Welcome back to

all those lucky Victorians who travelled to Darwin and enjoyed the

hospitality of our Territorian friends for the 2016 Championships. Fortune managed to come the way of some and I congratulate all our members who were successful in the individuals and teams events. About the only negative to come from the adventure seems to be all the germs they brought back. I’ve heard and read enough to realize there was a serious bug infecting all the Vics.

With the success of the Darwin Championships complete, we now have our turn again to impress the rest of Australia and host the 2017 Championships. Everyone who follows Masters Squash would know we have chosen Ballarat as the venue for 2017. Now we have to tell the rest of Victoria to come and be a part of something which only comes around in our state every 8 years. It would be fantastic if we could host an event unrivalled in numbers and enjoyment for all concerned. For all those intending to be in Ballarat next September, I suggest you start looking for suitable accommodation early. The dates of the tournament again are 4th-15th September.

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The Official Organ of the VMSA Inc.

Postal Address: PO Box 1023, Newport Vic 3015 Mail contributions to: The Secretary, VMSA

secretary@vmsasquash.com.au

2016 COMMITTEE: PRESIDENT: Louis Morsch: 0414 397 787 VICE PRESIDENTS: Jillian Morsch: 0414 522 730 Mike Edney: 0419 584 550 SECRETARY: Michelle Rowles: 0407 838 572 TREASURER: Linda Wing: 0402 428 441 TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Helena Morgan: 0417 579 311 PENNANT DIRECTOR: Mike Edney: 0419 584 550 WEBMASTER: Mark Thurkle: 0409 558 595 RESULTS OFFICER: Clara Edney: 0419 376 843 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Pam Park: 0439 308 093 NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Lynette Woodyard: 0422 874 825 GENERAL COMMITTEE: Darren O’Neill: 0418 362 909 Ian Wyatt: 0409 369 048 Bert Hoveling: 0419 118 610 Terry Barlow: 0407 889 967

Volume 13 No. 4 October 2016

THE PREZ SEZ By Lou Morsch

Online Entries for Members now

available See the newsletter in

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WEBSITE Contact Pam Park for

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OUR WEBSITE IS HERE!!

Upcoming Tournaments

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Bairnsdale Feb 24-26 ‘17 Victorian Masters Champs – Dromana April 28-30 ‘17 Masters/Juniors May 27-28 ‘17

Bendigo July 21-23 ‘17

Australian Master Champs – Ballarat - Sept 4-15 ‘17

Grays Ballarat Nov 17-19 ‘17

From the A.G.M. It is with regret the VMSA

membership subscription will

increase to $25 as of the 1st

January 2017. Rising costs

associated with website

development and tournament

expenses along with preparations

for our major event in Ballarat 2017

- the Australian Masters

Championships, have contributed to

this increase. The previous fee was

set so along ago no one can recall

exactly when. So to my knowledge

that is at least 15 yrs ago when I

joined the VMSA Committee. I hope

the loyal members and supporters

of our association understand and

accept this increase. We are always

trying to keep your squash expenses

to a minimum yet continue to

provide great value for money with

the running of our pennant

competition and tournaments.

Thanks for your continued support.

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TOURNAMENT REPORT

By Helena Morgan

2016 SHEPPARTON MASTERS TOURNAMENT

Again we had a great weekend in Shepparton. Unfortunately the numbers were down quite a bit from last year. Even so, there were a lot of great matches, and a record number of them went to 4 or 5. 60% to be exact. Well played all! Thank you to all who entered. 76 entries including 2 “Virgins” Around half of you entered on line this time. Our on-line entry system is very easy to use, so hopefully more of you will take advantage of this. No paper needed, so it’s good for the environment. Makes Linda’s and my job easier as well. You also have the chance to win free VMSA merchandise. Winner of our on line entry draw for this tournament was Jill Morsch. The members at Shepparton, especially the juniors, kept the food and drink flowing and really looked after us well. Great job!! The wine tasting table was an added attraction upstairs with some fine wines available to sample from our sponsor, Combined Liquor. A job well done Jill. The bus to the dinner dance was again well organized by Michelle, and 75% of the dinner dance attendees utilized this service. The organizing of the bus is so much easier if those who want to use the service, nominate to do so on their entry form. Winner of our Members Draw for 2 free dinner dance tickets was Michael Ratcliffe. Congratulations to the following players for reaching tournament milestones this weekend. Michael Byrnes 25 Waka Elers 25 Ross Meddings 50 Shane Thorpe 50 Thank you all for your continued support.

