Welcome to the RANGITIKEI SQUASH CLUB, Wellington Road, Marton.
Our club is friendly, social and centrally located. Casual Squash, and schools are very welcome to our 3-court facility. Have fun keep fit play squash! For further details contact the President.
Up coming events: 9 February - Business House starts
15 March - Leagues start 11/12 May - B Grade Tournament (Prince series) 10 June - Prince Junior Tournament 10/11 August - B Grade Tournament |  |
Business house is a great way for people to try squash, in a fun environment. Click here for more information.
This year at the end of each night there will be one draw for free entry into the next leagues which will follow on from business house.
This year at the end of each night there will be one draw for free entry into the next leagues which will follow on from business house.
Well done to Tarsh Hancock & Tyson Mant who both represented Central Squash in a one day competition against Wellington in November. They played 2 games each and wone one each. Central were the winners overall. Congrats guys!
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Dylan Tasker named in 2012 World Junior Squad
The Boys squad of eight players will continue to prepare for the World Junior Boys Championships in July 2012. Four players will ultimately be selected to represent New Zealand at the event. It was announced today that the championships, previously planned for Egypt, will now take place in Doha, Qatar. The squad members (in alphabetical order) are as follows:
Squash New Zealand High Performance Coach, Paul Hornsby had this to say:
“I am very much looking forward to working with the players in the World Junior Squads. Having seen the players competing at the Junior Nationals recently, I was encouraged by what I saw and have several ideas of how we can develop these players further and prepare them for the upcoming World Championships”
- Jonathon Barnett (Mitchell Park)
- James Cooper (Mt Maunganui)
- Andrew Ellis (Burnside)
- Ben Grindrod (Tauranga / Devoy Squash & Fitness Centre)
- Zac Millar (Kapiti)
- Todd Redman (Hawkes Bay Squash Rackets)
- Dylan Tasker (Rangitikei/SquashGym Palmerston North)
- Chris Van Der Salm (Oamaru Excelsior)
- Sophie Askin (Otago)
- Rebecca Barnett (Mitchell Park)
- Juee Bhide (Eden Epsom)
- Courtney Bragg (Te Puke)
- Paris Dalrymple-Mortleman (Tawa)
- Ellie Epke (Eden Epsom)
- Hayley Hughes (Eden Epsom)
- Jacinta Matson (Mangakahia)
- Sophie O'Connell (Waimea)
- Abbie Palmer (North Shore)
Squash New Zealand High Performance Coach, Paul Hornsby had this to say:
“I am very much looking forward to working with the players in the World Junior Squads. Having seen the players competing at the Junior Nationals recently, I was encouraged by what I saw and have several ideas of how we can develop these players further and prepare them for the upcoming World Championships”
Final league night for 2011
Leagues for 2011 have finished, the winners for this league were: Tyson Mant,Kaylee Mant, Lianne Carr, Lily Stantiall, Emily Conlon, Di Tasker & Dave McDonald. Thanks to Pioneer Seed for sponsoring the prizes.
The evening concluded with a thank you to our sponsors for the season and an exhibition match between A grade players Dylan Tasker from our club and Joseph Watts from Squashgym.
The evening concluded with a thank you to our sponsors for the season and an exhibition match between A grade players Dylan Tasker from our club and Joseph Watts from Squashgym.
The new sponsors board
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Kaylee receives her prize from sponsor Pioneer Seed rep Dave McDonald
Joseph & Dylan put on an impressive exhibition match to thank our sponsors.
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Club Champ results:
Rangitikei Squash Club Championships were held last week. There were full draws in most grades and it was pleasing to see a full 8 draw in the womens open for the first time in many years.
The Mens Open and Junior Boys was taken out by Dylan Tasker while club president Sally Stantiall took out Womens Open and Veterans. Other results: Mens Vets: Warren Mant, Mens D Grade: Sam Trotter, Mens E Grade: Brett Gardner, Mens F Grade: Joel Natusch, Womens E Grade: Natasha Hancock, Womens F grade and Junior Girls: Lily Stantiall. J Grade: Shaun Natusch.
