BLACK KNIGHT SIGN TOM PASHLEY

We are delighted to announce the signed of young up and coming squash professional Tom Pashley.

Tom is 21 years old but is already playing full time on the PSA circuit. Based in Halifax, the former U19 England number 1 is world ranked 136. Tom is real prospect for England Squash and is tipped my many in the know to be amongst the worlds elite players in the next few years.

Tom is a very pleasant and modest young man, but his squash CV speaks for itself:

World Ranking 136

Former Number 1 U19

British u15 Champion

Captained England U19 team at world juniors 2006

Tom has penned a 2 year contract with Black Knight/ Ashaway and took little time to select the Ion Storm and Powernick 18 as his weapons of choice. Watch this space for news on Toms Progress!

Tom is a member of our Facebook community, why not join him: www.facebook.com/Ashaway

EDGBASTON PRIORY - CHAMPIONS!

Edgbaston Priory were crowned new National Women's Club Champions, breaking Pontefract's impressive run.

Edgbaston Priory have assembled a very strong women’s outfit that looks to have quality throughout. The order is spearheaded by Victoria Lust (professional) and Julianne Courtice (current British Under 17 Champion)

Edgbaston have finally wrestled the Championship from Pontefract. Julianne Courtice started with a comfortable 3-0 win over Grace Smith, Lottie Erikson then made it 2-0 to Edgbaston with a 3-0 against Katie Smith. The pressure fell onto Kirsty McPhee who faced Leonie Holt, this was a battle and a very hard fought match, Holt seemed to have that little bit extra in the tank as the game went into the 5th. Holt taking it and winning the Women's National Club Championships for Edgbaston Priory before Pontefract's big hitters had a chance to do any damage. Vicky Lust put in a very spirited performance against Vanessa Atkinson eventually losing 3-1. Lauren Siddall looked very strong playing against Edgbaston's No 2 string Emma Chorley, Emma took the first game 11-7 then Lauren came back strongly to take the next 3 games.

Women's Final
Pontefract 2-3 Edgbaston Priory
1. Vanessa Atkinson v Victoria Lust 3-1 12/10 10/12 11/9 11/3
2. Lauren Siddall v Emma Chorley 3-1 7/11 11/7 11/3 11/3
3. Kirsty McPhee v Leonie Holt 2-3 11/7 9/11 9/11 11/9 6/11
4. Katie Smith v Lottie Eriksen 0-3 8/11 7/11 13/15
5. Grace Smith v Julianne Courtice 0-3 7/11 7/11 7/11

Racquetball is very much a high profile sport at Edgbaston and the current 1st recently won the plate at the National Racquetball Team Event:

Racketball Plate Final

Edgbaston Priory v Dunnings Mill
1. Nick Hynes v Giles Cowdell 3-0 11/4 11/1 11/5
2. Mike Edwards v Tony Howes 3-0 11/5 11/2 14/12
3. Simon. Parry v Neil Davey 3-0 11/8 11/9 11/6
4. Mat Pugh v Bob Shelley 3-0 11/1 11/4 11/5
5. Rob Shay v Mark Davies 3-0 11-7 11-3 11-1
Edgbaston Priory win 5-0.

DAVID PALMER WINS CANARY WHARF CLASSIC!

David Palmer is the Canary Wharf Classic Champion after defeating the current holder James Wilstrop in a gripping final. David came through 11/9, 12/10, 8/11, 11/7 in a match that lasted 65 minutes.

David adds the title to his British Open victory earlier in this season and this is actually David's 25th PSA title. Well done David!

It's great timing for us all at Black Knight/ Ashaway as we launch our new advertising campaign "The Player of the Decade Has Made His Choice".

For a full report, check out this link, see this link:
http://www.squash.me.uk/canarywharf/today09.htm