Results
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Event Report
This was the biggest first event the UK-Racketball Series has had, with over 70 people taking part!
A grade
The A Grade was a tough affair for the first event of the year. With Ted Jeal, Mark Fuller, Elliot Selby and Dominic Hamilton all playing it a feisty draw.
Group A
In Group A Dan Soar took on former UK-Racketball Series winner Ted Jeal. Dan put up a good fight taking a game off Ted, but his tenacity pulled him through sealing it 2-1. During the group stages
Ted only dropped 1 more game against Michael Tolman. Ted came first in the group stages with Dan Soar closely in second.
Group B
In Group B with Mark Fuller back at full strength
he sailed through all his matches comfortably beating competitors without dropping a game. With Paul Norton having a slight injury he gave Jono Lovegrove and Nick Bond opportunities to get some points on the table. Nick finished 2ndwith Jono Lovegrove in 3rd.
In Group A Dan Soar took on former UK-Racketball Series winner Ted Jeal. Dan put up a good fight taking a game off Ted, but his tenacity pulled him through sealing it 2-1. During the group stages
Ted only dropped 1 more game against Michael Tolman. Ted came first in the group stages with Dan Soar closely in second.
Group B
In Group B with Mark Fuller back at full strength
he sailed through all his matches comfortably beating competitors without dropping a game. With Paul Norton having a slight injury he gave Jono Lovegrove and Nick Bond opportunities to get some points on the table. Nick finished 2ndwith Jono Lovegrove in 3rd.
Group C
Group C displayed some brilliant racketball with Elliot Selby, DominicHamilton, Curtis Tomlinson and Billy Jones playing together. Selby againstTomlinson was a brutal affair with both players fitness being pushed to the limits. Selby sneaked it 2-1. Hamilton was firing on all cylinders with inch perfect accuracy and won all of his matches advancing him to the final group.
Final
It all came down to the final with Fuller wanting vengeance over Jeal after a defeat last year. They still had Hamilton to conquer though who was on top form. Fuller went onto court with Hamilton to kick off the first match of the final group. Hamilton fought well putting some good gritty rallies into the legs of Fuller, but eventually Fuller saw a chink in the armour of Hamilton and closed out the match 2-0. Following this match Fuller had little time to prepare for his prospective ordeal with Jeal. Jeal started well clinching an early lead which took him 1-0 up. Fuller was not about to give in though and dug in sealing the next two games, going on to be the 2014 Manor UK-Racketball Champion. Ted Jeal came second with Dominic Hamilton in 3rd.
Group C displayed some brilliant racketball with Elliot Selby, DominicHamilton, Curtis Tomlinson and Billy Jones playing together. Selby againstTomlinson was a brutal affair with both players fitness being pushed to the limits. Selby sneaked it 2-1. Hamilton was firing on all cylinders with inch perfect accuracy and won all of his matches advancing him to the final group.
Final
It all came down to the final with Fuller wanting vengeance over Jeal after a defeat last year. They still had Hamilton to conquer though who was on top form. Fuller went onto court with Hamilton to kick off the first match of the final group. Hamilton fought well putting some good gritty rallies into the legs of Fuller, but eventually Fuller saw a chink in the armour of Hamilton and closed out the match 2-0. Following this match Fuller had little time to prepare for his prospective ordeal with Jeal. Jeal started well clinching an early lead which took him 1-0 up. Fuller was not about to give in though and dug in sealing the next two games, going on to be the 2014 Manor UK-Racketball Champion. Ted Jeal came second with Dominic Hamilton in 3rd.
B grade
Group A
In group A it was Jonathan Round who came through without dropping a single game. Ian Furlonger came 2nd but was pushed hard by Tom Turner.
In group A it was Jonathan Round who came through without dropping a single game. Ian Furlonger came 2nd but was pushed hard by Tom Turner.
