Time to get this party started. We had a couple weeks off. First week was right after the big Master's tournament and I think people took some time off so we didn't get enough players to play. And then last week, I was out sick...
In theory - everyone should be back online and we should have a good tournament this week. So sign up if you think you want to play!
Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney!
Every Wednesday 6:30 ~ 8:30
Lifetime Fitness Sandy Springs location.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. We will also draw for two free appetizers at Marlow's Tavern. In addition to cash, first place is also sponsored by Sushi Nami and will get a $50 gift card! Check Squash SMASH Tourney for more details of the tourney, how it works, rules, and whatnot.
Special thanks to Fletch C. (5.0) for donating a box of them!
If you do plan to play in this week's tourney, please help me out and reserve a 1-hour block on courts 2, 3, and 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 on www.MyLT.com
I will be live tweeting the tournament with pictures and some match video this week, so if you can't make it, you can follow the action on Twitter @EvenSquash. I will also post a few updates about the tournament on Facebook @EvenSquash and Instagram @EvenSquash
How did wiping your hand-sweat on the glass become a thing?... eww.... - Bob -
We need at least six players to run a tourney and last week we did not have enough. Hopefully this week gets everyone back in gear.
Also - and in case you haven't heard - Andre 'Legend' Maur was in the hospital over the weekend but is now back at home resting. He should be back on his feet shortly.
Get well soon Andre!
We are also in the planning stages of hosting our first Squash SMASH Tourney at the Lifetime Fitness at the Sugarloaf location. It is looking like it will probably be 1pm Saturday, March 4th or maybe the weekend after...
Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney!
Every Wednesday 6:30 ~ 8:30
Lifetime Fitness Sandy Springs location.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. We will also draw for two free appetizers at Marlow's Tavern. In addition to cash, first place is also sponsored by Sushi Nami and will get a $50 gift card! Check Squash SMASH Tourney for more details of the tourney, how it works, rules, and whatnot.
Special thanks to Fletch C. (5.0) for donating a box of them!
If you do plan to play in this week's tourney, please help me out and reserve a 1-hour block on courts 2, 3, and 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 on www.MyLT.com I will be live tweeting the tournament with pictures and some match video this week, so if you can't make it, you can follow the action on Twitter @EvenSquash. I will also post a few updates about the tournament on Facebook @EvenSquash and Instagram @EvenSquash Shinny balls are bad balls.... - Bob - For more information about the tourney, check out Weekly Wed. Squash SMASH
We had last week off to make room for the Andre's Atlanta's Masters' Tournament.... now we're back on! Play in this week's Weekly Squash SMASH tourney if you:
Need to recover from a tough Valentine's Day
Didn't play well in last weekend's Master's Tournament and need to take out some frustration
Played well over the weekend (luhkheee) and are still feeling the love
Love Squash - Hate Squash - Love Squash - Hate Squash...
Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney!
Every Wednesday 6:30 ~ 8:30
Lifetime Fitness Sandy Springs location.
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. We will also draw for two free appetizers at Marlow's Tavern. In addition to cash, first place is also sponsored by Sushi Nami and will get a $50 gift card! Check Squash SMASH Tourney for more details of the tourney, how it works, rules, and whatnot.
Special thanks to Fletch C. (5.0) for donating a box of them!
