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Tania has stopped playing competitively on the World Squash Circuit, and this is what she has to say, courtesy of www.taniabailey.net,
I just wanted to let you know that I am not going to be playing the World squash circuit anymore, my motivation is as strong as ever but my body will not allow me to train and compete at the level I want to anymore. The last few years have been extremely tough and I have given it everything I could to try and get back to being one of the best players in the World, but I know what it takes to get to the top of the rankings and deep down I know I just cannot do it anymore. Having had 3 surgeries on my knee and 1 on my hip and suffering recurring problems, I think it is time to move on. I don’t think this will come as a great shock to many people but I want to let all the people know who have helped me so much over the years.
I want to say thank you to my Mum and Dad, I am so grateful for all the encouragement and support they have given me and for always being there for me, I couldn’t have done any of it without them and also a big thank you to Neil, to my brother Mark and sister in law Joanne for their amazing support too and for being there through the good and the bad.
Thank you to all the people that have contributed to my squash career and helped me along the way, thanks to England squash who have supported me since I first went professional and all the coaches I have worked with over the years, especially to Paul Carter for his never ending belief in me, and thanks to the numerous physiotherapists and support staff who I have worked with. There are too many people to mention individually.
I would like to thank Westside gym for allowing me to use their brilliant facilities and to Stamford Squash Club for their support since I was 9 years old.
I have got so many amazing memories and had a lot of unforgettable experiences. And I have made so many friends along the way. I have had a great time and I would recommend being a full time squash player to anyone!!
It has been an absolute privilege to able to play full time squash, I will miss the tournaments, the travelling, my friends, playing for England and I will even miss the training! But I believe I have a lot to look forward to now.
I have already been coaching over the last year or so, I have been coaching at Hunts County squash club and I have worked on a few regional junior squads, I hope to continue this and also start to coach at clubs in and around Stamford, I am excited about having new challenges and looking forward to whatever comes along.
Congratulations to Tania for winning the London Open at the weekend.
More tournament info can be found here.
Tania has had a tought time with her knee in recent months but was back in action last week. Unfortunately she had a sinus infection so lost 3-0, you can read more on her website.
She’s back in action next month in Doha, Qatar though as she fallen down the rankings she has to play qualifiying matches. The full line up of players can be found here…
Good luck!
With immediate effect Conduit Road is closed and there is NO vehicle access to the squash courts for about 2 weeks.
You are requested not to park in Conduit Road and use the School Car Park (display your car pass) when using the Squash Courts. Also be advised that there will no pedestrian access from Conduit Road to the courts for a period next week, during this time access to the Squash Courts will only available from the School Tennis Courts to the back of the Squash Courts.
Please be reminded that whilst the construction work is ongoing you are not permitted to park outside the squash courts until after 6pm during Monday to Friday. This includes school holidays.
Squash Club members are permitted to use the Main School car park off East Street and take the short walk up Conduit Road to reach the courts.
A reminder to you all that we hold Junior Squash Coaching Sessions every Sunday with “Beginners” starting at 2pm and “Intermediates” starting at 3pm. Further details in previous article.
Please encourage your children/grandchildren to come along and join us and have lots of fun.
We will also be holding Parent and Child evenings with a taster session on Friday 24th June commencing at 7pm.
Come along and play against your child.
Members now have the opportunuity to book courts online at http://uk.slotreserve.com
For the trial period, only 2 courts are available to book online. The trial period will be reviewed in February/March 2011 to assess whether to proceed with extending the online facility to all 4 courts or whether to revert back to the stamps and booking sheets.
If you have any comments or queries during the trial period please let us know.
*UPDATE 18th MARCH 2011*
79% of the votes cast requested to move to all 4 courts being booked online. We will now move to all courts to be booked online effective March 28th.
The Club is currently looking at the possibility of funding a squash clinic for the more novice & newer Club Members in the very near future.
If you are interested, please add your name & contact details to the list located on the court booking display boards at the Club or contact Neal Adams at NealandPam@aol.com
Recent injuries means Tania starts the year in the snow ranked 20th in the World Rankings.
With all the snow that has fallen recently many may have been put off by the journey to the squash club for a squash match, but whilst it may have been chilly (it’ll be good when those court heaters are sorted!) it’s still good to have a knock about. So as an ode to the heaters, the slightly amended lyrics to Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Tis snowing outside - must soon be Christmas!
Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But stamford squash courts are delightful,
And since we’ve no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
The heaters are nearly freezing!
The school kids must be holidaying,
The heat is turned down very low!!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
I would rather the sun actually came out,
Then the heaters would not really matter,
But I do like to see the snow,
so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We’ll just have to warm up harder,
So that we can play a really good game,
We’ll run around a bit farther,
Now I’m glad I came.
The view from the club window.
The ball is slowly dying,
And, my friend, we’re still playing,
But as long as you hit it back at me,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!