Summer Teams Racketball League 2024
Hello all.
Super excited to drop the Teams Summer Racketball League.
Six actioned packed evenings with 10 games and 20 players and lots of competitive Racketball.
Fixtures below and added to the board shortly. Guest players included. I look forward to welcoming players from other clubs to both test our teams AND show off our brilliant club. Huge thank you to our four captain and Leah for making this possible.
Chris Sheppard
Super excited to drop the Teams Summer Racketball League.
Six actioned packed evenings with 10 games and 20 players and lots of competitive Racketball.
Fixtures below and added to the board shortly. Guest players included. I look forward to welcoming players from other clubs to both test our teams AND show off our brilliant club. Huge thank you to our four captain and Leah for making this possible.
Chris Sheppard
Club Finals Night 4th May 2024!
Thanks once again to everyone who came down to support the 2023 - 2024 finals night!
Junior Squash: Ollie Dunne
R/U Ethan Dunne
Ladies' Squash Open Winner: Lucy Grattan
R/U Anna Webster
Ladies' Squash Handicap Winner: Lucy Grattan
R/U Jayne McGrath
Men's Squash Open Winner: Mark Prescott
R/U Mike Beecham
Men's Squash Over 45s: Peter Barton
R/U Paul Smith
Men's Squash Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Richard McLaughlin
Racketball Open Winner: Tom Clarke
R/U Bob McLaughlin
Racketball Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Bob McLaughlin
Racketball Over 45s Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Ged Clarke
Other Awards:
Most Improved Player of the Season: Guy Bradshaw
Captain’s Player of the Season: Mike Beecham
Player’s Player of the Season: Dave Whitcombe
see the photo gallery for more!
Junior Squash: Ollie Dunne
R/U Ethan Dunne
Ladies' Squash Open Winner: Lucy Grattan
R/U Anna Webster
Ladies' Squash Handicap Winner: Lucy Grattan
R/U Jayne McGrath
Men's Squash Open Winner: Mark Prescott
R/U Mike Beecham
Men's Squash Over 45s: Peter Barton
R/U Paul Smith
Men's Squash Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Richard McLaughlin
Racketball Open Winner: Tom Clarke
R/U Bob McLaughlin
Racketball Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Bob McLaughlin
Racketball Over 45s Winner: Peter Barton
R/U Ged Clarke
Other Awards:
Most Improved Player of the Season: Guy Bradshaw
Captain’s Player of the Season: Mike Beecham
Player’s Player of the Season: Dave Whitcombe
see the photo gallery for more!
Murder! - Sold Out!
Heswall Squash at Heswall Golf...
A group from Heswall squash played - glorious weather as you can see.
Chris Sheppard and Andy Corran came out on top to win the pairs event. Great fun!
Chris Sheppard and Andy Corran came out on top to win the pairs event. Great fun!
Peel Ports Logistics sponsorship for HSRC Mens Teams!
Club Finals Night (season 2022 - 2023)
Thanks once again to everyone who came down to support the 2022 - 2023 finals night!
Ladies' Open Winner: Jayne McGrath
Ladies' Handicap Winner: Anna Webster
Men's Open Winner: Mike Beecham
Men's Over 45s: Peter Barton
Men's Handicap Winner: Simon Malcolm
Racketball Open Winner: Peter Barton
Racketball Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
See the photo gallery...
Ladies' Open Winner: Jayne McGrath
Ladies' Handicap Winner: Anna Webster
Men's Open Winner: Mike Beecham
Men's Over 45s: Peter Barton
Men's Handicap Winner: Simon Malcolm
Racketball Open Winner: Peter Barton
Racketball Handicap Winner: Peter Barton
See the photo gallery...
Family Fun Day August 26th 2023
Another great day organised by Leah & her team inc Christine looking after the bar, Emily looking after the outdoor "squash" wall and John running fab football sessions on the amazing community playing fields.
Of course, bouncy castles are always a big draw so many thanks to Bouncy Castles On The Wirral & everyone who supported the event.
Apologies to anyone I've missed amongst the helpers & organisers but, what a great afternoon!
See the photo gallery for more pics...
Of course, bouncy castles are always a big draw so many thanks to Bouncy Castles On The Wirral & everyone who supported the event.
Apologies to anyone I've missed amongst the helpers & organisers but, what a great afternoon!
See the photo gallery for more pics...
OK, not really news but...
how good does the Club look, nestling in the superb, much loved parkland environment of Gayton Playing Fields? Summer 2023
Success for Heswall Ladies 1st Team! March 2023
Huge thanks to Jools G for sharing this...
