Alison Waters – Squash Professional

Good week at the European champs and we brought home both the men’s and
women’s titles.

We beat the Irish 2-1 and the men beat the French team in a very tight final.
We all enjoyed the week and it is always nice to be away as a team and you
can’t beat playing for England.

Sarah Jane did a good initiation at the finals dinner which consisted of a Gangnam
style dance down the centre of the room ending up on stage strutting her moves.
Top marks! 

It was a big night for my premier league team Tuesday as it was the finals in
Nottingham vs Duffield. I unfortunately missed out on playing as I have been
suffering from an ear infection all week so was disappointed to not play. We
won though 3-2 so that was our 5th title and 4 in a row which i think is an
unbelievable achievement. Delighted for the team and manager Pete Smith as I
know it’s tough to organise the team throughout the year but as always he does
a fantastic job.

The British open is next in Hull and it’s the last tournament of the season
before the summer break. We start on the 21st May. Come and show your support.
It should be a great tournament. 

Ali  xx

I am at Southgate Squash Club (North London) today donating some old kit for ‘Kit Aid’.

Please donate any old kit to your local club so that it can be forwarded onto
those in developing countries and to give them a chance to start playing squash.

For more information, please visit http://www.lvsoskitaid.com/

Ali xx

I am so sad to hear the news that 18 year old squash player Harry Faulkner died last week.

I had only met Harry a few times but having been on court with him, I knew he was a great talent and had a bright future ahead of him. Not only this, but he a great person off-court and much loved by everyone who knew him. My thoughts go to his family and friends at this time.

People should be made aware of c-r-y which is the Cardiac Risk in the Young organisation.

Everyone should get tested and look at their website www.c-r-y.org.uk where you can book a test.

Things like this shouldn’t be happening! It’s too young! So please please get tested.

Alison

I have had a really good months training since Christmas which has been tough but have really enjoyed it.

Am now feeling ready and raring to go for the upcoming tournaments. I’m off on Wednesday 30th for a Gold Event in Cleveland, Ohio. I have played this tournament for a few years now and really love playing there. We stay with families and I’m staying at the same family that I normally stay with and I can’t wait to see them!

First round starts Saturday 2nd February and I’m drawn against a qualifier.

Ready to rock and roll!

Ali xx