Boast Squash Commodore Squash Club Minneapolis Club MARCH 5-8, 2020 March, 2020 Dear Doubles Squash Enthusiasts, Welcome to the Commodore Squash Club. You must be “enthusiasts” venturing to the Twin Cities in March, for goodness sake, to bang a hard squash ball around a 25X45X26 foot court, roughly 30,000 cubic feet, with three other humans of various sizes and shapes, all wielding clubs. Glory awaits the victor, death the vanquished. “Dear Lord, I can explain tinning that drop shot costing us the National Title in 2020, if you are but prepared to listen.” Of more importance, at least for now, is what your partner might say. We who play this cruel sport know the value of a great partner; one who runs, shoots, clears, smiles, and has a kind word when push comes to shove. “Talk to your partner,” may well be the Lord’s response. Yes, your partner who saves you, who props you up, who deals with your silly weaknesses on and off the court, and with whom you drink from the same cup. My father built the Commodore Squash Club in 1976. I have owned it since 1995, having returned from New York City in 1993 where I spent two years teaching at PS46. The Club was struggling, and Dad had serious reservations about investing in the costly transition to softball courts. My brilliant suggestion to return to Minnesota as a Teaching Pro and reinvigorate the Club was met with shock and consternation. Fortunately, after due consideration, he agreed. We were a happy doubles team, which is saying something. As a child our relationship had ups and downs. Funny to ponder my ownership has now lasted twenty-five years, his for just nineteen. Then again he helped me till two weeks before his death in 2007, so I have another seven years to go to match his impressive record of showing up daily to nudge forward this miraculous club. Looking back, perhaps our biggest push involved my design, financing, and installation of the three International Courts in 1995, unavoidably at the expense of our spectacular 300 seat gallery. Miraculous? Well, yes. It is simply astonishing the Commodore Squash Club has managed to survive as a small business since 1976. We couldn’t have done it without the remarkable support of the world’s greatest membership. Also, Jeff Mulligan has done a great job as Head Pro coming aboard ship in 2011. Presently I am exploring ways to develop the property while transitioning to a member owned club. It’s a complicated process with many moving parts, so we will just have to see what the future holds. Looking about the Commodore Squash Club, you may notice quite a few treasures. There’s the plaque recognizing Hashim Khan inaugurating play in 1976. I love the poster of Sharif above my office door, which he signed every time he came through St. Paul. He and John Nimick were honored guests in 2010, and I remember laughing with Sharif over breakfast as he recalled Hashim asking Sharif “why he hit the ball so hard?” Big “Mo” Khan nearly ripped the mustache off of Sharif in a doubles match back in the late 70’s, and I can see Sharif’s glaring eyes to this day. It’s an honor to play with Mo’s son Sakhi in this tournament. My mother Alvina reminded me of Mo’s glee and huge smile hurrying up to a ball, then flicking the ball opposite his turn of head. No pressure, Sakhi. In my office, you will find an old Bancroft racket with Hashim’s grip molded to it, from when Hashim came through for a Khan Tribute in 2000. Jahangir, Talbot, Gordie, Nimick, Sharif…. what a line up tramped through the Commodore when the Hardball Tour was in full swing. We hosted the Laphan Grant in 1988, and the National Doubles in 1993. More recently the WSDA, WISPA, PSA, FDA, MSA, USSRA, USTC (am I forgetting letters?) have all visited the Commodore Squash Club. Jeff’s close friend and current doubles partner, Willie Hosey, has been here every year since Jeff took over squash operations. Now it is your turn to create memories. I sincerely wish you the best of times, and encourage you to explore our great Twin Cities. Enjoy a draft beer and snooker game at the Commodore Squash Club. Hopefully, your visit will linger in a friendly after glow for years to come, and not, Lord willing, in the fires of squash damnation through eternity! Respectfully, John O’Brien Owner of Commodore Squash Club SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *All clubs will have bottled water, beer, snacks, and other refreshments. MARCH 5.THURSDAY 12PM Local players & B, M60+, M65+, M70+, M75+, M80+ divisions commence at all clubs & tournament registration desk at Boast Squash opens 7PM Tournament Hang Out - Smack Shack MARCH 6.FRIDAY 8AM Matches commence in all divisons at all clubs & tournament registration desk at Boast Squash opens 7PM Tournament Hang Out – Finnegans Brew Co. MARCH 7. SATURDAY 8AM Matches commence at all clubs 12-2PM Taco Food Truck @ Commodore 12-2PM Greek Food Truck @ Boast 6:30PM-Midnight Saturday night party at Surly Brewing MARCH 8. SUNDAY 8AM Matches commence at all clubs All main draw finals will be played