2012 National Squash Championships climaxes

The 2012 National Squash Championships came to a close on Saturday, May 5th, with Jules Snagg and Amber Glasgow claiming the major titles in the Men’s and Women’s Open.{{more}}

The event was played over 3 days (May 3rd-5th) with many exciting matches on display. In the Women’s final, former junior champion Glasgow overcame Greta Primus 11/3, 11/8, 11/13, 13/11 to clinch her first National senior title.

Tessa Shallow-King took 3rd place match over Dierdre Myers, winning 11/6, 11/6, 11/8. On the men’s side, Kevin Hannaway and Jules Snagg contested the Men’s Open final.

At 18 and 19 years of age respectively, this was a highly anticipated match-up between two of the Caribbean’s most promising teenagers. In the end, Snagg was crowned National Men’s champion for the 2nd straight year, defeating his rival 6/11, 11/3, 11/8, 11/5 in a high tempo match. Meanwhile, Kevin Bailey overcame Shane Slater 11/6, 11/6, 12/10 to seal 3rd place.

In the Men’s B division, Collin Alexander upset defending champion Raffique Browne 11/8, 11/8, 5/11, 11/9 in the final. James Bentick prevented a double victory however, stopping Alexander 11/8, 11/8, 11/6 for the Men’s 40+ crown.

In the 3rd place play-off, Telbert Samuel defeated Perry Defreitas 11/5, 11/3, 12/14, 11/8. Capping a very successful tournament, Samuel claimed an unexpected victory, as he emerged atop the Men’s 50+ round robin, defeating Leroy Lewis, John Horne and defending champion Keith Boyea.

Many of these players hope to continue their success in the upcoming OECS Squash Championships in the British Virgin Islands. The SVG Squash Association thanks all of the tournament’s participants/supporters and wishes good luck to all the players representing the nation in upcoming regional events.