Heswall Ladies 1st team played for the Divison Two trophy on Monday (20th) against Prestbury Vagrants, (hosted by Barnton CC.)
Heswall won 3-2 and automatically go up to Divison One!
Well done girls & a special thanks to our lady captain Andrea Snagg, who successfully guided us all through the squash season.
It has been a rollercoaster at times.
Onwards & upwards!
Heswall Ladies 1st team played for the Divison Two trophy on Monday (20th) against Prestbury Vagrants, (hosted by Barnton CC.)
Heswall won 3-2 and automatically go up to Divison One!
Well done girls & a special thanks to our lady captain Andrea Snagg, who successfully guided us all through the squash season.
It has been a rollercoaster at times.
Onwards & upwards!
Junior Squash Hallow'een Party 2022
Our Juniors came out en masse tonight as varying little monsters!
Thank you to all that came tonight some fantastic costumes from kids and adults - kids had a great time.
Big thanks to Emily and Ellie for organising and decorating the club!!!
Thank you to all that came tonight some fantastic costumes from kids and adults - kids had a great time.
Big thanks to Emily and Ellie for organising and decorating the club!!!
John David Harsant
We are very sad to advise you of the death of Mr. John David Harsant who passed away peacefully on Sunday 17th July 2022 after being unwell for some time.
It's sad to think most of us won't recognise his name but, all of the past, present & future Club members owe a huge debt of gratitude to John & his pals, most notably Gerry Hargreaves & George Mitchell who, had the selfless vision in 1971 to create "Heswall Squash Racquets Club".
John, Gerry & George were the three original Club trustees in 1973 and they, with a small cohort of other like minded individuals, drove the planning & construction of the Club which subsequently opened it's doors in January1974.
In addition, John was Club Treasurer from 1973 - 1975 & Club President 1975 - 1977
The land was originally leased from Wirral Borough Council with the trustees completing the purchase of the Club grounds in 1984.
It's often overlooked just how incredibly lucky we are to have such an outstanding location for the Club, please just sit in the bar one summer's evening, with a drink in your hand, and take in the excellent view of the green field & magnificent, mature trees.
Former Club Secretary & two times President ('81 - '83 & '97 - '99) Paul Cuthbertson wrote;
I was sad to hear that John had died, I saw him only three or four weeks ago at the barbers in Lower Heswall, and we chatted.
He reminded me he was soon to be 93yrs young.
A long standing resident of Heswall, John was a member of Heswall Round Table, as was George Mitchell at the time Heswall Squash Racquets Club was embryonic.
A consulting actuary in the early 1960’s, John joined Duncan C. Fraser as a Partner, leaving the Liverpool firm in 1984, to set up his own practice with an office in Pensby.
Whilst not always a committee man, within the finance sub group, he introduced a number of friends, from the Liverpool banking and financial world. They guided and provided us with advice and subsequent funding to make the dream possible.
The family wishes it to be known that there will be a service at St Peter’s in Heswall on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 at 10.45 am.
Our sincere condolences are passed to his family.
Thank you John..... From the all the members of the Club that you helped to create.
It's sad to think most of us won't recognise his name but, all of the past, present & future Club members owe a huge debt of gratitude to John & his pals, most notably Gerry Hargreaves & George Mitchell who, had the selfless vision in 1971 to create "Heswall Squash Racquets Club".
John, Gerry & George were the three original Club trustees in 1973 and they, with a small cohort of other like minded individuals, drove the planning & construction of the Club which subsequently opened it's doors in January1974.
In addition, John was Club Treasurer from 1973 - 1975 & Club President 1975 - 1977
The land was originally leased from Wirral Borough Council with the trustees completing the purchase of the Club grounds in 1984.
It's often overlooked just how incredibly lucky we are to have such an outstanding location for the Club, please just sit in the bar one summer's evening, with a drink in your hand, and take in the excellent view of the green field & magnificent, mature trees.
Former Club Secretary & two times President ('81 - '83 & '97 - '99) Paul Cuthbertson wrote;
I was sad to hear that John had died, I saw him only three or four weeks ago at the barbers in Lower Heswall, and we chatted.
He reminded me he was soon to be 93yrs young.
A long standing resident of Heswall, John was a member of Heswall Round Table, as was George Mitchell at the time Heswall Squash Racquets Club was embryonic.
A consulting actuary in the early 1960’s, John joined Duncan C. Fraser as a Partner, leaving the Liverpool firm in 1984, to set up his own practice with an office in Pensby.
