Herts County Junior Meeting –
3rd September 2007
Present: Ray Waller, Chris Thomas, Dave Kerr, Ron Worrell, Steve Lloyd,
Julian Craxton.
Apologies: Dave Richards, John Beattie
Finances: £1500 received from the Senior Committee. Current balance £7136.
Herts Closed:
Ron Worrell has everything in hand. Entry numbers were finalized at 187. -
Another record – Well done Ron.
Ron cannot be present on the actual days but has arranged Simon Barnes to
run the U13/U17 and Bob Fowler the U15/U19. Thanks goes to these for there
help.
Sponsors were obtained :
Exel – Trophies and engraving
Arlon Printing – Logo on shirts
Dunlop – rackets and bags.
Our sincere thanks goes to these supporters as without such assistance
finances are heavily dented which in turn affects what we can do for
squash in the County.
A question was asked by John Milton how the committee would view the
possibility that certain players played in the Nordic Open as against the
Hertfordshire Closed.
After much discussion it was decided to not endorse such an action
although the final decision lay with the individual players. A letter was
sent to John by Ray Waller detailing the opinions of the committee and how
it might affect county selection.
Inter Club – The new season has been scheduled and the following entries
received:
20 teams in Division 1
30 teams in Division 2
The idea is to try and get at least 2 games on each trip. This is simply
not possible if there are even numbers in a league. It always gives 1 odd
match. When this happens we urge team managers to set up a friendly.
The Inter Club leagues commence on 7th October.
Inter County: These have now been received.
14th Oct – U19’s away v Suffolk and Essex 2.
U15’s away v Essex, Gloucester 1 and Surrey 2.
U15 Girls away - Surrey, Sussex and Kent.
Chris Thomas has the U19’s in hand.
Ray Waller is selecting the U15 team and leaving the management on the day
to Bob Fowler and one of the Mulvey’s.
An U9/U11 County friendly against Norfolk is arranged for October 7th.
Girls Squash
Next training day set for 21st October at Bishops Stortford
Grand Prix: Dave Richards to set up G.P. on 18th November
Other dates in the calendar for G.P’s are Feb 24th and April 20th. Venues
are required along with volunteers to run the afternoon.
Awards For All – Ron is giving a focus to Stevenage – R3/Energy Fitness.
Local schools are being approached. 5 schools are a possibility in the
catchment area.
Tring are struggling with lower age groups and it was advised that £22 per
session is available if local schools are interested.
Special Needs – Steve Lloyd will speak with Batchwood School – Due to
behavioral problems numbers on court must be restricted to maintain
control.
Crabtree School - Harpenden – contacted
Hertswood School – Boreham Wood - contacted
A.O.B.
Eastern Region Competition – Information requested
NEXT MEETING 8TH October