Women's International Panels:
|
Over 40 |
Over 45 |
Over 50 |
|
|
1
|
Ruth Sweetnam | Len Redmond |
Christine McIlroy |
|
2
|
Rosie Barry | Norrie O’Grady |
Feena Murray |
|
3
|
Clare Jones | Christine Lowry | Eileen McCarthy |
|
4
|
Michelle Jackson | Anne Costello | Myrtle Shannon |
|
5
|
Liz Hurley | Mary Grogan | Barbara Sanderson |
|
6
|
Jackie Kearney | Norma Waring | Maeve Spotswood |
|
7
|
Valerie Richmond | Maria Blair |
Men’s International Panels:
|
Over 35 |
Over 40 |
Over 45 |
|
|
1
|
Eoin Ryan | John McKay | Martin McDonnell |
|
2
|
John Dullaghan | Sean McKee | John Young |
|
3
|
Paul Linehan | Jim Flynn | Paddy Craig |
|
4
|
Adrian Leeson | Damian O’Reilly | Eugene O’Sullivan |
|
5
|
John Gillan | Dónal McKenna | Alf Kavanagh |
|
6
|
Keith Bullen | Brian Mahon | Neil O’Sullivan |
|
7
|
Gerry Callanan | Martin Harte | Seamus Hickey |
|
8
|
John Flanagan | Neil Rooney | Gerry Delaney |
|
9
|
Michael Conlon | ||
|
Over 50 |
Over 55 |
Over 60 |
|
|
1
|
Geoff Irwin |
David Gotto |
Tom Cantwell |
|
2
|
Bill Todd |
Brendan Barry | George Hewitt |
|
3
|
Jack Allen |
Stanley Campbell |
Eamonn O’Reilly |
|
4
|
Martin O’Meara |
Terry Norman |
Noel Murphy |
|
5
|
Robert Garvin |
Jim Campbell |
Clive Gilmour |
|
6
|
T.J. Mullins |
Hugh Fitzsimons |
Brian Williams |
|
7
|
Martin Maher |
Des Connery |
Myron Evans |
|
8
|
Derry O’Connor |
John Kielty |
Ciarán Roche |
|
Over
65 |
|||
| John O'Brien | Maurice Collins | Toma Hannon | |
| Tom Clancy | Alex Richardson | Deryck Patterson | |
Players selected in order of position on panel.
Six players per panel to travel.
Sunday’s Well, Cork. 12th March 2005. (Master's Interprovincial Championships)
Attendance: Eamonn O’Keeffe, Tom Cantwell, Tom Keenan, John O’Connor, Des Connery, Brian Mahon.
Minutes.
Meeting Commenced 7.33 p.m.
~ Minutes of previous meeting distributed and read.
~ Change to the dates of Ladies’ Over 40/45 & Men’s Over 45 / 50 Home Internationals competition to be held in Wales. [B.M.]
New dates: 13th – 14th May, 2005
~ Above change clashes with the dates of the “All Ireland Club Championships”.
Several of the ladies who might be involved in both competitions had earlier sought clarification on this matter. “According to the rules of Irish Squash any player who is on international duty is entitled to reschedule matches in another competition, however all matches must be played in advance.” [J.O’C.]
~ A Men’s Over 65 section was run off at this year’s Irish Open. The committee agreed that a Men’s Over 65 team should represent Ireland at this year’s Home Internationals competition in Nottingham.
~ Last season we managed to raise € 5,500 for the Masters’ Squash fund.
This season we have only € 600 in the “kitty”. A raffle is to be held at the interprovincials’ dinner this evening. A further request for funding will be made to the provincial associations and individual players will, once again, be asked to make a contribution. [J.O’C.]
~ In future it would be helpful if each ranking list produced were dated. [T.C]
~ Final Ranking Lists were produced. (below)
~ B.M. suggested that each selector prior to the commencement of team selection read the “Criteria for International Selection”.