Whilst not always a committee man, within the finance sub group, he introduced a number of friends, from the Liverpool banking and financial world. They guided and provided us with advice and subsequent funding to make the dream possible.
The family wishes it to be known that there will be a service at St Peter’s in Heswall on Tuesday 2nd August 2022 at 10.45 am.
Our sincere condolences are passed to his family.
Thank you John..... From the all the members of the Club that you helped to create.
Club Finals Night (season 2021 - 2022)
Thanks to everyone who came down to support finals night!
There was some brilliant squash and racketball played and some very worthy winners.
Thank you to Leah who put on some hot dogs for the football and made an event of the night. The hot dogs were greatly appreciated by some hungry finalists at 11pm!
Congratulations also to the teams who have now finished for the season.
James Molyneux picked up player's player of the year,
Ollie Barton was most improved player of the year and
Paul Metcalf captain's player of the year, although he has covid and couldn't attend.
Well done to ALL team players this season!
Men's Open Winner: Mike Beecham
Ladies' Open Winner: Hannah Davies
Men's Handicap Winner: Mike Corran
Ladies' Handicap Winner: Andrea Snagg
Racketball Open Winner: Hannah Davies
Racketball Handicap Winner: Pete Barton
Over 45's will be played at a later date due to personal circumstances.
Photos courtesy of Leah Barker, Julie Griffiths, Richard Stapledon and myself. (Photo Gallery)
Matt x
There was some brilliant squash and racketball played and some very worthy winners.
Thank you to Leah who put on some hot dogs for the football and made an event of the night. The hot dogs were greatly appreciated by some hungry finalists at 11pm!
Congratulations also to the teams who have now finished for the season.
James Molyneux picked up player's player of the year,
Ollie Barton was most improved player of the year and
Paul Metcalf captain's player of the year, although he has covid and couldn't attend.
Well done to ALL team players this season!
Men's Open Winner: Mike Beecham
Ladies' Open Winner: Hannah Davies
Men's Handicap Winner: Mike Corran
Ladies' Handicap Winner: Andrea Snagg
Racketball Open Winner: Hannah Davies
Racketball Handicap Winner: Pete Barton
Over 45's will be played at a later date due to personal circumstances.
Photos courtesy of Leah Barker, Julie Griffiths, Richard Stapledon and myself. (Photo Gallery)
Matt x
Found this leaflet from 2004, tempus fugit n all that...
As I recall it was a busy few weeks full of enthusiasm & energy although I'm not sure how many we converted into Club members...
Any existing Club members out there fancy trying to organise a similar beginners course?
We'd love to hear from you if you could help!!!
e-mail: play@heswallsquash.com
As I recall it was a busy few weeks full of enthusiasm & energy although I'm not sure how many we converted into Club members...
Any existing Club members out there fancy trying to organise a similar beginners course?
We'd love to hear from you if you could help!!!
e-mail: play@heswallsquash.com
Did you know...
Leah & the Bar team are now able to offer a wide range of catering options for celebrations & events at the Club.
Here's a "taste" of whats on offer....
Don't forget that Club members get a discount on room hire!
Here's a "taste" of whats on offer....
Don't forget that Club members get a discount on room hire!
Ken Wilson 1931 - 2021
It is with deep sadness we share the news that long standing & much loved Club member, Ken Wilson, passed away on 25th Dec 2021.
Ken was a member at Heswall Squash for over 30 yrs, joining in the late 1980's when his former club, The Constitution Club in Oxton, closed it's doors for the final time.
Instantly recognisable to many Club colleagues by his distinctive white hair, Ken continued playing regular games of racketball well into his late 80's.
Always competitive, Ken will be greatly missed by his regular opponents.
Everyone who knew Ken, or even just met him briefly, share the same opinions; he was quiet, kind, thoughtful, honest & genuinely, a true gentleman.
Ken was a member at Heswall Squash for over 30 yrs, joining in the late 1980's when his former club, The Constitution Club in Oxton, closed it's doors for the final time.
Instantly recognisable to many Club colleagues by his distinctive white hair, Ken continued playing regular games of racketball well into his late 80's.
Always competitive, Ken will be greatly missed by his regular opponents.
Everyone who knew Ken, or even just met him briefly, share the same opinions; he was quiet, kind, thoughtful, honest & genuinely, a true gentleman.
HSRC
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
for seasons 2019 - 2021
Wednesday 22nd September 2021
7:15pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm
7:15pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm
Mens Team Squash 2021/22 season.
CALLING ALL SQUASH PLAYERS!
