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Event
iPROSPORTS British National Masters Squash Championships 2025

Wednesday 5 February - Sunday 9 February 2025

General Info:

Registration Closed (Closed 6 pm Friday 24th January 2025)

Players may still register after registration closes but your entry will be moved to the reserve list and only allowed to participate if an age group player withdraws within the correct seeding range.

Event Constraints: 

- The maximum number per age group is 32
- The minimum number per age group is 4

Players may still register after these limits are reached, but impacted players will be moved to the reserve list and will only be allowed to participate if an age group player withdraws within the correct seeding range.

Scheduled Start Days

Players are only required to play one match per day in the main draw. Therefore, the draws will start depending on their size as follows:

  • 32 draw – Wednesday 5th February
  • 16 draw – Thursday 6th February
  • 8 draw / 4 Pool / 2 x 3 Pool with play-off – Friday 7th February

Note higher-seeded players with first-round byes in draws will start a day later.

Terms and Conditions for Players Entering the British National Masters Championships

Click here for the guidance notes.

Prize Money

The following prize money will be awarded to the main draws:

  • All age group winners - £80.00
  • All age group runners-up - £40.00
Event Registration

Step 1 - Player Profile Account

In order to register for this event, you must have an active player profile account for this website with England Squash Masters.
If you have not got an account click on the link below. If you have an account proceed to Step 2.

Step 2 - Event Registration

Once your account has been created, login to this website using the login button towards the top right of this webpage.
Once logged in, register for the event using the link below.

Step 3 - Entry Fee Payment

Once you have registered for the event, follow the instructions provided to pay the event entry fee.
Please see the registration fees at the bottom of this page and note new female members have free entry to the first event this season.

Event Posters:

Event Posters:

If you would like a copy of the event poster please click the link below:

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Registration Fees:

Entry Fees:

Early Bird Rate 
   £38.00
  Available until 6 pm 4th January 2025  
Standard Rate
   £42.00 
  From 6 pm 4th January 2025 until registration closes 

Event participants will receive:
  • a minimum of two matches, but hopefully 3 or more matches where the schedule allows.
  • a free gift from the event sponsor (to be confirmed).
  • an event t-shirt.
Age Groups:

Men's Over 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85
Women's Over  35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 

Note:  Ideally there must be a minimum of 4 players in an age group to create a viable age group draw.  However, in some cases, in particular, for the older age groups, the tournament director may allow a smaller draw.

Website: Website Link
Map: Map Link
Hotel 
Address 
Website 
Map 
Telephone 
Information 
Holiday Inn - Kingston SouthKingston Tower, Portsmouth Rd, Long Ditton, Surbiton , KT6 5QQLinkLink020878665651 mile away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Holiday Inn - London SheppertonFelix Lane, Shepperton , TW17 8NPLinkLink019328999886.6 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Holiday Inn Express - Epsom DownsLangley Vale Road, Epsom, KT18 5LGLinkLink013727552009.8 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club
Kingston Lodge Hotel94 Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7NPLinkLink020854144814.4 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Premier Inn - Chessington HotelLeatherhead Road, Chessington, KT9 2NELinkLink08715278228Budget Hotel 5.4 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club
Premier Inn - Cobham HotelPortsmouth Road, Fairmile, Cobham, KT11 1BWLinkLink087152782565.3 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club
Premier Inn - Kingston Upon ThamesCombined House, 15 Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PALinkLink08715279586Budget Hotel 3.3 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club
Travelodge - Kingston Upon Thames CentralInternational House, Wheatfield Way, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2PDLinkLink08719846428Budget Hotel 3.1 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Travelodge - London Chessington TolworthEwell Road, Tolworth Tower, Tolworth, London, KT6 7ELLinkLink08719846210Budget Hotel 3.6 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Travelodge - Sunbury M3 HotelHanworth Road, Sunbury On Thames, Sunbury On Thames, TW16 5DALinkLink08719846356Budget Hotel 5.6 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
Travelodge - Walton-On-Thames20-32 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames, KT12 2QSLinkLink08719848484Budget Hotel 4.8 miles away from Colets Health & Fitness Club.
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Registration Created 
 
