social groups at durbanville squash club
Legends Social Tournament
Organizers: Rob Stevenson, Gawie du Plessis and Paul Hansen
When do they play: On the first Saturday of each month
Starting Time: 10:15
Ending Time: Typically around 17:00
Cost: Lights are sponsored by the Club
Who may join: Members of any squash club. (Must be a member of a club.)
How to join: Participants are enrolled via the WhatsApp group. Contact Shaun Venter
Format:
- 20 people play in a Legends Tournament
- The tournament is setup as Swiss Pair
- Opponents are randomly matched at the start of the tournament
- Games last 8 minutes, the player with the highest score wins
- Scores are captured to determine the winner at the end of the day
Facilities:
- The Club bar is open
- There is generally always a fire going after the tournament. Bring your meat and enjoy!
Sunday Funday
Organizers: Theo Engelbrecht, Shaun Venter
When do they play: Every Sunday
Starting Time: 16:15
Ending Time: Typically at 17:45
Cost: 15 court sessions are sponsored by the club per month
Who may join: All members of Durbanville Squash Club
How to join: Members can arrive at the court on any Sunday. You may need to book a court to join in. Contact Shaun Venter
Format:
- Games last 10 minutes
- Winners move up courts until they reach court 1.
- Weaker players will always end up playing on court 4 or 5, stronger player will always end up on court 1 or 2
- If there are enough players, kings will be played where the winner moves to another court and the loser (lowest score) moves down a court.
Facilities:
- None
New Member Saturdays
Organizers: Paul Hansen, Shaun Venter
When do they play: On the last Saturday of each month
Starting Time: 08:45
Ending Time: Typically at 09:30
Cost: Lights are sponsored by the Club
Who may join: New members of Durbanville Squash Club who have joined in the past 60 days
How to join: New members can arrive on a Saturday to play and learn more about the Club. Contact Shaun Venter
Format:
- Games last 10 minutes
- Winners move up courts until they reach court 1.
- Weaker players will always end up playing on court 4 or 5, stronger player will always end up on court 1 or 2
- Kings will be played if there are enough players
Facilities:
- Coffee and light snacks will be served
Avalon Ladies Social
Organizers: Shaun Venter, Tracy-Ann Morris
When do they play: Every Monday
Starting Time: 17:45
Ending Time: Typically at 20:00
Cost: 15 court sessions are sponsored by the club per month
Who may join: Members of the Avalon Ladies social squash group
How to join: Ladies are welcome to join, Shaun will provide contact details. Contact Shaun Venter
Format: TBC
Facilities:
- The Club bar is open
More info about Avalon Social League here
Monday Night Doubles
Organizers: Bianca Besener, Liam Louw
When do they play: As arranged
Starting Time: As arranged
Ending Time: As arranged
Cost: 15 courts sessions are sponsored by the club per month
Who may join: Typically stronger players, those experienced at doubles
How to join: Only by pre-arrangement. Contact Shaun Venter
Format: Doubles games with team members alternating
Facilities:
- The Club bar is open
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