Event Report
The Wycombe Racketball Open is the eighth and final event of the 2014 UK-Racketball Series and a large entry is anticipated ahead of the Christmas break. With this being competitors last chance to compete in a UK-Racketball Series event for this year, don’t delay in securing your entry as soon as possible.
Introduction
The Wycombe Racketball Open is the eighth and final event of the 2014 UK-Racketball Series.
2012's event was the first time that the Series had gone to Wycombe and the tournament was a great success. All grades were very well contested with a big entry into all sections but the B grade final was the pick of the day’s matches. The B grade title hinged on a show down between local player Ed Walker and Oliver Adams. Despite a great entry into all grades the host club was yet to find a winner and all hopes rested with Walker, despite Adams hitting a great ball and moving Walker all round the court the local man was not to be denied and managed to just cling on and finally claim a title for his club.
Last year the event attracted a high standard with several top class players. As with last year this is the final event of the year for UK Racketball so a large entry is anticipated ahead of the Christmas break.
So do not delay, as this will be your last chance to play in a UK-Racketball event in 2014.
The Wycombe Racketball Open is the eighth and final event of the 2014 UK-Racketball Series.
2012's event was the first time that the Series had gone to Wycombe and the tournament was a great success. All grades were very well contested with a big entry into all sections but the B grade final was the pick of the day’s matches. The B grade title hinged on a show down between local player Ed Walker and Oliver Adams. Despite a great entry into all grades the host club was yet to find a winner and all hopes rested with Walker, despite Adams hitting a great ball and moving Walker all round the court the local man was not to be denied and managed to just cling on and finally claim a title for his club.
Last year the event attracted a high standard with several top class players. As with last year this is the final event of the year for UK Racketball so a large entry is anticipated ahead of the Christmas break.
So do not delay, as this will be your last chance to play in a UK-Racketball event in 2014.
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.
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.
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 [email protected] 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 club itself boasts five courts, a comfortable lounge and bar run by the members, for the members.
Last year food was very well priced and served throughout the day; with bacon rolls for breakfast, followed by sandwiches and meals from lunchtime onwards.
The feedback from competitors last year was that the staff were friendly and helpful all day long, which certainly helped to make the day so successful and enjoyable for all competitors.
There is also are large car park making travelling by car easy.
Location
The club is located on the outskirts from Wycombe and is very close to the M40.
Wycombe Air Park,
Clay Lane,
Booker,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire
SL7 3DJ
01494 520034
Visit the club website: www.wycombesquash.co.uk
The club itself boasts five courts, a comfortable lounge and bar run by the members, for the members.
Last year food was very well priced and served throughout the day; with bacon rolls for breakfast, followed by sandwiches and meals from lunchtime onwards.
The feedback from competitors last year was that the staff were friendly and helpful all day long, which certainly helped to make the day so successful and enjoyable for all competitors.
There is also are large car park making travelling by car easy.
Location
The club is located on the outskirts from Wycombe and is very close to the M40.
Wycombe Air Park,
Clay Lane,
Booker,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire
SL7 3DJ
01494 520034
Visit the club website: www.wycombesquash.co.uk