For most players these are the results of hard work during the season.
The Mens Open and Junior Boys was taken out by Dylan Tasker while club president Sally Stantiall took out Womens Open and Veterans. Other results: Mens Vets: Warren Mant, Mens D Grade: Sam Trotter, Mens E Grade: Brett Gardner, Mens F Grade: Joel Natusch, Womens E Grade: Natasha Hancock, Womens F grade and Junior Girls: Lily Stantiall. J Grade: Shaun Natusch.
For most players these are the results of hard work during the season.
Dylan receives the Mens Open trophy from Sally.
Junior Nationals
The 6 day long NZ Junior Age group tournament has recently concluded. There were 2 players from Rangitikei at this tournament. Jake Tasker was seeded 13th in U17 boys and played to that seeding. Dylan Tasker was seeded 7th and after 5 hard matches he had only lost one and came 5th overall, a very pleasing result. The individuals were followed by the teams event where Dylan played no 1 for the Central Squash boys team. They were seeded 4th and came 5th, Dylan again had some pleasing personal results. The Millenium Junior Player Series for the season concluded with Nationals and the winners were announced at the teams dinner on Tuesday night, Dylan came 2nd in U19 boys.
District's U15's put through their paces
Wanganui Squash Club hosted a training session on Sunday for the districts under 15s players keen to be selected to represent Central Squash at the up and coming interdistrict team competition with Squash Wellington in November.
Around 40 participants were put through their paces, under the watchful eye of five coaches from around the region.
Grant Watts one of the districts top coaches was really impressed with the standard of these young players ranging in age from 7 to 14 year olds.
Rangitikei's own talented players: Tyson Mant, Kim Gust and Lily, Paige & Stella Stantiall attended.
Selection will be announced in 3-4 weeks.
Around 40 participants were put through their paces, under the watchful eye of five coaches from around the region.
Grant Watts one of the districts top coaches was really impressed with the standard of these young players ranging in age from 7 to 14 year olds.
Rangitikei's own talented players: Tyson Mant, Kim Gust and Lily, Paige & Stella Stantiall attended.
Selection will be announced in 3-4 weeks.
Aug/Sep Leagues finishedThe winners were treated to an array of prizes thanks to sponsor Dan Fairburn.
The Pioneer Seed leagues start next week, 29 September, this will be the last leagues for the year. |  Winners: Lianne Carr, Abbey Stantiall, Sally Stantiall, Camille Flack, Jake Tasker, Stu Tasker, Shaun Natusch & Paige Stantiall |
F Grade women improve their seeding
Taumarunui hosted the F grade nationals and did a great job!
The Rangitikei did themselves and the club proud by being seeded 5th and coming out 4th overall. They trained hard leading up to the event and played well during it. The winning Putaruru team had 3 E1 players competing and they didn't drop a tie all week. The Saturday night Fairy Tale themed party was a huge hit and girls looked good in their Wizard of Oz cosutmes. They would like to thank Southern Rangitikei Vet Services, Phil Transom and the Club for all their support. The Rangitikei women say they learned alot about high pressure squash and will definitely be back next year to try again. although at E grade!
Congrats must go to the Squashgym F grade and B grade mens teams who both won. Dylan Tasker from our club was in the B grade team and they had been chasing the trophy for over 20 years!
The Rangitikei did themselves and the club proud by being seeded 5th and coming out 4th overall. They trained hard leading up to the event and played well during it. The winning Putaruru team had 3 E1 players competing and they didn't drop a tie all week. The Saturday night Fairy Tale themed party was a huge hit and girls looked good in their Wizard of Oz cosutmes. They would like to thank Southern Rangitikei Vet Services, Phil Transom and the Club for all their support. The Rangitikei women say they learned alot about high pressure squash and will definitely be back next year to try again. although at E grade!
