Apr
23
Div 1 Trophies
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These two trophies were recently uncovered and will be presented to the winners at the “VSL 2010 Finals and Wrap Party” at Hollyburn on Friday, April 29, 2010. (If you have info on past Div 1 winners – from ’95/’96 on – please contact Robert at “info[at]vancouversquashleague[dot]com“)
DIV 1 WOMEN’S TROPHY reads: “Bob Wade Squash Trophy. Vancouver Inter-Club League.”
Last entry reads “Carnoustie A1, 94-95”. In 1984 Bob Wade was given an Honourary Membership for Life by the Vancouver Racquets Club.
DIV 1 OPEN TROPHY reads: “British Columbia Inter-Club Squash Racquets Championship trophy. Presented by the Jesters Club.”
Last entry reads “River Club A1, 94-95”.
Apr
8
WRAP PARTY – NEW DATE!
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Due to a scheduling conflict the VSL has changed the date of this season’s WRAP PARTY to FRIDAY, APRIL 30th. The party is still being held at the Hollyburn Country Club and admission is free for all VSL players: Bring your whole team!
Please RSVP by April 20th if you plan on attending by emailing “info@vancouversquashleague.com”
Event schedule:
6:30pm – Men’s Final: Bentall Centre Athletic Club v Richmond Sports Club
6:30pm – Women’s Final: TBD (Teams in the semis: VLT A1, EVE B1, EVE A1 and JER A1)
In addition to the VSL Finals, the Vancouver Open Doubles League will conclude its inaugural season with its finals on the same day. This league is made up of the top men’s doubles players in BC. Cash bar will be available at the Squash Centre.
Vancouver Open Doubles League Final:
5:30pm – Exhibition Doubles Match – TBD
6:30pm – Team Todd v Team Cabell or Team Leckie
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Once the matches are done we will move to the CLUB LOUNGE located on the 3rd floor of Hollyburn. Access is near the main club entrance across from the Member Services desk.
There will be a few brief speeches from representatives of the 2020 Fund and also Coastal Squash.
More info on the Facebook page.
Sportsmanship winners will also be announced at the party.
(If you haven’t sent us your vote please do so before April 20: info@vancouversquashleague.com)
Team photos of all divisional winners will be taken during the event.
See you there!
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This year’s Wrap Party is sponsored by Ingram Schulz, a six-piece rock outfit based in Vancouver and dedicated to keeping great guitar-based rock and roll songs alive. The band has two gigs coming up so check out their website for more info: http://www.ingramschulz.com/home.cfm
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Jan
27
Revised Season Schedule
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Please note that the schedule for the 2009/2010 season has been slightly altered. VSL league matches have been postponed during both the Olympics and the Paralympics. If you have any concerns or questions about the new schedule please contact the league coordinator: info@vancouversquashleague.com
| 15-Feb | Open | OLYMPICS | No matches |
| 16-Feb | Women / Div 8 | OLYMPICS | No matches |
| 22-Feb | Open | OLYMPICS | No matches |
| 23-Feb | Women / Div 8 | OLYMPICS | No matches |
| 1-Mar | Open | Regular play | 17th week |
| 2-Mar | Women / Div 8 | Regular play | 17th week |
| 8-Mar | Open | Spring Break | No matches |
| 9-Mar | Women / Div 8 | Spring Break | No matches |
| 15-Mar | Open | PARALYMPICS | No matches |
| 16-Mar | Women / Div 8 | PARALYMPICS | No matches |
| 22-Mar | Open | Regular play | 18th and final week |
| 23-Mar | Women / Div 8 | Regular play | 18th week for Women |
| Final Week for Div 8 | |||
| 29-Mar | Open | Semi Finals | |
| 30-Mar | Women Only | Regular play | 19th week |
| Open Div 8 | Semi Finals | ||
| 5-Apr | Open | Easter Monday | No matches |
| 6-Apr | Women Only | Regular play | 20th and final week |
| Open Div 8 | Finals | ||
| 12-Apr | Open (Div 2-7) | Finals | Div 1 – No matches |
| 13-Apr | Women | Semi Finals | |
| 19-Apr | Open | No matches | |
| 20-Apr | Women (Div 2-7) | Finals | |
| 24-Apr | Open Div 1 | Finals | Venue TBD |
| Women Div 1 | Finals | Venue TBD |
Nov
2
Juniors 2009/2010 schedule
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The VSL has updated the Juniors page with the new season’s schedule and some general info about the league.
Please check the Juniors page to get information on the upcoming season, to download the official VJSL score sheet; to find information on participating clubs, and to see last year’s results.
Sep
27
Scoring Systems for this year’s league.
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Our season starts tomorrow and there still seems to be confusion about which division is playing with which official scoring system. Below is a quick and official reminder of the official scoring systems that will be in place for the 2009/2010 VSL season:
Division One OPEN – PAR 11
Division One WOMEN – PAR 15
Divisions 2 through 8 OPEN and WOMEN – Hand In, Hand Out to 9.
Please note that the above scoring systems will be in effect throughout the season and can only be discussed, changed or debated at the next AGM (date TBD). We hope that you attend the next AGM to voice your opinion and vote on the direction that the league takes in future seasons.
Have a great season!
Sep
10
Referee Clinic
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The 2009/2010 squash season is almost upon us and it might be a good idea to get a refresher on the rules of the game that you play. The River Club is hosting a referee clinic on Thursday, September 17, @ 7pm.
$10 for Squash BC Members
$15 for non-members
RSVP to: Berny Schulz
Tel: (604) 271-9603
bernys@portal.ca
River Club Address: 11111 Horseshoe Way, Richmond
Club tel: (604) 272-4400
Aug
23
2009/2010 Season Schedule
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Please note that the league starts early this year on Monday, September 28.
Click HERE to see next season’s schedule.
Aug
21
Team Alignments for 2009/2010 Season
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The 2009/2010 season is almost upon us and we are pleased to publish the final team alignments.
Click here for the Open Divisions.
Click here for the Women’s Divisions.
Players & Captains: If you have any concerns about your team please confer with your Club Rep.
Club Reps: Contact the league coordinator if you have any questions.
Jul
20
2008/2009 Sportsmanship Winners!
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Each year the VSL asks the captains of every team in every division to send us their choice for the most sporting team in their division. This is the team that may have the best referees, the best dinners, the endless full pints, the most honest players or something that sets them apart from all the other teams.
The votes are finally in and below are this season’s Sportsmanship Award winners. If your team is listed send the League Coordinator a photo of your team and we’ll post it online. Congratulations to everyone for playing in the spirit of the league.
Women
Div 1 – VLT A1
Div 2 – EVE C2
Div 3 – BAY B3
Div 4 – BON B4
Div 5 – BAY C6
Div 6 – VRC F6
Div 7 – JER D7
Open
Div 1 – VLT A1
Div 2 – HOL B2
Div 3 – VRC E3 – Photo
Div 4 – EVE B4
Div 5 – BAY B4
Div 6 – SPC D6
Div 7 – JER G7
Div 8 – VRC J8
Jul
20
Div 1 Scoring Survey Results
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The results of the Division 1 survey, that was requested during the VSL AGM, are in. For the 2009/2010 season both Open Division 1 and Women’s Division 1 will use Par 11 (Point A Rally).
Divisions 2 through 8, Open and Women’s, will continue to use HiHo (Hand In, Hand Out) scoring to 9 as mentioned in the previous post.