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On behalf of everyone at Scottish Squash & Racketball, I would like to welcome you to Scotland and to the City of Aberdeen.

I am delighted to be asked to provide the formal welcome to all the players, officials and guests attending the Home Internationals and I do hope that your visit proves to be an enjoyable experience, especially for those who may be visiting the city for the first time.

These are always special events, particularly so for those selected to represent their country for the first time. But whether or not it is your first ‘cap’, I am confident that eve-ryone will give of their best and enjoy the whole experience. Whilst the competitive na-ture of our sport is never in question, the good spirit in which all matches are played is always an impressive feature of these events. On a personal note, I always enjoy listen-ing to the post-match banter of how the match should have gone!

Aside from the competitive nature of the weekend, it is sure to be an enjoyable time so-cially and many will look forward to renewing acquaintances and/or making new friends. I am not sure that there will be much time for sightseeing but I would encourage visitors to take the opportunity to see more of the city should it be possible.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club for once again hosting the Masters Home Internationals and I am indebted to them for this and also agreeing to deal with all the organisation and planning of the event. Special thanks must go to Dave Ireson and Blair McKenzie and everyone at ASRC for giving so generously of their time.

Last but not least, I would like to thank in advance George Tierney and all the referees who have volunteered their time for all or part of the event and wish them well in their decision-making.

Jim Hay

President

Scottish Squash & Racketball

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Tournament Director: David Ireson Tournament Referee: George Tierney

Hotel: The Spires Apartments, Great Western Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6PE

Competition Venue: ASRC Cranford Road, Mannofield, AB10 7ND Tel: 01224 316122 Email: info@asrc.co.uk Meals: Evening meal on Friday and lunch and evening meal on Saturday will be provided at ASRC.

Prize Giving Dinner: This will be held at ASRC on the Saturday evening 7.30pm for 8:00pm Captains’ Meeting: 4:15 on Friday. Photo call: 4:30 on Friday.

Playing order: 5,3,1,4,2

Play is continuous. Players are requested to be ready to go on court immediately following previous match.

First matches: Friday evening 17:00 Saturday morning 10:00 Saturday afternoon 14:00

Any queries, problems, special dietary requirements and / or other requirements please contact Blair Mckenzie – blair.mckenzie@taskfronterra.com (07717 346 466)

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DEFINITIONS

Teams are players nominated to play in a specific Tie

Ties are between opposing teams

Matches are between individual players

MO35 = PAR 11 Scoring; all other age groups Hand In Hand Out Scoring to 9/10.

SCORING

One score point is awarded for each Game won in a Match and a bonus of 5 score points is awarded to the Team that wins the Tie.

Equal Score

In the event of two Teams having equal score points, the winner will be the Team that won the Tie between these two teams.

In the event of three or more Teams having equal score points, the win-ner will be the team who won the most Ties.

If still equal then the winner will be the team with the highest difference between Games won and lost.

If still equal then the winner will be the team with the highest difference between Game Points won and lost.

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SSRL CODE OF CONDUCT AND FAIR PLAY STATEMENT

PLAYERS MUST:

Abide by the rules and the spirit of an event/competition. Never consider cheating and, in particular, must not attempt to improve their individual performance by the use of drugs or prohibited substances. Exercise reasonable self-control at all times. Learn to accept success and failure, victory and defeat, with good grace and magnanimity, and without excessive emotional display. Treat their opponent and team-mates with respect, both on and off the squash court. COACHES MUST: Abide by Scottish Squash and Racketball Limited’s Code of Conduct for Coaches. Insist that players understand and abide by the principles of good conduct and fair play. Never advocate the use of drugs, or prohibited substances or methods, by players. Never employ methods or practices that could involve risks, however slight, to the long-term health or physical development of their players. Not attempt to manipulate the rules in order to take advantage of their players or opponents. CLUB OFFICIALS / VOLUNTEERS MUST: Recognise the special role that they play in the establishment of standards by setting a good example of sports-manship at all times. Respect the rights of other clubs and members and not deliberately act in a manner intended to be to the detri-ment of any other club or member. Respect the rights of players, coaches and officials, and not exploit or deliberately act in a manner intended to be detrimental to them. Not endeavour to influence the result of a competition by any action not strictly within the rules and regulations, or within the fundamental precepts of fair play. SPECTATORS MUST: Be patient and supportive of all young players. Promote positive play. Enjoy the game and highlight positive play from all players. Exercise self-control at all times. Accept the decisions of the match officials. Never use bad language. Never criticise any player, coach or official. SPONSORS AND PROMOTERS MUST: Not seek to influence unduly or improperly the outcome of events by financial or other inducements. Recognise that the administration and organisation of all sporting competitions and events is the exclusive responsibility of the appropriate sporting authorities. ALL MUST: Respect the regulations and authority of Scottish Squash and Racketball Limited (SSRL). the governing body of squash and racketball in Scotland, and its member organizations. Support and act in accordance with SSRL’s Equity Policy.

