Enclosed please find the invitation for the 4th annual Andy 'AJ' Memorial Benefit & Squash Tournament. In the last three years we have raised over $30,000 which has been donated to the AFLAC Cancer Center For Children in Atlanta Ga. 100% of your donation goes to the charity. The details for the squash will be sent shortly. The squash event will be Friday night May 18th.
Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions regarding the event.
April 19, 2007 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
Club News
Recently you received an invitation to the Atlantic Coast Tournament. There is an added division to allow more of our club players to compete, B Doubles. If you are interested in playing please contact Bill Sykes 601-8555.
The club has added another division for club tournament play. 50 + singles. To enter please contact Bill Sykes.
Philadelphia League.
We had two teams that lost in the finals. C- Singles captained by Al Jewitt and Veterans Doubles captained by Chuck Matison. Both matches came down to games, ( not matches ). The C-singles was so close that they had to use tie breakers from the seasons matches. Congratulations to both teams. Players included Don Baird, Duane Demaree, Tony Cannuscio, Bev Rayfield, Paxson Keates, and Bob McCallister, C singles. Bruce Wilson, Paul Chan and Carl Smallwood, Veterans Doubles.
Happy New Year, Tom Cetrone President Greate Bay Racquet Club
January 09, 2007 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
December 07, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
Fellow Squash Members,
I would like thank everyone who attended the wine tasting kick off party last Thursday night. We had over 60 people in attendance. Everyone seemed to enjoy the great food and wine. A special thanks should be extended to Anthony Cannuscio, Antonio’s Restaurant and Michael Bray, Point Pub Liquors. The event couldn’t have happened without their hard work and service. Club members should keep their businesses in mind during the Holiday Season.
Our Holiday Social will be in combination with the Greate Bay Country Club Tree Trimming Party. Members and guests are welcome. The event will be held at the Country Club on December 2nd @ 6pm until..? The cost is $14.95 plus tax and gratuity. Wrapped gifts for needy children are welcome but certainly not required. Feel free to contact Greate Bay with any questions, 609-927-5071.
The draws for the Holiday Tournament will be posted Wednesday morning at the club. The tournament committee has a good problem. There are 22 singles players an 11 doubles teams that need to play their matches on time for a December 8th finals night. The committee needs everyone’s cooperation. If a match is not completed on time then a decision will be made by the committee to keep the tournament on pace. Members should note that most tournaments are completed in two or three days with multiple matches in one day. Five to seven days to play a match is very reasonable for a competition event. (There will be a casual Holiday Social the night of the finals).
I hope everyone enjoys the Thanksgiving Holiday. Make sure you schedule a few matches to burn off the calories.
November 14, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
Thank you to everyone that has responded. The event will start at 6pm and end about 30 seconds after the wine runs out. The food / wine pairings have been sent in by Anthony “Antonio’s’ jo-jo “ Cannuscio.
Assorted cheese, focaccia, grilled veggies and risotto balls should go well with the Estancia Pinot Griggio and the Veramont Sauv Blanc. Shrimp Cocktail, stuffed Crimini Mushrooms and Grilled Salmon should pair well with the JLohr Chard and the Estancia Chard. Eggplant Meatballs, Penne and Roast Beef should pair well with the Estancia Cab, St, Francis Cab and the Rosemont Shiraz.
If you plan on attending and haven’t yet responded please send me an e-mail tom@ferryins.com. No need to reply if you cannot attend. The cost is $15 per person. It is important that you pay the night of the event. I hope to see you Thursday night.
Sincerely, Tom Cetrone
President Greate Bay Racquet Club
November 07, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
There will be a beginner clinic Tuesday, November 7th from 6 to 8pm. If you would like to attend please e-mail Greg Smallwood at gds16yahoo.com.
November 03, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
REMINDER: Dues are currently due. In order for the club to complete the budget members must submit payment by November 10th. Installment plans are available by notifying Treasurer Lou Bongiovanni. loub@FBKCPA.com
HOUSE KEEPING: When the club is unoccupied by Bill or Mohamed the rear door will remain locked. During this time you can enter the side combination door. In case you forget the combination the club can also be accessed through the tennis court door located by the men’s locker room or by contacting Bill Sykes.
Bill Sykes has notified me that members have been using towels to keep the back door open. It is important that the towel is removed when leaving. This is particularly important at night before the facility closes. Although we have towel service the club recommends that you keep a towel in your locker or gym bag in case of a rare shortage.
LEAGUES: League sign ups are under way please contact Bill Sykes if you are interested in playing. 601-8555
SOCIAL: Wine Tasting Kick Off Party Thursday November 9th 6pm. Members are encouraged to forward the invitation to friends. The party is an excellent opportunity to entertain and promote our club.