  
CollapseAge Group: MO35
 GbengaAdeyiBedfordshire 12/01/2025 00:42:07
 MichaelAleyEssex 29/12/2024 19:43:42
 DavidAllmanAvon 14/12/2024 16:11:17
 JamieDouglasNorthumberland 11/01/2025 10:07:30
 JamesMachinSurrey 24/01/2025 11:18:10
 BenMurphyWalesIf possible, no match on Wed thanks21/01/2025 14:15:26
 JamesSimpsonSurrey 23/01/2025 09:57:08
 JamesSnellDevon 02/01/2025 08:53:07
 JohnWeltonAvon 24/01/2025 08:37:14
 Sub Total = 9    
CollapseAge Group: MO40
 GreigAnderssonSurrey 06/01/2025 15:53:08
 JohnBettsSurrey 04/01/2025 08:57:29
 MarkCampen-HowarthCornwall 04/01/2025 17:07:18
 BrettCockbillSurrey 08/01/2025 19:37:12
 NeilCrossNorfolk 22/01/2025 22:43:19
 RobertDaleSurrey 23/01/2025 22:34:57
 StevenDaviesBedfordshire 12/01/2025 08:44:39
 RossGoreOxfordshire 24/01/2025 15:11:38
 StuartJunorSurrey 24/01/2025 11:15:03
 RossKnellerYorkshire 11/01/2025 06:00:00
 DaleMccarterWiltshireWeds - Friday can’t play until after 1830hrs? 26/01/2025 11:30:07
 PaulMcDonaldLancashire 24/01/2025 17:36:08
 GaryNisbetHertfordshireIdeally playing anytime from 12pm onwards, if possible.24/01/2025 17:03:12
 JonnyPowellKent 22/01/2025 10:28:41
 AlexPrestonBuckinghamshire 06/01/2025 12:00:46
 PhilRushworthSurrey 24/01/2025 10:39:47
 AdamSafwatEssex 11/09/2024 08:39:32
 BenShakespeareBedfordshire 24/01/2025 16:36:00
 GeorgeShoulderHampshireAfter 6pm on the Thursday if possible 22/01/2025 14:33:20
 MichaelWaightSurrey 24/01/2025 09:55:47
 TonyWebbSurreyI have to work in London every day, so please can my match be scheduled in the evening (after 19:00)?17/01/2025 11:17:03
 Sub Total = 21    
CollapseAge Group: MO45
 KristoferAnwarMiddlesex 13/12/2024 08:38:29
 DavidArnoldSurrey 27/12/2024 21:42:12
 ChrisBartleySurrey 14/01/2025 10:47:54
 MickBiggsMiddlesex 04/01/2025 12:52:22
 TimBurrellBerkshire 13/01/2025 09:12:02
 AlistairCokerHertfordshire 13/01/2025 15:39:06
 AndyDuckworthHertfordshire 24/01/2025 11:06:34
 NickFreerMiddlesexAfter 6 on Wednesday pls14/01/2025 09:58:39
 AdamGilesWiltshirePlease schedule me after 7 pm if I'm required to play on Wednesday of the event.16/01/2025 07:57:51
 ChrisGrayScotlandIf possible I’d appreciate my first match to be on Thursday. 21/01/2025 11:52:56
 MattHollandHampshire 07/01/2025 17:26:25
 BruceHopkinWarwickshire 24/01/2025 09:01:56
 NigelLeeSurrey 05/01/2025 10:35:53
 SimonLucasWiltshireAfter 6pm on Wednesday if possible please Brian24/01/2025 09:20:31
 CharlieMcCallMiddlesex 09/01/2025 18:57:31
 NathanMillerSussexAfter 7pm please for weekday games 05/01/2025 17:31:50
 DeanNewberrySussex 09/01/2025 15:44:56
 PaulWallaceEssex 24/01/2025 16:17:32
 AllanWaltonWarwickshire 12/01/2025 21:34:58
 PaulWarnerBuckinghamshire 13/01/2025 10:10:44
 Sub Total = 20    
CollapseAge Group: MO50
 MarkBangsHampshire 23/12/2024 22:23:21
 JulianBeckettWiltshire 24/01/2025 14:54:08
 WayneBeglanSurrey 08/11/2024 22:35:42
 PaulBoyleBuckinghamshire 04/01/2025 07:32:21
 RichardCampbellScotland 01/01/2025 21:10:04
 TomCarlessStaffordshire 24/01/2025 16:17:09
 AdamDomineyIsle of Wight 22/01/2025 20:04:10
 JonathanGrahamHampshire 23/01/2025 22:56:03
 JossHargraveLeicestershire 15/01/2025 20:02:04
 WilliamHusbandSurrey 23/01/2025 22:45:42
 ThomasIsonSuffolkI don't actually need the t-shirt, thanks.22/01/2025 15:14:57
 ChrisLynamHertfordshire 23/01/2025 07:52:23
 AndyMarshSomerset 24/01/2025 16:44:09
 SteveRogersOxfordshire 17/01/2025 13:32:00
 AshleySandyford-SykesMerseyside 06/01/2025 12:18:30
 NickStauntonIreland 24/01/2025 09:58:32
 MarkSteedenKentmatches after 7 if possible please due to work24/01/2025 12:55:49
 MatthewStephensonYorkshire 20/01/2025 13:27:16
 AdamWaddingtonSurrey 24/01/2025 16:55:12
 StuartWileySurrey 18/01/2025 20:29:39
 Sub Total = 20    
CollapseAge Group: MO55
 YawarAbbasDurham & Cleveland 24/01/2025 09:50:38
 IanChickenSurrey 14/01/2025 21:49:04
 SteveDodridgeBerkshire 19/01/2025 22:28:08
 CourtneyDowningShropshire 17/01/2025 09:34:28
 AndrewEilfieldHertfordshire 16/01/2025 15:50:18
 SteveEvans  24/01/2025 17:24:27
 JasonFletcherSurrey 15/01/2025 10:21:36
 SamHanburySussex 15/01/2025 12:01:01
 KarlHardyCheshire 24/01/2025 15:41:09
 VilleLeppanenKent 15/01/2025 15:46:08
 CamronMalikSussex 26/01/2025 15:40:44
 StephenMcLoughlinHampshire 24/01/2025 16:37:57
 StuartMiltonBerkshire 21/01/2025 07:35:51
 NigelRoweWiltshire 17/01/2025 10:34:58
 TimSmithCornwall 22/01/2025 12:34:02
 SimonThompsonMiddlesex 25/11/2024 15:50:06
 RobVivianLeicestershire 22/01/2025 23:46:43
 DavidWestonBerkshire 24/01/2025 16:48:12
 DavidYoungsNorfolk 22/01/2025 17:36:34
 Sub Total = 19    
CollapseAge Group: MO60
 NigelBaconEssex 15/01/2025 10:46:15
 SteveBesantHampshire 24/01/2025 16:54:51
 RichardBishopSuffolk 21/01/2025 22:41:26
 AlanBorrillLincolnshire 17/01/2025 14:43:11
 PeterCallBerkshire 04/01/2025 19:50:14
 PaulClarkWiltshire 22/01/2025 20:26:04
 TonyDaviesKent 23/12/2024 13:33:52
 IanFenner-EvansWales 24/01/2025 13:18:37
 JonFosterHampshire 24/01/2025 08:04:48
 DavidGrayCumbria 24/01/2025 10:33:33
 GaryHalesWales 27/12/2024 15:11:32
 AndyHallYorkshire 07/01/2025 12:00:46
 MikeLeonardBuckinghamshire 11/01/2025 18:37:28
 SteveMartinYorkshire 12/01/2025 20:47:43
 RichardMurphyWales 24/01/2025 09:47:11
 IanPortasLincolnshire 19/01/2025 06:42:48
 EamonnPriceHertfordshire 20/01/2025 21:25:24
 MarvinRustHertfordshire 20/01/2025 12:01:34
 NickSheppardEssex 23/01/2025 15:22:30
 SimonSpencerNottinghamshire 24/01/2025 16:15:06
 MikeStewartSurrey 01/02/2025 18:22:04
 MarkTaylorWarwickshire 11/01/2025 17:46:05
 AlanThomsonMiddlesex 20/01/2025 16:09:21
 MatthewTowersBedfordshire 17/01/2025 06:58:05
 DarrenTrebbleKent 07/01/2025 07:54:05
 MichaelWardleBerkshire 31/12/2024 09:48:00
 KeithWinfieldHertfordshire 19/01/2025 17:32:24
 DarrenWitheyBuckinghamshire 01/01/2025 17:27:26
 GrahamWoodsCheshire 23/01/2025 11:22:51
 Sub Total = 29    
CollapseAge Group: MO65
 AllenBarwiseCumbria 24/11/2024 11:27:18
 TomBurtonHerefordshire 13/01/2025 12:28:29
 AndrewClarksonYorkshire 01/01/2025 00:55:16
 KevinConnorsMiddlesex 07/01/2025 15:20:37
 NickGollagleeSomerset 02/01/2025 19:14:55
 NevilHuntBerkshire 30/12/2024 11:00:44
 DermotHurfordSurrey 28/12/2024 10:22:46
 MarkKirkmanEssex 26/09/2024 12:33:00
 GeorgeKousseffHampshire 24/01/2025 12:42:04
 AdrianLindfieldSuffolk 09/12/2024 13:12:03
 TimLukerIsle of Wight 13/01/2025 09:56:42
 PaulMartinDorset 24/12/2024 10:40:44
 GordonMcManusKent 24/01/2025 13:27:15
 RichardMillmanNorfolk 22/11/2024 16:45:40
 RichardMosleySurrey 03/01/2025 13:53:55
 JamesOckwellMiddlesexAfter 7pm please on Wednesday and Thursday please24/01/2025 16:30:49
 RipleyOylerBerkshire 22/01/2025 10:14:52
 JonathanPotterMiddlesex 08/01/2025 10:36:25
 MikeQuartleyCheshire 28/09/2024 21:58:48
 DavidStonesLincolnshire 20/01/2025 12:49:25
 RobertWarnerOxfordshire 12/01/2025 10:39:16
 Sub Total = 21    
CollapseAge Group: MO70
 SamBalsdonDevon 24/01/2025 13:03:45
 AlfCloseHampshire 20/01/2025 18:56:45
 AndrewEdmondsonLincolnshire 23/01/2025 06:24:43
 StuartHardyWiltshire 31/12/2024 08:37:02
 KeithHibberdKent 19/01/2025 09:21:25
 JohnHithersayNorthamptonshire 24/01/2025 14:28:46
 RobertHouldsworthLancashire 25/12/2024 09:59:01
 AlanMackenzieWarwickshire 21/01/2025 14:04:56
 DavidMatthewCornwall 15/12/2024 11:56:04
 JoeMc AuleyDurham & Cleveland 12/01/2025 15:03:53
 CliveMorganWiltshire 24/01/2025 14:08:04
 JohnPetruschkeBerkshire 18/01/2025 08:36:00
 PeterQuarmanHertfordshire 03/01/2025 16:09:01
 KeithRaggHertfordshire 15/12/2024 14:43:55
 PaulReaderHampshire 24/01/2025 15:41:45
 GeoffRedfernWarwickshire 21/01/2025 11:54:23
 Sub Total = 16    
CollapseAge Group: MO75
 ChrisAnsellBerkshire 12/01/2025 12:08:32
 DavidBissettScotland 23/01/2025 13:04:16
 JohnCulverhouseKent 13/01/2025 11:26:18
 BarryFeatherstoneHampshire 22/12/2024 20:22:38
 BryanFrancisMiddlesex 25/01/2025 09:15:38
 IanGrahamSussex 03/01/2025 17:37:56
 LarryGroverHampshire 24/01/2025 13:04:03
 GeoffHowesSurrey 24/01/2025 11:52:24
 DavidMarsdenLancashire 20/01/2025 11:19:02
 IanRossScotland 24/01/2025 11:21:31
 TiborSzolnokiWarwickshireIf possible please arrange my firs round match for late afternoon.24/01/2025 14:01:03
 Sub Total = 11    
CollapseAge Group: MO80
 NigelBelleKent 22/01/2025 19:00:49
 KenBrittainSurrey 26/12/2024 12:10:35
 LeoKingstonLancashire 24/01/2025 17:33:22
 AllanWhittowBuckinghamshire 16/01/2025 16:58:46
 Sub Total = 4    
CollapseAge Group: WO35
 GemmaBarberDorset 19/01/2025 13:24:08
 StaceyGoodingWales 24/01/2025 16:12:38
 KeeleyPeacockEssexIdeally need to play from Saturday please. 24/01/2025 15:48:17
 KirstyWestCheshire 02/12/2024 21:31:57
 Sub Total = 4    
CollapseAge Group: WO40
 NatalieDavenport-HusdanCheshire 14/01/2025 10:06:12
 EmmelineGaleSurrey 05/01/2025 19:49:25
 LizzieLittleScotland 17/01/2025 21:16:00
 Sub Total = 3    
CollapseAge Group: WO45
 KateBradshawCambridgeshire 05/01/2025 10:57:45
 NickyGreenNorfolkIf playing on Friday, I won’t leave Norfolk till 3pm, so a later game please24/01/2025 12:30:10
 CarolineHazlewoodOxfordshireAfter 6pm on Thurs/Fri if possible, thank you12/01/2025 10:41:45
 NatalieLawrenceSomerset 08/01/2025 11:49:46
 CatherineRuffleKent 26/11/2024 11:43:50
 NatalieTownsendWarwickshire 17/01/2025 20:51:48
 Sub Total = 6    
CollapseAge Group: WO50
 JaneArmstrongWarwickshire 02/01/2025 19:34:05
 RachelCalverLeicestershire 19/01/2025 18:53:15
 LouisaDalwoodHertfordshire 13/01/2025 18:08:56
 AlisonGoyNottinghamshire 11/12/2024 11:40:51
 DebbieLockeWarwickshire 09/01/2025 17:59:16
 ChristineMcMullenCheshire 04/01/2025 15:21:14
 LibbyMontgomeryHertfordshire 14/01/2025 12:08:17
 KateSmithYorkshireLate as possible on Thursday/Friday if playing those days17/01/2025 17:08:34
 Sub Total = 8    
CollapseAge Group: WO55
 HelenBarnardWales 20/01/2025 12:42:52
 IzzyBramhallNottinghamshire 04/01/2025 07:21:51
 DonnaCruickshankScotland 24/01/2025 17:27:30
 WendyHiscoxGreater London 11/01/2025 20:10:25
 FranWallisLincolnshire 20/01/2025 08:38:32
 Sub Total = 5    
CollapseAge Group: WO60
 TamsinBennettSurrey 21/01/2025 10:17:13
 IsobelSmithHertfordshire 06/01/2025 08:33:56
 HeatherTweedleMerseyside 24/01/2025 17:39:19
 PollyWoodwardCheshire 08/01/2025 20:54:00
 Sub Total = 4    
CollapseAge Group: WO65
 LynneDaviesWales 29/12/2024 21:32:24
 MaureenDukeIreland 24/01/2025 08:20:44
 KarenHumeKent 23/01/2025 10:35:36
 WendyNorrisWalesVest preferably but dont mind ..20/01/2025 19:15:57
 Julie-AnnePegramSuffolkIf possible not too early on sat am as driving 23/01/2025 21:53:32
 SusanPynegarNottinghamshire 22/01/2025 15:56:22
 LesleySturgessDerbyshire 23/01/2025 01:06:27
 Sub Total = 7    
 Grand Total = 207    
 
