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2017 BC Jesters Doubles Tournament Wrap Up
The BC Jesters Club hosted its 36th annual doubles tournament with 60 participants playing 4 matches with different partners and opponents over 4 days (Feb 15-18) with the top four qualifiers on each wall going into Sunday semi finals and finals.
First Semi final: Gerry Whitworth/Warren Woodman def Rip Peterman/Mike Gillanders 3-1
Second Semi final: Dennis Forsman/Keith Schaefer def Tony Quan/John Hungerford 3-2
Final: Gerry Whitworth/Warren Woodman def Dennis Forsman/Keith Schaefer 3-0
The BC Jesters Club pays all tournament expenses, so all entry funds and additional donations from Jesters will be donated to the 2020 FUND. We are proud to announce that we have raised $2,955.00!
The 2020 Fund was established in 2000 by Squash BC to help protect the future of squash in British Columbia. As funding from government and other sources becomes less predictable, it is important to find alternative ways to ensure a sound financial future for the sport of squash.
The income accumulated through the 2020 Fund will be used to promote the growth of the game through the development of junior squash. By establishing a vibrant and well-financed junior program, Squash BC will take a major step toward a successful future for the sport in this province.
Thanks to sponsors – Squash BC (balls) Howe Sound Brewing (beer for Evergreen) Steamworks Brewing Company (beer at VRC). Thanks to VRC and cohost clubs for the use of their facilities.
Also thanks to the tournament organizers: Tony Goodson, Greg Desaulniers, Tim Martin and Brian Covernton. Kudos to all the Jesters who played and/or officiated during the week. All in all it was a week of great fun and comraderie.
2017 BC Jesters Doubles Tournament
This year’s 36th edition of the BC Jesters Doubles Squash Tournament starts February 15 and runs through to the 19th. Matches will be taking place at the Vancouver Racquets Club, The Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, the Evergreen Squash Club and the Hollyburn Country Club.
The last two years have sold out (64 players max) so sign up early.
100% of your entry fee goes to the 2020 Fund for the Future of Junior Squash. For more information on the fund, or to donate directly, please visit their Vancouver Foundation Donation Page.
Special thanks to Howe Sound Brewing, Steam Works Brewery and Squash Republic for their support.
2015 Calcutta
This year’s annual fundraiser for Squash BC’s 2020 Fund was played at the Vancouver Racquets Club on June 18-19, 2015.
Player handicaps:
First Round Matches:
1) Brian Covernton and Morgan Latremouille defeated Lynn Broman and Natasha Doucas
2) Tim Martin and Carolyn Russell defeated Nicola Martin and Hugh Wooley
3) Robert Pacey and Mark Heaney defeated Deidre Smith and Cathy Covernton
4) Mike Leckie and Chris Harley defeated Sue Wastie and Greg Desaulniers
Second Round Matches:
1) Brian Covernton and Morgan Latremouille defeated Tim Martin and Carolyn Russell (3-2)
2) Robert Pacey and Mark Heaney defeated Mike Leckie and Chris Harley (3-2)
FINALS:
1) Robert Pacey and Mark Heaney defeated Brian Covernton and Morgan Latremouille (3-2)
Thank you to the following individuals who pledged funds to the Calcutta and helped raise $2700 for the 2020 Fund:
Winston Cabell
Keith Clark
Deidre Smith
Rashid Aziz
Graham Brown
John Hungerford
Tony Goodson
Doug MacDougall
Paul Stevenson
Allan Brown
Hugh Woolley
Lynn Broman
Cathy Covernton
Eric Barclay
David Goldsmith
Rod Nicolls
Michael Leckie
Sue Wastie
Gavin Cooper
Ruth Castellino
Dave Adams
Carolyn Russell
Natasha Doucas
Steve Jacobs
Tony Goodson
Anonymous Donor #1
Anonymous Donor #2
2014 Calcutta
The BC Jesters are holding their annual Doubles Calcutta on Friday, June 20, 2014, at The Vancouver Lawn & Tennis Club and Vancouver Racquets Club. 2/3 of the monies raised will again go directly to the 2020 Fund which is an initiative of Squash BC that promotes the growth of the game of squash through the development of junior squash. This event is open to the public and admission is FREE.
• Bids are accepted for individual players and each player has a handicap.
• Once the bidding closes players will be randomly assigned to teams and randomly placed in the draw.
• Each team’s handicap will be the sum of the two team member handicaps added together (i.e. it is possible for a team to have a negative handicap.)
• All matches are best of five games.
• ‘Pro-am scoring’ will be in effect – i.e. a team team that loses a game gets 3 additional handicap points for the next game – unless this would bring them automatically to 15 points, in which case the three points are subtracted from the other team’s handicap. If a team loses the first game and then wins the second game, the three points that were awarded after the first game are deducted (rather than added to the other team).
This year’s bid total was $2,680, with 96 total bids being made over 3 days. Thank you to everyone who bid and especially those who ended the auction as high bidders. The full results of the auction can be seen on the website: http://jesterscalcutta.eflea.ca/
The Doubles Calcutta Draw is attached below, with net handicaps indicated after each team.
Please come out and join us tomorrow at VRC and VLTBC for the event. The semis are scheduled at VLTBC at 6PM and 7PM, with the finals planned for 8pm.
PLAYERS / HANDICAPS / BIDS:LEFT WALL
Brian Covernton 0 ($200 Allan Brown)
Chris Harley -2 ($200 John Hungerford & Bill Bowen)
Mike Jackson +6 ($125 Paul Stevenson)
Morgan Latremouille -5 ($200 John Hungerford & Bill Bowen)
Michael Leckie -6 ($200 Hugh Woolley)
Doug MacDougall +2 ($200 Doug MacDougall)
Mark Ridgeway -4 ($200 John Hungerford & Bill Bowen)
Robert Pacey 0 ($150 Paul Stevenson) RIGHT WALL
Lynn Broman +4 ($125 Lynn Broman)
Ryan Haider -3 ($125 Tony Goodson)
Mark Heaney -4 ($200 Keith Clark)
Nicola Martin 0 ($130 Eric Barclay)
Rod Nichols +3 ($150 Winston Cabell)
Adam Radziminski -2 ($125 Greg Desaulniers)
Carolyn Russell +2 ($150 Paul Stevenson)
Ben Thomas -2 ($200 Bruce Matthews)
PAST WINNERS2013 – Mark Heaney & Robert Pacey
2012 – Ruth Castellino & Robert Pacey
2011 – Michael Leckie & Geraint Khan
2010 – Brian Covernton & Adam Radziminski
BC Jesters win Ken Cummane Award
Squash BC recently announced their annual award winners for 2013/2014 and for the second time in 3 years, the BC Jesters have been awarded the Ken Cummane award. The BC Jesters raised and donated over $2800 to the 2020 Fund last year. The 2020 Fund is an initiative of Squash BC with the goal of protecting the future of squash in British Columbia. As funding from government and other sources becomes less and less predictable, it is important that we find alternative ways to ensure a sound financial future for Squash.
The BC Jesters continue to be a great partner of Squash BC and an advocate for the game across the province. – Jordan Abney, Executive Director, Squash BC
The Ken Cummane Award was donated by the Ken Cummane Foundation and is presented to the club or organization that contributes the most to the Squash BC 2020 Fund throughout the year.