ROUND ROBINS: Beginner round robins Tuesday nights contact Greg Smallwood gds16@yahoo.com
A few members have expressed interest in starting a Thursday night round robin. The club is looking for a couple volunteers to help coordinate. If you are interested please contact me tom@ferryins.com
PSSRA: Our C singles team and Veterans Doubles have started the new season. Captains- Al Jewitt C Singles Jim Mott Veterans Doubles I hope to see everyone on the 9th.
Sincerely, Tom Cetrone President Greate Bay Racquet Club
October 29, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
The golf outing & awards dinner was held on Thursday September 28th. It was a perfect day and everyone seemed to have a great time. I would like to thank Mark Benevento, Ron Belmont and the rest of the Greate Bay staff for their wonderful hospitality.
Golf Event Winners 2 man blind draw:
On Tuesday 09/26 the club hosted a pre-C League scrimmage against Cherry Hill. Representing SRC were: Tony Cannuscio, Kevin Chen, Greg Smallwood and Don Baird. There was plenty of pizza and spirits. At the end they toasted to a tie and promised to play again.
Junior News: Stephanie Jewitt and Brett Feldman placed 2nd at the Middlebrook tournament in New York. Stephanie & Brett were also recipients of the 2005-2006 US Squash Scholar Athlete Award. This award is only given to 20 girls and 27 boys nationwide.
Mina Shakarshy won 1st place Girls under 13 at the Back-to-School Junior Open in New York City. Mohamed predicts that Mina will be ranked nationally in the top 5 within a couple years. Finally, Kevin Chen finished in the top 10 nationally in the Boys under 13 last year. Congratulations to Coach Mohamed Hassan and all of the players.
Sincerely, Tom Cetrone President
October 07, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
CHAMPIONS
2005 Holiday Doubles Champions
Brian Kiker & Steve Brog
2005 Holiday Singles Champion
Paul Chan
2006 Veterans Champion
Don Baird
2006 Singles “C” Champion
Leo Yeager Jr.
2006 Doubles Club Champions
Jim Mott & Greg Smallwood
2006 Doubles “B” Champions
Bruce Wilson & Al Jewitt
2006 Women’s Champion
Bev Rayfield
Novice Champion
David Jamison
2006 D Tournament Champion
David Jamison
Mixed Doubles Champions
Charles Matison & Bev Rayfield
2006 Singles “B” Champion
Al Jewitt
Men's Handicap Champion
Greg Dedomenicis
2006 Handicapped Doubles Champions
2006 Handicapped Singles Champion
Bob McAllister
2006 Singles Club Champion
Mike Bray
FINALISTS
2005 Holiday Doubles Finalist
Brian Meyers & Andy Kiker
2005 Holiday Singles Finalist
Don Baird
2006 Veterans Finalist Joe Somers 2006 Doubles Club Finalists Mark Benevento & Mike Bray
2006 Doubles “B” Finalists 2006 Women’s Finalist Novice Finalist 2006 D Tournament Finalist Mixed Doubles Finalists
2006 Singles “B” Finalist 2006 Handicapped Doubles Finalists 2006 Singles Club Finalist Finalist The following 2006 tournaments were not played –, Mixed Doubles B and C Doubles also Handicapped Doubles was not completed.
Charles Matison
2006 Singles “C” Finalist
Paul Chan & Chuck Matison
Diane Santos-Towers
Mike Croce
Syed Jaffery
Tom & Kirsten Cetrone
Charles Matison
2006 Handicapped Singles Finalist
Joe Somers
Greg Smallwood
Joe Somers
September 28, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
The league committee will be meeting shortly to discuss ways of improving activities and participation. Leagues will start in late October. The committee members include, Paul Chan- Chairman, Brian Meyers, Bob McCallister, Doug Taylor, Bruce Freilich, and Greg Smallwood.
The new tournament chairman will be Greg Dedomenicis. He will be joined by Marc Bouclier and Carl Smallwood. Judd McLaughlin and Joe Somers will be heading the membership committee. Members are still encouraged to join a committee. If you are interested in participating please contact me.
In August the club held an open meeting to discuss the upcoming season and share ideas regarding all aspects of the club. The majority of the discussions were geared toward the future and how we can get stronger. When all was said and done, member participation is the key to our success. We are a non profit member run club. Member involvement is strongly encouraged in the areas of membership, social and committee participation.
Other topics included:
The tennis professional Lee Mendell will be holding junior squash clinics for his students to introduce them to squash. The idea is to increase the awareness for local juniors and increased exposure for our club.
UPCOMING SOCIALS
REMINDER
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Comments and new ideas are always welcome. Feel free to contact me at tom@ferryins.com.
I hope to see you at the club, Tom Cetrone President
September 21, 2006 in Club Announcements | Permalink | Comments (0)
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