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CollapseAge Group: MO35
 AlexMayleSurrey[Seeded 9-12] Opponent awarded a bye03/02/2025 13:08:00
 GurbhajKahlonBerkshire[Seeded 3-4] Impacted on matches R1-M2, M3 & M406/02/2025 16:50:00
 Sub Total = 2    
CollapseAge Group: MO40
 LithembaVellemanMiddlesex[Seeded 5-8] Impacted on matches R1-M4, M6, M7 & M10. Reserved player used.02/02/2025 12:18:00
 DavidNewmanSurrey[Seeded 17-32] Impacted on matches R1-M11 & M1503/02/2025 18:11:00
 Sub Total = 2    
CollapseAge Group: MO50
 DarranMabbsAvon[Seeded 17-32] Impacted on matches R1-M5 & M603/02/2025 10:36:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: MO55
 JulianPeakSurrey[Seeded 17-32] Replaced with a reserve player29/01/2025 18:14:00
 AndrewCrossDurham & Cleveland[Seeded 9-12] Impacted on matches R1-M10, M11 & M1503/02/2025 12:18:00
 Sub Total = 2    
CollapseAge Group: MO60
 NickPeelKent[Seeded 17-32] Replaced by a reserve player04/02/2025 09:06:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: MO70
 DerekWrightSurrey[Seeded 13-16] Opponent awarded a bye27/01/2025 18:54:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: MO75
 RobertSmithKent[Seeded 5-8] Impacted on matches R1-M2 & M3 02/02/2025 16:48:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: MO80
 KenReidScotland[Seeded 2] Draw changed to a 4 pool28/01/2025 16:00:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: WO40
 HeatherJoyBuckinghamshire[Seeded 3-4] Opponents given walkovers03/02/2025 11:40:00
 Sub Total = 1    
CollapseAge Group: WO65
 SianJohnsonWales[Seeded 5-8] Opponent awarded a bye03/02/2025 14:40:00
 Sub Total = 1    
 Grand Total = 13    

