Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Best Of The Best In Mackay For Squash Masters Tournament

Squash 52 Mackay hosted the state’s best over-35 squash players at the Queensland Masters Squash Association tournament over the weekend.

Approximately 30 competitors made the trip for the tournament, with people travelling from as far as Brisbane, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, and Mundubbera to take part.

The tournament was held for people 35 years and over and was graded from A to C grades.

Players were guaranteed a minimum of four matches, with successful players progressing to finals.

Local club legend Debbie Smith took out first place in C grade, with Karen Nitz and Kerry Brazier coming second and third.

Another local club stalwart in Michael Agius finished first in B grade, followed by Frank Saunders and Mick Wilson finishing second and third.

Rounding out a huge effort from the locals was Sam Strang coming home with first place in A grade, finishing on top of Trevor Harvey in second place and Joel Thompson in third.

It was also the first major tournament to be held at Squash 52 since new flooring had been laid down on courts 2 and 3, with competitors enjoying the crisp bounce of rubber ball on fresh timber.

The tournament is held as part of a year-long Queensland Masters Squash Association tournament calendar and has become a regular event in Mackay.

“We’ve been hosting for a few years,” said club president Glenn Howarth.

Other tournaments are held in locations such as Toowoomba, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, and Bundaberg, with many players making a road trip out of the calendar.

L-R A Grade winners Trevor Harvey, Sam Strang, and Joel Thompson. Photo supplied: Squash 52

L-R B Grade winners Mick Wilson, Michael Agius, and Frank Saunders. Photo supplied: Squash 52

L-R C Grade winners Karen Nitz, Kerry Brazier, and Debbie Smith. Photo supplied: Squash 52

Players showed off their skills all weekend

Caption 9:Some friendly refreshments were shared throughout the weekend. Photo supplied: Squash 52

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