Group B
In group B Tom Stewart won his opening 2 matches against CharlieManthorp and Michael Keogh with Ryan Loska running hard against all opposition and coming through all his matches 2-0. UK-Racketball Series regular Ian Scanlan almost made it through to the semi’s coming close to beating eventual group winner Kasey Hall before going down 2-1.
Group C
Jak Garratt and Jack Gilchrist battled hard against Sam Jeal in group D but Gilchrist didn’t have the legs and Garratt the accuracy to defeat him.
Both semi finals were similar affairs with the eventual winners Loska and Hall playing solid racketball and retrieving well to set up a tough final.
Final
In the Final Loska started well taking the first game comfortably 11-3. He started the second well only to see Hall fight back. The middle part of the game saw some very tenacious racketball with neither player giving an inch but in the end it was Loska who came through as the winner 11-8.
In group B Tom Stewart won his opening 2 matches against CharlieManthorp and Michael Keogh with Ryan Loska running hard against all opposition and coming through all his matches 2-0. UK-Racketball Series regular Ian Scanlan almost made it through to the semi’s coming close to beating eventual group winner Kasey Hall before going down 2-1.
Group C
Jak Garratt and Jack Gilchrist battled hard against Sam Jeal in group D but Gilchrist didn’t have the legs and Garratt the accuracy to defeat him.
Both semi finals were similar affairs with the eventual winners Loska and Hall playing solid racketball and retrieving well to set up a tough final.
Final
In the Final Loska started well taking the first game comfortably 11-3. He started the second well only to see Hall fight back. The middle part of the game saw some very tenacious racketball with neither player giving an inch but in the end it was Loska who came through as the winner 11-8.
Over 40's
Both groups had 5 people playing making every match all to play for.
Group A
In group A Darren Beckett started well defeating Matthew Wixted 2-0 getting some quick points on the table. However lost in the last game 2-0 to Mike Archibald. Lee Walton was also on form beating Darren Beckett, Mike Archibald and Matthew Wixted, 2-1, 2-0 and 2-1 respectively. His winning streak came to an end when Karl Murray strode into the driving seat winning all his group stage matches without dropping a game.
Group B
Group B was another close group but for Mark James Webster dispatching all his opponents 2-0. Closely followed behind Webster was Jonathon Leat who produced some stellar Racketball but fell short playing Chris Hawkin and Phil Perchard who clinched the win. Mark Webster had done enough to make it through to the final.
Group A
In group A Darren Beckett started well defeating Matthew Wixted 2-0 getting some quick points on the table. However lost in the last game 2-0 to Mike Archibald. Lee Walton was also on form beating Darren Beckett, Mike Archibald and Matthew Wixted, 2-1, 2-0 and 2-1 respectively. His winning streak came to an end when Karl Murray strode into the driving seat winning all his group stage matches without dropping a game.
Group B
Group B was another close group but for Mark James Webster dispatching all his opponents 2-0. Closely followed behind Webster was Jonathon Leat who produced some stellar Racketball but fell short playing Chris Hawkin and Phil Perchard who clinched the win. Mark Webster had done enough to make it through to the final.
Final
The final entailed with Karl Murray and Mark Webster. Both opponents had their scopes firmly locked on the trophy. Karl Murray took the first game but Webster came out in the second fighting taking the ball in early and applying pressure on Murray. Towards the business end of the second the atmosphere got tetchy over a decision. Webster’s blood was boiling and sealed the second game
11-7. Likewise with Webster coming out fighting in the second, Murray returned the favour and punished anything that was loose from Webster in the third. The game ended with Murray winning 2-1.
The final entailed with Karl Murray and Mark Webster. Both opponents had their scopes firmly locked on the trophy. Karl Murray took the first game but Webster came out in the second fighting taking the ball in early and applying pressure on Murray. Towards the business end of the second the atmosphere got tetchy over a decision. Webster’s blood was boiling and sealed the second game
11-7. Likewise with Webster coming out fighting in the second, Murray returned the favour and punished anything that was loose from Webster in the third. The game ended with Murray winning 2-1.