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CollapseAge Group: MO35
 StevenLondonKent1st Reserve
 Sub Total = 1   
 Grand Total = 1   

 
Draw Type 
Finalists / Top Two 
Result 
Men's Over 3516 DrawJames Snell bt Jamie Douglas3-0 (11/2, 11/9, 11/4)
Men's Over 4032 DrawPhil Rushworth bt Paul McDonald3-1 (11/6, 5/11, 12/10, 11/8)
Men's Over 4532 DrawMatt Holland bt Paul Warner3-1 (11/7, 11/13, 11/5, 11/1)
Men's Over 5032 DrawPaul Boyle bt Wayne Beglan3-1 (11/3, 8/11, 11/4, 13/11)
Men's Over 5532 DrawStephen McLoughlin bt Steve Evans3-0 (11/6, 11/6, 11/4)
Men's Over 6032 DrawEamonn Price bt Jon Foster3-0 (11/7, 11/6, 11/8)
Men's Over 6532 DrawAllen Barwise bt Dermot Hurford3-0 (11/4, 13/11, 11/4)
Men's Over 7032 DrawStuart Hardy bt John Hithersay3-0 (12/10, 11/3, 11/8)
Men's Over 7516 DrawIan Graham bt Larry Grover3-0 (11/9, 11/9, 11/8)
Men's Over 804 Pool1st Allan Whittow; 2nd Leo KingstonPool
Women's Over 354 Pool1st Stacey Gooding; 2nd Kirsty WestPool
Women's Over 404 Pool1st Emmeline Gale; 2nd Lizzie LittlePool
Women's Over 452x3 Pool 1st Catherine Ruffle; 2nd Kate BradshawPool
Women's Over 508 DrawRachel Calver bt Louisa Dalwood3-2 (11/9, 9/11, 11/9, 9/11, 11/5)
Women's Over 558 DrawHelen Barnard bt Donna Cruickshank3-1 (11/6, 11/6, 9/11, 11/6)
Women's Over 604 Pool1st Heather Tweedle; 2nd Tamsin BennettPool
Women's Over 658 DrawLesley Sturgess bt Julie-Anne Pegram3-2 (7/11, 11/6, 9/11, 11/7, 11/9)
Women's Over 50 Plate 14 DrawLibby Montgomery bt Jane Armstrong 3-0 (11/8, 11/6, 11/8)
Women's Over 50 Plate 2Final OnlyDebbie Locke bt Alison Goy 3-0 (11/4, 11/6, 11/2)
Women's Over 65 Plate 13 Pool1st Maureen Duke; 2nd Susan PynegarPool
Men's Over 35 Plate 1Final OnlyJames Simpson bt Ben Murphy3-0 (11/4, 11/6, 11/5)
Men's Over 40 Plate 13 Pool1st Dale Mccarter; 2nd Greig Andersson Pool
Men's Over 45 Plate 1Final OnlyAndy Duckworth bt Bruce Hopkin 3-0 (11/9, 11/5, 11/5)
Men's Over 50 Plate 18 DrawChris Lynam bt Ashley Sandyford-Sykes 3-0 (11/7, 11/8, 12/10)
Men's Over 55 Plate 1Final OnlyRob Vivian bt Ville Leppanen3-0 (11/4, 11/7, 11/2)
Men's Over 60 Plate 18 DrawPeter Call bt Richard Bishop3-1 (11/9, 11/5, 8/11, 11/3)
Men's Over 65 Plate 14 DrawAndrew Clarkson bt Paul Martin 3-0 (11/7, 11/9, 11/7)
Men's Over 70 Plate 14 DrawAndrew Edmondson bt Joe Mc Auley 3-0 (11/7, 11/8, 11/8)
Men's Over 75 Plate 13 Pool1st Chris Ansell; 2nd John CulverhousePool
Men's Over 40 Plate 2Final OnlyJohn Betts bt Tony Webb3-2 (11/7, 11/13, 10/12, 11/8, 11/2)
Men's Over 45 Plate 2Final OnlyKristofer Anwar bt Charlie McCall3-1 (11/6, 5/11, 11/4, 11/3)
Men's Over 60 Plate 2Final OnlyMike Stewart bt Tony Davies3-0 (13/11, 11/6, 11/4)
Men's Over 65 Plate 23 Pool1st Jonathan Potter; 2nd Ripley OylerPool
Men's Over 70 Plate 2Final OnlyJohn Petruschke bt Alan Mackenzie3-1 (12/10, 8/11, 11/6, 11/9)
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Day 5 - Sunday 9th February 2025 - Finals Day

All the terrific Squash, all the tension with the victories and defeats were leading to today, Finals Day. The coveted National Masters titles were up for grabs and for all the very fine squash players who have played all week and won through, today was the decider.

WO65 - Now a strong group and it looked to be a very even match between Julie-Anne Pegram (SFK) who had removed the top seed and now faced second seed Lesley Sturgess (DYS). They were very evenly match and using height very well both women vied for ascendancy. There were only points in it all the way but Sturgess found the right shots at the vital time to clinch the fifth game 11/9. Her second National title after an o45 win in 2007!

WO60 - Top seeded Heather Tweedle (MSY) was another player who had a previous National title but had not been on the circuit for a while. Her win was 2011 and she was looking for one here. Tammy Bennett (SRY) playing at her home club had played beautifully to set up a final with Tweedle but lost the first two 11/9, 11/9. She rallied well to take the third but the woman from Merseyside was too good in the fourth and the title went to her.

WO55 - The final was a Wales - Scotland affair with British Open Masters Champion Helen Barnard (WAL) taking on Scottish champion Donna Cruickshank. Barnard seemed to be in charge but the Scot hit back to take the third 11/9. She could not maintain it, however and Barnard closed out the fourth for the title.

WO50 - Rachel Calver (LEC) has won Nationals before and is the current British Open Masters holder. Her opponent, Louisa Dalwood (HFD) was the defending National Champion, so no slouch! Neither woman produced their best squash but that made a terrific match and the first four games all being 11/9 before Calver sorted out the fifth. A third for her.

WO45 - Catherine Ruffle (KNT) the 2024 National Champion was the player to beat and Kate Bradshaw (CBE) has been close on her heels this season. Ruffle took the first 11/9 but Bradshaw struck back with the second. Both women played some great squash in the third but it was Ruffle who had the edge taking it 11/9 and she used the impetus to stay ahead in the fourth for the win.

