HSL Update

After 10 weeks of Play HSL Session one is all wrapped up.

For the stats nerds here a few results

Undefeated Team Smash Bros (8-0)

Undefeated Players Mike Howard 7-0, Tim Manette 6-0, Jim Kennedy 6-0, Mike Cook 5-0 and Manny Drapeau 4-0

Most Active Player Rankings Lee Kirby 6-2, Mike Howard 7-0, Aran Brady 6-1, Abdo 5-2, Leanne Huck 5-2, Dave Thomson 5-2.

Tiebreaks

Both Div 1 and 2 went to tiebreaks for Second and Third places. In Div 1 CHP won over The Destroyers by winning more matches (17 vs 16) and in Div 2 Dal 3 edged out Dal 3 with the third tiebreak (Games won 62 vice 61).

Promotion and relegation.

SMU 4, the Div 2 winner is promoted to Div 1 and Dal 1 as the low team in Div 1 is relegated to Div 2. As we are looking to recruit at least two more teams to run 3 divisions of 4. The Convenors will look at how to divide up the teams into three divisions in a way that makes sense and will work to keep the divisions balanced and respect the session one promotion/relegations. Although the intent is to retain the same teams by and large, there will be a few adjustments made due to changes in ratings over the fall session.

New player intake for Session two is open (HSL Registration page on Club Locker) until Dec 30th.

If you registered as a full time player for session 1, you are already registered and do not need to do anything. If you registered as a part time player (spare), you can switch to full time by paying the difference between the entry fees for FT players and PT players.

The new session starts on Jan 5th

We hope to run at least two more sessions before closing up shop for the season and may consider running a summer league if anyone is interested.

Many thanks to our unofficial sponsor the Foggy Goggle! And to my co-Convenors Chis Lien, Jason Barnes and Dave Malyk and to all of the players.

Happy Squashing and see you all at the Goggle next Wednesday!

Phil Jourdeuil, HSL Convenor

October 8, 2021

Kings County Squash Tournament

WELCOME TO THE KCSC SEASON OPENER 2021

All levels of players are encouraged to enter! T-shirts, prizes and food will be provided.

Dates: October 28th – 31st
Entry Deadline: October 24th.
Register Here: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/12992/sign-up
Cost for Squash NS Members: $40 Cost for non-members of Squash Nova Scotia: $50
Contact: James Wiseman – Wisemanj@gnspes.ca

The tournament draw will be limited to the first 100 registrants, then a waitlist will be administered.

Health and Safety Protocol
1. All players have been double vaccinated against COVID or are U12.
2. Players who are ill stay home
3. Players remain masked while not on the court
4. Players do not wipe hands on the court surfaces

September 27, 2021

Intermediate Coaching Course

BECOME A CERTIFIED COACH!!

Squash Nova Scotia is partnering with Cole Harbour Place in October to run an intermediate Coaching Course. At an intermediate coaching course, you will learn to coach beginner to intermediate players in a club!

Course Overview:
Introduction to Competition – Intermediate Coaching Course
Learn to coach beginner to intermediate players in a club environment

Details:
Learning Facilitator: Janet MacLeod and Barbara Cooper
When: October 22-24
Course Schedule:
– Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm
– Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
– Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Cole Harbour Place, Cole Harbour NS
Price:
– $200 – Current Squash NS members
– $375 – Non-members

Mandatory Prerequisite:
Before attending/registering for course à Coaching in Squash eLearning Module – Click Here (Cost $35)
Course Includes:
– 22 hours of on-court, practical instruction
– High-quality Reference Materials and Coach Workshop
– Partial completion of Intro to Competition Certification (Certification also requires completion of multi-sport modules and evaluation)

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Women’s Squash Week: September 19-26

Women’s Squash Week, which this year will be held between 19-26 September, is an international campaign to celebrate, raise the profile of, and increase participation levels in women’s squash.

Since the campaign’s origins as ‘Women’s Squash Night’ in New York in 2008, Women’s Squash Week has successfully hosted events around the world to promote the game and increase engagement.

This year, as squash returns from the challenges of the pandemic, the member federations have again put forward a range of amazing events.

In the US, the focus is on social, not competitive play to inspire players to get back on court after summer, reconnect with old friends, and introduce new players to the sport.

Similarly, in England and British Colombia, reengagement with squash after the challenges of lockdown is the mission, as well as encouraging new players to develop a love for the game.

Prior to Women’s Squash Week, too, is Squash Canada’s Women in Squash Encouragement Fund, established to promote women’s and girls’ participation in squash in Canada.

For more information about Women’s Squash Week and about how you can get involved, see the toolkits created by US Squash and England Squash.

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

National Coaches Week: September 21-23

National Coaches Week (NCW) is quickly approaching!

To celebrate your impact as a coach, we are offering a FREE Virtual Conference accessible to all coaches!

The NCW Atlantic Virtual Conference is hosted by the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic in partnership with Coach NB, Coach NL and Coaching PEI.

The FREE virtual conference will consist of five hour long sessions from September 21st – 23rd, 2021. Each session will be 40-50 minutes long followed by 10-20 minutes of questions. Coaches will receive 1 PD point/session and will be entered into a draw for a Coach Swag Bag at each session they attend! The theme of the coaching conference is the Impact of a Coach.

Sessions are limited to 100 coaches. Don’t miss your chance – register now!

Please reach out to Kirsti Mason at kirsti@cscatlantic.ca with any questions.