Rangitikei Squash Club

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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.

2014 Club Champs

Rangitikei club champs are coming up! All members are encouraged to enter with games being played on the evenings of Monday July 28 through to the finals on Friday August 1. Entries close Thursday 24th July so sign up at the club, or follow Rangitikei Squash Club's facebook page and post your name under the post before then.

Lily will be looking to become the first girl to win both junior and open womens grades, can anyone stop her in her tracks!?

Rangitikei Open

The Rangitikei Open was held this weekend and it was an all round success! We had a total of 70 entries which is outstanding and made for some early starts and late finishes. The standard of squash played was amazing with two A-grade players Rod Bannister and Ben Calvert showing us all how the game is supposed to be played! The quality of squash was matched only by the quality of food that was coming out of the kitchen - the steak and egg burgers were delicious. A great number of out-of-towners played which is good to see, with the majority commenting on how well the tournament ran, this is great testament to the work that Sally Stantiall and the rest of the committee members put in. The tournament was sponsored by Roadrunner Manufacturing and the club is very grateful for their support, if you need a toolbox or diesel tank go and see them down in Bulls. The results for the tournament are:

MENS OPEN:
Winner: Rod Bannister
Runner Up: Ben Calvert
Plate: Jason van der Walt
WOMENS OPEN:
Winner: Ansley Koolen
Runner Up: Lily Stantiall
DIV 1 MENS:
Winner: Loic Ifrah (Frenchy)
Runner Up: Shanan Whitlock
DIV 1 WOMENS:
Winner: Pauline Slovak
Runner Up: Chelsea Walls
Plate: Leighann Belsham
DIV 2 MENS:
Winner: Daniel
Runner Up: Ryan McGown
Plate: Dominic Rayner
DIV 2 WOMENS:
Winner: Paige Stantiall
Runner Up: Victoria Middleton
Plate: Angela Gust
DIV 3 MENS:
Winner: Sally Stantiall
Runner Up: John Coleman

DIV 3 WOMENS:
Winner: Claire Sweeney
Runner Up: Kerri Major
DIV 4 MENS:
Winner: Dave Campbell
Runner Up: Craig Smeaton
DIV 5 MENS:
Winner: Neil Bryant
Runner Up: Neil Chappell
Special Plate: Warren Johnson
Plate: Richie Bell
Consolation Plate: Richie Nimmo
DIV 6 MENS:
Winner: Darren Bryant
Runner Up: Tom Lumsden
DIV 7 MENS:
Winner: Bevan Whale
Runner Up: Jordan Vlassoff
Plate: Jaycob Brunton
MIXED DIV:
Winner: Kim Gust
Runner Up: Zac Scott
Plate: Duncan Peacock

Commonwealth Games Leagues - Sponsored by Rayner Building

Draw is complete and can be found under the 'leagues' tab.

Dan Fairburn Leagues

Last Thursday saw the conclusion of the Dan Fairburn sponsored leagues at the Rangitikei Squash Club. The leagues were run over 5 weeks with 76 people competing in 11 leagues and 2 junior leagues. Glenn Jongen took out the top league by the slimmest of margins over Korran Death while Tim Mattocks carved up in league 2. It was a dead heat in league 3 with Kirk Major and Di Tasker both sharing the honours. Ian McFarlane triumphed in league 4 and Leighann Belsham went undefeated in league 5. League 6 was very competitive with Jordan Vlassoff pipping Emily Rayner for top spot. Ben Gower reigned supreme in league 7 scoring 34 out of a maximum 35 points. Molly Stantiall showed substantial form to take out league 8. Kim Gust won league 9 with Duncan Peacock taking out league 10. Stella Stantiall was stellar in her performances, chalking up maximum points in league 11. In the Junior A league, Matthew Dellow top scored with Harrison Major finishing second. Only 2 points separated the top 3 in the Junior B league, Samuel Hunt finished top, Tait Whale second and Charlie Sutton finishing third. Rangitikei Squash Club thanks Dan Fairburn for the sponsorship as it is always much appreciated.

Manawatu & TRC Toyota Tournament Round Up:

Rangitikei had great numbers competing in the annual B grade and below tournament in the weekend with 58 competitors from around the district battling it out for prizes in 4 women’s divisions and 7 Men’s divisions.

The local women dominated the competition not giving any visitors a look in taking out all 4 division finals.

Sally Stantiall took out the prestigious division 1 final against daughter Lily in 3 straight sets proving that under pressure experience beats fitness. Division two was won by Pauline Slovak over fellow club mate Tiesha Mananui 3/1. Another winning Stantiall was Paige who annihilated her competition showing them no mercy and sending a warning to Mum (Sally) and older sister Lily that she is on her way up the grading list and will no doubt be facing them in competition in a few short years.