WO40 - One of the best finals of the day, with two very good athletes playing top squash. Lizzie Little the Scotland no. 1 was slight favourite but Emmeline Gale (SRY) took the first then edged home 14/12 in the second. The Scotswoman showed tremendous resilience to battle back to take the next two but the effort cost her and Gale re-established herself and took the title with the fifth. A great match.

WO35 - The outstanding favourite was Wales No. 1 Stacey Gooding, a former pro player. She lived up to her reputation and proved too good for everyone. Kirsty West (CHS) is herself a very good player and has wins on the Masters Circuit this season, but she had no answer to the Wales star's power and precision. A straight-game win and the title went to Wales.

And so, onto the Men.

MO80 - The Elder Statesmen, the Gentlemen's over 80s was played in a round robin group of four and the top two emerged for the final. Allan Whittow (BUX) has improved his game in the last few years and he needed to be on form against Leo Kingston (LNH). The first three games went 11/9, 9/11, 14/12 with, as you would expect some very crafty shot-making. Whittow was able to keep the pressure up to take the fourth and a first National title for him.

MO75 - After the fireworks of the Grover - Featherstone semi final it remained to be seen how much effect it would have on Larry Grover (HPH) the current World Masters Champion. Against a twice former Champion and top seed Ian Graham (SSX) he played very well only just falling short in the first two games 11/9, 11/9. But then it was all over as Graham, an accomplished player maintained the pressure to close out the third. A third National for him.

MO70 - John Hithersay of Northamptonshire had already beaten the No.3 and No.2 seeds in this tournament but in the Final he had to play No. 1 seed and British Open Masters Champion Stuart Hardy (WLT). Hardy had won the Open and three Regionals this season without dropping a game and his three wins here were 3/0. He nearly faltered after losing four points from 10/6 in the first but took that game and always remained in control after that. A first National title for Hardy in a dominant season.

MO65 - A really interesting group with a number of players capable of taking the title on their day. Among them the dangerous shot makers Richard Millman (NOR) and Open Champion Nick Gollaglee (SOM) - they fell earlier. Local star Dermot Hurford (SRY) a former over 55 British Open Champion removed Millman and James Ockwell (MDX) but lurking in the other half was three time National Champion Allen Barwise (CBA). A powerful player he always had the edge in mobility and after a 13/11 second game the end was in sight. A fourth National for Barwise and three over 65s in a row. That doesn't happen very often.

MO60 - Top seed Eammon Price (HFD) is a three time National Champion and won the British Open Masters earlier this season. The man to beat. And no one could. Second seed Jon Foster (HPH) the Winchester pro is himself a former winner of this event and although does not compete regularly on the Masters circuit is always dangerous when he does. On the day, Price was in imperious form and did not let Foster into the match. Straight games and the Championship to Price.

MO55 - Stephen McLoughlin (HPH) is obviously a big event player. He won the Open Masters this season but was hot and cold on the Regional circuit. But here he defeated the six time National Champion Yawar Abbas (DCL) and in the final met Wales No. 1 Steve Evans who had a series of brutal battles to reach the final. The superb fitness and mobility of the Hampshire man kept him ahead and to the title in straight games. A third National.

MO50 - One of the matches of the tournament was Surrey star Wayne Beglan edging home against top seed and former Champion Nick Staunton of Ireland in a semi final. In the final he had to contend with the talented two time champion Paul Boyle (BUX). Beglan has improved his fitness of late and plays a powerful game that nearly got him there. Boyle, with some relief, edged home 13/11 in the fourth for victory. More to come from the Surrey man.

MO45 - This group has been dominated by another Colets player, Matt Holland (HPH) who has won three Nationals and three British Opens at o45. He was top seed here but had a terrific struggle in the semis against Mick Biggs (MDX) winning in five. His opponent also had a damaging semi final. Paul Warner (BUX) had a gruelling five game win over second seed Alistair Coker (HFD) to reach the final and having lost the first he made a supreme effort to take the second 13/11. He did not have much left after that, and Holland playing his accomplished game mopped up the last two. Possibly a unique four National titles in one age group.

MO40 - Top seed Phil Rushworth (SRY) the Wimbledon professional and top seed here was giving masterclasses in squash and needed real challenge in the final. He got one as Paul McDonald (LNH) despatched former British Open o35 Champion Alex Preston and the very good Michael Waight (SRY) on his way to the final. A wonderful match full of powerful shots, beautiful touch and towering lobs. At one game all it hinged on the third which the Surrey star took 12/10 and keeping just ahead, took the final in four to add the National title to his earlier British Open Masters.

MO35 - There are some excellent players playing in the Masters over 35 events. And then there is James Snell (DVN). For those who watch Squash Levels, he is around 25,000 to 30,000 and plays the game as you would see the Pros play on Squash TV. He has two British Open Masters o35 and is defending the National title. Jamie Douglas (NLD) is an excellent player and a winner of the Jesters Amateur title and Regional Opens. He is fast, powerful with great shots. He nearly had the second game but there was a certain inevitability after that. Straight games to Snell and the National Championship

At the presentations thanks were given to Andy Murray and his iPROSPORTS, the sponsors and to Colets Health & Fitness for hosting the event. Especially to Head Professional Neal Brooker for his organisation and help throughout the week.

Also, thanks to the England Squash Referees, the ESM Committee, Roz Featherstone our Admin Support and of course, to our Event Manager and IT Guru, the irreplaceable Brian 'Badger' Brock.

And of course to the Players from all over England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales who made this a memorable National Masters Championship.

Day 4 - Saturday 8th February 2025

Today it got really serious as the top players in the country battled out for a coveted place in the British National Championship finals. Some great match ups in store and another fantastic day of top Masters squash.

WO65 - There was an upset here as former World Champion Karen Hume (KNT) just returning from injury lost out to the improving Julie-Anne Pegram (SFK) in four good games. In the final she will meet Lesley Sturgess (DYS), the second seed, who again was just a bit better than Wales star Lynne Davies although the second 14-12 game was crucial.

WO60 - Former Colets Club Champion Tammy Bennett (SRY) continued her fine form with an accomplished display against England team mate against Polly Woodward (CHS) where Bennett played the court beautifully and did not let her opponent use her strength. In the final she will play Heather Tweedle (MSY), the top seed, who had a bit too much for Isobel Smith (HFD) winning in four.

WO55 - British Open Masters Champion Helen Barnard, the Wales No 1, maintained her hold over Fran Wallis (LCN) with a straight games win although the second went 13-11. In the final she will meet Donna Cruickshank, a Scottish star, who proved to be too good for Izzy Bramhall (NOT) and the former world ranked player won through in four games after Bramhall saved the third 14-12.

WO50 - Rachel Calver (LEC) is firm favourite here and continued her imperious run to the final with a 3-0 win over Kate Smith (YKS) although the third, which she won 12-10, could have gone the other way. In the final she will meet defending Champion Louisa Dalwood (HFD) who had a great win over Christine McMullen (CHS) and after two tight games edged home 16-14 in the third.