Congrats must go to the Squashgym F grade and B grade mens teams who both won. Dylan Tasker from our club was in the B grade team and they had been chasing the trophy for over 20 years!
 B: Lily Stantiall (Dorothy), Abbey Stantiall (Scarecrow), Kaylee Mant (Tinman), Di Tasker (Witch).
F: Christine Wigglesworth (Lion), Camille Flack (Wizard) |  Ready to play: Abbey, Kaylee, Lily, Camille & Christine  Squashgym B grade
Back: Justin Brown, Yeshan, Regan Smith, Dylan Tasker
Front: Grant Smth, Jason Fletcher, Jason Burton-Brown |
Busy Saturday at squash club
Spot with his new owner Rick
The day started with the annual challenge against Taihape for the Saywell shield. There were 22 matches played. Only 2 women won their matches but most of the others had 5 setters. The men made up for the women by winning 11 out of 13 matches. Daniel Wigglesworth and Jake Tasker both had great games, which they won in long games in the 5th. Rangitikei retained the shield for another year!
Later that evening the F grade women travelling to nationals in Taumarunui held a fundraiser quiz night and auction. Spot the lamb was a huge hit and fetched a good price at auction. Many thanks to auction sponsors Evilution Squash Rackets, Bruce Frecklington, Ward’s Furniture to go, ITM Rural Timber, Una Bailey, Spray it, Farmlands, PGG Wrightson and CMP.
A huge thank you also to Blair Robinson for doing the auctioneering and Stu Tasker for running the quiz.
In 2 weeks time the women will be at nationals, they have continued to train hard and are ready for the competition, they would like to thank the Rangitikei club and members for their support also Southern Rangitikei Vet Services and Phil Transom.
Later that evening the F grade women travelling to nationals in Taumarunui held a fundraiser quiz night and auction. Spot the lamb was a huge hit and fetched a good price at auction. Many thanks to auction sponsors Evilution Squash Rackets, Bruce Frecklington, Ward’s Furniture to go, ITM Rural Timber, Una Bailey, Spray it, Farmlands, PGG Wrightson and CMP.
A huge thank you also to Blair Robinson for doing the auctioneering and Stu Tasker for running the quiz.
In 2 weeks time the women will be at nationals, they have continued to train hard and are ready for the competition, they would like to thank the Rangitikei club and members for their support also Southern Rangitikei Vet Services and Phil Transom.
Prince Junior Series final results:
The Prince series prizewinners including Kim Gust and the Stantiall girls.
Congratulations to all the Rangitikei Squash Club juniors that have competed in the Junior Prince Series this year. The juniors have finished with some outstanding results in this competition with final placings of, Paige Stantiall 2nd, Molly Stantiall 4th, Kim Gust 5th, Lily Stantiall 7th and Stella Stantiall 8th overall. Also well done to Tyson and Hamish Mant who also played in this competition.
F Grade Ladies off to Nationals:
Pictured at back: Kaylee Mant, Camille Flack(player/manager), Lianne Carr, Di Tasker (Coach).
Front: Christine Wigglesworth, Lily Stantiall, Abbey Stantiall
After a full weekend of squash around the district Rangitikei has 9 players going to graded nationals mid September.
The F grade was played at Rangitikei and the women put their 2 months of early Sunday morning trainings to advantage by beating Wanganui and Squashgym Palmerston North to make it to the national finals in Taumarunui.
Sally Stantiall joined with Ohakune and Jake Tasker joined with Squashgym, both for C grade and both won and will travel to Timaru, Dylan Tasker will represent Squashgym for B grade at Whakaktane.
The F grade men were outclassed but their games improved during the weekend.
E grade was held at Inglewood and Rangitikei had a mens and womens team competing there. At the end of the weekend both teams had improved their seedings, learned a lot about teams squash and had a great weekend.