After months off the courts with a broken arm Rachael Morrison proved that she is back on form winning the women’s division 4 easily. The Men’s top division final was between Rangitikei grown Dylan Tasker (PN) who made quick work of Matt Ratcliffe (RC) 3/0 in under 30 minutes.

The match of the tournament was an epic battle between 2 Wanganui players, eventual div 2 winner Brett McKenzie battled it out with James van Kerkhoff over 5 sets and approx. 70 minutes with both looking exhausted but refusing to give in the match went point for point in the 5th until eventually McKenzie won 10/15, 15/13, 15/9, 10/15 and 22/20.

Recently returning to Squash was Korran Death (RG) who has found his form quickly and making it look easy with a couple of quick 3 setters took out division 3.

The other Men’s division winners were:
Div 4 – Daniel Brosnan
Div 5 – Craig Smeaton
Div 6 – Dave Kitching
Div 7 – Daren Bryant

Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thanks to Manawatu TRC Toyota for their support.

Rangitikei Squash Club is hosting a Junior Only 1 day tournament this Sunday as part of the Junior Prince tournament series. The next Senior tournament is their Open on 18/19th July.

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Central Squash Awards

Last year our Club nominated 2 people for Central Squash awards; Sally Stantiall for Administrator of the Year and Stu Tasker for Personality of the Year. At the Central Squash Awards dinner in December both Sally and Stu won their respective categories.

Fruehauf NZ league wrap up:

The final league for the season was played on Thursday; the sponsor was Fruehauf NZ Ltd. It was good to see some ex members make a comeback, some successfully, some unfortunately were reminded that they are not as young as they used to be. It was also good to see some new members achieving 1st or 2nd placings their leagues.

Winners were: League 1- 1st: Glenn Jongen 2nd: Jake Tasker, League 2- 1st David Gordon 2nd: Clare Gower, League 3- 1st: Jono Rayner 2nd: Malcolm NItschke, League 4- 1st: Troy Calkin 2nd: Dave Kitching, League 5- 1st: Will Lampp 2nd: Leighann Belsham, League 6- 1st: Richard Morrison 2nd: Nigel Belsham, League 7- 1st: Emily Rayner 2nd: Angela Gust, League 8- 1st: Matt Bell 2nd: Paige Stantiall, League 9- 1st: Mike Dehar 2nd: Genna Kitching, League 10 1st: Molly Stantiall 2nd: Lucas Nitschke, League 11- 1st: Kerri Major, 2nd: Jess Leary

This brings to the conclusion a full season of leagues which started mid-February.

League sponsors this year have been: Rangitikei Hire Bins (Stu Tasker), Rayner Building (Jono Rayner), DK Construction (Dave Kitching), Dan Fairburn Bricklaying & Tiling, BJW Motors (Glenn Jongen, Nigel & Leighann Belsham), Fruehauf NZ Ltd (Stu Demler). A big thank you to all sponsors.

Leagues will restart early next season but in the off season phone numbers are still available on the league sheets online so give someone of your ability a call for a game, keep fit for next season!

Prize Winners: Back Row: Lucas Nitschke, Richard Morrison, David Gordon, Glenn Jongen, Jono Rayner, Troy Calkin, Dave Kitching. Front Row: Genna Kitching, Molly Stantiall, Paige Stantiall, Kerri Major.

2013 Club Champs:

2013 Club Champs were played during the week and finals held on Friday night.
There were 38 people competing to make up 66 entries.
D to F Grade and Veterans were strongly contested with good entries.
Club champions for 2013 were:
Mens Open: Jake Tasker
Womens Open: Sally Stantiall
Mens Veteran: Glenn Jongen
Womens Veteran: Sally Stantiall
Mens B Grade: Jake Tasker
Mens C Grade: Isaac Greer
Womens C Grade: Sally Stantiall
Mens D Grade: Blair Robinson
Womens D Grade: Pauline Slovak
Mens E Grade: Stu Demler
Womens E Grade: Paige Stantiall
Mens F Grade: Will Lamp
Womens F Grade: Paige Stantiall
Junior Boys: Jake Tasker
Junior Girls: Lily Stantiall
J Grade: Kim Gust
Interesting CC fact: Mens Open cup has been contested every year since 1970 ie 43 years and has been won by Merv Tapp at total of 15 times! Dylan Tasker has won it 6 times and Don Clark and Josh Greenfield have won it 4 times each.

Rangitikei wins 2013 Saywell Shield back from Taihape.

Some of the winning Rangitikei team. The home side won 7 out of 11 games to reclaim the shield.

A very casual Blair watching his opponent's lightning speed across the court. Hitting either bucket at the front resulted in a vodka jelly shot!

