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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‘CLOSED’ HANDICAP TOURNAMENT starts Monday 7 November….. still spaces

‘CLOSED’ HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
The annual ‘Closed’ Handicap tournament will be run at the Club starting Monday 7 November.
First & Second round matches will be organised by the club but take place at your own leisure that week.
Finals night will be Friday 18 November, with the semi-finals & Final of the main event, along …

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PAYMENT BY DIRECT DEBIT FOR ADULT & FAMILY MEMBERS’

The payment by Direct Debit application form and costings is now available to view and print off in “DOCUMENTS”…

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SQUASH CLUB MINUTES

The Committee Minutes for the Club regarding events and matters arising, are available to  view in “Members Only Documents”
If you have any questions regarding these please contact Barry Jackson the Club’s Secretary via “Contact” on the Homepage of this Website
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Could you be interested in playing Thanet Club ‘Team’ Squash ……….

Anyone interested in playing club squash this years, please enter your name on the ‘Team Squash’ notice board or email me.
Closing date 17 September 2011, with a team selection night to follow!
The ‘winter’ season runs from October through to March with approx 14-16 matches.
Last season we entered 3 teams, with mixed fortunes …

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Shaun Chaplin…… Club Champion!

Shaun Chaplin…… Club Champion!

On an enjoyable Finals night, well supported and entertained by good squash, the Thanet Squash Club Championship was settled in an enthralling five set tie, which saw
Shaun Chaplin defeat ‘two-time’ winner Kevin Cupido.
Congratulations  also go to Mark Neil for winning the Plate, Malcolm Syme the Over 50′s and Over 50′s Plate winner John…

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“Squashacise” Course for the ladies commencing 4th June……

”OPEN TO NON-MEMBERS”…
We are pleased to notify the Members of a  “Squashacise” Course for the ladies ( Ages 16-90) commencing Saturday 4th June from 3.00pm till 4.30pm.  It will be a ‘FUN’ workout with a cardio warm-up (squash related), followed by some group coaching tips on how to get started or how to improve

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Mini-Leagues

 
   The new Mini-Leagues No10 (09/01/2012 – 12/02/2012)… are now available to view in Members Only Documents.
.   Any feedback  is welcome.
  Eddie Pitman

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Squash Coaching

Squash Coaching    
    If you are interested in playing squash but not sure where to start, why not visit our club on a Wednesday night at 7.30pm, where members are on hand to show you the rules and introduce you to the club.  Also, if you are interested in having coaching lessons please contact the Squash…

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The new website…

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Mark Neil wins the 2011 Nicholas Bennett Timed Tournament

Mark Neil wins the 2011 Nicholas Bennett Timed Tournament

…24 People braved the harsh January weather to enter the annual memorial tournament.
The timed handicap ‘Nicholas Bennett’ Cup, a favourite with everyone, pits skill against fitness and this year was no exception as Mark Neil ran out the winner, just outlasting Malcolm Syme in the final.
 

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