Over 50's
With 17 competitors in this grade it was the biggest of the day.
Group A
In Group A Paul Haigh made sure to see off all his opponents’ without slipping a game. Vinny Dunmall played Peter Fielding which made for a great spectacle. Vinny managed to secure a win against Fielding. Paul Haigh went through to the semi-finals.
Group B
In group B we saw seasoned regular James Murphy showing off his new HEAD Zues 175. Even with his new racket the competition was just too strong though against the likes of Jeff Newton, Colin Gallow and Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson went on to be the eventual winner of the group seemingly unable to drop a game!
Group C
In group C Nigel Millington played a good solid game against his opponents not giving them anything to go off. He cruised through Chris Hawkin, Terry Horne and Jeremy Turner 2-0. Terry Horne took on Chris Hawken which turned out to be a great match. Horne managed to take a game off Hawken but in the end Hawken was too strong for Horne and finished the match 2-1.
Group A
In Group A Paul Haigh made sure to see off all his opponents’ without slipping a game. Vinny Dunmall played Peter Fielding which made for a great spectacle. Vinny managed to secure a win against Fielding. Paul Haigh went through to the semi-finals.
Group B
In group B we saw seasoned regular James Murphy showing off his new HEAD Zues 175. Even with his new racket the competition was just too strong though against the likes of Jeff Newton, Colin Gallow and Stuart Ferguson. Stuart Ferguson went on to be the eventual winner of the group seemingly unable to drop a game!
Group C
In group C Nigel Millington played a good solid game against his opponents not giving them anything to go off. He cruised through Chris Hawkin, Terry Horne and Jeremy Turner 2-0. Terry Horne took on Chris Hawken which turned out to be a great match. Horne managed to take a game off Hawken but in the end Hawken was too strong for Horne and finished the match 2-1.
Group D
Group D was the biggest group with 5 players. Jack Gilchrist played Greg Marsters and won 2-0 with some great improvised shots sending Greg the wrong way. With such a tough group Marsters was unable to take a game. Gary Culverwell proved the strongest in this group winning all his matches and only dropping a game to Jack Gilchrist. Michael Coombes and Martyn Hambleton also took some wins against Marsters and Gilchrist.
Semi Final
Up next was the semi-finals where Paul Haigh played Stuart Ferguson. Paul dug in against Stewart and he did not seem to have a response to the pace increase. Paul Haigh wins 2-0. Nigel Millington against Gary Culverwell shortly followed. Gary Culverwell’s form of not dropping a game was now under fire from Millington. Millington found his range and his width to the back of the court squeezing Culverwell. Millington wins 2-0 .
Group D was the biggest group with 5 players. Jack Gilchrist played Greg Marsters and won 2-0 with some great improvised shots sending Greg the wrong way. With such a tough group Marsters was unable to take a game. Gary Culverwell proved the strongest in this group winning all his matches and only dropping a game to Jack Gilchrist. Michael Coombes and Martyn Hambleton also took some wins against Marsters and Gilchrist.
Semi Final
Up next was the semi-finals where Paul Haigh played Stuart Ferguson. Paul dug in against Stewart and he did not seem to have a response to the pace increase. Paul Haigh wins 2-0. Nigel Millington against Gary Culverwell shortly followed. Gary Culverwell’s form of not dropping a game was now under fire from Millington. Millington found his range and his width to the back of the court squeezing Culverwell. Millington wins 2-0 .
Final
The final of the over 50’s commenced with Millington getting to gameball in the first then losing in a tie break. Haigh had some decisions called against him which injected some aggression into the match. Although Haigh was doing a lot of work retrieving he was able to wear Millington down beating him 2-0.
