We're calling you out! - You skeerd?
Scott F. (4.5), Morgan P. (3.5), Gary W. (4.0), James W. (3.0), Alex W. (3.5), Robert M. (4.0), Courtney W. (3.5), Roger W. (3.5), Rehan S. (4.0), Michael W. (3.0), Tucker M. (4.0), Charlie J. (5.5), Adam S. (4.0), Tom R. (2.5), George B. (3.5), Frank G. (2.5), Carl K. (2.5), M. Hadi (3.0), Gareth J. (4.0), Brian S. (3.5), Shane G. (4.0), Cody H. (2.5), Chris M. (3.5), Andrew M. (4.0), Ben Q. (5.0), Siam K. (5.0), Fletch C. (5.0), Todd H. (3.5), Shea M. (3.5), Yoann B. (3.0) Come back - We'll be nice - We miss you - We miss your $20
That's just the short list of some of the players we haven't seen in ages. Seriously though, if you haven't played in a while or have never played, you know you're missing out on some great squash and massive fun. Fast: Only takes about 2 hours... if you last that long. Lots of new prizes: cash payouts down to 4th, $50 Sushi Nami Gift Card, $25 Marlow's Tavern Gift Cards (x2), Blue Moon Pizza (x2). Odds are you'll come away with something. Get back on that T!
11am ~ 1:30pm THIS Saturday, Nov 11 Squash SMASH Tourney Lifetime Fitness - Sandy Springs
We weren't sure there was going to be enough payers to even have a Saturday morning SMASH tourney. At one point it was canceled at the last minute because we only had two players... then Assam walks in and ropes 3 guys that were ready to leave into playing a few more games! Those 3 players, plus Assam, plus the two that were already there pushed us over the minimum 6 players. GAME ON! 1. Paul D. (3.5) - $72 2. Muhammad J. (3.0) - $28 3. Mario de M. (4.5) - $20 Nadeem C. won the $25 Marlow's Tavern Gift Card
It all played out in about 1.5 hours and at the end of that, Paul D. (3.5) was standing alone. Paul has played in a few SMASH tourneys but this is his first time finishing in the money... and even better - winning! It wasn't all easy because he had to go up against some serious competition. His first match was with Nadeem C. (2.5), who is pretty new to squash but still can manage a racquet and not to be underestimated. Nadeem put up some great pressure but it wasn't enough to keep Paul down. Paul's next match was against a tiger! The tiger was named Assam J. (5.5.)! Paul has felt Assam's true competitive speed in other SMASH events so he knew this was going to be nerve racking. But Paul kept it together, waited for Assam to make an error or two, and then take the points when he could. Paul pulled that one out and pushed Assam into the losers' bracket. But what's worse than playing a tiger? How about the father of a tiger!? For realz! Paul had to play Assam's father, Muhammad J. (3.0) who knows a thing or two about squash... but Paul was able to keep the wheels on through some tough rallies and muscle through. Paul held on to the winner's bracket. Muhammad went down into the Loser's bracket and clawed his way back to the finals where.... he had to face Paul again in the finals. It was closer this time but in the end, Muhammad ran out of steam, and the outcome was the same. Congratulations to Paul D. (3.5)!
There were a lot of fun matches - Like when Kashif A. (3.5) went up against Muhammad J. (3.0) in the first round. Both players had never played in an EvenSquash Handicapped tourney before but have played each other frequently. They though this was going to be another fun game until they realized that... the handicap was going to make it very close. Assam J. (5.5) went up against Mario de M. (4.5) with some long rallies and tight matches where both players were on game ball points. Mario eventually knocked Assam out and advanced. Mario then played Kashif. Did I mention that Kashif had been working out since 7am? This was Kashif's last match, he knew he was spent, and he played it smart, forfeited instead of risking injury. Mario and Muhammad then battled it out to see who would face Paul in the finals. Mario took 3rd.
There was a lot more action - too much to write - Next time get there!
Check below for all the pics and vids and bonus commentary.
The next SMASH Tourney will be held 11am Saturday Nov 11 at Lifetime Fitness. Registration is open! Online Squash SMASH Tourney Registration Form. You can see all upcoming SMASH events on the SMASH Tourney Schedule.
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Game on!
- Bob -
Muhammad J. (3.0) vs Paul D. (3.5) (in shorts)
This is a quick look at how the finals went... tired and serious or seriously
Muhammad J. (3.0) vs. Kashif A. (3.5)
Yes Let? Video replay comes in handy
Mario de M. (4.5) vs. Assam J. (5.5) (white shorts)
It looks like Mario is doing all the work....
Paul D. (3.5) (shorts) vs Nadeem C. (2.5)
Paul learns that Nadeem will put it away if given the chance
Muhammad J. (3.0) vs Kashif A. (3.5) (white shirt)
...some short rallies...
Kashif A. (3.5) vs Mario de M. (4.5) (blue shirt)
First round match... working the kinks out....
Muhammad J. (3.0) vs Mario de M. (4.5) (blue shirt)
.... like the old saying, "two ships passing after a hard rally..."
Squash SMASH Tourney! Play new people Play under pressure
Play on different courts Home courts for locals
Get some squash fun!
On Saturday, November 4, at 11am,Lifetime Fitness - Sugarloaf (Lawrenceville) location will host a SquashSMASH tourney. All players of all skill levels are welcome. This is just like the squash SMASH tourneys in Atlanta ... just in Sugarloaf... and not Atlanta....
$20 entry fee - Cash only. Pay when checking in.
Cash prizes - Payouts for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and maybe 4th ... and maybe some other loot too.
Handicapped, mixed skill level play - Completely random draw - Anyone can play anyone!
Double elimination - Even if you lose your first match you can still fight back to win the whole thing!
Matches are best 3 games - Fast and fun matches. Event should last about two hours.