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Lou Morsch –

your Prez

THE PREZ SEZ – Continued from page 1

The entry form for the 2017 Championships is being created and will be posted on the VMSA website as soon as possible. I will keep you updated regarding its progress. Keep “chilling out” with squash this Winter.

Prior to the Australian Championships, Ballarat will also host the Australia v New Zealand Masters Squash Test series. The three test series will be held at the Wendouree Squash Centre commencing 28th August 2017. Be sure to come along and watch the cream of our Australian Masters players up against the Kiwis. Back to local news and you may realize I'm still your Prez. The AGM was held prior to Darwin and all members of the 2016 committee were re-elected. This is very pleasing as it demonstrates the commitment of our team as we build toward the Australians in 2017. It was also pleasing to see a good attendance at the AGM to witness JILL MORSCH inducted as our 10th LIFE MEMBER. Congratulations Jill on a wonderful achievement. You so thoroughly deserve to be rewarded in this way.

In pennant news, we're at the half way mark of the season. Now most people are back from Darwin, teams should be strengthened again as the second half hots up and we push towards finals. My team sits well off the pace but after a good win last week, we are building again. Go PEGS. As I complete this article, best wishes to Bert Hoveling from our committee who has been in ill health recently. Hope you bounce back soon Bert. We're thinking of you.

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SHEPPARTON MASTERS - 2016 Tournament Director’s

Report Cont. from previous page

For those of you who may not be aware, on our website under the tournaments tab, is a detailed list of all players who have received a milestone badge. Worth a look. My sincere thanks to Karen and Darren for their invaluable assistance behind the desk. Now to Ballarat. Matches will be Best of 5 games PAR 15, with a 2 point advantage. We will provide a bus to the dinner dance at the nominal cost of $10 for those people that are staying in or close to the city centre. For those that are staying at The Belltower, The Alfred, The Avenue, and The Ambassador the golf club is a short stroll across the road so you will not need the bus. For those that will need the bus, please book your seat on your entry form. There will be 3 or 4 pick up points which will be advised to you (by Michelle) on Saturday. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! get your entries in as soon as you can. And PLEASE!!!!! Book your seat for the dinner dance with your entry. Numbers have to be confirmed 7 days before the event, so let me know if you are attending. Hope to see you all in Ballarat

Helena – Tournament Director

It’s easy to enter our tournaments on-line, but to encourage more people to enter this way, we are awarding a prize at each tournament to a lucky member that enters this way. The only requirement is to be a current member of the VMSA, enter on-line and you are in the draw. Just sign in, check your personal details are still correct and at the bottom of that page, there is a button to ‘save and enter’ which will take you straight to the entry. EASY!! We already award a prize to a current member each tournament so here is another great reason to become a member of the VMSA.

Shane Thorpe 50

Ross Meddings 50

Waka Elers 25

Michael Byrnes 25

Tournament Badge Awards

Section 7

Section 5

Sponsors – Combined Liquor

Section 2

Event Winner -

Warren Miller

Prizes donated by

Combined Liquor

Section 6

Section 3

Section 4

SHEPPARTON PRIZE WINNERS Section 1 Winner Warren Miller R/Up Peter Gilbee Third Cameron Penna Section 2 Winner Waka Elers R/up Chye Lim Special Plate Chris Photis

Section 3 Winner Mark Thurkle R/up John Sands Special Plate Trevor Harmes Plate Stuart Jones Consolation Plate Michael Ratcliffe Section 4 Winner Darren Roylance R/up Lou Morsch Special Plate Janine Eedy Plate Christian Lecompte Consolation Plate Anne Fordham Section 5 Winner Norm Davis R/up Dave Blacker Special Plate Michelle Rowles Plate Phillip Warren Con Plate Kim Lonsdale Section 6 Winner Steve Ligoli R/Up Marge Delaney Special Plate Judith Fox Plate Jackie Bannon Con Plate Heather Campbell

Section 7

Inner Elena Moreno

Section 1

Shepparton Tournament

Our Prez awarding badge

Lou Morsch, Jill Morsch and proud 'Dad' Gerry Mahon.

