Feb
13
2009 VSL AGM date announced
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The Vancouver Squash League has announced the date for it’s 2009 Annual General Meeting. This year’s AGM will be held at the Vancouver Racquets Club (VRC) and will cover topics such as a potential new scoring system for the VSL (PAR or Point A Rally), QuickDraws, the VSL’s new website, social responsibilities of teams playing in the VSL and league fees.
If you have a topic that you would like to see discussed at the AGM please send an email to the League Coordinator (info[at]vancouversquashleague[dot]com) before March 1st, 2009. The final agenda will be available for download by Friday, March 6th.
Please click here to download a copy of the AGM poster.
Jan
10
The VSL announces their Women’s Representative
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The VSL is pleased to announce that Vanessa Van Hove (VRC) has agreed to assist the Executive Committee in the newly reintroduced position of “Women’s Representative”. Vanessa has represented British Columbia as a junior and is now an open player who plays in women’s division one while also sparing in men’s division three. Vanessa will be the VSL’s liaison with the women’s divisions and she looks forward to becoming their advocate. Her goals are to increase the number of women playing in the VSL and to ensure that their experience is a positive one.
Vanessa can be reached via email: vanhove.vanessa[at]gmail[dot]com
Jan
8
2nd Cycle of 2008/2009 Season has begun.
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Welcome back everyone. Just a quick reminder to all captains that if you select a “Default/Guest”, when entering your scores, it is YOUR responsibility to inform the League Coordinator whether or not the match was a true default or not. If someone did spare for your team you must submit their name and ensure they register with Squash BC before they play for your team a second time.
Also, it is the home captain’s responsibility to enter match results as soon as possible. (Ideally the VSL would like all results entered on same night that the match was played.) As the season gets closer to the playoffs captains will be checking the rankings more often and everyone appreciates an updated results page. Be advised that Monday night match results MUST be entered no later than noon on Wednesday and Tuesday night results MUST be entered no later than noon on Thursday. Results entered later than this will become subject to a two (2) point penalty.
Lastly, the VSL would like to ask all captains to properly rank their players on their team roster – you know, 1 through 5. There are some teams that have have every player on their team listed as a “#1” and that’s not good thing:) Those teams that feel that all players on their team are interchangeable must then rank their team based on the rankings.
Good luck in the rest of the season.
Dec
22
Season’s Greetings from the VSL
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Nov
24
New Juniors Section
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The VSL is pleased to announce that we’ve added a new section to our website specifically for the Vancouver Junior Squash League.
Please check this page out to get information on the upcoming season, (1st matches are November 23, 2008); to download the official VJSL score sheet; to find information on participating clubs, and to see last year’s results.
Nov
1
Guidelines for Captains
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Congratulations! The new VSL season is off to a great start! We’ve had a few questions and comments from players and thought it might be a good time to publish this little primer for the captains: Old hat for some but informative for others:) Let us know if you have any tidbits you’d like us to add
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On the Friday prior to your match:
Check the court schedule for your team and confirm your match with the opposing captain.
Make sure that your players will be available at the club, and ready to play, ON TIME and resolve any anticipated problems. (Delayed starts can cause a domino effect for teams scheduled after you and no one wants to start eating dinner at 11pm:)
If there are changes from the published court schedule inform your players and the opposing captain at the very earliest date.
If you are host captain, make arrangements for refreshments to be available. These should be of satisfactory quality and quantity.
Monday/Tuesday Evening
Meet with the opposing captain and arrange the order of the individual matches. Captains should resolve any alleged infractions of rules wherever possible. If unresolved, match should be declared as “being played under protest” (see Rule 8.3.1). Encourage all players to stay and enjoy the entire evening of squash and socializing.
Assign at least one official referee for each match and direct players to courts. Limit warm up to five (5) minutes. Prompt commencement of play is important and Captains should consider utilizing the 10-minute default rule for excessive lateness (see Rule 7.2.2). Captains should also ensure that significant late arrival of teams, whether visiting or hosting, are brought to the attention of the League Coordinator.
