September Box League Posted

Many players returning after a summer break! Should be a fun month for Box League action!

http://modules.ussquash.com/ssm/pages/boxleague/BoxLeague.asp?boxid=1419

PCS Coastal Challenge party at Bayside Bowl


Portland Community Squash is holding a fundraiser event at Bayside Bowl! 5% of all receipts will go toward the PCS Coastal Challenge!

Please join us for an evening of bowling, live music, silent auction and good times!

This event is open to all. Bring your family and neighborhood!

  • Date: Monday 8/25/2014
  • Time: 4pm until closing
  • Happy Hour: (bowling, some food and beverages) from 4pm-6pm
  • Where: Bayside Bowl 58 Alder St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 791-2695
  • Fundraising: 5% of all receipts go to Portland Community Squash fundraising effort
  • Silent raffle: Raffle tickets for various items including squash gear and locally donated items
  • Live music and entertainment provided by Via Agency house band (squash player Teddy Stoecklin and others!)
  • Activities: Bowling, dinner, live music
  • Cost: Bayside’s menu and retail rates apply

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Sad news for squash

The College Squash community is stunned by the unexpected and sudden passing of John Illig, head coach for Middlebury College. John had a long history in Maine squash including head coach at both Colby and Bates Colleges. He has touched many of our local players and will be dearly missed. John was the consummate ambassador for squash and would always encourage others to play and love it. He personally welcomed me to the Bates College Squash center years ago and introduced me to  the college game.

Article and photo from College Squash Association and Michael Bello.

Remembering John Illig

2013 CSA Strategic Review: John Illig (Middlebury)

June Box League posted

June Box League is posted!

The Portland YMCA Box League runs throughout the year. The summer months often see less players but there are still many matches played as a result of the box league!

June Box League

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Portland YMCA squash article in Portland Press Herald

Great article about the efforts of Barrett Takesian and Portland Community Squash focusing on middle school kids from King Middle School in the YMCA’s middle school program.

Article link: http://www.pressherald.com

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