Magazine Jul/Aug 2016

THE CLAYMORE CUP In April, our Squash team took to The Tanglin Club for the annual Claymore Cup competition – organized by Tanglin for the past 3 years. In a tense encounter, The Club triumphed by a narrow margin of 7.5 to 7 points in an afternoon comprising 12 competitive matches. The trophy was proudly claimed by Member Mohit for The Club, ensuring the long-awaited return of the Cup to the top of Claymore Hill where it will be defended next year. THE AMERICAN CLUB OPEN SQUASH TOURNAMENT On April 30, The Club held its annual Open Tournament in various categories. The tournament culminated in our 2 top players, Sverre Prytz and Harry Dzeba competing in the Final, which eventually saw Sverre triumphing in a hard fight. Congratulations to all our finalists:

The Claymore Cup

: Sverre Prytz : Harry Dzeba : Nasir Kauser : Julius Diaz

Open Winner

Open Runner-Up

Masters (Over 50) Winner Masters (Over 50) Runner-Up Super Masters (Over 60) Winner

: James Ng Super Masters (Over 60) Runner-Up : Harvey Glick Open Plate Winner : Steve Blencowe Open Plate Runner-Up : Trond Kyrkjeboe

UPCOMING EVENTS: Cosmo Squash League: August – December

Club-wide Team Tournament: August 27

Padang Cup (Friendly against Singapore Cricket Club) September 10

Open Squash Tournament

Open Squash Tournament

Ryder Cup (Friendly against The British Club): October (TBC)

As can be seen, The Club’s Squash community is a highly active, enthusiastic and competitive yet greatly hospitable, fun and friendly group comprising Members of all ages – from teenagers to those well into their 70s. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we welcome you to join us and enjoy the fun, camaraderie and sportsmanship that squash encourages, while getting the single most efficient calorie burning workout of any sport, in all weathers.

Club-wide Handicap Tournament: November 19

For those interested in improving their game skills, lessons are available from our regular coach Robino as well as from visiting international coaches.

With the upcoming Club renovations, we also expect to regain our third court (a multi-purpose court) – and, with the new and bigger relocated Union Bar proposed just a few steps away – there’s no better combination for sweat and rehydration! We look forward to your company.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Khair at the Sports Desk.

44 THE AMERICAN CLUB JUL / AUG 2016