WO45 - Top seed Catherine Ruffle (KNT) has been near unbeatable in this group this season and she continued to be a bit better than the opposition as she won in straight games against Caroline Hazelwood (OFE). Three close and well contested games. In the final she will meet second seed Kate Bradshaw (CBE) who has won on the Regional circuit already this season. She was too good for Natalie Townsend (WKS) and booked her final place in straight games.

WO40 - Scotland star Lizzie Little is the player to beat and no one has so far. Natalie Davenport-Husdan (CHS) came close only losing the first 15-13 and taking the fourth 12-10 but could not sustain the pressure and went down in four. Little will play Emmeline Gale (SRY) in tomorrow’s final.

WO35 - Top seed Stacey Gooding of Wales is the defending Champion here and continued to power through the draw this time beating Keeley Peacock (ESX) in straight games without being unduly troubled. Tomorrow she will play second seed Kirsty West (CHS) in the final.

MO80 - The elder statesmen of the game continued their event and top seed Allan Whittow (BUX) kept his head in front of the rest with a straight games win over Nigel Belle (KNT) although the third was a very close 13-11. In the final match he will meet Leo Kingston (LCN) who similarly was too good for Ken Brittain (SRY) earning his final slot with a straight games win.

MO75 - Top seed and former Champion Ian Graham (SSX) showed why he is favourite as he outplayed current European and British Open Champion Ian Ross of Scotland. The other semi was a classic and a replay of the World Masters Final in August. World Masters Champion Larry Grover (HPH) was the Pro at Colets in the 1980s. He and Barry Featherstone (HPH), a former Open and National Champion, are always close and tense. Featherstone took the first two 12-10 but Grover struck back in the third and saved a match point to take the fourth 13-11. Featherstone had two more match points in the fifth but Grover somehow found the right shot and pinched the game and match 13-11.

MO70 - Top seed Stuart Hardy (WLT) played his old friend and rival Geoff Redfern (WKS) and powered through in straight games, his serve being particularly effective. The other semi final was much closer as second seed David Matthew (CNL) lost the first game to John Hithersay (NHM) and Hithersay edged home the second before Matthew found some range and took the third. Hithersay re-established himself and took the fourth for his first final.

MO65 - Allen Barwise (CBA), the top seed, is looking for three in a row National Championships and he moved a step further with a straight games demolition of George Kousseff (HPH). In the final he will meet Colets player Dermot Hurford who won through a see-saw match with James Ockwell (MDX). Hurford stormed through the first game and Ockwell did the same in the second and third. The fourth was the best of the match with both playing some great squash and Hurford just coming out ahead 11-9. The fifth was again one way traffic and Hurford took it to earn his finals spot.

MO60 - Eamonn Price (HFD) is a three time National Champion but he had a stern test from Richard Murphy of Wales who took the first and went point for point with Price in the second. From there Price managed to take the second and establish his effective controlled game to reach the final in four games. The other semi final was a fire cracker with Darren Withey (BUX) taking on second seed and former Champion Jon Foster (HPH). The scores tell the story as Foster saved two match balls in the fifth and eventually won 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 12-14, 12-10.

MO55 - Steve McLoughlin (HPH) has two Nationals as well as this year’s British Open and is very much a big tournament player. Up against top seed and six time Champion Yawar Abbas (D&C) they played a full blooded game that went the full distance before McLoughlin emerged victorious in the fifth. In the other semi Steve Evans of Wales took on Sam Hanbury (SSX) and also had a fantastic match that went the full distance with Hanbury pushing every inch of the way but Evans clinched it in five.

MO50 - The always entertaining Nick Staunton of Ireland was in full flow with outrageous winners and unforced errors but Wayne Beglan (SRY) played flat out with pace and power to put the pressure on his talented opponent. In the end it paid off and Beglan clinched the last two games 13-11, 11-9 to win in five. Second seed Paul Boyle (BUX), another former Champion, took on Scottish star Richard Campbell and came back from losing the first to control the match and secure his place in the final in four.

MO45 - Matt Holland (HPH), another Colets player, rarely loses on the Masters circuit and has had some tremendous battles with Mick Biggs (MDX). This was to be another one with Holland controlling the game but Biggs fighting back to take the second and fourth 11-9. The fifth was a point for point battle but eventually Holland came through 11-9 in a tremendous squash match. In the final he will play Paul Warner (BUX) who edged home against second seed Alistair Coker (HFD) by the same score 11-9 in the fifth. Coker recovered from 2-0 down to almost take the match.

MO40 - Phil Rushworth (SRY) is hoping to do the Open and Nationals double this season, it is only when you know how good a player is and is comprehensively outplayed that you realise the class of the player meeting him, so it was with Rushworth and Neil Cross of Norfolk. He will have a stern test however in the final against the very good Paul McDonald of Lancashire who proved too strong for Michael Waight (SRY) winning in four hard hitting games.

MO35 - Another player looking to do the Open and Nationals double is James Snell (DVN) who in two seasons has been unbeaten on the Masters circuit. The beautifully controlled player who just does everything extremely well, he was too good for John Welton (AVN) winning in straight games. In the final he will meet second seed Jamie Douglas (NLD) who had an incredible battle with the unorthodox talent of Gbenga Adiya (BFD) who seems to be able to hit the ball from anywhere to anywhere. In the end Douglas was just a bit more consistent and took the fifth 11-8.

An amazing day of semi finals with so many matches going right to the wire. Some fantastic finals in prospect and spectators are very welcome at Colets to view.

Day 3 - Friday 7th February 2025

This is quarter-finals day and it gets even more serious as the contenders vie for their places in the semi-finals. All the top seeded players are in action and more great Masters squash on display.

WO65 - Julie-Anne Pegram (SFK) took revenge over a previous loss to Maureen Duke of Ireland with a close 11-9 in the fourth win to set up a semi-final with top seed and former World Masters Champion Karen Hume of Kent. In the other half England No 1 Lesley Sturgess (DYS) was too good for Wendy Norris of Wales and she will meet another Wales International in Lynne Davies who had a close one with Sue Pynegar (NOT) taking the third 12-10.

WO60 - Played in a round robin the two top seeds both had good wins. Heather Tweedle (MSY) just secured her win over Polly Woodward (CHS) in four with two games going 11-9. No 2 seed Tamsin Bennett (SRY) from the home club had an excellent 3-2 win over Isobel Smith (HFD) in five games that saw both players playing fine squash.

WO55 - The leading Regional titles holder Fran Wallis (LCN) showed her class as she beat Wendy Hiscox (LDN) in three entertaining games. She will meet the Open Champion Helen Barnard of Wales in one semi-final. Second seed Izzy Bramhall (NOT) will play Scotland’s Donna Cruickshank in the other semi-final.

