A Great Summer At CitySquash
CitySquashers were kept very busy this summer. Nearly all of our 100 elementary, middle and high school students were enrolled in one or more of the programs that we offer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Our elementary and middle school students attended a five-week academic and squash camp at Fordham, and we ran a […]
Success At Urban Individuals
CitySquash competed in the 2011 Urban Individual Championships held at Williams College from June 17th-19th. The tournament was a huge success for CitySquash as we placed 17 players into the semi-finals, had 12 of 16 finalists and took home 6 of the 8 divisions. Urban Individuals capped off a great season that saw CitySquash team members […]
Awards and Diplomas for CitySquash High School Graduates
Over the last month, six of Citysquash’s eight high school seniors graduated from their respective high schools with the remaining two seniors set to graduate at the end of this month. Family members, staff and supporters have been in attendance to see these great students accept their diplomas and complete their high school careers. What […]
The Bash is a Huge Success for CitySquash
With approximately 600 attendees and over $500,000 raised, the 2011 CitySquash Bash was the organization’s most successful event to date. Those in attendance were privileged to top-level singles and doubles exhibitions including former world #1 Amr Shabana and seven time defending U.S. National Champion, Julian Illingworth. The silent and live auctions were a huge hit […]
Robert Williams Wins First Gold Tournament
Two CitySquash students competed in the Inaugural Westchester County Gold Tournament last weekend. After losing a tight five-game match in the main draw, Billy Fleurima went on to win five straight matches to take home the BU13 consolation title. Robert Williams played his best tournament to date dropping only one game on his way to […]
Two Titles At The Bronze National Championships
CitySquash had a successful weekend of squash at the U.S. Junior Bronze Championships. Of the seventeen CitySquash competitors, four reached the quarterfinals and two went on to win their division. Esmeralda Mejia reached the quarterfinals of the GU13 division before falling in closely fought 5-game battle. Leondre Damil played his way through the 64-man draw […]
CitySquash Students and Mentors Take Part in an Afternoon of Community Service
On Saturday, April 16 CitySquash students, staff and mentors worked together to create craft kits for children in hospital. The event was held on behalf of Project Sunshine – a nonprofit organization that provides free educational, recreational, and social programs to children and families living with medical challenges. The event was a huge success, bringing […]
CitySquashers Battle Through Tough Draws at the Westchester Silver Tournament
CitySquash had a tough, yet rewarding, weekend at the Westchester Silver Tournament. While some team members played in their correct age division, we decided to play a few team members up a division to gain some important match experience. In the BU11 division the “Three Musketeers” – Hugo Barroso, Axel Michaca and Christopher Lucero – […]
One Weekend, Two Tournaments, Four Titles!
Last weekend, 20 CitySquash students competed in two tournaments throughout the New York area. Nine team members traveled to Queens to participate in the CityView Silver Open while eleven team members competed in the SportsPlex Bronze Tournament in Stamford, CT. By the end of the weekend, CitySquash had claimed four titles. Three of the four […]
Cadienhead and CitySquash Boarders Have Success at New England Interscholastic Squash Championship
CitySquash team member Andrew Cadienhead helped the Taft squash team win its first New England Interscholastic Squash Championship in eight years when he won the #4 flight of the A division on Sunday, February 27th. Having placed second at the National High School Championships earlier in the season, the Taft team were favored to take […]