Our very deserving recipient - Jill Morsch

OUR NEWEST LIFE MEMBER OF THE V.M.S.A. – JILL MORSCH

PRESIDENT’S LIFE MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT SPEECH “Being involved in squash is like marriage to some extent, It’s an all encompassing passion which starts with a love affair, develops into a commitment and remains a bond ‘til death do us part – or so it seems. During this time you have moments of disappointment and you have moments of glory and frustration (both on and off the court), yet remain committed because of that love affair which developed long ago . In 1961 such a person started their career as a squash player which developed into a lifelong commitment both on and off the court and still remains bonded to the sport even though their playing career finished in 1995. During this career and memorably less than 12 months after playing in a pennant final, a family member was born. On becoming a teenager in the early 80’s, this person started watching Dad play squash after school, and low and behold, got hooked into the same sport and soon got married – to squash. Playing squash at Knox with family and where Dad served as Manager from 1988 to 1994, the newlywed took on an active role as Secretary and as a result, life membership was awarded to him in 1992 – such was the love affair and commitment to the sport (like Dads). In 1992, this person became involved in the VMSA as a new player on the pennant and tournament scene which many may remember or choose to curse (such were the antic back then). What fun was had with Dad who was Tournament Director up until 1999. In 2001, with the love affair at it’s peak and so too became a lasting bond to the VMSA, first as Match & Pennant Co-ordinator, then as Madam Vice President, Event Director in 2009 and 2017 Australian Masters Championships and as Masters/Juniors Pennant Director. To this day she still holds all these positions as a dedicated member of our association.

For a career devoted to squash, which started with her father taking up squash back in 1961 and to a commitment of her own since the mid 80’s which remains ongoing since becoming a member of the VMSA Committee in 2001, I have pleasure in pronouncing the 10th Life Member of this Association – JILL MORSCH.”

Attending Life Members of the VMSA

2016 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS CHAMPION SHIPS

- DARWIN

ByTeam Co-ordinators – Darren O’Neill and Michelle Rowles

Just when you think you’re going to have a nice easy week watching the Vic players take more

championship trophies than ever before, a massive virus hits and knocked us for a complete

six, it was like watching the stock exchange crash when about 12 players took ill in the first

few days and struggled to get back to their best. I would love to sincerely thank all the

players who helped us out filling in, so thanks heaps, you saved the day.

Darwin put on a fabulous tournament and the weather was perfect as you would expect. The

committee did a fine job and made sure we were well looked after . I hadn’t been to the new

courts before but must say they are world class and I really enjoyed hitting on them.

The functions were great and being outdoors made them extra special. However, when the

heavens opened up at the Teams Dinner Dance, we saw over 400 people running for cover. This

year Darwin didn’t do a Wrinkley’s Review evening but did a pool party instead. I went and

thought it was a great night. Something else Darwin did was introduce a Doubles Mini

Tournament which was pretty cool. Our players who attended said it was great fun. Oh, and if

anyone has seen Janine Eedy, check her pulse. The woman is amazing playing the singles, teams,

doubles and filled in more than once - you’re a fab girl.

As always we started our campaign off with the Victorian Team’s Dinner and this year it was

held at the Darwin Yacht Club on the Sunday night. We had loads to eat plus we enjoyed the

weather by having this outdoors. We took a group photo with the Darwin sunset in the

background which was spectacular. Michelle and I thought we would do something slightly

different this year and get a cake made with all of the player’s names on it, I think it was a

great idea and I think everyone got a kick out of it. Thanks everyone who attended you made

the night fantastic, plus also a big thanks to AMSA president Mr Peter Wright and his lovely

partner Irene for attending.

Darwin had loads of entries which flooded in steadily over the past few months. They achieved

23 Divisions and the great man Garry Irwin (NSW) must have spent days putting all the draws

together. Considering all that happened we still took 18 teams away and that’s a great effort -

approx. 56 players. So a big congratulations to all the players who won something for their

efforts.

We look forward to seeing you all again in Ballarat in 2017.

Pictured Left The oldest & youngest Victorian participants amongst the men at the Australian Masters Championships - Max Smyth (born 1928) & Russell McLean (born 1981) - 53 years difference – The game of Squash has no age barrier. Pictured below Mark Thurkle was looking a little diminutive in stature amongst his teammates and opposition, so Darren O’Neill came to the rescue and gave a hand (or back) to Mark with a little uplifting. Now he’s ‘king of the castle’. Well, what are friends for?

KEY 1

Division 11 Runner up VIC 9

Neil Tytler Geoff Morley

Kevin Dennehy

KEY 2 Division 14

Runner up VIC 12 Shane Thorpe

Paul Frost John Scully

KEY 3

Division 20 Runner up VIC 16 Jonathan Whyte

Madina Khan

Susan Moses

KEY 2 - TEAMS EVENT

KEY 1 - TEAMS EVENT

KEY 3 - TEAMS EVENT

To catch up on all the news from the Tournament, we have a

copy of each day’s ‘Croc Tales’ loaded on our website for your

entertainment. Go to www.vmsasquash.com.au

KEY 5 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

Key 1 - Women’s 50-54 Div 3 Runner-up – Karen Gallo Key 2 - Women’s 55-59 Div 3 Third – Jackie Bannon Key 3 - Women’s 55-59 Div 4 Runner-up – Cassie Miller