The final of the over 50’s commenced with Millington getting to gameball in the first then losing in a tie break. Haigh had some decisions called against him which injected some aggression into the match. Although Haigh was doing a lot of work retrieving he was able to wear Millington down beating him 2-0.
Over 60’s
Group A
Jeremy Hughes fought hard against Roy Burns losing in a close 2-1 with Burns in turn pushing Bill Nissel the distance in the deciding match of the group before losing 2-1.
Group B
In Group B Robin Soar (traditionally a squash player) battled hard all day and came close against Michael Keogh losing 2-1. Keogh pushed Graham Greensall hard but couldn’t contain the UK-Racketball Series veteran, setting up the group decider between Greensall and John Vaukins. Vaukins played well in the group decider defeating Greensall 2-1 to make the final.
Final
Bill Nissel took the final 2-0 taking the first over 60’s UK-Racketball Series title of the season.
Jeremy Hughes fought hard against Roy Burns losing in a close 2-1 with Burns in turn pushing Bill Nissel the distance in the deciding match of the group before losing 2-1.
Group B
In Group B Robin Soar (traditionally a squash player) battled hard all day and came close against Michael Keogh losing 2-1. Keogh pushed Graham Greensall hard but couldn’t contain the UK-Racketball Series veteran, setting up the group decider between Greensall and John Vaukins. Vaukins played well in the group decider defeating Greensall 2-1 to make the final.
Final
Bill Nissel took the final 2-0 taking the first over 60’s UK-Racketball Series title of the season.
Women's
Due to some late withdrawals the women’s grade was set up as 2 big groups.
Group A
In Group A it was Rachel Woolford who came through as the eventual winner without dropping a single game with Claire Hambleton coming in 2nd.
Group B
Group B was a mega group with 5 competitors meaning4 matches needed to be won in order to make it through to the next stage. Vicky Toates battled hard against Anna Brown but was defeated by the more experienced player from Chapel A. Laura Morris pushed eventual group winner Nicky Green hard but was unable to sneak a game with Green coming through the group with 8 points.
Final
In the final it was Woolford who became the eventual Manor Open Women’s winner defeating Green 2-0 and finishing off what was a long day for the girls!
The Manor Open was a great start to the UK-Racketball Series with a lot of great matches through-out the day. Next we’ll be coming to Limpsfield for the 2nd event in the series on the 17th May.
Group A
In Group A it was Rachel Woolford who came through as the eventual winner without dropping a single game with Claire Hambleton coming in 2nd.
Group B
Group B was a mega group with 5 competitors meaning4 matches needed to be won in order to make it through to the next stage. Vicky Toates battled hard against Anna Brown but was defeated by the more experienced player from Chapel A. Laura Morris pushed eventual group winner Nicky Green hard but was unable to sneak a game with Green coming through the group with 8 points.
Final
In the final it was Woolford who became the eventual Manor Open Women’s winner defeating Green 2-0 and finishing off what was a long day for the girls!
The Manor Open was a great start to the UK-Racketball Series with a lot of great matches through-out the day. Next we’ll be coming to Limpsfield for the 2nd event in the series on the 17th May.
Introduction
For the fourth year in a row, The Manor Racketball Open will open the UK-Racketball Series. If this year's entries are anything like those of 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Series will take over all five of the Manor's courts for the day - UK-Racketball is well and truly in town!For the fourth year in a row, The Manor Racketball Open will open the UK-Racketball Series. With the Manor located in the racketball hotspot of Derbyshire and with a strong racketball following at the club this is bound to yet again be one of the best attended events of the Series this year. All five courts are being devoted to the Manor Racketball Open; the UK-Racketball Series will once again take over the club for the day.
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
Beginner – This is for players who have recently started racketball. Players who have previously played squash to a high level and have now started playing racketball may be better off in the A or B grade. To maintain a fun atmosphere for this grade, only trophies will be awarded to the winners however there will also be a reduced entry fee of just £10.
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at info@uk-racketball.com and we will be happy to advise you.
