Reigate Squash Club

*Summer League Update*

Our women's team had a close encounter with Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club last week. The 0-3 scoreline doesn't reflect just how competitive the matches were and despite the defeat they remain in an excellent 4th place in the table.

The men's 1st team came away with a superb win against Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club on Wednesday, lifting them to 6th place in a very competitive Division 1. Their next fixture is at home on Wednesday 24th, when they take on David Lloyd Purley 1. Come along and support the team if you can.

There were several close matches for the men's 2nd team against Grafton Tennis & Squash Club, with the points gained adding nicely to their season tally. They head to Colets on Wednesday looking to continue their progress.

Having a player from each side retire is never ideal but the men's 3rd team still came away with a win against Ebbisham Sports Club. The victory leaves them just two points off third place in Division 5B. Their next match is at home on Thursday 25th, hosting David Lloyd Purley 3.

The 4th team are at home tomorrow (Monday 22nd) when they take on TWCsquash 5, who sit just two places above them in Division 6B.

Still searching for their first win of the summer season, the 5th team travel to Spencer Squash Club on Monday evening. Play well, enjoy the matches and let's put some more points in the bag!

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Best of luck Wayne, who recently won the vets annual club tournament!

Reigate Squash Club came together last Friday evening for one of its showpiece highlights of the year, the finals of the annual tournament.

First up were the junior finals. In the Girls U19, Ruth beat Amelie in straight games; this doubled up as the women's final, so Ruth walked away with two trophies for her efforts. In his last ever appearance in the U19’s Boys, Ollie beat Nate, also in straight games.

In the racketball open final, Tom B brought all his racket skills to bear, as he beat last year’s title holder Graham G in straight games. In the squash vets final, Wayne B made it four years in a row as he beat Stuart H, also in straight games, in a typically feisty encounter.

In the showcase match of the evening, under the enthralled gaze of a packed balcony, Alan T retained his men's open title, defeating Rory C in three games. In the backwaters of court D, Steve P came through victorious in the mixed hanidcap final, overcoming his four point deficit and his hamstrung opponent Jonny E, in three straight games.

Meanwhile Simon F found himself in a ding d**g tussle against Dave M in the vintage final. Despite having rolled his ankle early in the first, Simon was able to take the first two games. He had match ball in the third but was denied a contentious stroke appeal, which Dave took advantage of in taking the third 17-15. Simon’s eventful evening continued, as he was then unable to secure another match point in the fourth and Dave brought things back to all square, again 17-15. Simon scrapped his way to the title in the last game and was left to hobble around the building on one leg for the rest of the evening.

There was a marathon racketball doubles match going on (and on!) on court C, as Graham G and Steve K, resplendent in pink, were up against Chris H and Tom B. Graham and Steve took the first game but Chris speeding around court like a man with functional knees and Tom with his skilful shot play, brought the score back to all square in the second. The Pink Empire struck back, taking the third but not before another rolled ankle hampered Steve somewhat. Chris and Tom girded their loins, tightened their sinews and took the last two games and the title, in five sets.

The evergreen Roger C defeated Andy C in straight games in the racketball plate. In the wome'ns handicap Ruth overcame a sizeable points deficit, powering her way and securing her third title of the day but not before Antoinette B delightedly took one game off her. Clyde B won the men's plate but not before his opponent Stuart A took him all the way in a tight encounter.

Then it was left to the squash doubles to round off proceedings, with the pink brigade of Steve K and Graham G swapping rackets and opponents, coming up against the squash doubles specialists Dave M & Martin W. Steve and Graham drew first blood, before being hauled back in the second by Martin and Dave, who then stretched their lead by taking the third also. One last effort from the men in pink, as they drew level in a tight fourth game, before the guile of Martin and the dazzling shot play of Dave, saw them to the title. Exhausting to play and a lot of fun to watch! Graham had the dubious honour of playing in three finals, yet was ultimately unable to make it onto the boards this year, so he wins the inaugural title of ‘best loser’ but what a gargantuan effort on his part.

Big thanks to Brandon, Lisa, Sarah, Davie Walker Photography, markers, helpers plus all the bar staff for making it happen and to Giggling Squid - Reigate for keeping everyone fuelled.

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🔥 MATCH NIGHTS ARE BACK AT REIGATE! 🔥

May is packed with home fixtures and we’d love to see the club buzzing 🙌

Even better… we’re proud to be fielding a Ladies 1st Team again 💚 — a brilliant milestone for the club and one we’d love you all to come and support!

🏆 Upcoming Home Matches:

📅 11 May – Ladies 1st Team vs Colets 2
📅 13 May – Men’s 2nd Team vs The Oakwood 1
📅 14 May – Men’s 5th Team vs Barnes 1
📅 18 May – Men’s 4th Team vs Ashtead 2
📅 20 May – Men’s 1st Team vs St. George’s Hill 1

⏰ Bar open & matches start from 7:30pm

Whether you’re a regular supporter or just fancy a great evening at the club, come down, grab a drink and get behind the teams 🍻

Let’s make some noise, create a proper atmosphere and show our players what home support is all about!

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