Limestone City Squash Classic

29/11/2024

Due to RMC changing their exam schedule, we are unable to have access to the courts.
Thus, not going to run the Spring 2025 Limestone City Squash Classic.
The previous weekend is out due to the KSA league finals (which was my first choice so as not to clash with another event).

I do think we will run it again, I will keep this page alive.

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17/11/2024

Awaiting confirmation with regards to the courts; but it seems we will run the 2025 Limestone City Squash Classic April 11-13 2025.

Myself and my partner Kristin have committed the same amount as last year ($3000 each).

It has taken a while to commit. Last year was complicated with our cat in intensive care; building a house and my own injury woes keeping me off court - Altogether it left a bad taste in my mouth - no fault of the tournament.

A good break from the game, Bowie the cat back to full health and having help in finishing the house have opened up the emotional space and the time to run the tournament once more.

Details will appear here first...

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08/07/2024

The RA Centre will be hosting a Summer Open Squash Tournament 25-28 July 2024.
Registration on ClubLocker, closes 18 July - https://clublocker.com/tournaments/16395/info
Further info: Nicolas Grenapin - [email protected]

04/06/2024

Looking at the calendar for next year, tentative date would be April 4-6.

That is the same weekend as the Ontario Junior Open, which was our traditional weekend back when the tournament started.

Given we are adult oriented, it made sense to do it that weekend.

So, April 4 to 6, 2025.

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08/05/2024

Photos sent to me by Champion of the Party: Chista.

19/04/2024

Three vets. Two ICU’s, one in Ottawa, one in Montreal. Bowie rallied and is back home tonight. After so many blood tests, ultrasounds, x-rays, it’s still classified as unknown.

17/04/2024

Three briskets next year? I am going to use two smokers though…

16/04/2024

15/04/2024

If anybody has photos to share, send them to me!

Next year I will get a photographer....

15/04/2024

The 4th Limestone City Squash Classic ended this afternoon. 120+ matches over the three days.

Lots of food and such an amazing group, on the court and off the court.

The tournament is a labor of love and such a good group is truly motivation to do it again.

Next year the tournament would be in March most likely as Easter moves, so does our date - I try to line it up with the Ontario Junior Open.

As soon as I know I will post it here.

While it might sound silly to some, it has been such a difficult weekend as our cat Bowie has been very very sick in the Vet version of an ICU since Tuesday.

He is a huge part of our family and it has been very hard to want to be in public given the duress poor Bowie is enduring as they try to figure out what is wrong with him.

That is why Kristin was unable to play as she was visiting him at the Emergency Vet in Ottawa.

This explains some of my absentmindedness. My apologies.

A big thank you to Kristin for her contribution.

A big thank you to Brian Mills and Eye Rackets.

A big thank you to Larry at Racquet-Science for the gift cards.

And to all those helped referee, especially on Saturday when time was tight, I noticed you. You made it work, we finished perfectly on time, when we absolutely had to.

Kudos to the players that stepped up, no whining about refereeing and just getting it done.

You all contributed to making the tournament work.

I will post some photos here, when I get a chance. If you have tournament photos to share, send them.

Thanks again everyone. You make squash tournaments fun and prove that squash culture is the best.

David

10/04/2024

The first round times have been sorted out.
Subsequent times I will get to later tonight and tomorrow.

https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/4th-Limestone-City-Squash-Classic

Any egregious errors, let me know.

If you are not playing Friday, show up anyway. Most of the time I will have a court free; in addition you will need your drink/dinner tickets... and Friday night food.

12th Apr 2024 to 14th Apr 2024 Wanderers Squash 11 Navy WAy Kingston, Ontario K7K 7B4 The fourth, oft delayed iteration of the event. Lousy court ambiance, overcompensated with lots of food and good socials! And Prize money!