at Boast Squash 10AM-2PM Brunch @ Boast Squash SPORTSMANSHIP Squash’s greatest differentiator. Donate now to help us promote it! ussquash.org March 2020 Dear Players and Guests, Welcome to the 2020 U.S. Squash Doubles Championships. We are thrilled to return this 85th annual National Doubles to the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. US Squash thanks the tournament committee members for their robust efforts to make this a memorable experience for all participants. We also appreciate the support of the three host clubs and their staffs for welcoming us into their terrific facilities. We are proud to partner with Mayo Clinic whose support has been instrumental to the success of the championship. The care Mayo delivers to many in the squash community keeps our athletes performing at their best and serves as a testament to the quality of their services. Thank you as well to the other sponsors and the many player patrons whose commitment makes this event possible. The passionate doubles community and this championship exemplify US Squash’s commitment to providing meaningful lifelong experiences in the sport. Good luck to all teams this weekend! SPORTSMANSHIP Sincerely, Squash’s greatest differentiator. Donate now to help us promote it! Kevin Klipstein Graham Bassett ussquash.org President & CEO Victor Elmaleh Director of Doubles US SQUASH US SQUASH US SQUASH WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT US SQUASH WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR PATRONS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT PLATINUM GOLD Frank Fairman Glenn Baron Gordon Hendrickson Stephen Felker John Lonnquist David Hutchinson Ben Leistikow Ty Nelson Tom Poor Tealwood Asset Management Matt Sturgis Transport Distribution Services Inc. WSDA Pro Tour SILVER Clark Amos Mauricio Bocanegra John Brazilian Bob Bush Shane Coleman Alan Dille Mary Dougherty Austin Edwards Charles Fenwick Jr. Steve Gadient Rob Hensel Doug Hoffberger Shirin Kaufman Jim Marver Amy & John O’Brien Charlie Parkhurst Zach Pashel Margaret Rux Orlando Springs Sandy Tierney Aaron Zenner 17-19 APRIL ENTER ONLINE NOW ROUND HILL CLUB FIELD CLUB of GREENWICH GREENWICH, CT FATHER-SON: OPEN, CENTURY, U13, U15, U17 MOTHER-DAUGHTER: OPEN, U13, U15, U17 ussquash.com/parentchilddoubles VENUES Boast Squash Commodore Squash Club Minneapolis Club 9805 Hamilton Road 79 Western Avenue N 729 Second Avenue S Eden Prairie, MN 55344 St. Paul, MN 55102 Minneapolis, MN 55402 952-377-8700 651-228-0501 612-332-2292 CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE US SQUASH DOUBLES COMMITTEE Ivan Martinez Josh Schwartz, CHAIR – New York, NY Bill Farrell Len Bernheimer – Boston, MA Ben Leistikow Ed Chilton – Wilmington, DE Jeff Mulligan Aiden Harrison – Lake Forest, IL Todd Iliff Kevin Jernigan – Boston, MA John Lonnquist Emily Lungstrum – New York, NY Mike McGorry – Buffalo, NY US SQUASH Molly Pierce – Philadelphia, PA Graham Bassett Tom Poor – Boston, MA Sakora Miller Dave Rosen – Baltimore, MD Preston Quick Charlie Parkhurst – Greenwich, CT Jeanne Blasberg – Boston, MA Sara Luther – Denver, CO Ivan Martinez – St. Paul, MN Dylan Patterson – New York, NY Kit Tatum – New York, NY Beth Fedorowich – Pittsburgh, PA Joe Purrazzella – Wilton, CT Lauren Patrizio Xaba – San Francisco, CA Beth Rasin – New York, NY WOMEN’S OPEN 19 Georgina Stoker & Meredeth R. Quick 38 Alice Bierwith & Mary Adams 18 Georgina Stoker & Stephanie Hewitt 37 Betty Cooke & Toby Barret 17 Meredeth R. Quick & Suzanna Pierrepont 36 Anne Page & Agnes Lamme 16 Dana A. Betts & Stephanie Hewitt 35 Sheila McKechnie & Anne Lytton-Milbank 15 Dana Betts & Natalie Granger 34 Margaret Bostwick & Agnes Lamme 14 Stephanie Hewitt & Narelle Krizek 33 Anne Page & Sarah Madeira 13 Dana Betts & Stephanie Hewitt 12 Meredeth R. Quick & Stephanie Hewitt 11 Narelle Krizek & Tarsh McElhinney 10 Narelle Krizek & Suzy Pierrepont 09 Natalie Grainger & Jessica DiMauro Women’s 40+ 08 Natalie Grainger & Jessica DiMauro 07 Meredeth R. Quick & Fiona Geaves 19 Kathryn C. Grant & Lissen T. Tutrone 06 Pochi Holdefer & Alicia McConnell 18 Kathryn C. Grant & Lissen T. Tutrone 05 Pochi Holdefer & Alicia McConnell 17 Kathryn C. Grant & Lissen T. Tutrone 04 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 16 Berkely B. Revenaugh & Mary B. McKee 03 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 15 Berkely B. Revenaugh & Mary B. McKee 02 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 14 Berkely B. Revenaugh & Mary B. McKee 01 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 13 Berkely B. Revenaugh & Lee T. Belknap 00 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 12 Karen Jerome & Lee T. Belknap 99 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 11 Kat Grant & Lissen Tutrone 98 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 10 Patrice Cromwell & Alicia McConnell 97 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 09 Sara Luther & Alicia McConnell 96 Demer Holleran & Alicia McConnell 08 Sara Luther & Joyce V.