| 19-10-2011: | Moorrabbin Open 2011 |
| | A large contingent of Mornington Peninsula players descended upon the 2011 Moorabbin Open recently with some pleasing results: Mens A Grade Consolation Plate Winner: Mark Thurkle Womens A Grade Runner Up: Janine Eedy Special Plate Winner: Anne Fordham Plate Winner: Simone Rossetto Womens B-C Grade Runner Up: Libby Belton Mens C Grade Runner Up: Jon Tiktin Mens D Grade Runner Up: John Webber Others from the Mornington Peninsula to compete were Darryl Kennedy, David Docherty, Michael Brynes, Nigel McBride, Roger Child, Tyson Lewis and Waka Elers. |
| 19-09-2011: | MPSRA Rosebud Tournament 2011 |
| | The MPSRA tournament held at Rosebud Squash Courts on the 19th, 20th and 21st August was extremely successful.
Thank you to all of those sponsors who contributed either money or prizes.
Special thanks to those who worked so hard to make the event run smoothly. In particular:
John Webber for months of work in the organisation stage
Joy Webber and Sharon Chapman for giving up their weekends to serve the food
Bob Cole for new court lines
Flip Steward who painted, cleaned and worked the counter
Bill Patterson who referreed for three days
Len Steward who, still recovering from illness, did the draw and then ran the tournament for the entire three days
A magnificent effort by all.
Thanks also to all of the competitors, without them there would be no event.
The results were as follows:
Mens Open
Winner Nathan L'Huillier
2nd Will Jephcott
3rd Leon Crooke
Ladies Open
Winner Maree Alfredson
2nd Sandra Edwards
3rd Tegan Doherty
Mens A
Winner Caillin Austin
2nd David Alfredson
3rd David Honey
Mens B
Winner Mick Byrnes
2nd Josh DeGregorio
3rd Frank Fabre
Mens C
Winner Himanshu Sarin
2nd Tom Dimitrievski
3rd Roger Regan |
| 18-07-2011: | New Season Starts - Spring 2011 |
| | We are off and running with the Spring 2011 season!
Sections 4 and 5 commence 18th July.
Sections 1,2 and 3 commence 25th July.
PLEASE READ YOUR FIXTURES CAREFULLY!
Tyabb, Lysaghts and Navy all start at 7.30pm.
Towerhill are using both Toorak College and Cranbourne as their home venues.
When Towerhill are playing at Toorak College it is a Monday 7:15pm start. |
| 18-07-2011: | Welcome Navy |
| | The Mornington Peninsual Squash Association would like to welcome two new Navy teams to our competition for Spring 2011. The Navy teams are playing from HMAS Cerberus, Crib Point. We wish them the best of luck. To find the courts at HMAS Cerberus turn right into Park Road, turn right and proceed to the guard house. |
| 24-06-2011: | Towerhill Squash Courts Closed |
| | The final session of squash has been played at Towerhill Squash Courts. See the gallery for photos care of Phil Glass. |
| 31-05-2011: | Mornington Peninsula Open Squash Tourament 2011 |
| | The Mornington Peninsula Open Squash Tournament will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st August, 2011 at Rosebud International Squash Centre, Rosemore Road, Rosebud. Over $4,000 on offer in the prize pool. Entry is only $35. On site catering will be available and there will be ample local accommodation. If you only enter one Tournament this year, this is THE ONE! Entries close at 6pm on Friday 12th August. ENTRY FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE "FIXTURES" PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE. Players will be guaranteed 3 matches. The commitee of the Mornington Peninsula Squash Racquest Association would like to thank our hosts Flip Hargreaves and Len Steward and our fantastic sponsors: Summit Aluminium Windows and Door GR Hind Constructions Guinot Australia Redhill Estate Winery Nestle Gordon Studio Glass Blowers Bistro Maison A Fordham Treecycle Guardian Pest Control |
| 05-05-2011: | Prizes Wanted! |
| | The Committee are in the process of organising a tournament to be held at Rosebud Squash Courts on August 6th & 7th. We are looking for club members willing to donate goods or sevices as prizes for this tournament. Could anyone with any interest in this matter please contact John Webber on 9787 5573 , 0432 699 421 or email elizaequine@hotmail.com |
| 24-04-2011: | Liz Longfield |
| | It is with regret that the Committee of the MPSRA inform you of the passing of Liz Longfield on 21/4/11. Liz was a former member of Dromana Squash Club and was heavily involved in the Ladies Day and Night Competitions in the 1990's. |
| 04-03-2011: | New President & Secretary for Mt Eliza Squash Club |