Key 1 - Mens 35-39 Open Runner-up - Cameron Penna Key 2 - Men’s 35-39 Div 2 Runner-up - Steven Ligoli Key 3 - Men’s 45-49 Div 2 Runner up – David Malone Key 4 - Men’s 50-54 Open Winner - Warren Miller Key 5 - Men’s 55-59 Runner-up – Peter Gilbee Key 6 - Men’s 55-59 Runner-up – Ross Francis Key 7 - Men’s 60-64 Div 3 Third – Geoff Morley Key 8 - Men’s 75-79 Winner – Tom Slattery Key 9 - Men’s 75-79 Open Third- Barry Durham Key 10 - Men’s 80-84 Open Runner-up – Dinny Hurley Key 11 - Men’s 80-84 Open Third – Sydney Webb Key 12 - Men’s 85+ Open Runner-up – Max Smyth

KEY 9 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 12 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 10 & 11 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 6 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 7 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 2 – WOMEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 3 – WOMEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 1 – WOMEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 4 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 8 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 1 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS.

KEY 2 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

KEY 3 – MEN’S INDIVIDUALS

AUSTRALIAN MASTERS

SQUASH

CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017

BALLARAT – VIC. Individual Championships

4-8 September 2017

Team Championships

11–15 September 2017

Or more information visit –

www.vmsasquash.com.au

ARCHIBALD PRIZE EXHIBITION – BALLARAT

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is proud to be the exclusive Victorian venue for the 2016 Archibald

Prize, which is a touring exhibition of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Tickets for the Ballarat presentation of the Archibald will go on sale at 9am on Monday 18 July.

Dates of exhibition Friday 14/10 to Sunday 27/11.

The Archibald Prize 2016 is a timed-ticket exhibition, with entry every thirty-minute intervals until the last entry at 4pm. To secure your preferred viewing time, we strongly recommend booking in advance. If you choose to buy tickets on the day, make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment. Tickets available on line or at the door. Adult $15, Concession $13, AGB Member $7.50, Group (10+) $10. Location - 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.

Sad news for the squash community with the death of Graham Smith who passed away yesterday (Tuesday 11/10/16) aged 51.

Court Tech News have published their latest newsletter with updates on new courts being built and renovated around Australia and overseas, and upcoming tournaments around the world. This can be viewed on the following website. https://psaworldtour.com/accounts/register?utm_source=adroll&utm_medium=sendroll&utm_campaign=Starter+Campaign

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For those planning on attending the 2017

Australian Championships at Ballarat,

accommodation is filling up fast, so to avoid

disappointment, it might be prudent to get

cracking and make some bookings.

WORLD MASTERS SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS JOHANNESBURG 2016

Going to Johannesburg for my first World Masters Squash Tournament is probably one of the best things I have

ever done. The people, like squashies as we know them, are just great people, and they all share a common

interest.

Gary Irwin approached me and thought it would be a great idea to have Aussies in a common uniform, at first I

had no idea on what to expect but now I can see what a great idea he had.

Well there we are and names of people I have never even heard of, there are people from other parts of the

world who are Australian and played under the Australian Banner and now live overseas so it was nice they

still had the passion to play for Australia.

If you had been following Facebook you would have seen the great achievements of tournament goers like

Kevin Healy, Peter Gilbee, Sarah Fitzgerald, Brian Lyons, Tom Slattery, Anne Richards, and Marilyn Kennedy.

I personally would like to congratulate everyone who played, I’m sure you had a fabulous time and agree that

the South Africans did a cracking job to organise 950 players from around the world.

The tournament was played over seven days starting on the Saturday and finishing on the Friday. It was played

out of 3 separate venues Johannesburg Country Club, Parkview Squash Centre and the very famous Wanderers

Club Johannesburg which has a full glass court as a standard set up.

We had a welcoming function on the Friday, a casual night on the Monday with a street food set up, a fantastic

band and full bar set up. Friday was the closing function which was set at the Wanderers Club with guest

speakers, music and great food.

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It’s my second time to South Africa and I find the South Africans to be very similar to the Australians and had

one of the best holidays ever. Well worth the visit if you’re looking for a great place to visit.