~ A lengthy debate ensued as to whether or not the “Criteria for International Selection” would be followed during the selection process.
~ Due to pressure of time the committee agreed to proceed with the selection of the Over 45/50/55/60/65s so that these selections could be announced at the end of the interprovincials’ dinner. It was further agreed that the meeting would then be adjourned and that the committee would reconvene later in the evening to conclude team selection.
~ Meeting adjourned at 9.30 p.m. (approx.) ~ Meeting reconvened at 11.20 p.m. (approx.)
~ Further full and frank discussion, regarding the “Criteria for International Selection”, continued. A request was made that the matter should be put to a vote and that the convenor of selectors should put forward a proposal.
~ B.M. proposed “the “Criteria for International Selection” as agreed and published should be adhered to in selecting teams”.
~ The committee members voted. Result of vote: In favour: 4. Against: 0. Abstentions: 1.
~ Selection of international teams continued. (below)
~ Letters to be sent to all players selected to represent Ireland in the Home Internationals.
~ Confirmed dates:
| Ladies Over 35 Men Over 35/40 |
29th – 30th April, 2005 |
Dublin |
| Ladies Over 40/45 Men Over 45/50 |
13th – 14th May, 2005 |
Wales |
| Ladies Over 50 Men Over 55/60/65 |
27th –28th May, 2005 |
Nottingham, England |
~ The team manager is to be the final arbiter in relation to team selection at all international events.
~ It is vital that each province should send a representative to all committee meetings. [E.O’K.]
Meeting concluded at 12.40 a.m. (approx.)
Next meeting scheduled for beginning of next season.
There was no meeting after the Ulster Vets OpenMeeting in CORK (Post Munster Open)
Sunday’s Well, Cork.
22nd January 2005.
Attendance: Eamonn O’Keeffe, John O’Connor, Des Connery, Maria Blair, Brian Mahon.
Meeting Commenced 7.50 p.m.
1. Minutes:
Minutes of previous meeting distributed and read.
2. Matters Arising:
~ “Sponsorship & Funding” letter has been drafted and is being distributed to all players. [B.M.]
~ Letter concerning “eligibility to play for Ireland” has been drafted and will be sent to all non-resident players. [J.O’C.]
~ “Draw templates” ( fair scheduling of matches ) have been produced. [E.O’K]
3. New Ranking Lists:
~ Updated Ranking Lists produced (below).
4. Sponsorship and Funding:
~ Proceeds of raffles have been added to our fund. Further raffles to be held in Belfast and at the Irish Opens. [J.O’C.]
~ Efforts to secure sponsorship for Home Internationals / Irish Opens continue.
5. Irish Open Tournaments:
~ Mount Pleasant LTC will host the Irish Open Over 35s & Over 40s Championships (18th / 20th February 2005).
~ Fitzwilliam LTC will host all of the other age categories of the Irish Open Championships on the same weekend.
6. Home Internationals:
~ Mespil Hotel, Dublin has been booked for the Ladies’ Over 35 & Men’s Over 35 / 40 Home Internationals (29th / 30th April 2005).
~ Permission to use the facilities at Fitzwilliam LTC, for the above event, has been granted.
7. Any Other Business:
Meeting concluded at 9.06 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for weekend of Ulster Open, in Belfast.
Galway L.T.C., Threadneedle Road, Galway.
27th November 2004.
Attendance: Eamonn O’Keeffe, Tom Cantwell, John O’Connor, Des Connery, Brian Mahon.
Meeting Commenced 7.24 p.m.
1. Minutes:
~ Minutes of previous meeting distributed and read.
2. Matters Arising:
~ Hotels for Over 35/40 Home Internationals: Prices have been sought. Details to be finalized. Bookings will be made within the next fortnight. [T.C.]
~ Updated Ranking Lists are being produced following each provincial tournament, as proposed. [B.M.]
