Ahmed Abdel Khalek of Bates College win national title

I was fortunate to have witnessed the incredible squash match this afternoon when Ahmed Abdel Khalek beat Osama Kalifa  3-2 (12-14, 9-11, 11-9, 11-2, 11-8) to capture the College Squash Association men’s individual championship, the first in the school’s history.

See the Bates College website article

and the College Squash Association article

Bates’ Ahmed Abdel Khalek advances to CSA Individuals final

Ahmed Abdel Khalek, Bates’ number 1 player, advanced to the CSA Individuals final championship round this evening in Princeton.

He will play for the championship title Sunday morning at 11:45AM.

Live streaming available here: Ivy League Digital Network

 

Bobcat Classic Squash Tournament coming soon!

The Bobcat Classic pro and amateur tournament will be coming to Bates College in April.

Stay tuned for exact dates and times!

Maine Mix & Match in Brunswick March 21st

All Portland area juniors are encouraged to represent Portland Community Squash in the 2nd annual Maine Mix & Match at Bowdoin College.

  • March 21st, 2015
  • 11am – 2pm
  • Adults are welcome to spectate… this is Junior event
  • Two matches, 40 competitors
  • Free lunch
  • Bowdoin College squash courts

Contact Barrett (barrett@portlandcommunitysquash.com) or Paul (paul@portlandcommunitysquash.com)

 

Youth Squash sessions in Portland

The third squash session of the season begins at the Portland branch of the YMCA of Southern Maine on March 4th

  • Regular practice will run from 2:00pm to 3:oopm Wednesdays and 3:00pm to 4:00pm Fridays
  • Register at YMCA website and click “Register now” in upper right or call 207-874-1111
  • Session 3 runs from March 4th, 2015 until April 18th, 2015
  • Beginner training sessions follow normal practice
  • Beginners should contact Paul French at paul@portlandcommunitysquash.com