The girls will be training hard and fundraising during the next 6 weeks so if you see them at the courts, offer them some words of encouragement!
Coaching for selected junior night juniors:
At the conclusion of junior nights 4 juniors with potential were selected to have two coaching sessions with an invited coach.
During the school holidays Kim Gust, Paige, Molly & Stella Stantiall all received coaching from Paul Tuffin of Wanganui. Paul is an A grade player and former Central Squash rep, he has been coaching squash overseas and most recently has coached the Luxembourg men’s team. He is back in Wanganui until he starts his new coaching post in Boston, USA.
The girls enjoyed the sessions and their Rangitikei coaches are hoping to see the improvement at the upcoming Junior Prince series tournaments they are entered into.
During the school holidays Kim Gust, Paige, Molly & Stella Stantiall all received coaching from Paul Tuffin of Wanganui. Paul is an A grade player and former Central Squash rep, he has been coaching squash overseas and most recently has coached the Luxembourg men’s team. He is back in Wanganui until he starts his new coaching post in Boston, USA.
The girls enjoyed the sessions and their Rangitikei coaches are hoping to see the improvement at the upcoming Junior Prince series tournaments they are entered into.
 Paige, Stella, Kim & Molly with Paul |  Paul teaches Stella the backhand volley |
J Grade Tournament huge success:
The club held its annual Central Squash J grade tournament on Sunday. This was a Central Squash Prince players series tournament.
A huge thankyou must go to Sportstrade.co.nz and Eviluton Squash Rackets for sponsoring this tournament.
There was a good showing of 34 entries, a total of 6 divisions. Tournament controllers Sally Stantiall and Brian Marshall said the players played with a good sense of fair play, this was reflected at prize giving where prizes were awarded to those who had shown good sportsmanship.
Results:
Div 1. Winner: Guy Rowden, Runner-Up: Lucas Hey
Div2: Winner: Josh Whitta, Runner Up: Liam Simpson, Special Plate: Daniel Brosnan, Plate: Yuri Powell, Cons Plate: Amber Phillips.
Div 3: Winner: Aimee Phillips, Runner Up: Tom Britt
Div 4: Winner: Samuel McNeill, Runner Up: Annaleise Faint, Special Plate: Annabel Barkla, Plate: Amaan Merchant, Cons Plate: Nico Cowley
Div 5: Winner: Harley Transom, Runner Up: Tyler Noble, Plate: Jordan Bell
Div 6: Winner: Conor O'Leary, Runner Up: Ben Shannon
A huge thankyou must go to Sportstrade.co.nz and Eviluton Squash Rackets for sponsoring this tournament.
There was a good showing of 34 entries, a total of 6 divisions. Tournament controllers Sally Stantiall and Brian Marshall said the players played with a good sense of fair play, this was reflected at prize giving where prizes were awarded to those who had shown good sportsmanship.
Results:
Div 1. Winner: Guy Rowden, Runner-Up: Lucas Hey
Div2: Winner: Josh Whitta, Runner Up: Liam Simpson, Special Plate: Daniel Brosnan, Plate: Yuri Powell, Cons Plate: Amber Phillips.
Div 3: Winner: Aimee Phillips, Runner Up: Tom Britt
Div 4: Winner: Samuel McNeill, Runner Up: Annaleise Faint, Special Plate: Annabel Barkla, Plate: Amaan Merchant, Cons Plate: Nico Cowley
Div 5: Winner: Harley Transom, Runner Up: Tyler Noble, Plate: Jordan Bell
Div 6: Winner: Conor O'Leary, Runner Up: Ben Shannon
 Local Players: Kim Gust, Harley Transom, Tyson Mant, Paige Stantiall, Hamish Mant & Stella Stantiall |  Division Winners: Aimee Thurlow(Ash/Poh), Samuel McNeill(Tpe), Conor O'Leary(Huntley), Harley Transom(Rang), Guy Rowden(Ash/Poh), Josh Whitta(Ash/Poh) |
Southern Rangitikei Vet Services leagues conclude
Back: Stu Tasker, Sarah Lock, Jake Tasker, Brent Pilet.