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAY FOR THE WORLD FAMOUS HESWALL SQUASH CLUB!
The North West Counties Squash League (NWCSL) is back and the 2021/22 season is starting again on Thursday 23rd Sept.
Covid curtailed all team squash towards the end of the 2019/20 season so it is exciting to know the return is just round the corner.
However, with such a long lay off it is essential I know exactly who is interested in playing and how regularly. I have to submit our entry forms by 1st August and I want to make sure I enter enough teams that can be competitive and not spread ourselves too thin and have to beg people to make up the numbers each week.
For those who don't know, the teams play every Thursday night with matches starting at 7pm. Some fixtures are local and others can be as far afield as Crewe, Delamere and Alsager. There are 5 players in a team and you are ranked in order of ability from 1 to 5, playing your opponent's equivalent number (1v1, 2v2 etc). Afterwards a meal is provided by the home team and as a home player you will be expected to 'host' your opponent by buying them a drink or two - but you can draw the line if they ask for 5 pints and 3 double vodkas!
If you have never played team squash but have always fancied a go, or you are new to the club and wanting to be involved then now is the time to let me know!
You can contact me by email matstapledon@hotmail.co.uk
It would be handy to know if you plan to play regularly or just want to help out now and then. There are lots of divisions of varying ability so don't be shy or think you're not good enough, I will make sure everybody plays at the right level.
Also, if you were an existing team player in the 2019/20 season it would be great if you could let me know if you want to continue to play or not (if you haven't already). I appreciate circumstances may have changed for people over the last year or so.
I look forward to receiving floods of emails!
Matt Stapledon
Men's Team Captain
NOW IS THE TIME TO PLAY FOR THE WORLD FAMOUS HESWALL SQUASH CLUB!
The North West Counties Squash League (NWCSL) is back and the 2021/22 season is starting again on Thursday 23rd Sept.
Covid curtailed all team squash towards the end of the 2019/20 season so it is exciting to know the return is just round the corner.
However, with such a long lay off it is essential I know exactly who is interested in playing and how regularly. I have to submit our entry forms by 1st August and I want to make sure I enter enough teams that can be competitive and not spread ourselves too thin and have to beg people to make up the numbers each week.
For those who don't know, the teams play every Thursday night with matches starting at 7pm. Some fixtures are local and others can be as far afield as Crewe, Delamere and Alsager. There are 5 players in a team and you are ranked in order of ability from 1 to 5, playing your opponent's equivalent number (1v1, 2v2 etc). Afterwards a meal is provided by the home team and as a home player you will be expected to 'host' your opponent by buying them a drink or two - but you can draw the line if they ask for 5 pints and 3 double vodkas!
If you have never played team squash but have always fancied a go, or you are new to the club and wanting to be involved then now is the time to let me know!
You can contact me by email matstapledon@hotmail.co.uk
It would be handy to know if you plan to play regularly or just want to help out now and then. There are lots of divisions of varying ability so don't be shy or think you're not good enough, I will make sure everybody plays at the right level.
Also, if you were an existing team player in the 2019/20 season it would be great if you could let me know if you want to continue to play or not (if you haven't already). I appreciate circumstances may have changed for people over the last year or so.
I look forward to receiving floods of emails!
Matt Stapledon
Men's Team Captain
Footwear & Damage to Courts
Dear All
Please remember that you MUST wear indoor sports shoes with NON MARKING soles when on court.
Court refurbishment is a costly business and a number of courts have already been badly marked by inappropriate footwear
The Committee have received several complaints from members.
Also, may I remind you NOT to wear shoes on court that you have worn outside of the building.
Grit and dirt is carried in on your shoes and this damages the playing surface.
Moreover, any loose dirt on the court could cause a player - maybe you! - to lose traction on the surface and suffer serious injury.
Please do take note, check your shoes and please, please, please do ask ANY member or visitor (on a team night etc) to leave the court if they are wearing inappropriate footwear.
Thank you!
Please remember that you MUST wear indoor sports shoes with NON MARKING soles when on court.
Court refurbishment is a costly business and a number of courts have already been badly marked by inappropriate footwear
The Committee have received several complaints from members.
Also, may I remind you NOT to wear shoes on court that you have worn outside of the building.
Grit and dirt is carried in on your shoes and this damages the playing surface.
Moreover, any loose dirt on the court could cause a player - maybe you! - to lose traction on the surface and suffer serious injury.
Please do take note, check your shoes and please, please, please do ask ANY member or visitor (on a team night etc) to leave the court if they are wearing inappropriate footwear.
Thank you!