2011 Player Information – Updated January 2011
Scottvale Park Squash Centre offers a variety of competitions and tournaments throughout the year, and encourages social hire of the courts for squash and racquetball. They also offer multi-sport packages to school groups, vacation care and social groups – squash, racquetball, table tennis, mini tennis, rebound netball.
The centre boasts 11 glass backed courts and a salt water pool for member enjoyment. It has hosted the following tournaments – 2001 and 2010 Queensland School Championships, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010 Queensland Open, 2009 National Junior Series and the 2010 Queensland Junior Championships.
TOURNAMENTS IN 2011
• SVP Junior Open 5th and 6th March
• A Man’s Toyshop Timed Masters and Doubles Event – 21st & 22nd May
• Australian Master’s Squash Championships consisting of two events – 5th to 9th September Graded Aged Individuals event – 12th to 16th September Graded State Team’s Event – over 600 nominations expected for this two week event.
• Rockhampton Business Houses Team’s Titles – 5th & 6th November
MONDAY ROLLING COMPETIING AND CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS
Designed for fund and fitness, the competition is played in six week blocks that run continuously throughout the year. 3 games played to 31, point-a-rally scoring, guarantees everyone gets a great workout. Players are graded in divisions relevant to their skills and will success move up the divisions.
Commencement dates for 2011 Comps are 31st January, 14th March, 9th May, 27th June, 8th August, 19th September, 31st October. The Monday Christmas Comp commences on 12th December and the Wednesday Christmas Comp commences on 14th December.
JUNIOR FIXTURES
Each Thursday night from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Four seasons per year (coinciding with the school terms.
JUNIOR BEGINNER CLINIC
Friday afternoons during school terms 4.00 to 5.00pm. Equipment supplied. For new Juniors their first term is free, then it is $7.00 per week. Juniors are taught in a fun group environment by accredited coaches.
SENIOR FIXTURES
Held on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 7.00pm. Players play on the night relevant to their skill level. The competition has four mixed divisions competing. There are three seasons per year – Season One 26th January to 19th May – Season Two 26th May to 4th August – Season Three 11th August to 8th December.
CLUB PRACTICE AND GROUP TRAINING SQUAD
Club Practice on Saturday from 1.00 to 3.30pm. Our club coaches assist players with drills they wish to learn. Social players are invited to join us for a run. Group Training Squad Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm join Michael and crew for a bit of bootcamp training – drills, fitness and doubles.
DAYTIME FIXTURES
Each Wednesday and Thursday during school terms from 9.30pm. A great social get together. Suitable for stay at home parents, casual and shift workers, students. Tea and Coffee provided. After individual games players stay back for doubles games.
PRIVATE COACHING
The centre offers private one-on-one coaching sessions with our four experienced coaches. Appointments are necessary.
PRO SHOP AND RESTRINGING SERVICE
The centre boasts Queensland’s largest pro shop stocking reputable brands at very competitive prices. We also offer a quick racquet restring service.
For further details phone Sandra on 07 4928 1588, Email svpsli@bigpond.net.au or visit our website http://www.scottvaleparksquash.com