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Falmouth Sports Club Centenary Year Tennis Championship

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What a fantastic finals weekend, and how kind the weather was to us!

We enjoyed some excellent tennis, wonderful support from members and spectators, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the weekend.

Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up across every age group, from our Under 12s through to the Over 60s. It was wonderful to see so many members taking part and representing the club with such enthusiasm and good sportsmanship.

A special thank you goes to our coach, Des O’Reilly, for organising such a well-run tournament. Thanks also to Sarah Choak for managing the bar and keeping everyone supplied with some much-needed sustenance throughout the weekend.

A couple of the Boys U16 matches are still to be played, but here are the results so far.

Championship Results

Men’s Open Singles

Winner: Dawson Smith Runner-up: Ben Davies

Ladies’ Open Singles

Winner: Amelie Churcher Runner-up: Erika Gorjunova

Men’s Open Doubles

Winners: Dave Stanforth & Charlie Martin Runners-up: Sam Fath & Dawson Smith

Ladies’ Open Doubles

Winners: Susie Scorse & Karen Hall Runners-up: Michelle Thomas & Izzie Roffe-Silvester

Mixed Doubles

Winners: Matt Stone & Viv Cobner Runners-up: John Dalton & Karen Hall

Men’s 60+ Singles

Winner: Graham Brunton Runner-up: John Dalton

Men’s 50+ Singles

Winner: Jeremy Schwartzentruber Runner-up: Des O’Reilly

Men’s 50+ Doubles

Winners: Des O’Reilly & Ben Davies Runners-up: John Dalton & Chris Wolfe

Ladies’ 50+ Doubles

Winners: Susie Scorse & Karen Hall Runners-up: Melanie Campbell & Siobhan Garland

Boys’ U12 Round Robin

Winner: Tim D Runner-up: Leo B

Division 2 Singles

Winner: Freddie T Runner-up: Henry L

Still to be completed

Boys’ U16 Singles

Boys’ U16 Doubles

Congratulations to everyone who took part. Whether you made it through to a final or simply enjoyed competing and representing the club, your participation helped make our Centenary Year Tennis Championships such a successful and enjoyable event.

Well played, everyone, and thank you for making it such a memorable weekend for Falmouth Sports Club.

Club Squash Championships: Finals Day

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What an exciting week of squash it’s been, culminating in a fantastic Finals Day at the Club Squash Championships last weekend! A full-house were there to watch it play out.

In the Junior Draw, there were some superb points and exciting matches from our fast-improving Development and Performance Squash players. Congratulations to Max, who successfully retained his title. Unfortunately, Jack had to withdraw through injury, but Coach Huw stepped in to give Max a competitive match.

Development Squash

  1. 🥇 Toby G

  2. 🥈 Henry B

Performance Squad

  1. 🥇 Max L-T

  2. 🥈 Jack G (not pictured)

In the Open Draw, 32 competitors battled it out, producing some fantastic matches and plenty of great squash throughout the tournament.

The final was eventually won by the experienced Rory Brickell, who claimed his 4th Club Championships title. An incredible achievement! Runner-up was Oscar Lambert, who, as one of the younger players in the draw, has plenty of time to develop and will no doubt be back next year with his eyes firmly on the trophy! 3-1 to Rory.

The Plate competition also provided an epic battle, with a few entertaining mid-court shots thrown in for good measure! It was eventually won 3-2 by Jon Hardwick, who also did a fantastic job organising the Championships, with the hard-hitting Matt Rogers finishing runner-up.

The Cup

  1. 🥇 Rory Brickell

  2. 🥈 Oscar Lambert

The Plate

  1. 🥇 Jon Hardwick

  2. 🥈 Matt Rogers

A huge thank you to all the organisers, supporters and bar staff who helped make the Championships such a success.

The trophies were presented by the club’s retired coach and Lifelong President of Cornwall Squash, Terry Beckett – a fitting way to round off a brilliant week of squash.

Congratulations to all our competitors, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s Championships!

Cornwall Women’s Social Squash Comp – Event 4

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Well done to all of the fab players who took part in the fourth Social Comp at Falmouth. Eight players entered a round robin style set-up – playing 14 games each!

A big thank you to Karakal Worldwide and Ridgeline Studio for their continued support, as well as the England Squash Community Fund for helping make the event possible. As well as the hosts, Falmouth Sports Club. 8 players took part in a Round Robin format.

Results:

Winner – Angela (Falmouth)
Runner-up – Jo (Truro)

The event is the fourth in a new series of five women’s social tournaments taking place at Falmouth and Truro clubs over the coming months.

No.1 Saturday 7th March: Falmouth Sports Club – COMPLETE
No.2 Saturday 18th April: Truro Squash Club – COMPLETE
No.3 Saturday 4th July: Truro Squash Club – COMPLETE
No.4 Saturday 12th September: Falmouth Sports Club – COMPLETE
No.5 Saturday 7th November: Falmouth Sports Club

Falmouth, Truro and Penzance clubs all run dedicated women’s squash sessions, helping to create welcoming spaces for players of all abilities.

