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FAQ's

Who will I play against?


New players are graded by playing them against existing members at grading nights in the two weeks prior to the commencement of each comp.
Existing members are graded using their results from the previous comp and/or from grading nights.  Players are placed in teams of equal graded ability.  You will play each player on your graded line twice during each comp.

How will I know when to Play?

Our Draw is published on the website and a text message will be sent to you when the draw has been finalised.  Members can view the draw, teams and graded list on the website or check out our facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/BegaSquashClub/

What if I’m not available on a particular night?

If you are unable to play you must organise a substitute from the graded lists.  Subs must be frm your line on the list.

You need to let your captain and your opponent know you will not be playing and who you have organised as a sub, please let our Draw Secretary know so we can update the details in Sporty HQ.  If you need to be absent for an extended length of time ie holidays, injury, please contact the grading officer or one of the committee.


IF YOU CANNOT PLAY FOR THE SEMIS OR FINALS YOU MUST CONTACT THE GRADING OFFICER OR ANOTHER COMMITTEE PERSON. 


All subs for finals games are chosen by the committee using the competition results to find the next available player with the closest result to the person requiring a sub.

What can I do if I’d like to play but have another commitment on one of the regular nights?

 The Grading Committee will consider requests and place you in a team that will play the least amount of times on this night.  You can then organise a sub for the night you are unavailable or arrange with your opponent and captain to play early or late.  All games must be played in club times.  If you are going to be late you must let your captain and opponent know and you must arrive prior to 8 pm.

Can I go home after I play my game?

Bega Squash Club encourages all players to arrive at 6.30pm and stay until all games are completed. Each player should score or umpire one game each night and we encourage you to support your team by watching and encouraging team-mates.  If you need to go home early or arrive late, please let your captain know and arrange for another team member to undertake your scoring or refereeing duties if you are not able to do this.  THIS SHOULD NOT BE A REGULAR OCCURRENCE.  Please think of your teammates and do your share.

How are winning teams decided?

Games are played using the “point a rally” system with the winning player being the first to reach 15 points.  Matches are “best of 5 games” ie the first player to win 3 games wins the match.


At the end of each evening in each Grade, the scores from each team are added up by totalling the number of games won by each player on the team.  The game tally, plus the extra 2 points for the team with the most number of winning games is recorded on a running score sheet each week.


At the end of the 10 weeks, the leading team goes straight through to the Grand Final, played on the Thursday of the 11th week.  Teams 2 and 3 play off on the Tuesday of that week to decide the 2nd team for the Grand Final.

Grand Final Presentations

Trophies are presented at the Bega Country Club on Grand Final nights after the completion of matches.  BOTH WINNERS AND RUNNERS UP TEAMS RECEIVE TROPHIES.

Can I play at other times or what other Competitions can I enter?

The Bega RSL Courts are available for social hire when not booked for competitions, by school groups or for tournaments.  See the Golf Club Bar Staff 6492 1570 to make a booking or check availability. 


Many members practice on a Monday evening, so if you don’t have practice partner, visit the courts at this time, and ask the players at the courts if you can join in.


Players also travel to tournaments organised by other clubs.  These are both open tournaments and masters events (Over 35 players). Contact the Tournament Coordinator or one of the committee for further information (link to Masters Tournaments area)


The club hosts social visits from other clubs for social inter-town comps within on a regular basis.  This includes a yearly exchange visit with the ACT Masters Club.


The Bega Squash Club will be holding the Australian Open Squash Tournament in 2021 in a deal with Squash Australian (2019 to 2022) thanks to sponors Tarra Motors.

Are there any Social Activities?

The committe encourages players to stay for supper bring along a plate of food to share and stay after the end of all matches to meet players from all grades, drinks are available from the Bega Country Club bar.


Trophies are presented at the Bega Country Club on Grand Final nights after the completion of matches, another chance to wind down and socialise with teammates and the opposition players.


The social committee may also arrange activities like dress up or theme nights. A Presentation Dinner is organised each year to present trophies to the winners of the Club Championships.

How to Join Bega Squash Club

Nominations are taken at any time for the next competion - contact the Club Secretary or Grading Officer or write your name on the nomination sheet located on the noticeboard at the Courts at Bega Country Club Tarraganda.

 

Competition Fees are currently $65.00 per competition and Squash Club membership is $20 paid once each year.

Comp fees cover court hire for the competition including finals matches, the club provides balls and scoresheets, however you will need your own racquet.  Membership covers administration costs.  You are responsible for your own sports insurance.

Fees are payable during the first week of each comp.  The Treasurer will be at the courts each night of the 1st and 2nd week of each competition and fees must be finalised prior to taking the court in Week 2.

 

 

Welcome

The Bega Squash club was formed in 1976. The club came in to being after Peter and Val Eaton moved to Bega and had the courts built at North Bega. In 1997 the club moved to its current location at the Bega RSL Country Club at Tarrraganda.

Want to play Squash?

Everyone is welcome on to come along on to our social night each Monday from around 5 pm there are always members at the courts having a social or practice hit.

If you would like to play competition squash you can can either contact us, or visit the courts and place your name on the “Names for Next Comp” nomination sheet located on the noticeboard, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or message on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BegaSquashClub/

Competitions are run 3 times a year, Autumn, Winter and Spring and run for 10 weeks, with semis and finals played in the 11th week. 

Club matches are played on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday commencing at 6.00 pm.  You must be over 15 years of age (unless you meet special criteria) 

Younger players can enter the Junior competition held on Friday evenings, contact Peter Bolst or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for more information on the Junior Competition.

How much does it cost to play?

Competition Fees are currently $65.00 per competition and Squash Club membership is $20 paid once each year. 

Comp fees cover court hire for the competition including finals matches, the club provides balls and scoresheets, however you will need your own racquet.  Membership covers administration costs.  You are responsible for your own sports insurance.

Fees are payable during the first week of each comp.  The Treasurer will be at the courts each night of the first week of each competition and fees must be finalised prior to taking the court in Week 2. You may need to pay your fees to a Committee person if the Treasurer is absent.

Meetings

Commitee Meetings

Committee Meetings are generally held Monday of Week 6 and Friday of Week 10.  Check out our facebook page for details of times and venues OR email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

Due to COVID 19 no AGM was held in 2020 - our next Annual General Meeting will be held on 15 March 2021

2019 Annual General Meeting

Our 2019 Annual General Meeting was held on 3 June 2019

To see our activities summarised read the President's Report for 2018

Our 2019 Committee members are:

Name Position
John Stylianou President/Chairperson
Luke Donnelly Vice President
Claire Garner Treasurer
Marly Kopa Assistant Treasurer/Grading
Peter Bolst Secretary/Draw Secretary/Statistics/Publicity
VACANT Assistant Secretary
Chris Bartlett Grading Officer
Adam Twyford Tournament Referee
Dennis Curtis Trophy Co-coordinator
Janelle Curtis Assistant Publicity Officer (facebook/web)/ Bistro Coordinator
Alex Wakeford General Committee
Craig Bassett General Committee/Grading
Carl Johnson Grading Committee
Carrie Ann Halpin Grading Committee
Jess Simpson Social Co-Coordinator

If you are interested in joining the committee please view the Committee Position Job Descriptions for a list of jobs and duties . 

We are always interested to hear from anyone wanting to join the committee at any time.  There are a number of casual vacancies.

You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR

Written nominations can be submitted to the Secretary and nominations will also be taken from the floor at the next AGM meeting.

For more information, our contact the Club Secretary

Other information available includes our:  Club Constitution

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