WO50 - Another British Open Masters Champion in the form of Rachel Calver (LEC) moved smoothly into the semi-finals being too good for Alison Goy (NOT). She will meet Kate Smith (YKS) who had a tense five-game win over Libby Montgomery (HFD) and had to come from 2-1 down to take the fifth 11-9 in a great match. In the other half Christine McMullen (CHS), the No 2 seed, proved too good for Jane Armstrong (WKS) and Louisa Dalwood (HFD), the defending National Champion, moved into her semi-final spot at the expense of Debbie Locke (WKS).

WO45 - Early pool matches in this event saw Natalie Lawrence (SOM) defeating Caroline Hazelwood (OFE) in straight games but a far more exciting match saw Natalie Townsend (WKS) upset the form book by taking the fifth 12-10 for the match against the racket wizardry of Nicky Green (NOR). A match that saw outrageous winners from Green and great athleticism from Townsend.

WO40 - The two top seeds progressed smoothly here as Emmeline Gale (SRY) had too much for Natalie Davenport-Husdan (CHS) winning in four competitive games. Awaiting her will be Scotland star Lizzie Little in what should be a fascinating encounter.

WO35 - The outstanding favourite is Stacey Gooding, the Wales No 1, and she proved too strong for Gemma Barber (DOR) but the group really takes off tomorrow with more round-robin matches taking place.

MO80 - The senior group got under way playing a round-robin and there were early wins for the top two seeds. Allan Whittow (BUX) defeated Ken Brittain (SRY) in straight games and then Leo Kingston (LNH) did likewise to Vets Club President Nigel Belle (KNT).

MO75 - Top seed Ian Graham (SSX), a former Champion, booked his semi final place by seeing off Tibor Szolnoki (WKS) in straight games. European Champion Ian Ross of Scotland was also in commanding form as he removed Bryan Francis (MDX) in four. World Masters Champion Larry Grover ended Colets hero Geoff Howes run with a 3-0 win. The match of the group was between former Champion Barry Featherstone (HPH) and David Bissett of Scotland who went one up and gave the Englishman a torrid time before Featherstone’s renowned fitness saw himself in four.

MO70 - Top seed Stuart Hardy (WLT) went through in straight games against Peter Quarman (HFD) and will meet an old rival in Geoff Redfern (WKS) who ousted 3/4 seed Robert Houldsworth (LCN) after a 16-14 first. Second seed David Matthew (CNL) had a tight 3-1 with John Petruschke (BKS) but the match of the round was John Hithersay (NHM) who won through against 3/4 seed Alan MacKenzie (WKS) 11-9 in the fifth game.

MO65 - Top seed and defending champion Allen Barwise (CBA) proved too strong for Gordon McManus (KNT) winning in four games and will meet George Kousseff of Hampshire who overturned the seedings after losing the last game heavily to Tom Burton (HFD) took the next three to book his semi final place. Open Champion Nick Gollaglee (SOM) was all at sea against James Ockwell (MDX) for two games and was hammered but somehow found his way back in to take the third 12-10 and push all the way through the fourth losing a tight game and the match. Ockwell will now meet the Colets Club’s Dermot Herford (SRY) who played the match of the round against the uniquely talented Richard Millman (NOR). In a match that was like physical chess with immense skill from both players Herford clinched the fourth 13-11 for the win.

MO60 - Top seed and British Open Champion Eamonn Price (HFD) put on another display of excellent squash controlling length and width perfectly to deprive Steve Martin (YKS) of any opportunities. He will meet Wales No 1 Richard Murphy who clinched an exciting match with Simon Spencer (NOT), the last two games going to extra time in a quality four-game match. In the other half Darren Withy (BUX) was playing in overdrive against county colleague Mike Leonard and overpowered him in straight games. He will meet former National Champion Jon Foster (HPH) who ended Ian Fenner-Evans of Wales fine run in this tournament where he has had two excellent five game wins. Foster took his semi finals place in four.

MO55 - Six time former Champion Yawar Abbas (D&C) is on course for number seven but will have to face Steve McLoughlin (HPH) the Open Champion in one semi-final after he clinched a spot beating Jason Fletcher (SRY) 12-10 in the fourth in a well contested match. McLoughlin had a tougher time of it and had to come from two games down to win in five against Andrew Eilfield (HFD) in a match that showed great athleticism. In the other half Sam Hanbury (SSX) got through when Stuart Milton (BRK) unfortunately pulled up injured in the first and he will meet Wales No 1 Steve Evans who had to come from two games down against the very talented racket skills of Steve Dodridge (BRK) but Evans proved to be the stronger taking the match in five.

MO50 - The quixotic Nick Staunton of Ireland, the top seed and former Champion, produced another great performance to see off England’s Joss Hargrave (LEC) 3-0 although the 14-12 third game produced some concerning moments. He now faces England’s Wayne Beglan (SRY) who had an action-packed battle with Andy Marsh (SOM) coming through in four in about 50 minutes. Mark Steeden (KNT) could not reproduce the form that removed 3/4 seed Matt Stephenson yesterday and was edged out of a very tight match by Scotland’s Richard Campbell in four. The scores 13-11, 11-9, 10-12, 11-9 tell their own story. In the other semi-final he will meet Paul Boyle (BUX) who after a shaky start clinched the second to level before running out a four-game winner over Adam Dominey of the Isle of Wight.

MO45 - Top seed and defending Champion Matt Holland (HPH) gave another masterclass on basic squash played very well as he despatched Alan Walton (WKS) in straight games. In the semi-final, he will meet an old adversary in Mick Biggs (MDX) who had a titanic struggle with Adam Giles (WLT) – “the viking”. Giles playing flat out squash powered to two games up before Biggs struck back and nearly clinched the fourth but lost that 12-10 and then the fifth. A great spectacle. In the other half it went to seeding as Paul Warner (BUX) just had a bit more than Chris Gray of Scotland and clinched his semi-final berth in straight games where he will meet Alistair Coker (HFD) who had too much for Tim Burrell (BRK).

MO40 - The very classy squash of Phil Rushworth the Wimbledon professional and Open Champion proved to be too much for Ben Shakespeare (BFD) and Rushworth eased through to the semi-final. He will there play Neil Cross (NOR) who upset the seeding by having too much for Ross Kneller (YKS) on the day and recovered from one game down to win in four. In the bottom half Michael Waight (SRY) was always in control against Hampshire’s George Shoulder who has had a fine season on the circuit but could not find a way through the Surrey man. He now meets the No 2 seed Paul McDonald (LNH) who came through a wonderful match against Alex Preston (BUX), himself a former Masters Open Champion, but the second game going 15-13 to McDonald sealed his fate as McDonald ran out in three.

MO35 - James Snell (DVN) was a fine professional player and still plays like one. The current British Open Over 35 Champion and defending National Champion is the top seed here and the man to beat. Ben Murphy of Wales played hard but Snell controlled the match immaculately – 3-0 to him. He will meet John Welton (AVN) who had a terrific battle with James Simpson (SRY) which went the whole distance going in five games to Second seed Jamie Douglas (NLD) produced his powerful game to good effect against Michael Aley (ESX) and in a high quality match clinched the vital second 12-10 and springboarded from that for the match. In that semi he will meet Gbenga Adeyi (BFD) who upset the seeding by winning a five-game match that saw the ball in every inch of the court and Adeyi’s deceptive wrist regularly sending his opponent the wrong way but David Allman (AVN) is a great athlete and in a fierce struggle Adeyi took the match in five.