More info to follow for each event, if you have any questions in the meantime, contact county secretary Matthew Stone: info@cornwallsquash.co.uk

Join the Celebration: Falmouth Sports Club Turns 100

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Falmouth Sports Club proudly celebrates its Centenary (FSC 100).

To help you mark this special milestone, we are delighted to share a selection of key dates for your diary, with events taking place throughout the year.

Saturday 16 May 2026 – Centenary Party

The main event! A marquee celebration on the club’s grassed area, with live music from Cornwall’s own Soul Sensations, followed by a disco. Enjoy a lavish buffet at this round-table event. Truly a night not to be missed. Why not arrive early and watch the FA Cup Final beforehand on the big screen?

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This is just a taste of what’s to come. Please keep an eye on the club noticeboards and behind the bar for further details, including pricing and timings.

It promises to be a tremendous year of celebration, and we hope you can join us.

Women’s Social Squash Tournament – Event 2

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Well done to the 22 players who took part in the second installment of our Women’s Social Squash Tournaments (9 play at Falmouth!).

Held at Truro Squash & Leisure Club, the day had a fantastic atmosphere, bringing together female players from across the region. With competitors divided into three groups, there was plenty of high-quality squash on display, along with clear progress and improvement since the last event.

A big thank you to Karakal Worldwide and Ridgeline Studio for their continued support, as well as the England Squash Community Fund for helping make the event possible.

A special mention goes to Abbie, the only junior in the line-up, who delivered an outstanding performance to take the Group B title.

While it’s always great to celebrate the winners, the event is about much more than results. It’s about encouraging more women to get involved in a sport that has traditionally had a much larger male presence—and creating space for players to enjoy time for themselves.

The feedback so far has been fantastic, and a turnout of 22 players is something rarely seen in recent years for squash in Cornwall. One participant summed it up perfectly:

“We spend 99% of our time doing things for others—work, family, and so on—and it’s so rare we get time to do something just for ourselves. So thank you for the opportunity to have a fun day.”

Results:

Group A
Winner – Louise S (Truro)
Runner-up – Viv C (Falmouth)

Group B
Winner – Abbie B (Truro)
Runner-up – Emma E (Truro)

Group C
Winner – Sally L (Falmouth)
Runner-up – Helena B (Truro)

The prizes were presented by County no.1, Lewis V!

The event is the second in a new series of five women’s social tournaments taking place at Falmouth and Truro clubs over the coming months.

No.1 Saturday 7th March: Falmouth Sports Club – COMPLETE
No.2 Saturday 18th April: Truro Squash Club – COMPLETE
No.3 Saturday 13th June: Falmouth Sports Club
No.4 Saturday 4th July: Truro Squash Club
No.5 Saturday 12th September: Falmouth Sports Club

Falmouth, Truro and Penzance clubs all run dedicated women’s squash sessions, helping to create welcoming spaces for players of all abilities.

More info to follow for each event, if you have any questions in the meantime, contact county secretary Matthew Stone: info@cornwallsquash.co.uk

Cornwall Squash on the airwaves!

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Two of Falmouth’s coaches were delighted to be featured on BBC Cornwall last week, as Sports presenter Ross Ellis spoke with County No.1 Jeanne Naylor and Cornwall Squash & Racketball Secretary Matthew Stone.

The interview highlights the growing success of our Women’s Social Squash Tournaments and the fantastic momentum behind the women’s game across the county!

It’s brilliant to see squash getting the recognition it deserves—thanks to everyone playing, coaching, and supporting the sport in Cornwall!

🎧 Listen to the full interview here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0nfnyp1

The next Women’s Tournament is at Falmouth on Saturday 13th June – Save the date!

Interested in giving squash a go? There are dedicated women’s sessions running at:
• Falmouth Sports Club
• Truro Squash & Leisure Club
• Penzance Pirates Squash & Racketball Club

📩 Get in touch: info@cornwallsquash.co.uk

Huw gains his Level 2 Coaching Award

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Congratulations to club member and squash coach, Huw Gibbon! 🎉

Huw has recently achieved his England Squash Level 2 Coaching Award (Player Development Coach) — a fantastic accomplishment and a great asset to our club.

This qualification further strengthens Falmouth’s ability to deliver high-quality, tailored coaching sessions for both juniors and adults. Huw regularly coaches our junior section on Saturday mornings, supports weekday sessions, and steps in for Matt to lead Monday team training.

Junior Squash at Falmouth

Our junior squash programme welcomes children from age 4 and up, offering a fun, supportive introduction to the game.

Squash is a brilliant way for children to:

  • Improve fitness, coordination, and concentration
  • Build confidence and resilience
  • Enjoy fast-paced, engaging sessions with friends

Through regular coaching, tournaments, and social events, juniors develop their skills while becoming part of a vibrant club community.