| | A very big thank you to Joy Webber for all her dedication as President and Secretary of Mt Eliza Squash Club over many years. Joy has recently resigned her positions and been replaced by Mark Roberts as President and Paul McVilly as Secretary. |
| 01-03-2011: | Bairnsdale Masters 2011 |
| | A large contingent of MPSRA players recently competed in the Bairnsdale Masters 2011 with alot of success. Congratulations on the following results: Janine Eedy - Grade 3 Special Plate Winner Gary Hall - Grade 4 Winner Libby Belton - Grade 5 Plate Winner Phil Glass - Grade 7 Winner Aileen Cook - Grade 7 Runner Up Judy Simmons - Grade 7 Consolation Plate Winner Other Payers - Anne Fordham, Steve Ash, Mark Barnard, Michael Byrnes and Ron Glass. |
| 07-02-2011: | Autumn 2011 Season Commences |
| | The new fixture has been added. The season commences for Sections 3 4 and 5 on 7th February and for Sections 1 and 2 on 14th February. |
| 27-01-2011: | Peninsula Squash Club Disbanded |
| | It is with regret that we inform that Peninsula Squash Club have decided to fold. Their players will be incorporated into teams from Rosebud and Towerhill Squash Clubs. |
| 27-01-2011: | Towerhill Squash Courts |
| | Excel Gym have left the building untennanted for now, however while a new tennant is being found Rob Seddon is planning on opening the courts, in a caretaker capacity, on weekdays only from 6 to 9pm and the courts will also be available for pennant at this stage. Towerhill Squash Club are in the process of giving the centre a good clean and we will advise of any developments as they come to hand. Please contact Rob on 0424 220 646 should you have any further queries and information. |
| 27-01-2011: | New Player Wanted |
| | Our new season is about the commence in February. All clubs are only to happy to hear from anyone interested in joining a team. Please view the Member Clubs page for contact information. |
| 29-11-2010: | Annual General Meeting |
| | The Annual General Meeting of the MPSRA is to be held at 240 Boundary Road, Dromana (offices of Guardian Pest Control) at 7.30pm sharp on Wednesday 8th December, 2010. All clubs are asked to send at least one committee member but all players are welcome to attend. |
| 02-09-2010: | Section 1 Fixutre Change - Open |
| | From 2nd September, 2010 there is a fixture change for Section 1 in the Open Competition. Please note that the Peninsula team now has a 7.30pm starting time. |
| 26-07-2010: | Peninsula Squash Club Champion 2010 |
| | Congratulations to Sam Polatidis who defeated Mike Spelling in the grand final of the Peninsula Squash Club 2010 Champtionships. Unfortunately, for the rest of the club, in particular Mike, he seems to be making this a regular habit!!! |
| 15-06-2010: | Hopman Cup Results 2010 |
| | Our grade 1 team were runners up to Geelong, each side having won all of their previous rounds. The last match of the round was the decider and it was very close. The players in that team were Glen Hind, Leon Crooke, Shaun Simonsen, Janine Eedy, Eileen Donaldson, Aleasha Kramme, Josh DeGregorio and Charlotte Roberts. Team 2, our grade 3 team won their grade, having won all rounds. The players were Roger Child, Mark Thurkle, Dan Fleming, Graham Pittock, Anne Fordham, Simone Rosetto, Mandy Knudsen, Hamish Donaldson, Harry Pittock, Emily DeGregorio. We had spare player so Carly Fleming and Lib Belton played for Benella. Congratulations to all who played. We trust you had a very entertaining weekend away. |
| 18-05-2010: | Graeme Simkin |
| | The MPSRA would like to pass on their condolences to the family of Graeme Simkin who passed away on 15th May, 2010. Graeme lived and breathed squash. Having started playing for Frankston Squash Club in the early 1970's he went on to serve as Vice-President for 7 years aswell as taking on various other roles as President, and Match & Pennant Co-Ordinator when necessary. Graeme was a life member of the Frankston Squash Club which then became Peninsula Squash Club. He continuted his role as Match & Pennant Co-Ordinator for the Peninsula Squash Club right up unitl his death. Having retired from pennant in 2005 he was coaxed back for one more memorable performance in 2009 at the ripe ofd age of 75. A real character of the game he will be sorely missed. The funeral for Mr Graeme Michael Simkin will be held at Tobin Brothers Spirit of Life Chapel, 232 Cranbourne Road, Frankston on Thursday May 20th commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation refreshments will be serviced at the conclusion of the Service. 
