Important announcements for Delhi players for Senior Nationals 09

31st October, 2009.
 
CIRCULAR
 
We have great pleasure in informing you that the Senior National Championships namely Kingfisher 57th National Squash Championships will be held at Gymkhana Club Courts, New Delhi from 15.12.09 to 24.12.09.  The last date of Entries is 24th  Nov.
Last time, the entries from Delhi for the main event were more than 150.  The Organizers have informed me since there are only 3 Courts at the Gymkhana Club they will be able to entertain only about 30 entries from Delhi as they would be making a Draw of 64.
I would, therefore, request all Participants desirous of Participating in the above event to send the Entries to Delhi Squash Association by 20th Nov 2009.  We will then short-list about 15 to 20 entries which will be sent Directly and for the Balance we will Arrange a Qualification event so that balance Entries can be sent to SRFI.
 
Vijay Goel
President
DSA

30th OCT, 2009
 
CIRCULAR
 
( This circular is only for DELHI JUNIOR SQUASH PLAYERS )
 
All Delhi Squash Players desirous of participating in the Kingfisher 57th National Squash Championship from 15th Dec to 20th Dec 2009. Inter State Squash Championship will be held from 21th Dec to 24th Dec 2009 Venue-THE DELHI GYMKHANA , 2- SAFDARJANG ROAD NEW DELHI 
 
Dear Sir,
 
Please refer to Rule No. 18 mentioned in the “RULES & CONDITIONS OF PLAY” which reads as under:-
 
​“Each participant (apart from Professionals) will pay an entry fee
​of Rs.250/- to The Squash Rackets Federation of India.  A
​consolidated demand Draft / Cash / Cheque /of the entry fee must be sent by each Affiliated State associations/associate members payable to the
​“Squash Rackets Federation of India” at the time of sending the
​entry.”
You are, therefore, requested to please send your entry and along with fee to us without delay so that the same can be forwarded to SRFI.  ENTRIES CLOSE ON 24th NOV 2009 AT 12.00 NOON.
 
We may mention here that in case your entry fee does not come to us within time your entry is liable to be rejected.
 
Thanking you,
 
Yours faithfully,
SHARAD SHARMA
DELHI SQUASH ASSOCIATION
E-Mail-squashdelhi@gmail.com / Delhi Blog- dsasquash.wordpress.com /
 
PS: Please send Entry Fee of Rs.250 /- Cash / cheque  / demand draft in favour of “SQUASH RACKETS FEDERATION OF INDIA” to Mr. Sharad Sharma, Delhi Squash Association, 241, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-III, New Delhi-110020. Mobile No. 9810379468

Senior Nationals 09 revised dates announced

CIRCULAR

The Kingfisher 57th National Squash Championships will be held from 15-20 December 2009. The Interstate championships will be held from 20-24 December 2009. These events will be hosted by the Delhi Gymkhana Club, New Delhi.

The closing date for the individual and interstate entries is 24 November 2009.

Entries along with entry fees must be sent to the Squash Rackets Federation of India only through the affiliated state associations of the Federation. No direct individual entries will be accepted. States who are not affiliated to the SRFI but have Associate members under section 9 (b) of the Constitution viz. Clubs, Schools, Colleges, or other organizations not specified can send entries directly to the Federation.

Regards

Cyrus Poncha

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Stellar performances by Delhi kids at Junior Nationals 09

It was an amazing 10 odd days of my life at Daly College, Indore. Though I have now played Squash since I was 14 years old (well, that means 1984 to be more precise) the high of being a State Team Coach at the Nationals was a first for me. Squash has been a passion since the mid-80's.....having closing followed the exploits of Jehangir & then Jansher Khan....the all time legends of the game from Pakistan. And not to forget the reading of Jonah Barrington Squash Books on the Squash Courts....reading and trying out the shots!!

I had a talented bunch of boys and girls with me...but the challenge, I thought was very much like that which SRK had in Chuk-De.....how to get the act together! In a way the Open's prior to the team event gave me time to gauge the form and performance of all our team players. I kept a close watch at their performances...wins and losses both. This helped me make informed unbiased decisions later on during the Inter-State Team events.

Working with kids always gives me a major high. But here there was a different kettle of fish to handle...over-anxious parents ever eager to push their kids that one bit more to satisfy their expectations. As a students counselor my mandate has always been to encourage parents not to over-burden their kids. But its easier said than done. Parents will be parents and kids...will be kids...ever wanting to rise to the occasion and do that one bit more to brighten up the eyes of their mom's and dad's.

We had some stellar performances....Harshit Kaur and Janet were outstanding in the team events...Girls U15...and both made invaluable contributions that helped Delhi win the Gold with a clean sweep in the round robin matches. The Girls and Boys U19 teams also did admirably well...winning Delhi the Bronze Medal in both these events. The Boys U15 performance could have been better had not some of the kids fallen sick.