All sessions are built around fun games and activities, with small, supportive groups to ensure every child feels encouraged and included.

Current Availability

We currently have spaces available in:

  • Mini Squash Stars – Monday, 4:15–5:00pm
  • Foundation Group – Thursday, 4:00–5:00pm / Saturday, 9:00–9:45am

If your child would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you — please get in touch with Matthew Stone.

👉 Find out more here: https://falmouthsportsclub.co.uk/squash-racketball/junior-coaching/

 

Three club members picked for Cornwall

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Three of Falmouth Sport Club’s squash players and coaches have been selected to play for Cornwall in the national inter-couties competition.

Jonny Newton, Matthew Stone and Huw Gibbon all made the line up against Devon and Gloucester, playing at the D+E club in Exeter. Also picked were Max from Newquay and Steve from Truro. They were against tough opponents, but everyone played well – each match being incredibly close. Huw got some super victories playing at 5th string!

Well done all!

FSC100 Cocktail Party

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What a fantastic start to the centenary celebrations at Falmouth Sports Club on Saturday—it truly couldn’t have gone better.

The atmosphere was incredible, and it was so special to see so many of you come together to mark such an important milestone. Your support, enthusiasm, and presence made the occasion unforgettable and set the tone for everything still to come.

A huge thank you to Jonny for creating the amazing cocktails, and to Sarah and David for keeping everything running smoothly behind the bar. We’d also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the organisers and committee whose hard work made the event such a success.

This is just the beginning, and if Saturday is anything to go by, we have so much to look forward to. Roll on the next one—we can’t wait to celebrate with you all again!

Saturday 16 May 2026 – Centenary Party

Our main event! Join us for a spectacular marquee celebration on the club’s grassed area, featuring live music from Cornwall’s own Soul Sensations, followed by a disco.

Enjoy a lavish buffet at this round table event. It promises to be a truly memorable evening.

Tickets: £35 per person

Availability: 120 spaces (12 tables of 10)

On sale: Behind the bar now

Be sure to secure a table with friends early, this is a night not to be missed! More details will be displayed in the bar over the coming weeks.

As if that’s not enough… there’s more!

Saturday 11 July 2026 – 100 Doubles Day

A fun-filled day of tennis and racketball doubles, played across our grass and hard courts. Partners will be selected on the day to keep things competitive and enjoyable for all.

The day will conclude with a BBQ following prize presentations.

The unveiling of our centenary plaque at the clubhouse.

Live screening of the Ladies’ Wimbledon Final at 4pm on the big screen. What’s not to like?

Saturday 6 September 2026 – Family Fun Day

A relaxed and inclusive day featuring doubles tennis, racketball, and table tennis, with partners allocated on arrival. Plenty of games and activities to keep the children entertained.

A delicious chilli con carne to round off the day,

Please keep an eye on the club noticeboards and behind the bar for further details, including timings and pricing.

The cocktail party set the tone for what promises to be a fantastic year of celebration. We very much hope you will join us.

Women’s Social Squash Tournament – Event 1

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Seventeen women from across Cornwall came together yesterday at Falmouth Sports Club for a vibrant and inspiring Women’s Social Squash Tournament, a fitting celebration alongside International Women’s Day.

The event welcomed players of varying experience levels in a friendly and supportive environment, highlighting both the competitive spirit and the strong sense of community within Cornwall’s squash scene. Participants travelled from clubs across the county to take part in the social tournament, enjoying a day of exciting matches, encouragement and camaraderie.

The tournament was generously supported by Karakal, who supplied the prizes and giveaways, and Ridgeline Studio, who created the marketing for the event on a pro-bono basis. Thanks also to the England Squash Community Fund for helping to get the project off the ground.

Throughout the day, the standard of squash on display was excellent, with every participant showing determination and impressive skill on court. Just as importantly, the event created an opportunity for women involved in the sport to connect, support one another and celebrate their shared love of squash.

Feedback from players was overwhelmingly positive. One participant from Truro said:

“Another big thank you for organising yesterday — the feedback from the Truro ladies is amazing. We all had a great time, made some new squash friends and are all really looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much!”

Organisers described the tournament as a fantastic social occasion and a brilliant showcase of women’s squash in Cornwall. With only four women entering this year’s County Championships, the hope is that initiatives like this will help break down barriers and encourage more women to take part in the competitive side of the sport.

The event is the first in a new series of five women’s social tournaments taking place at Falmouth and Truro clubs over the coming months. For more information, visit the Cornwall Squash & Racketball website: https://cornwallsquash.co.uk/

Falmouth, Truro and Penzance clubs all run dedicated women’s squash sessions, helping to create welcoming spaces for players of all abilities. If you would like to take part in the sport, contact County Secretary and Lead Coach at Falmouth, Matthew Stone: info@cornwallsquash.co.uk.
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