~ Letter sent to all tournament directors regarding adhering to Current Ranking Lists when tournament draws are being made. [B.M.]
~ Efforts are being made to secure sponsorship for Home Internationals / Irish Open.
3. New Ranking Lists:
~ Updated Ranking Lists produced (below).
4. Sponsorship and Funding:
~ Raffle held after Leinster Open. Further raffles to be held at all Provincial and Irish Opens. [J.O’C.]
~ A letter, regarding “sponsorship & funding”, will be sent to all players in January 2005. [B.M.]
5. Home Internationals:
~ Change of date for Home Internationals (Ladies Over 40/45, Men Over 45/50).
New date: 15th – 16th April, 2005 [Wales].
6. Any Other Business:
~ Issue of fair scheduling of matches raised. E.O’K. to produce “draw templates” which may be used as guidelines by tournament directors.
~ The question of eligibility to play for Ireland at Masters Level was
raised and discussed.
The criteria, as laid down in the Irish Squash Constitution [Byelaws No:
7], are to be followed.
Summary:
A person shall:
i. have been born in Ireland; or
ii. be a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and have lived permanently in Ireland for the previous 2 years; or
iii. have lived permanently in Ireland for the previous 2 years and either parent was born in Ireland…
Letters will be sent to all non-resident players, regarding the above, in
the New Year.
Meeting concluded at 8.40 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for weekend of Munster Open, in Cork.
Masters Squash Committee Meeting.
Mount Pleasant Squash Club, Dublin 6.
2nd October 2004.
Attendance: Maria Blair, Tom Cantwell, John O’Connor, Des Connery, Joe Dowley (for Tom Keenan), Brian Mahon.
Apologies: Éamonn O’Keeffe, Len Redmond.
Minutes.
Meeting Commenced 3.15 p.m.
~ Irish Nationals & Irish Open
~ Dates of Over 35/40 Home Internationals: 29th – 30th April 2005.
~ T.C. to look after booking of hotels, liaise with Fitzwilliam LTC regarding use of courts etc.
~ The current “Criteria for International Selection” were reviewed and retained.
The following points were discussed and agreed:
[ A letter is to be forwarded to all tournament directors concerning the above points.]
Convenor of Selectors / Team Manager(s): Brian Mahon.
Selectors:
Men’s: Des Connery, Leinster (to be confirmed), Jim Hynes (to be confirmed), Éamonn O’Keeffe (to be confirmed).
Ladies’: Maria Blair, Christine McIlroy, Edel Costigan.
~ At present no sponsor has been secured for either the Irish Open or the Home Internationals ( Over 35/40 ).
~ Sponsorship will be sought from players/companies, as happened last season. A letter regarding same will be sent in December/January.
~ Raffles to be held at Provincial and Irish Opens.
~ Players’ vital statistics will be borne in mind as the Home Internationals draw near so that whatever gear is provided will not only enhance the look of the competitor but will also contribute to his/her on-court performance!
~ Dates:
| Ladies Over 35 Men Over 35/40 |
29th – 30th April, 2005 |
Dublin |
| Ladies Over 40/45 Men Over 45/50 |
20th – 21st
May, 2005 |
Wales |
| Ladies Over 50 Men Over 55/60 |
27th –28th May, 2005 |
Nottingham, England |
~ The team manager is to be the final arbiter in relation to team selection at all international events.
~ D.C. raised the issue of fielding a Men’s Over 65 team in this season’s Home Internationals. It was agreed that, should there be sufficient player numbers in the Over 60 and Over 65 categories, an Over 65 team would be welcome. D.C. is to contact Alex Richardson and other interested parties regarding the above.
~ J. O’C. spoke about compiling a record of those who have represented Ireland at Masters level in the past. The idea was praised.
J.O’C. is to contact Seamus Hickey about this initiative. It was mentioned that English Squash would have records, which could be used to advance the project.
Meeting concluded at 4.40 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for Saturday 27th November, in Galway LTC.