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Crt 1—

5pm

Crt 2—

5pm

Crt 3—

5pm

Crt 4—

5pm

Crt 6—

5pm

Crt 7—

5pm

Ladies Ladies Men Men Men Men

WO55 WO55 MO55 MO55 MO35 MO35

Wales v

England

Scotland v

Ireland

Scotland v

Ireland

Wales v

England

Wales v

England

Scotland v

Ireland

Crt 5—

5pm

Crt 5—

6.30pm

Men Men

MO75 MO75

Wales v

England

Scotland v

Ireland

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Crt 1—

10am

Crt 2—

10am

Crt 3—

10am

Crt 4—

10am

Crt 6—

10am

Crt 7—

10am

Ladies Ladies Men Men Men Men

WO55 WO55 MO55 MO55 MO35 MO35

Ireland v

England

Scotland v

Wales

Scotland v

Wales

England v

Ireland

Ireland v

England

Scotland v

Wales

Crt 5—

10am

Crt 5—

11.30am

Men Men

MO75 MO75

Ireland v

England

Scotland v

Wales

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Crt 1—

2pm

Crt 2—

2pm

Crt 3—

2pm

Crt 4—

2pm

Crt 6—

2pm

Crt 7—

2pm

Ladies Ladies Men Men Men Men

WO55 WO55 MO55 MO55 MO35 MO35

Wales v

Ireland

Scotland v

England

Scotland

v England

Wales v

Ireland

Wales v

Ireland

Scotland v

England

Crt 5—

2pm

Crt 5—

3.30pm

Men Men

MO75 MO75

Wales v

Ireland

Scotland v

England

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MO35

SCOTLAND ENGLAND WALES IRELAND

Peter O'Hara D Lewis Adam Evans Ronan Peyton

Peter Buchan J Barry Alexis Cole Nigel Peyton

Neil Steedman M Biggs Mike Dickens Kevin Moore

Richard MacBride J Bowden Eddie Evans Keith Moran

Andrew MacBean A Preston Scott Fitzgerald Rory Gilligan

Michael Black K Timms Paul Johnson Kevin Knox

MO55

SCOTLAND ENGLAND WALES IRELAND

Alan Thomson M Woodliffe Paul Hounsell Vincent Bradley

Norman Paterson I Bradburn Mark Davies Pat Mc Crisken

Chris Holt T Burton Tony Smith Mike Ellis

Ronnie Carter G Martin Mark Regan Dave Lalor

Graham McAinsh J Parkes Nick Guard John Dineen

Keith Murray N Harrison David Chan Shay Hickey

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WO55

SCOTLAND ENGLAND WALES IRELAND

Fiona McLean K Hume Annette Davies Anne Costelloe

Pauline Douglas J Campion Lynne Davies Christine Mooney

Eunice Bond S Howlett Sian Johnson Christine Lowry

Christina Graham S Pynegar Kerry Davies Dympna Reardon

Moira Atkinson L Sturgess Evelyn Hanrahan

MO75

SCOTLAND ENGLAND WALES IRELAND

Vincent Taylor A Wright Brian Phillips Alex Richardson

Andrew Rugg-Gunn J Shaw Harry Barnard Derek Patterson

Tom Kane J Blurton Garry Williams Myron Evans

G Coe Brian Mc Nally

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