Stephen Widdison wins 2018 UK-Racketball Series
It was a busy, long and great day of Racketball/ Squash57 for the 2018 UK-Racketball Series Finals at Nottingham on Saturday. In total 120 competitors took part with 6 grades running in the National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles and a further 6 events running in the Nottingham Open Singles. Matches started at 9.00 and it was a full 12 hours later that the presentation was being made to the overall Series Champion.
Stephen Widdison finished off 2018 in style with victory in both the Over 60's Singles and Doubles.
For videos, including some great shots of the Racketball/ Squash 57 National Doubles follow this link - www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCDhogUhLhXdcGnD58Nlbw/videos
Head to Facebook to see the photos from the day - www.facebook.com/UKRacketballSeries/
Stephen Widdison finished off 2018 in style with victory in both the Over 60's Singles and Doubles.
For videos, including some great shots of the Racketball/ Squash 57 National Doubles follow this link - www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCDhogUhLhXdcGnD58Nlbw/videos
Head to Facebook to see the photos from the day - www.facebook.com/UKRacketballSeries/
National Racketball / Squash57 Doubles
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_results_a_grade.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_results_mixed.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_results_over_40s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_results_over_50s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_results_over_60s_and_womens.pdf |
UK-Racketball Series Event 10 - Nottingham Open
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_a_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_b_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_over_40s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_over_50s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_over_60s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_results_womens.pdf |
UK-Racketball Series Finals UPDATE 7th DECEMBER
There have been a few changes to the draws and schedules ahead of tomorrow but for almost everyone I have managed to keep starting match times the same. The only major draw change has been in the Over 50’s singles, if you are in that draw then please double check it.
The club will have the bar open all day serving sandwiches, panini's, coffee and snacks.
At the end of the day we will have the end of year presentation. To familiarise yourself with the current point situation and the prizes up for grabs follow this link - http://www.uk-racketball.com/2018-series-rankings.html
Do not despair if you do not have enough points to make this years top 10. We have already lined up some sponsors for next year and the prizes are set to be even better!
I hope that you all have a really good day tomorrow.
The club will have the bar open all day serving sandwiches, panini's, coffee and snacks.
At the end of the day we will have the end of year presentation. To familiarise yourself with the current point situation and the prizes up for grabs follow this link - http://www.uk-racketball.com/2018-series-rankings.html
Do not despair if you do not have enough points to make this years top 10. We have already lined up some sponsors for next year and the prizes are set to be even better!
I hope that you all have a really good day tomorrow.
| schedule.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_7th_dec_a_grade.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_7th_dec_mixed.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_7th_dec_over_40s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_7th_dec_over_50s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_7th_dec_over_60s_and_womens.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_a_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_b_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_over_40s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_over_50s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_over_60s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_7th_december_womens.pdf |
UK-Racketball Series Finals - Schedule - OLD 6th December
| uk-racketball_series_finals_schedule.pdf |
UK-Racketball Series Finals Singles Draws
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_a_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_b_grade.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_over_40s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_over_50s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_over_60s.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_draws_womens.pdf |
National Racketball / Squash57 Doubles
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_a_grade.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_mixed.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_over_40s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_over_50s.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_draws_over_60s_and_womens.pdf |
ENTRIES UPDATE - December 3rd
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_3rd_dec.pdf |
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_entry_list_3rd_dec.pdf |
ENTRIES UPDATE... last updated 11th November
If you entered after the 11th and are not on the list don't worry and check back for the next update
This is really early with over a month to go but entries for Nottingham are already looking strong so if you know that you can play enter early to avoid disappointment.
| uk-racketball_series_finals_nottingham_open_singles_entry_list_11th_nov.pdf |
| national_racketball_squash57_doubles_entry_list_11th_nov.pdf |
Introduction
The final event of the 2018 UK-Racketball Series will take place in Nottingham on Saturday the 8th of December.
The National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles will take place alongside a normal UK-Racketball Series event. Players are limited to two categories but these can be split across either event. If players don't like doubles they can just participate in the singles. If players fancy trying their hand at a National Doubles title they can focus on this.