In the end...it was a team effort that got us the results in the Inter State events. I would also like to thank all parents who volunteered to help out, especially on the days when I had fallen victim to the stomach bug that was striking almost everybody.

Click here to download detailed Jr Open Event Results 09

Complete team results are awaited.

Signing Off
Nikhil Pant
Coach
Delhi Boys & Girls Teams
Jr Nationals 09,
Daly College, Indore
India

Junior National 09 draws released by SRFI

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All the best!!

A message for all Delhi players going for Junior Nationals 09

DSA wishes the Squash fraternity a Very Happy Diwali. Also, we wish the Delhi players all the very best for the upcoming Junior Nationals 09 at Indore. A few points need to be kept in mind by all of us as we represent the State at the Nationals:

• Play the game in true sportsman spirit. Only one player will win, but there is a victory in defeat if we learn from it.

• I request all players to help, support and cheer one another. Parents accompanying their children are requested to encourage their wards to take this up. They themselves can take the initiative and reach out.

• It is requested that all children carry a diary and a pen in their kit bags. The idea is to make notes while watching others play. Also, do try and help your team-mates by sharing these notes as and when possible.

• As we all want to win, do remember to work hard, eat & sleep well and be fully prepared physically, mentally & emotionally before each match. Winning becomes a habit for those who plan for it. It does not happen by chance for very long. All this while, let not a loss get the better of you. Analyze what happened, discuss with well wishers and be better prepared for the next match as and when it happens.

• For parents - kindly avoid over-burdening your child with your expectations. Your kids are already doing great. Lets enjoy their efforts and just encourage them to do their best. Help them in this effort to the best of your ability. Remember - kids adore you if they see you behind them, both in victory and in loss. Also, your hard work will most definitely bring rewards - tangible as well as intangible - sooner or later.

• Do carry basic first aid items in your kit bags.

• Attend team meetings as and when requested to.

• Be very punctual and disciplined. Since you are ambassadors of your State do remember that every action and word from you will be observed by others.

• Last, but not the least, have lots of fun, make friends on and off the court and return home as better and more mature human beings.

The following shall be the Delhi Team Officials:

Manager - Sri Sharad Sharma
Coach (Boys and Girls Teams) - Sri Nikhil Pant

Vijay Goel
President
DSA

Otters Open 09 cancelled

Due to unavoidable reasons the Otters Open 09 has been cancelled.

Delhi Junior Squash Teams - Boys and Girls - for Junior Nationals 09

IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THE
DELHI STATE JUNIOR SQUASH TEAMS

The following have been selected to represent Delhi State at the Junior Squash Nationals 2009 at Indore in Oct 09. The selection has been based on:

1. Performances during the year 2009
2. Selection trials conducted from 26-27 Sept 09
3. Team compositions are based on above 2 points, and the winning ability of each team has been given due regard.
4. Final team compositions will be decided by the Delhi Team Manager/Coach at the venue itself, based on performances in the Open/Team events, fitness, the number of matches he/she has played on that day and the current form of the player concerned. He will give due importance to the views of the participants.
5. Further challenge matches are no longer required to try for the team yet final positions in the teams would be done by challenges.
6. Any person wishing to challenge can only challenge the person seeded above him or her. The person desirous of challenging should inform Sri Sharad Sharma and he will arrange for the challenge match to be played. The number of challenge matches that can be played will be decided on receipt of the details of the challenges. A sum of Rs200/- will have to be paid for each challenge.
7. Its is expected that all Age Certifications submitted so far to DSA are genuine. If required an age determination X Ray test may be conducted under the direction of DSA
8. It is requested that the entire selection process be accepted in true sportsman spirit
9. Training camps for the team will be held on weekends and all members of the team are expected to participate.

BOY'S U-15

1. DIVIJ

2. RAJAT

3. JUNAID

4. ABHISHEK

5/6. MUDIT/ROBIN

7. ASRAF

8. SAHEB

GIRL'S U-15

1 PANKHURI MALHOTRA

2 JANET VIDHI

3/4. ADYA ADVANI/ HARSHIT KAUR

5 TANVI KHANNA

6 KAVYA KHANNA

7.SUBAH

8. SANIKA

GIRLS UNDER-19

1 SACHIKA INGALE

2 PANKHURI MALHOTRA

3 JANET VIDHI

4 VISHRYUTI SAHNI

5/6 ADYA ADVANI/HARSHIT KAUR

7 TANVI KHANNA

8 KAVYA

BOYS UNDER-19

1 KARM KUMAR

2 SHAKIR HUSSAIN

3 ADITYA ADVANI

4 ASHAYA JAIN

5 SAJID HUSSAIN

6 KUNAL MEHHRA

7 HEMANT DAULTA

8 AKASH MOITRA

Otters Open Squash 09

From 31st October 09 to 7th November 09. Click to visit the Otters Club website for online registrations.

Maharashtra Open 09

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