Well done to our ladies who won the Manawatu/Wanganui/Ruapehu vs Taranaki zone playoffs.

Pictured: Lily Stantiall, Joce Broadbelt, Anna Dellow (Captain), Sally Stantiall, Pauline Slovak Absent: Rachel Morrison

BJW Motors Leagues conclude:

Last Thursday marked the last round of the BJW Motors leagues. The leagues were competed over 5 Thursday evenings with 62 people competing in 10 different leagues. As always they were run with good humour and fun. A return to the sport for Glenn Jongen saw him pip Isaac Greer by 1 point to take out the top league. Sally Stantiall claimed the most points in league 2 with Stu Demler finishing runner-up. Andy Watson garnered 29 points to top league 3 with Stu Tasker in 2nd. Jono Rayner was an unstoppable force in league 4 with Ian McFarlane runner up. Todd Sutton took the honours in League 5 with 30 points to Kirk Major’s 27. League 6 was very closely contented with Kelly Sutton claiming the win by a single point over both Tiesha Mananui and Joe Skou. Paige Stantiall cleaned up league 7 with Kaylee Mant finishing in 2nd. Genna Kitching continued her rich vein of form to claim her 2nd consecutive league win in league 8 ahead of Margaret Hunt. Luck was with the Kitchings Thursday night as Genna’s husband Dave limped away with a spot prize. Annie Simpson finished top of league 9 with Debbie Sutton in 2nd place. Molly Stantiall owned league 10 with Heather Plank being her closest rival. Rangitikei Squash Club thanks BJW Motors for their sponsorship of the league. Next round of leagues starts September 19 and is sponsored by Fruehauf NZ.

Nigel Belsham of BJW Motors sits with the winners of each league.

Rangitikei Women are Interclub Squash League Champs!

14 rounds of squash culminated into the finals night for the Central MacDougalls Women's Interclub Squash League on Tuesday, with Rangitikei and Squash Gym #1 playing off for 1st place. With Rangitikei hosting, a great meal and night were had by all 7 teams with Rangitikei taking home the winners banner after beating out Squash Gym #1 4/0. So now we are off to Hawera for the Zone Finals. Thank you to Sally Stantiall, Lily Stantiall, Pauline Slovak, Jocelyn Broadbelt, & Rachel Morrison for doing such a great job and to Di Tasker for helping us out and last but not least Isaac for helping out on Tuesday in the bar and kitchen.
Anna Dellow (Team Captain)

Junior Prince Series Final

Sunday saw 35 juniors from around our district play off in Rangitikei for the final of the Junior Prince series 2013.
Competition has been tight amongst the juniors this year and Sunday saw some very close 5 setters especially in the boys division one.
At the completion the top 8 boys and top 8 girls all received Prince racquet bags.

Central Juniors:

Stella with Sophie Bell of Squashgym after their U11 girls 5 set final.

Lily, Paige & Stella Stantiall and Jake Tasker represented our club at Central Juniors this weekend.
Lily & Stella came home with runner up medals in their respective age groups - well done girls.

Dan Fairburn Bricklaying & Tiling Leagues conclude:

The Dan Fairburn leagues finished last week with some good matches in the final night.
Prize winners were: League One: 1st - Dave McDonald 2nd Jake Tasker, League Two: 1st Tim Mattocks, 2nd Di Tasker, League 3: 1st Simon Nitschke 2nd Stu Demler, League 4: 1st Dave Kitching 2nd Michael Young, League 5: 1st Jono Rayner 2nd Stu Tasker League 6: 1st Will Lampp 2nd Kirk Major League Seven: 1st Tiesha Mananui 2nd George Jeffrey, League Eight: 1st Anna Dellow, 2nd Kaylee Mant, League Nine: first equal: Margaret Hunt, Mel Death and Kim Gust!!, League Ten: 1st Genna Kitching, 2nd Annie Simpson, League Eleven: 1st Duncan Peacock 2nd Liz Smith.
Well done to all winners and thanks to Dan & Mel for the prizes. After prizegiving Stu held one of his "qwik quizzes" which was won by "Jangela".
The BJW Motors Ltd Leagues will start on Thursday 1 August.

Gnome Challenge vs Tararua

A mini bus of Rangitikei players ventured over to Pahiatua on Saturday to defend the Gnome trophy. After a brief stop at Tui HQ for the Gnome to visit home we arrived at the Tararua Squash Club.
Head Gnome Joce was well organised and had named T-shirts for everyone in the team. At the end of the days play the games were close but we came up short - the Gnome had to stay behind - final score: Rangitikei 5 Tararua 6.
Well done to the Rangitikei team for the great effort they put in, both on the court and at the bar!
Joce Broadbelt aka Knees Gnome, Pauline Slovak aka Limit of 4 Gnome, Tyler Slovak aka Tech Gnome, Dave McDonald aka Gnome of Steel, Steven Melville aka Mysterious Gnome, Lucas Nitschke aka Spooky Gnome, Blair Robinson aka Lex Luther Gnome, Debbie Sutton aka To Scale Gnome, Kelly Sutton aka KY Gnome, Stu Tasker aka sTui Gnome & Di Tasker aka Curly Gnome.