2004/2005 Season
4 Henrietta Lane
Dublin 1
Mobile: 087-2468441
Dear Player,
Welcome to another season at Masters level.
Here’s hoping that we all enjoy another lively, sporting and competitive squash season!
Should you require any clarification regarding the information listed below please do not hesitate to contact me.
| Leinster Open |
5th – 7th November |
Fitzwilliam LTC |
| Connacht Open |
26th – 28th November |
Galway LTC |
| Irish Nationals (Over 35/40) |
17th – 19th December |
Fitzwilliam LTC |
| Munster Open |
21st – 23rd January |
Cork |
| Ulster Open |
4th – 6th February |
Belfast Boat Club |
| Irish Open |
18th – 20th February |
Fitzwilliam LTC |
| Irish Open (Over 35/40) |
18th – 20th February |
Dublin |
| Interprovincials |
11th – 13th March |
Cork |
| Ladies Over 35 Men Over 35/40 |
29th – 30th April, 2005 |
Dublin |
| Ladies Over 40/45 Men Over 45/50 |
20th – 21st
May, 2005 |
Wales |
| Ladies Over 50 Men Over 55/60 |
27th –28th May, 2005 |
Nottingham, England |
i. Ladies (Over 35) / Men (Over 35/40):
Tournaments: Irish Nationals, Irish Open.
Players must compete in the Irish Open.
Points awarded as per Tournament Points Structure (see page 3).
DOUBLE POINTS to apply to the Irish Open.
Cumulative points scored to determine the panels from which the selectors will pick the teams.
ii. Ladies (All other categories):
Players must play in the Irish Open and one Provincial Open.
Players must have played in at least one event (Irish Open or Provincial Open) outside the Province where they reside.
iii. Men (All other categories):
The Tournament Points Structure (see page 3) determines the panel from which the selectors will pick the teams.
Points from one’s best 3 events to count.
[Ranking tables based on accumulated points will be produced following each Open Tournament.]
Thanks again to all of you who contributed to “The Cause” last season.
A sum in excess of € 6,000 was raised, which kitted out our representative players nicely.
Our aim, once again this season, is that all events will be self-funding.
Fundraising will begin early and continue as the season progresses.
As usual all novel fundraising suggestions will be given due consideration!
Looking forward to seeing you during the coming season.
Yours in squash,
John O’Connor
Masters’ Administrator.
| Placing Points |
|
| Winner 140 |
6th 35 |
| Runner-up 100 |
7th 30 |
| 3rd 70 |
8th 25 |
| 4th 50 |
Plate Winner 20 |
| 5th 40 |
Plate Runner-up 15 |
Seeding: At least 8 players to be seeded.
Draw to be structured so that 1 v 8, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5 in quarter-finals.
1 v 4, 2 v 3 in semi-finals.
Friday p.m.: 1st round matches.
Saturday a.m.: Quarter-final matches, Plate matches.
Saturday p.m.: Semi-finals, Plate semi-finals.
*2 matches between beaten quarter-finalists.
*(Draw to be made and normal seeding applies).
Sunday a.m.: Final, Plate Final, Play offs for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th.
For health and safety reasons – and because it is now mandatory for all over age tournaments – players must have a break of at least 4 hours between finishing a morning match and commencing an evening match. Tournament Directors should schedule 5 hours if possible between morning and afternoon matches on Saturdays. For example, winners of the earliest quarter-finals should meet for the first semi-final and so on.
Scheduling of matches should be consistent.