Graeme Michael Simkin 21/4/1934 - 15/5/2010 
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| 10-02-2010: | Roman Horoway |
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The MPSRA would like to send their condolences to the family of Roman Horoway who passed away on February 4th. Roman was a member of Dromana Squash Club for many years. A gentlemen on and off the court he will also be remembered for the way he used those very long arms and legs to exaggerate any interference in order to be rewarded with a let or a stroke! All done with a twinkle in his eye! The funeral service for Roman will be held at the New Peninsula Church, 370 Craigie Road, Mount Martha on Friday 12th February, 2010 at 2.30pm. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Radiology - Alfred Hospital. Roman John Horoway 20/08/52 - 04/02/2010 
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| 05-02-2010: | Grand Prix Circuit Results |
| | Points are awarded to players finishing position in the Squash Victoria Grand Prix Circuit events. The players with the highest number of points in their category are recognised as the Victorian Grand Prix Circuit Champion for that particular grade. The 2009 Victorian Graded Champions will be presented with their awards at a special ceremony. The MPSRA would like to congratulate the following players on their results: Womens State 2 & Below - 1st Anne Fordham Womens A Grade - 1st Libby Belton Womens B Grade - 1st Nina Wirski Mens C Grade - 4th Mal McLeod Check the website regularly for details on upcoming tournaments. It is possible for players of all standards to have success. Give it a go! |
| 30-01-2010: | Spring 2009 Results |
| | Congratulations to all finalists in our Spring 2009 season. The results were as follows: OPEN Section 1 - Eliza Village defeated Lysaghts Section 2 - Eliza Village defeated Peninsula Section 3 - Rosebud defeated Towerhill Section 4 - Towerhill defeated Rosebud Section 5 - Eliza Village defeated Towerhill Section 6 - Lusaghts defeated Eliza Village MIXED Section 1 - Peninsula defeated Towerhill Section 2 - Towerhill 5 defeated Towerhill 4 |
| 26-10-2009: | World Masters Games 2009 Results |
| | The Mornington Peninsula was represented by Janine Eedy and Ron and Phil Glass in the 2009 World Masters Games in Sydney recently. Janine returned with silver medals in the Ladies 40-45 B Grade and the Teams 35+ B Grade. Ron returned with a silver medal in the Mens 60-64 C Grade and Phil who also competed most admirably in the Ladies 50-54 C Grade was said to win the unofficial award for the most sociable player!!! Congratulations to all.
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| 13-07-2009: | Peninsula Squash Club Championships |
| | Peninsula Squash Club held their annual club championships in the break between seasons. Great fun was had by all and the club would like to congratulate their club champion for 2009 Sam Polatidis who defeated Mike Spelling in the grand final .
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| 01-07-2009: | Autumn 2009 Results |
| | Congratulations to all finalists in our Autumn 2009 season. The results are as follows: OPEN RESULTS Section 1 Towerhill 1 d Towerhill 2 Section 2 Tyabb 1 d Eliza Village 3 Section 3 Towerhill 4 d Eilza Village 4 Section 4 Towerhill 7 d Eilza Village 5 Section 5 Tyabb 2 d Eiliza Village 6 Section 6 Lysaghts 5 d Lysaghts 6 MIXED RESULTS Section 1 Rosebud 1 d Rosebud 2 Section 2 Rosebud 3 d Towerhill 5 |
| 15-06-2009: | Victorian Country Teams Championships |
| | 2009 VICTORIAN CHAMPIONS!
The Victorian Country Teams Championships were held in May at Gladstone Park Squash Centre. The MPSRA entered two teams in the event, one in section 1 the other in section 3. Each team consisted of three men, three women a junior boy and a junior girl. To be eligible for selection players have to reside more than 50km from the Melbourne GPO.
The event was contested strongly and both teams performed admirably. Our section 1 team placed 3rd and the Section 3 team placed 4th overall. Our teams consisted of the following players:
| Section 1 – Hopman Cup | Section 3 – Royal Trophy | | Glen Hind | Chris Furhmeister | | R Child | Shane Thorpe | | Ernie Walsh | Graham Pittock | | Daniel Fleming | Phil Mangle | | Janine Eedy | John Webber | | Eileen Donaldson | Libby Belton | | Anne Fordham | Mandy Knudsen | | Charlotte Robers | Carly Fleming | | | | | |
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| 03-03-2009: | 2009 Master Games Results |
| | Congratulations to the Mornington Peninsula players who competed in the 12th Australian Masters Games held in Geelong recently. What terrific results. Peta Kelly from Towerhill - Silver Medallst in the Womens 35 - 39 division Janine Eedy from Peninsula - Gold Medalist in the Womens 40 - 44 division Anne Fordham from Rosebud - Silver Medalist in the Womens 40 - 44 division Marg Douell from Rosebud - Gold Medalist in the Womens 70+ division 
Peta Kelly and Peta Murphy Anne Fordham and Janine Eedy 
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| 21/03/2011--: | Spring 2010 Finals Photos |
| | Many thanks to our resident photographer Phil Glass for supplying the photos of the Spring 2010 Grand Finals at Rosebud. You will find them in the Photo Gallery. |
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