The host captain is responsible for:
i) Filling out the results score sheet and giving the opposing captain a copy. If you are unfamiliar with the process ask your Club Representative to assist you. DO NOT FAX IN YOUR RESULTS! The VSL no longer has a fax line and your results will not be recorded if you fax them in.
ii) Entering the results on Quick Draws that evening or first thing the next morning.
Apres Squash
Make sure that the socializing is going well:) (Beer will help:)
Check about next week with your players before they depart to prevent annoying surprises.
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General
• If you are to be absent for any given week, make sure that you appoint a stand-in captain who has very specific and clear instructions on the responsibilities and duties of being captain.
• The VSL encourages juniors to participate in the league. Captains should be aware that there are issues, primarily around the socializing side of league that may need to be addressed when juniors are playing in an adult oriented league. It is the responsibility of the Captain/Club Rep to be aware of these issues and to make all expectations known to the junior(s) playing on the team.
• Verify match results and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Keep your players informed of league standings. You are central to your team’s enthusiasm, enjoyment of the league experience and success on court.
• As captain, be sure your contact information is included and UP TO DATE on Quick Draws.
• Ensure that ALL of your team members are members of Squash BC. All players competing in the league must be current individual members of Squash BC to avoid penalties. (See Rule 4.2.2 re spares.) If your team relies on spares make sure that they become members before they play a second time for your team. (It’s in their interest as a Squash BC membership offers insurance benefits.)
• Remember the philosophy of the league (“Highly competitive play is encouraged but never at the expense of mutual respect among competitors”) and ensure all players can have a competitive evening of squash followed by an enjoyable session of socializing.
• For playoffs (semis and finals), it is recommended that the cost of hosting is split between the two participating teams.
Oct
14
Deadline for renewing Squash BC membership is coming up!
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The deadline to renew your Squash BC membership is Friday, October 31st. Your team will be assessed penalty points if a player plays after the 31st without a membership.
Membership in Squash BC allows you to play in sanctioned tournaments, automatically ensures that you are listed on the provincial rankings and insures you against injuries while on court.
Sep
22
Welcome to the new home of The Vancouver Squash League!
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Welcome to the new website for the Vancouver Squash League. This new project is part of a large scale effort to help in the growth of the league.
Our goal is to increase the awareness of the league, and it’s rules, and to enhance communication within the VSL community. The site will contain information on the history of the league, an up-to-date list of member clubs, their Squash Professionals and their Club Representatives, the complete rules of the VSL, the league schedule, an FAQ page about all things related to the league and a protest page where issues that arise during the year will be published.
Please feel free to contact the League Coordinator, Robert Pacey, if you have any suggestions or concerns about the site. info[at]vancouversquasleague[dot]com
Important dates:
September 7, 2008
Deadline for team fees ($160). Teams that pay before this date will receive a $30 rebate. *NOTE: Cheques must be postmarked by this date to qualify for the rebate.
September 24, 2008
Final divisional alignments and the 2008/2009 schedule to be posted on the SCHEDULE page.
September 24, 2008
All team captain passwords have been reset on Quick Draws and the new password has beeen distributed. Captains should ask their Club Rep for the password.
September 30, 2008
Rebate cheques to be mailed out.
October 1, 2008
Club Reps MUST have submitted all their start times AND their team captain’s names to Quick Draws.
October 6 & 7, 2008
League play begins.
October 31, 2008
Deadline for ALL players in the VSL to renew their Squash BC membership. Failure to do so may result in penalty points being assessed.
Player requirements:
Please note that all Vancouver Squash League players must be current members of Squash BC.Players have until October 31st to join Squash BC and then penalty points will be incurred by any non-members (in accordance with rule 4.2.2). Memberships are not retroactive.
To join Squash BC, visit SquashBC.com and sign up with your credit card.