Mens & Womens D grade teams compete for district superchamps.

Back: Rick Nortje, Isaac Greer, Pauline Slovak, Joce Broadbelt, Leighanne Berry, Dave McDonald, Dan Fairburn................. Front: Dom Rayner, Tarsh Hancock, Lily Stantiall, Bryan Marshall (coach) & Sam Trotter

We had 2 teams representing our club at the recent district superchamps, mens and womens D grade. This was held in Feilding.
After a promising start on Friday night beating the younger Wanganui mens team both Rangitikei teams succumbed to the youth of the Squashgym teams on Saturday - both losing 4/1.
The players said the training they received from their coaches Sally Stantiall and Bryan Marshall was beneficial even though they didn't get to nationals and want to thank them for the work they put in to the teams.

2020 Back the Bid

Want to see squash played at the 2020 Olympics? These Rangitikei Squash Club players do!
If you want to too go to http://www.insidethegames.biz/polls/71-which-sport-do-you-think-the-ioc-should-vote-to-include-on-the-olympic-programme-for-2020 and vote for SQUASH.

Rainbow Squash Teams Tournament:

On the weekend 26,27 April the Rangitikei Rainbow Squash Teams Tournament sponsored by McLwaines Mitre 10 was held.

Four competitive teams were assembled with each player playing three games to go towards their teams total. Team challenges (quizzes, puzzles etc)also accumulated points for an overall champion team.

The red team (Tim Mattocks, Sally Stantiall, Joce Broadbelt, Biddy Rogers and Max Murphy) were too strong throughout their team and won the squash. The yellow team (Blair Robinson, Simon Nitschke, Stu Tasker, Angela Gust and Heather Plank) proved to be the most multi talented team taking the overall champion team when the intellectual challenge results were added to the squash.

The wearing of team colours was encouraged and Stu Tasker set the scene on Friday with his yellow ensemble of yellow shoes, shorts, warm up shirt, playing shirt, racket and.........gloves. All teams came dressed to impress on Saturday. The blue team (Dan Fairburn, Tarsh Hancock, Pauline Slovak, Paige Stantiall and Mel Andrews) went all out with body paint and smurf uniforms. This team won the best dressed team but had to spend extra time washing body paint off the court walls and themselves after play had finished. Everyone looked fantastic but this teams effort was exceptional – well done.

Player of the tournament was Angela Gust and match of the weekend was between Jordyn Rogers- Holden and Mel Andrews.

Best dressed individuals were Stu Tasker and James Gust. James also picked up the the title of the loudest person. A title he won with consummate ease.

Dan Fairburn (AKA Poppa Smurf) was voted the players player of the tournament.

The club hopes to run a similar event later in the season if there is a gap in the calendar.

Tarsh Hancock, Pauline Slovak, Mel Andrews & Dan Fairburn

Stu Tasker sports the lastest in court fashion... rubber gloves!

Results for Rayner Building leagues:

League1 1st: Warren Mant, 2nd: Jake Tasker, League two 1st: Blair Robinson 2nd: Tim Mattocks, League 3 1st: Simon Nitschke 2nd: Stu Demler, League 4 1st: Lily Stantiall 2nd= Leighann Belsham & Ian McFarlane, League 5 1st: Michael Young 2nd: Daniel Gordon, League 6 1st: Damien Rowe 2nd: Kelly Sutton, League 7 1st: Angela Gust 2nd: Mike Dehar, League 8 1st: Kate Browne 2nd: Jordyn Rogers-Holden, League 9 1st: Mel Death 2nd: Genna Kitching, League 10 1st: Lochie Thomas-Ash 2nd: Heather Plank, League 11 1st: Liz Smith 2nd: Stella Stantiall

Rangitikei Hire Bins leagues finish:

Back Row: Shelby, Kate, Genna, Daniel, David. Front Row: Jake, Dave, Jordyn, Ben

The first league competition for the season has finished. There were 64 people playing these leagues and some good competition through all the grades.
League winners were:
1: Jake Tasker
2: David Gordon
3: Shelby Garrett
4: Dave Kitching
5: Ben Gower
6: Daniel Gordon
7: Ed Slark
8: Kate Browne
9: Jordyn Rogers-Holden
10: Genna Kitching