If you do plan to play in this week's tourney, please help me out and reserve a 1-hour block on courts 2, 3, and 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 on www.MyLT.com I will be live tweeting the tournament with pictures and some match video this week, so if you can't make it, you can follow the action on Twitter @EvenSquash. I will also post a few updates about the tournament on Facebook @EvenSquash and Instagram @EvenSquash My problem with squash is that there are too many people better than me.... - Bob - For more information about the tourney, check out Weekly Wed. Squash SMASH
Roger is no newcomer when it comes to the Weekly Wednesday Squash SMASH Tourney. He has played several times before and even placed 3rd back in Sept 2016 (ahh 2016, the good old days).... but this time was different. You know you're playing well when other people complain about your rating being too low.... all of Roger's opponents, from first-timer Gary Y. (3.0) to well seasoned Mario de M. (4.5) said that Roger was on fire! If you want to see some of the action in the finals and to see how well everyone was playing - even after two hours and in the finals, check our the vid below. Speaking of the finals, that was a tight match with some long rallies. Adam S. (4.0) had been pushed into the losers' bracket by Roland D. (3.0) a few matches earlier and was able to fight back up to square off against Roger in the Final. Using the EvenSquash Handicap System, the race between Roger W. (3.5) and Adam S. (4.0) was 7 to 11, meaning Roger needed 7 points to win and Adam needed 11. The final scores of three games in the match were: 7 to 5, 11 to 6, and 7 to 9. Congratulations to Roger W. (3.5) for winning first place!
1. Roger W. (3.5) - $81 + $50 Susi Nami Gift Card
2. Adam S. (4.0) - $39
3. Roland D. (3.0) - $15
Roger W. (3.5) also won the player consolation prize of a Marlow's Tavern Free Appetizer
The final brackets
We had 9 players in the tourney with skills ranging from 2.5 to 5.0 and this made the player draw very interesting with some crazy match-ups. Here's an example: Brian W. (2.5) matching up in the losers' bracket with Fletch C. (5.0). Why is that crazy? Because Brian has only been playing a little while, taking lessons from Andre M. (∞.5), and is working hard at his game. Fletch, who just game out of a bad game with Adam S. (4.0) and was choking back tears, was not in the mood for mercy. That said - Fletch was surprised when Brian pushed so hard. We also had tall Jim C. (3.5) match up against the unconventional Tom R. (3.0) and had it not been for a goofy tournament director miscalling the match, Tom would have advanced but the goof made them go back in and play again with the correct handicaps... and what do you know? Jim C. popped out ahead. The TD was not on friendly terms with either player at that point.... Roland D. (3.0), aka Der Deutsche Eismann, kept his cool up against Brian W. (2.5) and initially, Adam S. (4.0) , but melted under the rematch with Adam S. in the money rounds and wen t home with 3rd.
Needless to say, it was smooth sailing.
NO TOURNEY NEXT WEEK - ATLANTA OPEN PRO TOURNAMENT IS HAPPENING
Stupid pros.... always thinking they are better than us..... sheesh....
Anyway.... for more info on the Masters Open Squash Tour 2017, check the link above or go to lifetimesquashtour.com
Below are some great pics n vids and more free commentary... free as in not worth one cent.
NO TOURNEY ON WED FEB 8. Until then, you can always follow along with live updates and latest info on Twitter @EvenSquash, Facebook @EvenSquash, Instagram @EvenSquash. And you can always add your email address (see the left side bar) to get emails about the latest posts.
Here: Use my ball, it's warm.... - Bob -
Roger W. (3.5), white shorts vs Adam S. (4.0)
The heat is on.... no 4rlz.... check the rallies in this action
I am pretty sure they both like Sushi Nami
Jim C. (3.5), white shirt, vs. Gary Y. (3.0)
I bet Jim feels bad not having to move from the T
Mario de M. (4.5) vs Tom R. (3.0)
Mario using the 'if you opponent is behind you, drop it' strategy
Fletch C. (5.0), grey shirt, vs. Adam S. (4.0)
I wish I could play like Fletch when he's in a bad mood
Fletch C. (5.0) vs Brian W. (2.5)
I don't think Brian has ever played a 5.0 before... hope he comes back
Roger W. (3.5), Yellow shirt, vs. Roland D. (3.0)
Roland is up against a guy with his eye on sushi... Roland takes 3rd
Mario de M. (4.5) vs. Adam S. (4.0)
.....hmm they are both wearing black - Mario has red shoes!
Adam S. (4.0), black shorts, vs Roland D. (3.0)
after a few errors that were supposed to be points, "Yes Sir!"