At the end of the event the presentation will be done for the overall UK-Racketball Series champion. By the end of the 8th of December we will have run 11 events this year, our biggest Series ever! It is all still to play for going into Nottingham. Follow this link to see players standing in the Series and what prizes you can take home! www.uk-racketball.com/2018-series-rankings.html
For more details on each event see below.
The National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles will take place alongside a normal UK-Racketball Series event. Players are limited to two categories but these can be split across either event. If players don't like doubles they can just participate in the singles. If players fancy trying their hand at a National Doubles title they can focus on this.
At the end of the event the presentation will be done for the overall UK-Racketball Series champion. By the end of the 8th of December we will have run 11 events this year, our biggest Series ever! It is all still to play for going into Nottingham. Follow this link to see players standing in the Series and what prizes you can take home! www.uk-racketball.com/2018-series-rankings.html
For more details on each event see below.
Online Entry
Online entry is now being taken through the UK-Racketball website. You no longer need to leave this site to complete your booking. Click on the "shop" button below for entry into the doubles or the singles.
National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles Main Tournament Information
The National Racketball Doubles ran at Leicester Squash Club last year and was a huge success.
"The mixed grade was the biggest draw of the day and it did not disappoint. The local pairing of Martin Thompson and Leslie Sturgess defeated Andy and Tanya Ruff in a tight 2-1 before being beaten by Series regulars Dan and Vicky Soar. This set up a decider between the Soar’s and the top seeds in Group A. National Champion Natalie Lawrence who partnered Over 40s National runner-up Paul Johnson. It was a good match with some great retrieving from both Soar’s who consistently hung in rallies while under pressure. The hard hitting from Lawrence and ball placement from Johnson was in the end too much with Lawrence and Johnson going through to the final with a 2-0 victory" Follow this link to see the full report, results and photos!
In 2018 we started to run doubles events alongside singles events at some of our UK-Racketball Series events and this has been a huge success with some amazing doubles matches really capturing players imaginations. 2019 is set to be a big year for Racketball Doubles as we spread the word to new areas of the UK.
"The mixed grade was the biggest draw of the day and it did not disappoint. The local pairing of Martin Thompson and Leslie Sturgess defeated Andy and Tanya Ruff in a tight 2-1 before being beaten by Series regulars Dan and Vicky Soar. This set up a decider between the Soar’s and the top seeds in Group A. National Champion Natalie Lawrence who partnered Over 40s National runner-up Paul Johnson. It was a good match with some great retrieving from both Soar’s who consistently hung in rallies while under pressure. The hard hitting from Lawrence and ball placement from Johnson was in the end too much with Lawrence and Johnson going through to the final with a 2-0 victory" Follow this link to see the full report, results and photos!
In 2018 we started to run doubles events alongside singles events at some of our UK-Racketball Series events and this has been a huge success with some amazing doubles matches really capturing players imaginations. 2019 is set to be a big year for Racketball Doubles as we spread the word to new areas of the UK.
Main Tournament Details
What: National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles
When: Saturday 8th of December
Where: Nottingham Squash Club
Postcode: NG7 1BX
Cost: £25.00 per pair (£5 for tournament t-shirt)
More Information: Email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
To read the rules for Racketball Doubles follow this link
If anyone would like to play but don't have a partner please email [email protected] several players are in this position so I will play match maker!
National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles Grades
Open Championship - County, national or good club player
Women’s Championship - All ages and abilities, these events have a great range of players which makes for a fun and competitive day.
Mixed Championship - All ages and abilities, men and women
Men’s O40 Championship - For players over the age of 40
Men’s O50 Championship - For players over the age of 50
Men’s O60 Championship - For players over the age of 60
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846 067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
What: National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles
When: Saturday 8th of December
Where: Nottingham Squash Club
Postcode: NG7 1BX
Cost: £25.00 per pair (£5 for tournament t-shirt)
More Information: Email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
To read the rules for Racketball Doubles follow this link
If anyone would like to play but don't have a partner please email [email protected] several players are in this position so I will play match maker!