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Jul
13
2007 / 2008 Final Standings
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| WOMEN | 39 TEAMS |
| DIVISION 1 W | 6 TEAMS |
| EVE B1 | 179 |
| VRC A1 | 175 |
| RIV A1 | 175 |
| EVE A1 | 162 |
| VLT A1 | 136 |
| HOL A1 | 100 |
| DIVISION 2 W | 6 TEAMS |
| VRC B2 | 308 |
| BAY A2 | 220 |
| DEN A2 | 211 |
| RIV B2 | 175 |
| EVE C2 | 159 |
| BEN X2 | 98 |
| DIVISION 3 W | 6 TEAMS |
| JER A3 | 333 |
| BON A3 | 296 |
| HOL B3 | 286 |
| BAY B3 | 218 |
| VRC C3 | 156 |
| ARB A3 | 101 |
| DIVISION 4 W | 6 TEAMS |
| RIV C4 | 354 |
| BEN A4 | 280 |
| VRC E4 | 272 |
| EVE E4 | 209 |
| BON B4 | 206 |
| VRC D4 | 52 |
| DIVISION 5 W | 4 TEAMS |
| JER B5 | 232 |
| VLT B5 | 116 |
| GWF A5 | 94 |
| BON C5 | 81 |
| DIVISION 6 W | 6 TEAMS |
| BAY C6 | 344 |
| HOL C6 | 292 |
| JER C6 | 275 |
| BAY D6 | 227 |
| BON D6 | 170 |
| BEN B6 | 27 |
| DIVISION 7 W | 5 TEAMS |
| DEN C7 | 224 |
| VRC F7 | 203 |
| VLT C7 | 192 |
| JER D7 | 186 |
| BON E7 | 68 |
| BYE | |
| OPEN | 77 TEAMS |
| DIVISION 1 | 9 TEAMS |
| JER A1 | 242 |
| ARB A1 | 234 |
| JER B1 | 221 |
| EVE A1 | 215 |
| BEN A1 | 189 |
| VLT A1 | 174 |
| VRC A1 | 164 |
| RIV A1 | 152 |
| SPC A1 | 144 |
| BYE | |
| DIVISION 2 | 10 TEAMS |
| HOL A2 | 268 |
| BAY A2 | 250 |
| JER C2 | 238 |
| VRC C2 | 234 |
| EVE B2 | 232 |
| DEN A2 | 220 |
| VLT B2 | 218 |
| NOR A2 | 201 |
| RIV B2 | 169 |
| BEN B2 | 165 |
| DIVISION 3 | 10 TEAMS |
| BON A3 | 300 |
| SPC B3 | 259 |
| VRC D3 KING | 257 |
| VRC X3 OWEN | 224 |
| VRC E3 CERNY | 209 |
| JER D3 | 207 |
| ARB B3 | 201 |
| BEN D3 | 195 |
| EVE C3 | 190 |
| BEN C3 | 167 |
| DIVISION 4 | 9 TEAMS |
| HOL B4 | 275 |
| VRC JEFF | 266 |
| EVE E4 | 244 |
| JER E4 | 223 |
| EVE D4 | 180 |
| GWF B4 | 175 |
| GWF A4 | 163 |
| BAY B4 | 122 |
| SPC X4 | 76 |
| BYE | |
| DIVISION 5 | 10 TEAMS |
| ARB C5 | 322 |
| BEN E5 | 288 |
| HOL C5 | 273 |
| RIV D5 | 232 |
| VLT C5 | 231 |
| BON B5 | 205 |
| RIV E5 | 183 |
| EVE F5 | 172 |
| DEN C5 | 160 |
| SPC C5 | 83 |
| DIVISION 6 | 10 TEAMS |
| TCC A6 | 321 |
| BEN F6 | 269 |
| EVE G6 | 246 |
| JER F6 | 241 |
| BAY C6 | 231 |
| BON C6 | 218 |
| SPC D6 | 214 |
| VRC H6 | 163 |
| VRC G6 | 153 |
| DEN D6 | 118 |
| DIVISION 7 | 10 TEAMS |
| VLT D7 | 270 |
| BEN H7 | 257 |
| JER G7 | 252 |
| BON D7 | 237 |
| BAY D7 | 235 |
| BEN G7 | 212 |
| DEN E7 | 192 |
| RIV F7 | 181 |
| EVE H7 | 146 |
| HOL E7 | 101 |
| DIVISION 8 | 9 TEAMS |
| EVE I8 | 262 |
| BON E8 | 247 |
| BEN I8 | 238 |
| TCC B8 | 207 |
| JER H8 | 196 |
| RIV G8 | 184 |
| BAY E8 | 173 |
| VLT E8 | 105 |
| VRC I8 | 95 |
| BYE |