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 BARRY
: REFEREE AND COACH…
It’s not the first time that I met John Barry, another passionate
about squash, as he is a coach by profession, and a referee in his spare
time…
Talk about dedication!
John has been coming to Guilford for the NL for a long time now, around
four years, and he loves the atmosphere of the club. During the week, he
coaches in Sandridge Park, in Bromley, and his juniors are just starting
to make their mark.
So, I’ll probably see you at the British Junior Open next year then, won’t
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BARRY: 10 MORE COURTS…
 Barry
Hitchcock, Director of Sports of the University of Guilford for years
now, “does more for squash that he will ever admit” to quote Ian Robinson…
Thanks to his energy (along with Ian Robinson, another passionate about
our sport) 10 more courts are about to be built about 5 minutes walk from
the current Squash Courts. The project should be achieved by Summer 2007,
and should start in less than 12 months.
But tonight, Barry, mike in hand, forgot all about paperwork, blueprints,
meetings, estimates, and introduced to us the players, concentrating all
his attention on what it’s all about: squash…
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McGUINTY NOW IN GUILDFORD…
I was surprised (and charmed of course…) to see Peter McGuinty at
Guilford last night, as he has been looking after Wimbledon Racquet Club’s
first team for years.
“I now work in the area of Guilford”, said Peter, “and next year, I will
try and set up the Business League with three player teams playing at the
Varsity Centre. We hope to be ready by September or October, and to start
with eight teams…
Guilford is buzzing… |
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MERCI, IAN
Thanks to Ian Robinson's directions, I found the Squash Centre
first time! OK, I did a little free round around the third roundabout, as
I had a problem spotting the “Varsity Car Park” sign that is written
rather small.
But apart from that, didn’t get lost once!
And may I say how wonderfully welcomed I’ve been in Guilford: Colin
at the bar and his staff didn’t know what to do to please, and the food
was not only excellent but also original, well presented, and served
quickly and with a smile.
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DEBBIE ROSS: A BROKEN
ARM
At 2.30 on Tuesday afternoon, Ian Robinson received a phone call from
Stacey Ross from hospital, as his wife Debbie, who had a baby
boy Charley a few weeks ago, fell while jogging, breaking her arm.
“It’s OK, her mum is looking after the baby, but Debbie is in a lot of
pain, and she can’t use her arm at all, she can’t drive, she can’t pick up
the baby, or change him… Tomorrow, she is going back to hospital to see if
she’ll need a cast.
So both Stacey and Debbie spend most of the day in hospital, not the best
place to be, as we all know… Let’s hope that Debbie recovers soon ...
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PROUD OF ALISON…
 When
he introduced the players, Barry couldn’t help bursting with pride about
young Alison Waters’ exploits during the Nationals, as she has been
playing for Guilford this season.
And he is right to be proud, as the young lady was playing beautifully
well in Manchester, and in all her matches under Guilford’s banner.
“She has done some great performances this year”, told me Barry, “in
particular when she beat Vicky Botwright for the first time in her career
on the 9th November 2004. She was down 0/2, saved several match balls, and
won the match in a beautiful fashion”.
So, well done Alison, and well done Guilford to have chosen a perfect
representative for its colours…
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Ian Woodley, Centre
Manager, and Barry Hitchcock, Director of Sports |
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