National Racketball/ Squash57 Doubles Grades
Open Championship - County, national or good club player
Women’s Championship - All ages and abilities, these events have a great range of players which makes for a fun and competitive day.
Mixed Championship - All ages and abilities, men and women
Men’s O40 Championship - For players over the age of 40
Men’s O50 Championship - For players over the age of 50
Men’s O60 Championship - For players over the age of 60
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846 067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
Nottingham Open Singles Grades
Initially we were planning to run the Series finals at Nottingham as just The National Racketball Doubles. However many regulars have yet to be converted to doubles and were disappointed not to be able to play in Nottingham and complete the Series.
The Nottingham Open Singles will run the same as a normal UK-Racketball event with the same grades and tournament structure as normal.
The Nottingham Open has been running since 2010 and is often one of the biggest events in the Series. The Nottingham tournament courts are superb, the bar is cozy and location central, this is going to be the perfect place to finish the biggest Series that we have ever run.
Main Tournament Details
What: Nottingham Racketball Open - Event 10 of the 2018 UK-Racketball Series
When: Saturday 8th of December
Where: Nottingham Squash Club
Postcode: NG7 1BX
Cost: £12.50 (£5 for tournament t-shirt)
More Information: Email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
To have a look at the history of the Nottingham Open follow the links on the navigation bar above and trace the event back to 2010.
Nottingham Racketball Open Grades
It is important to remember that UK-Racketball Series events are designed to be inclusive. Although the A grade does attract the best racketball players in the country the events really are for players of all ages and abilities. We have never had a competitor who felt they were not good enough for an event when they took part.
A Grade – County, national or good club player
B Grade – Regular club player
Women’s – All ages and abilities, these events have a great range of players which makes for a fun
and competitive day.
Over 40’s – For players over the age of 40
Over 50’s - For players over the age of 50
Over 60’s – For players over the age of 60
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
The Nottingham Open Singles will run the same as a normal UK-Racketball event with the same grades and tournament structure as normal.
The Nottingham Open has been running since 2010 and is often one of the biggest events in the Series. The Nottingham tournament courts are superb, the bar is cozy and location central, this is going to be the perfect place to finish the biggest Series that we have ever run.
Main Tournament Details
What: Nottingham Racketball Open - Event 10 of the 2018 UK-Racketball Series
When: Saturday 8th of December
Where: Nottingham Squash Club
Postcode: NG7 1BX
Cost: £12.50 (£5 for tournament t-shirt)
More Information: Email Mark Fuller [email protected] or call Mark on 07846 067505
To have a look at the history of the Nottingham Open follow the links on the navigation bar above and trace the event back to 2010.
Nottingham Racketball Open Grades
It is important to remember that UK-Racketball Series events are designed to be inclusive. Although the A grade does attract the best racketball players in the country the events really are for players of all ages and abilities. We have never had a competitor who felt they were not good enough for an event when they took part.
A Grade – County, national or good club player
B Grade – Regular club player
Women’s – All ages and abilities, these events have a great range of players which makes for a fun
and competitive day.
Over 40’s – For players over the age of 40
Over 50’s - For players over the age of 50
Over 60’s – For players over the age of 60
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to advise you.
Club Facilities
Nottingham Squash Club is one of the best Racketball centres in the country with 10 courts a gym which players can use to warm up and cool down and a lovely bar that overlooks the picturesque Park Estate. If you have time between matches Nottingham Castle and city centre are both within walking distance.
For the past two years the club has hosted the National Racketball Championships. Close to the M1 the club is central and ideal for players to access from all areas of the UK.
Club Location
Nottingham Squash Club
Tattershall Drive
The Park
Nottingham
NG7 1BX
For the past two years the club has hosted the National Racketball Championships. Close to the M1 the club is central and ideal for players to access from all areas of the UK.
Club Location
Nottingham Squash Club
Tattershall Drive
The Park
Nottingham
NG7 1BX
