Events

The club holds many events throughout its season. Here is a list of what is scheduled to happen during the 2011/2012 season. As well as this, see the team pages for a whole host of fixtures.

Court Refurbishment - 20-27th June 2011

Boston Squash and Racketball Club's glassback courts will be fully refurbished this summer by Wearwell.

The work will begin on 20th June, and will last for 5-7 days. During this time both glassback courts will be out of action. Although the rainbow courts will still be available as usual, members are advised to avoid arranging matches for the duration of this period.

The Kevin Lenton Memorial Handicap - 4th/5th September 2011

This is the first event of the season, and is held every year. It is a fun knockout tournament, with squash matches played for a solid twenty minutes. One player starts with a pre-determined handicap, and PAR scoring is then played. The person with the highest total at the end of each match wins and goes through to the next round. A sign up sheet for this event is now on the main notice board at the club.

The 2011/12 County Squash Championships - 1st/2nd October 2011

Lincolnshire's senior county championships will be held at Boston Squash and Racketball Club this year on the first weekend of October. There will be men's and women's open events, and men's O35, O45 and O55 tournaments as well.

To enter the county championships this year, you must submit your entry form by the 16th September 2011.

The BSPA Boston Open - 9th/10th/11th December 2011

This is an event that puts the club on the squash map - nationally ranked players compete at the club with a prize fund between the men's and women's of over £4000. Last year, Andy Whipp beat James Snell 2/11, 4/11, 11/6, 11/7, 11/6. In the women's event, Emma Beddoes beat Deon Saffery 7/11, 11/5, 11/7, 11/2 in the final. More information can be found on the 'Boston Open' page.

Christmas Doubles - December 2011

There will be a squash doubles tournament on a weekend evening just before Christmas. Details are yet to be confirmed.

New Year's Eve Party - December 31st 2011

This is the club's main social event and fundraiser. To celebrate the New Year the club holds an annual do, with bouncy castles, a gladiators arena, buffet and disco. Up to 150 tickets are available to members and non-members (as guests). Details will be released later in the year.

The 2012 Club Championships Finals - April 2012

The club holds tournaments every season which are open to all members. These are the Buchner Open (the main tournament), Ladies', Juniors', Racketball, Racketball Over 45s, Men's Over 35s, Men's Over 45 and Men's Over 55s tournaments and plates for all that have enough numbers to warrent so. There is also a most improved player of the year award presented upon conclusion of the championships. After all this, a disco is held and the internal season at Boston SRC is declared over. For more information about the Club Championships, see the 'Club Championships' page. The 2012 Club Championships' dates have yet to be confirmed.

The Boston Junior Open - March/April 2012

This attracts nationallly ranked and local juniors alike. For more, see the 'Boston Junior Open' page. The date for the 2012 tournament has yet to be confirmed.