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Every year in January there is a gala dinner where the top Ottawa athletes in their respective sports are honoured. We need some nominees for our top amateur squasher for 2020. One must live or be from Ottawa for this nomination. So sorry, that rules out our stars on the Quebec side of the river for this award. The award covers the 2019/2020…
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Hello ODSA Squashers, We are indeed in challenging times due to the implications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Governments and organizations are reacting to the situations quickly and with various measures. Besides the various recommendations of governmental health agencies there has been reaction from local municipal administrators that directly effects community activities and us, the ODSA. Most directly is the decision…
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Congratulations to Iman Shaheen, who from Dec 6-10 at the Club at White Oaks captured the Girls Under 15 Canadian Open Championship and did so in dominating fashion without dropping a single game in the tournament! Iman’s next major events are the US Junior Open (Dec 14-17) and British Junior Open (Jan 2-6). Keep up the great work Iman!
As the highest ranked player in Ottawa during the 2018/2019 season, David is a true competitor and plays at the highest of levels. With his talent and involvement he was a true ambassador for the sport of squash in our area, supporting most local and regional tourneys as well as performing in many exhibition matches when requested. He accompanied his…
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Congratulations to Ottawa’s rising junior Iman Shaheen who recently won the Girls Under 19 division at the Squash Ontario Junior Closed held the weekend of Nov 22-24. Iman, who is only 14 years of age the #1 ranked Girls Under 15 player in Canada, dropped only a single game in her 3 matches. Congratulations Iman!
Congratulations to John Larabie who is a 2019 recipient of the ODSA’s Volunteer Commendation award. For more than 25 years, John has energized in turn Carleton University Squash teams and the Nepean and Barrhaven Squash Clubs, provided dedicated coaching for budding junior players, developed comprehensive developmental training programs for Club players and has been a cohesive, organizational and social element for Nepean…
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On Nov 18, the Ottawa Athletic Club hosted the 3rd junior event of 2018-19; with 34 players participating – the highest so far this season. All in attendance enjoyed the OAC’s great atmosphere, and witnessed several matches going to 5 games in all categories. Thank you to Stephen Neal for organizing and offering great prizes. Event #4 will be held…
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The RA Centre courts and gallery were full of activity on Oct 28, as it hosted the 2nd junior prix circuit event of the season. 30 juniors participated, including many new to competitive squash. Juniors enjoyed pizza, prizes, and an exhibition match between Tarun Balaraj and Iman Shaheen. Thank you to Oliver, Manta, and Badger Daylighting for sponsoring our door…
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