubles tournament or the 2022 Tswalu SA National Doubles Championships which was held in February. All players must also have paid their JMS subs of R450. In closing we would like to wish all players who have entered World Masters a safe trip and a fantastic tournament. We look forward to hearing about your experiences, on and off the court, on your return.

Chamber at The Jock Squash Tournament - Nelspruit

What follows is the initial tournament report:

The Lowveld Master's Tournament in Nelspruit & surrounds has been around for 23 years now. But don't be fooled into assuming that we are any where near being Masters of the Art of Squash

The only qualifications of entry being that one knows which end of a racquet to point at the ball, ability to socialise and be mildly competitve - dodgy knees come as standard - and to be over 35 years of age. Buying beer for The Chairman helps with the selection process.

Exceptions can be made for younger ringers who squeak in below the age group... Afterall, we need someone in the squad who remembers what running is about! Chamber Exiles historically send a huge team, and our women's brigade often ally with other Gauteng players from Modders and thus, insist on being called Chamberfontein... it's just easier...

Teams compete from all over the country and often 1 or 2 from beyond, and I don't just mean Fish Hoek - we only very occasionally have the need to raise a glass to our opponents!

No team wins and no team loses at the end of the weekend. It's just squash in foreign climes with friends, a disturbingly decent level of squash and the very commonly regular bloke in a skort.

Hot Ginger
Shelley Manning
0625775039

How it started :

Then :

And along the way :

NEXT YEAR WE NEED MORE PEOPLE TO GO TO THE JOCK

The 2022 WannabeEZ Tournament

Announcing The 2022 WannabeEZ Tournament

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TOURNAMENT

MEN: ANY PERSON HAVING PLAYED MORE THAN TWO RESERVE LEAGUE MATCHES OR HIGHER WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY.
LADIES: NO LADIES DEEMED TO BE FIRST LEAGUE STANDARD ARE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY.
Matches will start on Monday 11^th July and continue until Wednesday 27^th July depending on entries received.
Late entries will be accepted solely at the tournament convener’s discretion.
A player withdrawing after the draws have been done will be liable for the entry fee
Prize-winners must attend the prize giving function or forfeit their prize.
A player not arriving for a match or withdrawing without good reason (e.g. injury) during the tournament will forfeit all prize money
Tournament director John Shannon or 079 528 4441
The Prize-giving will be held on Wednesday 27^th July after the final matches (+- 20:00)

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

MATCHES WILL BE STAGGERED OVER THE 3 WEEK PERIOD.
THE TOURNAMENT IS DESIGNED FOR LOWER LEAGUE PLAYERS TO PLAY OTHERS OF A SIMILAR STANDARD.
THERE IS NO GAUTENG LEAGUE DURING THIS PERIOD AND MASTERS THURSDAYS WILL BE AVOIDED.
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS EVENT AND ENJOY COMPETITIVE SQUASH DURING THE WINTER BREAK YOU HAVE TO BE REGISTERED WITH SA SQUASH TO ENTER THE TOURNAMENT

Enter it NOW.... Click here to download the Entry Form Print it out and Submit it. We not that good with automation yet.

Chamber Exiles Ladder at April 2022 with Challenge Rules

As per the Chairman.... there is a new Ladder at Chamber Exiles :

Note the rules for challenges :

You can challenge up to 3 places above you.
Matches must be best of 5. To 11 if you are first league and to 15 if you are not first league.
No repeat challenges within 2 weeks of match.
Results must be posted on the League players whatsapp group AS WELL AS being logged as a challenge on the SportyHQ website. (www.sportyhq.com)
Players are not to change the ladder. The Club chairman will change the ladder.

So everyone, CHALLENGE AWAY....