Further details about the tournament can be found at http://squash999.com/wsfworldmasters/ Hope to see you in CHARLOTTEVILLE, USA 2018

Kind Regards Darren O’Neill

First Name Last Name Category State Result

Hyde Russell 50+ ACT Won 1 / Lost 2

Bardwell Alan 55+ New South Wales Won 2 / Lost 2

Blencowe Adam 35+ New South Wales Won 0 / Lost 3

Blencowe Steven 70+ New South Wales Won 2 / Lost 2

Cowan Gary 60+ New South Wales

Won 3 / Lost 1 (QF to Defending

Champion)

Fuller David 55+ New South Wales

Won 2 / Lost 1 (R4 to losing Semi

Finalist)

Hyde Duncan 45+ New South Wales Won 2 / Lost 2

Irwin Garry 60+ New South Wales Won 1 / Lost 2

Lashbrook-

Gough Laney 65+ New South Wales

Won 4 / Lost 1 (Won Special

Plate)

Mackie Jane 65+ New South Wales Won 2 / Lost 2

Rooke Martin 60+ New South Wales Won 1 / Lost 2

Watkins Martin 60+ New South Wales Won 1 / Lost 2

Palazzi Aaron 40+ Northern Territory Won 1 / Lost 2

Allan Raymond 70+ Queensland Won 0 / Lost 3

Beatty Kevin 75+ Queensland Won 1 / Lost 2

Cook Brian 65+ Queensland Won 3 / Lost 2

Kennedy Marilyn 65+ Queensland Gold Medallist (Won 3 / Lost 0)

Tait Chyrel 60+ Queensland Won 1 / Lost 2

Tait Maurice 60+ Queensland Won 1 / Lost 2)

Zillmer Peter 75+ Queensland

Won 3 / Lost 1 (QF to Gold

Medallist) (Won Special Plate)

Haybitttel Michael 60+ Tasmania

Won 2 / Lost 1 (R4 to losing Semi

Finalist)

Alamanos John 40+ Victoria Won 0 / Lost 3

Dalley Cameron 45+ Victoria Won 0 / Lost 3

Fitzgerald Sarah 45+ Victoria Gold Medallist (Won 4 / Lost 0)

Gilbee Peter 55+ Victoria Silver Medallist (Won 5 / Lost 1)

Healy Kevin 50+ Victoria

Won 4 / Lost 1 (QF to losing Semi

Finalist)

Lyons Brian 70+ Victoria

Won 2 / Lost 1 (QF to Bronze

Medallist)

Neilson Cameron 45+ Victoria Won 1 / Lost 2

O'Donnell Philip 55+ Victoria Won 1 / Lost 2

O'Neill Darren 55+ Victoria Won 1 / Lost 2

Photis Christopher 40+ Victoria Won 4 / Lost 3

Ryan Sean 50+ Victoria

Won 3 / Lost 1 (R5 to losing Semi

Finalist)

Slattery Tom 75+ Victoria

Bronze Medallist (Won 3 / Lost 1

to Silver Medallist)

Zeman David 40+ Victoria Won 4 / Lost 2

Bowman Glenn 40+ Western Australia Withdrawn

Bridgeman Glenn 45+ Western Australia Withdrawn

Krahner Wayne 55+ Western Australia

Won 2 / Lost 1 (R4 to Gold

Medallist)

Richards Anne 60+ Western Australia Silver medallist (Won 3 / Lost 1)

Ikin Russell 60+ Unknown Won 0 / Lost 5

Savage Paul 60+ Unknown Won 1 / Lost 2

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GRAYS BALLARAT MASTERS TOURNAMENT 2016 – ENTRY FORM

EVENTS: Events/gradings will depend on entries. The number of events will be determined by the

level of entries.

Date of Birth: Gender: Age at 18thNov. 2016:

Surname: Given Names:

Address: P/Code:

Contact Phone No:

Email address:

IMPORTANT: Please fill in all the details of your current pennant team, grade and position.

Midweek State Country Masters

League

Grade

Position

Club

(We need as many as possible to play Friday night – matches start at 7.30pm) Preferred Time: pm

ENTRY FEES: VMSA Members $35.00

Non-members $45.00 25+ Tournament players $30.00 (Financial Members Only)

PLEASE COMPLETE: Payment attached for: Entry Fee: $ .

Dinner Dance - $50 per person (No. attending) Dinner Dance: $ . Booze bus $10 per person (No. attending) Booze Bus: $ .

$20 if due (check due date on website) VMSA Membership: $ .

TOTAL: $ .

Do you have any dietary requirements for the Dinner Dance? Please specify

I agree to abide by all tournament conditions and decisions of the tournament committee.

Signed: Date:

Send entry form and payment to : Helena Morgan, VMSA, PO Box 2246, MELTON SOUTH, VIC 3338

(Cheques/Money Orders made payable to VMSA) Fax to (03) 9747 3150 or email hjmorgan@bigpond.net.au. Please do

not send cash by mail. ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 4th November, 2016 My preferred method of payment is:

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