Important Date Reminders

Hi Everyone

Just to remind you of the New Members evenings that we have on the 19th and 26th September. You may recall we mentioned it in September's Newsletter.

Also the AGM which is on the 3rd October and starts at 6pm.

Catering will be available as well as 1 complimentary drink per member.

For those who missed the Newsletter (how dare you) please see details for both the New Members evening and AGM below:

Club Nights & New Members

Pre Covid older members will recall the regular Club Nights we used to run on Sunday evenings from 7pm till 10pm for any and all members to turn up and play whoever else is around. As is the way for these things, there could be anything from 10 to 30 members coming in at various times and playing whatever length games on a round robin basis, that were appropriate for the number of players attending at any particular time that night.

They proved to be successful as it was very much friendly/social squash and an opportunity for any members who come along to play other members they might not come across in the leagues; for new players to meet other more experienced players; for more experienced players to play/coach/coax less experienced players; committee members would be available for any queries or chats; and, as the bars would be open, for everyone to have a drink and a chat.
So we are going to reinstate Club Nights from 19th September, until Christmas, when we can review the attendance and see if the demand is still there for this type of event.
As we have had something like 35 new members since March 2020 and not been able to have any new member nights during that period, the first three Club Nights on Sunday 18th September, 26th September and 3rd October will be specifically geared towards new members with some food provided for all who attend (as well as the bar being open). All members are welcome and this will give the new members an opportunity to play a range of players - new and old - good and better! It will be a great opportunity for all to enjoy some social squash in a supportive atmosphere.
Everyone is welcome - but especially members who have joined since March 2019.

AGM

We will be holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 3rd October from 6pm till 7pm - just before Club Night (see above!).
We encourage members to attend as not only will we be doing the normal stuff like reviewing the accounts, electing the committee, we will also have the Sports Facilities Manager from the School there in attendance.

This is a good chance for members to listen to and take part in discussion about ideas to take the club forward over the next year and agree on planned improvements.
If there are any members who are not already on the committee and would like to take a more active part in the running of the Club, please speak to a committee member about how you may be able to help or what you could do - we are particularly keen to get some help with running the bar but would also like help with coaching juniors, running social events, etc
So if you have a few hours a month to spare - please speak to a committee member before the 3rd October.
BUT THERE IS MORE - we are also offering a free drink and food to all those who attend the AGM, as well as a prize draw for all attendees with squash prizes for the lucky winners.
A date not to be missed - 6pm on Sunday 3rd October

16/09/2021