If entries to a category are not sufficient grades may be merged, however all participants will always be informed in advance and they will have a choice if they would still like to play, this has never happened in the last three years.
Club Facilities
The Manor has plenty of onsite parking available, a great gym where players will be able to warm up and a sauna for after your match.
The club has three glass back courts and two hard back courts and if entries match the level that they have been at for the past couple of years we will take over the club for the day.
There are plenty of seats for spectators to watch on the show court and a nice area to sit and watch the other glass backs.
The club has a large bar which is perfect for competitors to rest and recover away from the racketball. Hot and cold food will be available throughout the day from reception and the bar. Over the past 2 seasons the food has been readily available and very reasonably priced.
Location and transport
The club is easily accessible just off the M1.
Manor Road,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
DE7 8AT
For more travel and club information contact the club directly or Curtis Tomlinson, the contact for this event:
Club Phone Number: 0115 930 5027
Curtis Tomlinson: 07875 081426
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
Beginner – This is for players who have recently started racketball. Players who have previously played squash to a high level and have now started playing racketball may be better off in the A or B grade. To maintain a fun atmosphere for this grade, only trophies will be awarded to the winners however there will also be a reduced entry fee of just £10.
If you are unsure which category to enter please feel free to contact Mark Fuller directly on 07846067505 or email us at info@uk-racketball.com and we will be happy to advise you.
If entries to a category are not sufficient grades may be merged, however all participants will always be informed in advance and they will have a choice if they would still like to play, this has never happened in the last three years.
Club Facilities
The Manor has plenty of onsite parking available, a great gym where players will be able to warm up and a sauna for after your match.
The club has three glass back courts and two hard back courts and if entries match the level that they have been at for the past couple of years we will take over the club for the day.
There are plenty of seats for spectators to watch on the show court and a nice area to sit and watch the other glass backs.
The club has a large bar which is perfect for competitors to rest and recover away from the racketball. Hot and cold food will be available throughout the day from reception and the bar. Over the past 2 seasons the food has been readily available and very reasonably priced.
Location and transport
The club is easily accessible just off the M1.
Manor Road,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
DE7 8AT
For more travel and club information contact the club directly or Curtis Tomlinson, the contact for this event:
Club Phone Number: 0115 930 5027
Curtis Tomlinson: 07875 081426
Event History
Back in 2011, the Manor Racketball Open broke the record for the highest number of entries into any UK-Racketball Series event with almost 70 competitors on the day. The Manor was also the first event to run beginners and ladies categories; an addition that are now extremely popular throughout the rest of the Series. In 2011 they were won by John Brierley and Matilda Parslow respectively. In 2012 the event again saw a great entry, which saw even more competitors head to the club than the previous year. The final was hottly anticipated, with the 2011 Series Champion Tom Phipps taking on local hero and then head coach Pete Goodings. In the end Phipps proved more resilient but it was a fantastic end to a great tournament.
2013 was another great year which saw 2012 winner Tom Phipps take on Ted Jeal in a great final. Ted Jeal commented that "Tom's a good touch player at the front and retrieves everything back, but it just went my way this time..."
Back in 2011, the Manor Racketball Open broke the record for the highest number of entries into any UK-Racketball Series event with almost 70 competitors on the day. The Manor was also the first event to run beginners and ladies categories; an addition that are now extremely popular throughout the rest of the Series. In 2011 they were won by John Brierley and Matilda Parslow respectively. In 2012 the event again saw a great entry, which saw even more competitors head to the club than the previous year. The final was hottly anticipated, with the 2011 Series Champion Tom Phipps taking on local hero and then head coach Pete Goodings. In the end Phipps proved more resilient but it was a fantastic end to a great tournament.
2013 was another great year which saw 2012 winner Tom Phipps take on Ted Jeal in a great final. Ted Jeal commented that "Tom's a good touch player at the front and retrieves everything back, but it just went my way this time..."