Ranking |
Men Over 45 |
Men Over 50 |
Men Over 55 |
Men Over 60 |
Men Over 65 |
|
1 |
Martin McDonnell |
Geoff Irwin |
Brendan Barry |
John O’Brien |
John O’Brien |
|
2 |
John Young |
Bill Todd |
Stanley Campbell |
Maurice Collins |
Tom Clancy |
|
3 |
David Gotto |
Martin O’Meara |
Terry Norman |
George Hewitt |
Maurice Collins |
|
4 |
Paddy Craig |
Jack Allen |
Jim Campbell |
Eamonn O’Reilly |
Alex Richardson |
|
5 |
David Rosenberg |
Kyran Hurley |
Hugh Fitzsimons |
Noel Murphy |
Tom Hannon |
|
6 |
Pat Donovan |
Robert Garvin |
Arthur Adair |
Tom Hannon |
Deryck Patterson |
|
7 |
Seán Sherlock |
Martin Maher |
John Hill |
Brian Williams |
|
|
8 |
Eugene O’Sullivan |
Derry O’Connor |
Des Connery |
Clive Gilmour |
|
|
9 |
Alf Kavanagh |
T.J. Mullins |
John Kielty |
Myron Evans |
|
|
10 |
Seamus Hickey |
John O’Connor |
Tom Cantwell |
Ciarán Roche |
|
|
11 |
Neil O’Sullivan |
Joe Dowley |
Brian Ferris |
Peter Watson |
|
|
12 |
Derrick Collins |
Dónal Coughlan |
Seamus Toomey |
Frank Fahy |
|
|
13 |
Michael Conlon |
Ian Hackney |
Kieran Lynch |
Bertie Blair |
|
|
14 |
Gerry Delaney |
Rod O’Kane |
Patrick Murray |
Declan Staunton |
|
|
15 |
Eamonn O’Keeffe |
Frank Marks |
Barry Cullinane |
Deryck Patterson |
|
|
16 |
David Lalor |
Jim Douglas |
Tim O’Callaghan |
Cecil Millar |
|
|
17 |
John Davies |
Martin MacDonnell |
Jim Quinlan |
Brian McNally |
|
|
18 |
Bob Lees |
Eddie Redmond |
Seamus Daly |
||
|
19 |
Tim Bohan |
Ray Reade |
John O’Donovan |
||
|
20 |
Michael Mulhall |
Gerry Hand |
Christer Sjodin |
||
|
21 |
Tom Collins |
Owen Kirk |
Clive Gilmour |
||
|
22 |
Donal Geraghty |
Chris Barton |
Bruce Staunton |
||
|
23 |
Jim Hynes |
Roger McIlroy |
Derek Brown |
||
|
24 |
Maurice Barry |
Seán O’Broin |
|||
|
25 |
Peter Cassidy |
Colm Andrews |
|||
|
26 |
Davy Blair |
Harry Cullen |
|||
|
27 |
Maurice Furgrove |
Jim Anderson |
|||
|
28 |
Tomás Ronan |
Brian Mahon.
Convenor of Selectors / Team Manager(s).
14/3/2005.
Ladies O40 |
Ladies O45 |
Ladies O50 |
|
| 1 |
Ruth Sweetnam |
Len Redmond |
Christine McIlroy |
| 2 |
Rosie Barry |
Norrie O’Grady |
Feena Murray |
| 3 |
Clare Jones |
Christine Lowry |
Eileen McCarthy |
| 4 |
Michelle Jackson |
Anne Costello |
Myrtle Shannon |
| 5 |
Liz Hurley |
Mary Grogan |
Barbara Sanderson |
| 6 |
Jackie Kearney |
Norma Waring |
Maeve Spotswood |
| 7 |
Carole Wallace |
Valerie Richmond |
Maria Blair |
| 8 |
Colette MacMahon |
Due to insufficient results the following have not been ranked but it is hoped will be reinstated next season in their correct positions. For purposes of ranking the first tournament next season the above will be incorporated with the 5th ranking.
Ladies 040
Ann Gray, Pam Coleman, Dolores Molloy, Julie McConaghie
Ladies 045
Barbara Murray, Davina Campbell, Linda Garvan
Ladies 050
Anita Mylotte, Loretto Blackwood
Brian Mahon.
Convenor of Selectors / Team Manager(s).
14/3/2005.