Magazine Jul/Aug 2016

Play Squash for Fitness, Friendship & Fun!

The American Club Squash group has had a hectic first four months of 2016. In addition to regular socials on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and internal box ladder matches every two months, our team also had the opportunity to take part in 4 major events. SINGAPORE SQUASH RACQUETS ASSOCIATION (SSRA) VETERANS LEAGUE This league, for the more mature players (over 40), saw our Members competing against teams from other Singapore clubs on a weekly basis till the end of May. With 4 players representing each game, The Club finished in the top half of a very tough competition.

HONG KONG SQUASH TOUR In March, a seasoned group of 15 Club players and supporters made a weekend trip to Hong Kong to team up with The Hong Kong American Club for a very spirited match against the Hong Kong Football Club at their beautiful premises – housing no fewer than 15 squash courts! Although losing narrowly to our hosts, our players and supporters had a thoroughly enjoyable time both on and off the courts, including a lunch, dinner and drinks hosted by HKFC, as well as a late night disco party by Blake Olafson for those who still had enough energy to kick up their heels! This tour followed other very successful trips to Penang Sports Club and The Sarawak Club in Kuching. More such events and reciprocal visits are being planned to ensure improvements in our playing standards as well as to foster lasting interclub friendships.

43 THE AMERICAN CLUB JUL / AUG 2016