Front: Tarsh Hancock, Dan Fairburn, Tom Johnson
The Southern Rangitikei Vet Services leagues concluded recently and the winners were presented with prizes by Mark Gilmour, long time club member and director of Southern Rangitikei Vet Services. Leagues continue on 23 June and will be sponsored by Road Runner, Bulls.
McVerry Crawford Motors Rangitikei 2011 Winners
Josh, Justin, Jason BB & Rodger
The last round of pool play provided plenty of action in the local Premier squash interclub series as it went right down to the last match between the top of the table contenders McVerry Crawford Motors Rangitikei and Harvey Round Motors Wanganui to decide the title for 2011. The Rangitikei side were also without their regular number two Dylan Tasker who is currently playing in Malaysia with the NZ Junior Squad and so had to adjust their lineup. Justin Brown moved up to the second spot while Jason Fletcher filled in at three. On first Ant Rountree playing at three put in a great effort for the Wanganui side as he won a five setter against Fletcher. After being 2/1 up Rountree lost the fourth set and was down in the fifth before a string of points gave him enough lead to take it out 11/8 in the decider. It was then the Rangitikei teams turn to get one back with its strong number one Josh Greenfield as he then defeated Rod Bannister 3/0. On next was the number two’s and Wanganui’s Kent Darlington put his team back in front by beating Justin Brown 3/0 as well. So on last was the doubles match which would decide the winner and it was the Rangitikei pairing of Jason Burton-Brown/Roger McLeod who eventually beat Matt Ratcliffe/John Roestenburg in a tight four setter. After dropping the second set the Rangitikei pair always had enough of the lead in the final two sets as McLeod who was getting most of the attention from the opposition, played better and better as the game went on. The final score was 11/9, 5/11, 11/8, 11/8 and that was enough to give them the winners title for 2011 on a count back of sets 8/7 after it was tied up at two a piece in matches.
Final Points Table:
Winners: McVerry Crawford Motors Rangitikei 18 pts
2nd: Harvey Round Motors Wanganui 17 pts
3rd: The Barn Company Squashgym 15 pts
4th: PNBHS 11 pts
Final Points Table:
Winners: McVerry Crawford Motors Rangitikei 18 pts
2nd: Harvey Round Motors Wanganui 17 pts
3rd: The Barn Company Squashgym 15 pts
4th: PNBHS 11 pts
Rangitikei team head to Tararua for fun afternoon:
The Rangitikei team took two mini buses to Tararua in the weekend to play an afternoon of squash and hi-ball. Hi-ball is a new experience for all Rangitikei players and it made the game interesting with the high unreadable bounce of the ball coupled with a short racket. The final score? well let's just say Tararua kept the trophy! A great day was had by both teams and Tararua are already planning the return match next year. Both teams parted company early evening but continued to party until the wee small hours of Sunday.
 Sally and Andrea play hi-ball |  Two of Mangatainokas gnomes! |
B Grade Tournament
AB cuts his beehive 50th birthday cake.
We only have one tournament a year and it’s always a good one! That was confirmed again this year. Rangitikei Squash club held its annual B grade tournament and had full draws with 56 entries. Thanks must go to tournament sponsors Pub Charity and Bee Scene.
Friday night was a time to celebrate with life member AB who now lives in Whangarei who had come back for his birthday. There were friends from a long time ago and new friends, also a couple from Kaitaia had come down especially to taste Rangitikei’s hospitality.
