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SquashEmpower : An Urban Youth Enrichment Program
Fund Raising Gala at the Australian Embassy SquashEmpower will be holding its 2nd Gala Fund Raising Auction Dinner at the Australian Embassy on Saturday night September 30. The menu will again include Australian fare - including Atlantic Salmon, pavlova and lamington complimented by wonderful Australian wines! If you weren't there last year, you will not want to miss this year! One major auction item already confirmed is a package including a night's accommodation at the New York Harvard Club & lunch or dinner with Peter Nicol (former #1 in the World) & a hit with Peter at the Harvard Club (bidding will be hot for this spectacular package!) Julian Illingworth continued his impressive rise triumphing in the 2006 US Men’s selection Julian Illingworth continued his impressive rise triumphing in the 2006 US Men’s selection event held at Worldgate S&H, enduring four sets (7,(2),2,1) and 70 minutes of punishing squash with Cincinnati’s Jamie Crombie. The brilliant final capped a financially successful weekend, which also gave a spiritual lift to the Washington area squash lovers who attended. The final figures are not in, but it appears the tournament netted several thousand dollars for its charity beneficiary SquashEmpower. DVD’s of the Illingworth v Crombie match are available on application from www.aussienicksquash.com . Proceeds go to SquashEmpower. The event raised $3,000 for SquashEmpower. Thank-you to our major sponsors - ASTi, Kodiakand FRC Marketing, as well as those who attended the event and purcahesd auction items. Picture of Connie with Jamie Crombie Summer at SquashEmpower After Pizza party break-ups for the academic year, Summer squash continues for SquashEmpower. Three CCCS students received part scholarships to Bethesda Sport & Helath camps with Mohamed Awad (former #9 PSA Champion). SC/LA DC has opened its doors to the SquashEmpower students over summer and several of the kids will be continuing training over summer with volunteer coach, Matt Rosser. Picture of kids break up party SquashEmpower to run National Men's Trial for first time in DC Area For the first time in its prestigious history, the US Men’s Squash Team Selection event will be held in the DC area. Sport and Health Management, ASTi and SquashEmpower have worked to secure the event for Worldgate S&H. From June 8 – 11, the best players in the US will be vying for a spot to represent their country internationally – this will be four days of some of the most exciting squash you will ever see. SquashEmpower, the DC urban youth enrichment program is coordinating the event and ASTi are the major sponsor. Beside the top quality squash, many activities involving these brilliant players are planned including clinics for juniors and adults at RIO, Regency, Bethesda and Worldgate Sport & Health Clubs, and at Sports Club/LA. There may even be the opportunity to fill the spot with a local player – imagine yourself playing in the US Selection event! Follow the link for information about ticketing and sponsorship packages. This is going to be a terrific week-end, be sure to join in the fun and support a very worthy cause. A raffle and auction will also be held for SquashEmpower. (Tickets available: Sport and Health Clubs, Sports Club/LA Washington DC) SquashEmpower to Participate in Bronze Tournament March 24-26th
The UK RAF squash team are visiting the US for the first time in 20 years. Members of the team will be visiting SquashEmpower kids on Wednesday 26th April at the Washington YMCA. The RAF members, who are excellent quality squash players, will be providing some tips as well as generally socializing with the kids. On April 30th from 2-5pm, the best of Sport and Health will be playing the visiting team at Worldgate S&H. Several Sport and Health participants played the UK RAF team on their last visit 20 years ago! These matches will part of Worldgate World Squash Weekend and include various activities including; handicap tournament, free coaching trials and a reception to follow UK RAF matches. For more details on either event contact Connie. SquashEmpower Tournament February 2006 Bob Steck on SquashEmpower Weekend SquashEmpower Weekend: Great Success - Photo Gallery from SquashEmpower First Semester Our Mission•SquashEmpower combines the sport of squash with academic tutoring and |
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It may have been snowing outside but at Bethesda Sport & health 50 local junior players were warming all hearts by competing in the Juniors for Power - SquashEmpower tournament on Feb 11-12. Squash players from Bradley Hills Elementary, Pyle and Westland Middle Schools, The Heights, Walt Whitman and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Schools, and others participated in the tournament which raised funds to send an urban youth program - SquashEmpower - participants to an interstate squash tournament in March. Entry fees and raffles combined to bring in a total of $2,000. The organizers would like to thank Bethesda Sport & Health for their kind support for the program and Madfish Wines for raffle prizes. Results of the tournament can be found in 
