Schedule of Maine Squash Championship matches tonight at Bates College

All are welcome! Please join us from 6pm on!

Live Stream url: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bates-squash-glass-court

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Maine Squash Championship Tournament finals

Our first state wide sanctioned squash championship is nearing completion. From the results and player feedback it has already been a huge success! The final matches for each division will be held at Bates College. We’ll also have some of the courts available for open play for all spectators and players!

We will officially crown Maine State Squash Champions!!

Please come and enjoy the action!!

Portland YMCA hires Scott Phillips as Squash Club Pro

SQUASH PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE Y

Meet our Squash Pro Scott Phillips: Born and raised in Connecticut and spending summers in Maine, Scott began playing squash in 6th grade moving on to #1 player for 4 years at Suffield Academy and #1 player at St Lawrence University 2009-2011. Professionally Scott has coached at Chebeague Island Tennis Club, Pittsburgh Golf Club, Scholar Athlete Sports, and most recently Assistant Squash Coach for Men’s and Women’s Varsity Squash at Colby College.

Scott offers a flexible schedule and is skilled in instructing both adults and children. The cost for private lessons is $52 per hour for Y members and $64 per hour for non-members. Please coordinate the details with Scott directly via email sphillips@ymcaofsouthernmaine.org.

Winter League Finals tonight at Bates College

Come join us at the Bates College Squash Center as the final 4 teams of the Winter League meet and play the last match of the season to determine the final standings!

The longshot bet is on the Blue Cutter’s captained by first year captain Matthew O’Connor. His team was winless in the regular season but appears to have found their form and are steaming toward the finish line with momentum and determination!

  • Action begins at 6pm
  • Finals at 7:30p
  • Pizza at 8:15-8:30
  • Turnpike exit 80, head east on Alfred Plourde Parkway 1/4 mile on left side just beyond intersection of Goddard Rd.

Ahmed Abdel Khalek of Bates College wins 2nd consecutive CSA National Championship!

Ahmed Abdel Khalek finished his college squash career with a string of 66 straight wins and 2 consecutive CSA National Championships. In his 4 years at Bates he went 89-2 with his only two losses coming in his freshman year against Ali Farag and Todd Harrity, both current pro squash tour players.

Video of the entire match is below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyFc44YIviA