A superb day of great competition and some incredible squash across the age groups. There’s more to come tomorrow with the semi-finals and spectators are welcome at Colets in Thames Ditton, Surrey.

Day 2 - Thursday 6th February 2025

A full day of Masters squash with all the Men's age groups in action and the top-seeded players battling to justify their positions. Not all of them were able to do so but there were some excellent and exciting squash on show.

MO75 - A solid win for Tibor Szolnoki (WKS) against David Marsden (LCN) and a good win for Scotland’s Dave Bissett who overcame John Culverhouse (KNT) in straight games but this was nothing compared to the upset as home club player Geoff Howes (SRY), a former England International, blitzed former World Masters Champion Chris Ansell (BRK) in straight games.

MO70 - Top seed Stuart Hardy (WLT) playing at his home club made short work of Sam Balsdon (DVN) and the seeded players all progressed although Peter Quarman (HFD) had a tough one with Joe McAuley (D&C) winning in four with the last two going 11-13, 12-10. John Hithersay (NHM) took on an old foe in Andrew Edmondson (LNC) and squeezed through in four. 3/4 seed Robert Houldsworth (LNH) had to save match points against the lively Keith Hibberd (KNT) getting through in five.

MO65 - Top seed Allen Barwise (CBA) had a slow start against Adrian Lindfield (SFK) but came through strongly in four as did the other higher-seeded players – Richard Millman (NOR), Dermot Hurford (SRY) and George Kousseff (HPH). The most unusual tie was British Open Champion Nick Gollaglee (SOM) playing Ripley Oyler (BRK) and comfortably going two up before going walkabout and losing the next two. He steadied himself however and managed to take the fifth.

MO60 - Top seed Eamonn Price (HFD) powered through against Tony Davies (KNT) showing his usually precise game and Steve Martin (YKS) removed the lively Mike Stewart (SRY). Simon Spencer (NOT) removed Paul Clark (WLT) in four and Richard Murphy of Wales won in straight games against Ian Portas (LCN). Second seed Jon Foster (HPH) had a solid win over Michael Wardle (BRK).

MO55 - Six-time National Champion Yawar Abbas (D&C) powered through his first round against Courtney Downing (SPE) to get his campaign off to a winning start. The keenly awaited return of former champion Dave Youngs (NOR) ended at two all against Andrew Eilfield (HFD) when Youngs retired injured. Second seed Steve Evans, the Wales International, eased through against Dave Weston (BKS) and is due to meet Sam Hanbury (SSX) if both win tomorrow. There was a cracking match with Steve Dodridge (BKS) playing Karl Hardy (CHS) with Hardy taking the first 20-18 and Dodridge saving a game point to take the second 12-10. From there he gained the upper hand and ran out a winner in four.

MO50 - Top seed and former champion Nick Staunton of Ireland showed some of his silky skills to get through in four against Mark Bangs (HPH). He will now play Joss Hargrave (LEC) who came through against Ashley Sandyford-Sykes (MSY). Richard Campbell of Scotland put together a fine match to close out Chris Lynam (HFD) in three straight games. But the upset of the round was Matt Stephenson (YKS), the number 3 seed, losing out to a very determined Mark Steeden (KNT) 11-9 in the fifth.

MO45 - A top match in this group saw Adam Giles (WLT) looking like a viking warrior battling against a very skilful Kristofer Anwar (MDX) and a fantastic match ensued with a full array of shots all over the court. Anwar clinched the third 12-10 to go 2-1 up but Giles battled through the next two to take the match. He will now meet Mick Biggs (MDX) who had too much for Dean Newberry (SSX). Highly seeded Paul Warner (BUX) and Chris Gray of Scotland both progressed smoothly while Alistair Coker (HFD) also progressed to the quarter-final with a win over Simon Lucas (WLT). Ominously the defending champion Matt Holland (HPH) playing at his home club eased through to the quarter-final against Nathan Miller (SSX).

MO40 - Paul McDonald (LNH) showed his class with a quick straight games win and former Open Champion Alex Preston (BUX) removed Steve Davies (BFD). George Shoulder (HPH) continued his fine form of this season by overcoming the dangerous Ross Gore (OFE) in three tight games. A slight upset when Ben Shakespeare (BFD) beat Tony Webb (SRY) in four games to progress to the quarters. Michael Waight (SRY) had a top match with county colleague Stuart Junor and in a match that went the full distance, it was Waight who edged through 11-9 in the fifth.

Friday is quarter-finals day and the seeded players start meeting each other and some superb Masters squash is in prospect. Spectators are welcome from 10.30 am.

Day 1 - Wednesday 5th February 2025

The Championships started at the superb Colets Health & Fitness Club in Thames Ditton, Surrey. A very good entry of over 220 players in all the age groups from 35 to over 80.
Today was a first-round for various age groups with the larger draws, but there were some excellent contests.

MO60 - Tony Davies (KNT) started proceeding with a tremendously close win over Matthew Towers (KNT) in five games that were all tight as the match see-sawed between them. Another titanic struggle took place between Mike Stewart (SRY) and Wales international Gary Hales. A second game 18/16 levelled the match for Stewart but he needed to take the fourth and fifth games 11/9. 12/10 for the match. A great contest. Former Wiltshire champion Paul Clark had to dig deep to beat home player Andy Hall (YKS) in five. Another Wales star Ian Fenner-Evans let a two game lead slip before taking the fifth against Alan Borrill (LNC).

MO55 - Shropshire's Courtney Downing was stretched all the way against the unorthodox but talented Simon Thompson (MDX) clinching the decider 12/10 after an all over the court game. Mike Leonard (BUX) kept his England hopes alive with a four game win over Graham Woods of Cheshire. In an incredibly entertaining match Cornwall's Tim Smith weathered the storm against the lovely racket skills of Camron Malik (SSX) who took the first two before Smith edged the third 11/9. Fitness told and he took the next two. Ian Chicken (SRY) took the fourth game 13/11 against Ville Leppanen (KNT) and then the fifth to progress.

MO50 - Wins for Surrey player Stuart Wiley and Mark Steedman (KNT) - another great contest 11/9 in the fifth against Jonathan Graham (HPH). Another Wiltshire Champion in Julian Beckett got through in four against Tom Carless of Staffordshire.

MO45 - There was home club success as Chris Bartley survived a tense first game to win in three and Simon Lucas (WLT) and Nathan Miller (SSX) progressed with solid wins.

MO40 - Wins for Stuart Junor (SRY) and Cornwall's Mark Campen-Howarth but the best match in the group saw a good five-game win for John Betts (SRY) who came through in five against Adam Safwat (ESX) whose late father was a top pro player.

All the Men's groups are underway tomorrow and the highly seeded players are in action. Spectators are welcome at Colets and the action heats up moving towards the finals on Sunday.

Stuart Hardy
Chairman





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