Saturday saw a full day of squash with winners being decided by the end of the day. Locals to do well were: Tarsh Hancock won womens div 3 and improved here grading from F to E. Pauline Slovak, Jocelyn Broadbelt and Abbey Stantiall all won prizes in this division too. Mens Div 2 Rick Nortje came runner-up. Mens Div 3 Justin Lock came runner-up. Womens Div 4 Kaylee Mant, Lily Stantiall and Emma McDonald all won prizes. J Grade girls: Paige Stantiall and J Grade Boys Tyson Mant both runners up.
Friday night was a time to celebrate with life member AB who now lives in Whangarei who had come back for his birthday. There were friends from a long time ago and new friends, also a couple from Kaitaia had come down especially to taste Rangitikei’s hospitality.
Saturday saw a full day of squash with winners being decided by the end of the day. Locals to do well were: Tarsh Hancock won womens div 3 and improved here grading from F to E. Pauline Slovak, Jocelyn Broadbelt and Abbey Stantiall all won prizes in this division too. Mens Div 2 Rick Nortje came runner-up. Mens Div 3 Justin Lock came runner-up. Womens Div 4 Kaylee Mant, Lily Stantiall and Emma McDonald all won prizes. J Grade girls: Paige Stantiall and J Grade Boys Tyson Mant both runners up.
Marton Tow & Salvage Leagues finish
Back: James, Jake, Hayden & Sam
Front: Shaun, Anna, Natasha & Laura
The Marton Tow & Salvage leages concluded on Thursday night with easter egg prizes proving very popular. James Gust presented the prizes on behalf of Marton Tow & Salvage. Leagues take a break over the school holidays and our B grade tournament but the Southern Rangitikei Vet Services leagues will start on 19 May.
League winners were Jake Tasker, Sam Trotter, Hayden Trotter, Tom McVerry, Shaun Natusch, Natasha Hancock, Anna Dellow, Bex Hartley & Laura Wier.
League winners were Jake Tasker, Sam Trotter, Hayden Trotter, Tom McVerry, Shaun Natusch, Natasha Hancock, Anna Dellow, Bex Hartley & Laura Wier.
Mens Masters Interclub team are winners!!
Congratulations to our division 3 mens masters interclub team of Sally Stantiall, Brett Gardiner, Dan Fairburn and Stu Tasker who won their division without losing a tie.
Womens World Squash Teams Champs:
What a great week! The tournament held in Palmerston North in December was a huge international event with 16 teams from all over the world competing. New Zealand played well to win their pool but lost to England in the semi finals despite the best efforts of support from the crowd. NZ then went down to Malaysia in the 3rd-4th play off which was disappointing considering they beat them in pool play! Australia played England in the final which saw Australia win. Sally, Jarrod and Di were team liason officers and had close contact with most of the players. Below are some photos of the week.
Paint job for the club
Many hands make light work!
On Saturday morning a good number of club members turned out to paint the exterior of the club. Many thanks to Lion Foundation for providing the funding for the preparation and paint and to the club members who came along and painted and to those who couldn't paint but did bring morning tea! It only took a couple of hours to complete a huge job.
Champion of Champions:
Lily, Di, Sally & Jarrod
8 players went to Levin in October to compete in 12 divisions of the the Manawatu/Wanganui/Ruapehu zone champion of champions. At the end of a long day of squash we came home with 4 Champions; Lily Stantiall for J grade girls, Jarrod Calkin D grade men, Sally Stantiall C grade women and Di Tasker womens Masters. The club came 2nd overall to Squashgym.
 Pauline Slovak receives her medal from Bryan Marshall | Club champs:Club Champs were held recently with all grades being contested. The standard was very high with the mens open final being fought out between an A2 and B1 player.
Results: Mens: Open Dylan Tasker, C & D grade Jarrod Calkin, E grade Sam Trotter, F grade Jono Rayner, Veteran David Gordon, Junior Boys Dylan Tasker. Women: Open, C grade & Veterans Di Tasker, D grade Marie Ward, E grade Pauline Slovak, F grade Emily Conlon, Junior Girls Abby Stantiall, J grade Lily Stantiall. |
