Latest News with internal teams, hot water issue & gym idea…….

by on 12/01/12 at 12:35 pm

Happy New Year wish to everyone!
 
Following the success of the Clubs New Years Eve Party, with special thanks to Andy & Marina Rolfe and the ’Nicholas Bennett’ Timed handicap Tournament last saturday, our congratulations to the winner Chris Anselmi,…… the outlook for 2012 is a rosy one at the club!
 
Three items of interest are;
 
1. ‘NEW’ FRIDAY NIGHT INTERNAL TEAMS COMPETITION FROM 27th JANUARY;
This was successful last year when Ray Grimes team won the 5 week competition and the Club will be running another 7 week competition from Friday 27th January.  Members are needed for the seven teams and if you are interested please leave your name with Kate, at the club bar & further info available on the notice board by the ladies changing rooms.
  • Teams will consist of 4 players (minimum)
  • Matches from 7.30 – 9.45pm
  • All games will be best of 3, par 15 scoring
  • Handicaps will be applied to all players taking part, with players seeded to play accordingly
Captains are; Ray Grimes, Becky Czuczman, Nigel Pope, Dave Berwick, Dean Barkley, Barry Jackson, Francesca Pierson & Pauline Hambleton. 

 
2. SHOWERS / HOT WATER PROBLEM;
We would like to give you a further update on the showers.
Your feedback is very useful and is telling us they are much improved since the new parts have been fitted.
We have though also received comments which highlight there are still some problems in the busier periods.
The plumber attended this week to investigate a report of no hot water on Tuesday night. He has looked at the system and advised there is nothing wrong with the system installed, however he also stated the system is not fully fit for purpose.
This of course leaves us with a problem of what we should do!
The plumber tells us some of the problem is of our own making when male members turn on all the showers until they run warm and female members leave the showers running! In both cases the hot water tank empties leaving no water to warm up, the process of heating the tanks takes 45 minutes and under normal circumstances this is sufficient. He advises we should be more patient in the winter & during busy periods, as the club is now experiencing!
We appreciate this is easier said than done but the alternatives will cost the club considerable amounts of money.
The first option is to add an electric shower to each changing room, so at least there is an alternative when they are running cold. We will be getting quotes for this immediately.
The second option is to install a commercial system but we are talking many £1000′s, as it will affect all of the plumbing installation at the club.
At present the committee do not think the situation is serious  enough to investigate a replacement system; however we will continue to monitor the system and act if it gets worse.
None of the committee are plumbers so we would like to hear from any member who is willing to take on the project of obtaining recommendations and prices to upgrade/replace the system in the future.
Please keep your feedback coming but also consider the limitations our system has in providing unlimited amounts of hot water in busy periods.
 
3. AN IDEA FOR A GYM AREA;

The committee are continuously striving for ways to improve and make good use of the facilities at the club.

To this end we would like to poll all members regarding the following. To partition an area between the No1 squash court and the Ladies showers to create a small self contained gym.

This could possibly contain 2 or 3 pieces of substantial aerobic exercise equipment, such as a rower, cross trainer, treadmill and/or possibly an exercise bench. This facility would greatly enhance the facilities available to existing members and certainly encourage new membership.  

Please leave a message on our website email facility or let any committee member know whether you consider this a worthwhile addition to our club facilities

For us to keep you updated, your feedback is important to us, so that we make decisions in the best interests of the club as a whole.
 
Regards
The Committee
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New Years Eve Party……

New Years Eve Party……

The club said goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 with an enjoyable evenings entertainment.
The brain child of the Rolfe’s saw Members, family and friends party past midnight and enjoy a host of events including a quiz and curling competition!
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Competition on the night was keen and the quiz was won by the Arezina

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Chris Anselmi regains the ‘Timed’ handicap crown…..

Chris Anselmi regains the ‘Timed’ handicap crown…..

A maximum 24 club members took part in the opening trophy of 2012.
The popular event kicked off at 2.15pm and after 68 entertaining 10 minute matches of squash, Chris Anselmi triumphed in the main final at 7.30pm.
Chris regained the trophy, he last won in 2006, by beating club stalwart Malcolm Syme and running…

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Nicholas Bennett ‘timed’ handicap tournament …..

Saturday 7 January 2012 sees the club host the annual curtain raiser when 24 people take part in the popular handicap event.
Squash from 2pm with the finals about 7pm.
Hoping for your support
The Committee…

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INTERNAL TEAMS HANDICAP TOURNAMENT

Friday the 9th December saw the last of the matches played in the Internal Teams Tournament which has been a resounding success thanks to Ray Grimes brainwave and organisation (which you would expect from an ex head teacher) and as he frequently reminds us Proper Planning Prevents P… Poor Performance! Everyone who has taken part…

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COMMITTEE INFORMATION FOR ALL MEMBERS

Dear Member,
The following information provides an update on the committees work. This includes news on the hot water, mens changing rooms,competitions, social events and future plans to improve the club’s activities.
We have also posted the committee meeting minutes on the club website and the notice board opposite the mini leagues.
Men’s Showers:…
The

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TSRC CLUB ‘HANDICAP’ CHAMPION 2011 is MARK NEIL …..

TSRC CLUB ‘HANDICAP’ CHAMPION 2011 is MARK NEIL …..

 
 
 
Mark Neil completed a memorable 12 months at the club in winning the annual ‘Closed’ Handicap tournament on finals night. With entertaining  squash all night and culminating in Mark beating the reigning champion Kevin Cupido, 15-0, 15-11. Mark added this triumph to the ‘Nicholas Bennett’ crown he won in January.
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Childrens Christmas Party on Saturday 17 December ……

CHILDRENS XMAS PARTY
 
 

Graham Roff & Steve Bartlett are arranging the childrens party for Saturday 17th december 3-30pm to 6-30pm, with the arrangements as follows;
 

Gary the musical clown will be there from 4-15 to 5pm

We have arranged a bouncy castle for the duration,

Face painting availble for children and adults

Party food 5.15pm …

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NEW FORMAT starting Friday 4th November for Internal Club Teams ‘handicap’ squash nights…..

Internal ‘handicap’ Team squash
 
As a trial, the club is organising 5 nights of team squash before Xmas for club members. 
The friday night festivities will involve 3 courts being used, to host the six teams, creating a good club atmosphere.
So please offer your support, via this email, to myself or one of the …

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Please come along and support club events at Thanet Squash Club…….

Diary Dates;…
1. Internal ‘handicap’ Teams night on friday 25 Nov, 2nd Dec & 9th Dec ……. register now for New Year changeover!
2. Childrens Xmas Party on Saturday 17 December …. give names behind bar!
3. NEW YEARS EVE PARTY…. with various stalwarts of the club committed to the evening, it is sure to

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