2nd Annual Duffer’s Invitational

The 2nd Annual Duffer’s Invitational has been confirmed with Indian Lake for Saturday, September 11th, with a split tee start of 10:30am.

  • Registration fee: $85
  • Course: Indian Lake Executive Course (no par 5’s)
  • Push & Power Carts: Not included in the registration fee, however let us know ahead of time and we can put in a request to reserve enough for everyone who requires one
  • Format: Split Tee Stroke Play, 18 holes.
  • Meals: Sausage on the turn and set menu from Martin’s Kitchen to follow. Cost of the meal is included in your registration cost. Martin’s Kitchen is the adjoining restaurant to the clubhouse.
  • Teams: We will be setting the teams, attempting to balance the skill levels of all participants for an even playing field. If your partner, child or parent would like to join they are welcome to and we will pair them with you.
  • Deadline for Registration: August 25, 11:59PM. Registration is only confirmed once your registration fee has been received. We are required to provide Indian Lake and Martin’s Kitchen with our headcount in advance, so no late registration is possible.
  • e-transfer: michaelalexcook@gmail.com
  • Contests
    • Closest to the pin (two holes)
    • Longest Drive (Men’s and Women’s)
    • Best team score
    • Best individual score
    • Worst individual score (Duffers Trophy)
    • More to come!
  • 50/50 tickets in support of the NS Canada Games Squash team!

Intermediate Coaching Course – Intro to Comp

Registration for Intermediate Coaching Course now open!!

The course prerequisites are:

  1. Have completed the Intro to Squash Coaching course or hold a CL Rating of 2.5 or more.
  2. Have completed the Coaching Association of Canada Make Ethical Decisions Online course and evaluation.

Registration Link: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/12037/info

The course will take place Friday, April 3rd – Sunday, April 5th in Dartmouth.

There are only 4 spots remaining in the course, you better act fast!

For any additional questions you may have, contact Janet MacLeod at janetbmacleod@gmail.com

 

Annual RSM Squash Classic

SMUfit is hosting our 2nd annual Ray Souchereau Memorial Squash Classic.

Ray was an active member of our SNS community for many years as both a player and a ref. Unfortunately he passed away November 2018 from cancer. 

Please join us in honouring him in our annual tournament the weekend of February 27- March 1.

 

Registration is now open via Club Locker: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/11875/info

For any additional questions please contact Matt Bishop.

Last chance to register for the Squash Coaching Foundations Course 10-12 Jan

Squash Coaching Course

Squash Canada’s Coach Certification Program aligns with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and with the Long Term Player Development model. This program is designed to ensure that coaches are properly trained and certified to develop our athletes in the best way possible. The Coaching Foundations Course represents “Level 1” and participants will be certified as a “Squash Assistant” or “Squash Instructor” after their evaluation.

Where: Saint Mary’s University (920 Tower Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3)

When: January 10,  6pm – 10pm, January 11, 9am- 5pm, January 12, 9am-4pm

Facilitator: Janet MacLeod

Register: Limited to 12 registrants https://clublocker.com/tournaments/11770/info

Hope To See You There!

2nd Annual No Frills Charity Tournament

Our 2nd annual charity tournament is quickly approaching! The date has been set for Friday, September 13 at 6:00pm, through Sunday, September 15 at 3:00pm, taking place at SMU. There is a suggested entry fee of $30, or donation – all proceeds go to The Children’s Wish Foundation. It will be a great weekend for competition, charity and ranking points.

Registration can be done so via Club Locker: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/11046/info

Your registration fee can be sent directly to Children’s wish: https://childrenswish.akaraisin.com/ui/hero2019/participant/4428158?Lang=en-CA

All entrants who signup with a donation before August 31st, will be entered to win Scotiabank skybox tickets to a Halifax Hurricanes game in their upcoming season.

We are looking for a few volunteers to help us put on a successful charity event:

  • Desk/ Draw management
  • $500 court rental sponsorship
  • Friday night pizza sponsorship

If you would like to assist us in any way, please reach out to Leah Boody: leahcboody@gmail.com