DAC Squash Classic – February 9-12

The DAC Squash Classic is February 9 -12.

Singles categories are 2.5 through to 5.5, and the three doubles events are A, B, and C. Numerous times I have been asked about adding a mixed doubles category, but alas, we simply do not have the court space to do it. And anyway, the women players from Canada have proven on more than one occasion they can hold their own!

Because entry numbers are limited and court space could not be at more of a premium, it is extremely important to take note of the following restrictions and the expected availability of all the players:

Ø Maximum 16 teams in any one doubles category
Ø Maximum 40 doubles teams allowed spread over the 3 categories
Ø Any player entering the ‘A’ doubles category is NOT allowed to enter the ‘C’ doubles category, regardless of partner
Ø One match guaranteed in any doubles draw
Ø Maximum 32 players in any one singles category
Ø Two matches guaranteed in any one singles draw
Ø Maximum 145 registrations for the entire event
Ø Walkovers / forfeits count as a match
Ø Minimum age to enter the tournament is 13
Ø All singles matches will use PAR scoring to 11

For Complete Tournament Details

http://www.thesquashjoint.blogspot.com/2011/12/all-aboard-dac-classic-express.html

DAC Squash Classic

Windsor Squash and Fitness had a strong presence once again at the 2011 DAC Squash Classic with thirty-five members from our local club making the trip across the border. London Squash was also well represented with twenty five of their own players. Great thanks to Mick Joint and his staff for doing a fantastic job.

Three words can sum up the DAC Squash Classic, squash, food and of course beer. The tournament is almost like a triathlon, as each part equally contributes to the overall experience. How much can you eat and drink and still play at a high level squash. Some WSF members actually thought they could compete in all three events and win their division. Some did okay until they reached Sunday when their bodies could no longer react properly. Andrew Caille’s performance is a perfect example; he played some solid squash Thursday thru Saturday and seemed primed to capture the 5.0 title while at the same time being ever so present on late night scene. By Sunday morning his squash play severely dropped as result from excessive partying fatigue set in and he was playing more like Elmer Fudd than David Palmer. Despite this Caille had a very strong showing and looks to be ready to defend his 5.0 MSRA Championship in a few weeks.

While Caille and others were painting the town Brian Porter was recovering from a bout with the flu. Porter spent the better part of Saturday in bed and despite being sick he still managed to reach the 5.0 finals. Along the way Porter had some tough matches. In the semi finals he played nemesis Ricardo Ramos from Lifetime Fitness of Troy, it was a hard fought four game match that appeared to be on it way to a fifth, when late in the game Ramos made some uncharacteristic errors that allowed Porter to steal the game and match from Ramos. In the finals Porter met the upstart John Rakolta from the Detroit Athletic Club. Rakolta’s play was nearly flawless in the matches leading up to the finals, however they did not fair him well against WSF very own Brian Porter. Porter experience allowed him to grind out the 5.0 Championship in four games.


Some of the new WSF members to make the trip this year were doubles team Herb Funkenhauser and Dave Hornby. Funkenhauser and Hornby had heard through fellow WSF members how great the DAC Squash Classic was and decided it was time for them to check it out for themselves. After registering Funkenhauser and Hornby began a hard training regiment. They spent many weeks on the doubles court practicing and many hours in the weight room preparing for this tournament. By the time tournament came they were in the best shape of their lives. Or at least that was until they saw the amount of food in the buffet at the tournament. Needless to say from that point on Funkenhauser and Hornby had little interest in whether they had won their matches or not but rather on how soon they could return to the buffet line. Both of them enjoyed themselves so much that they are making plans to return next year.

DAC Squash Classic - February 3-6, 2011

Please read the article for all the important information regarding draw limitations and required time availability, and all the details of the event and the entry form. Because of the popularity of this event, entry numbers will be capped. Once the maximum has been reached, all subsequent entries will be placed on a reserve list. http://thesquashjoint.blogspot.com/2010/12/preparing-for-another-colossal-classic.html

Due to DAC policy, entry can only be accepted with payment. We accept cash, check, or credit card.

Matches will be organized for Thursday evening for local players in the Detroit area only.

It would be great to see you all here again for this prestigious event. Entry deadline is January 21 or until full.

The DAC Classic 2010

This year’s DAC Classic was an event to remember. Mick Joint and his staff did a fantastic job. The tournament had over 140 players from all over Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. About 25 squash players from Windsor Squash and Fitness crossed the border to participate and 7 of them went home with hardware to show off their victories.

Mark “Legal Edge” Eugeni walked over all the competition to cruise to 5.5 championships and along the way he sold a few homes. Kevin “BFF” Furmanek rebounded nicely after a tough 1st round loss to win 5.5 Consultation Championship.

Mike “The Newcomer” Twiner showed everyone that despite being from South Carolina he knows how to play squash. Twiner’s patience style of play whore down his opponents that allowed to crowned himself 5.0 Champion.

Shaun “the Kid” Guay continues to shows great promise by winning 4.5 championships. After the victory Shaun said he could not win the championship without the help of his Dad (Gerry).

A memorable moment from this weekend was watching the father son team of Stefan and Konstantin Houbtchev coach each other though their matches. Konstantin was playing in the 4.5 draw and Stefan was in the 4.0 draw. Stefan continues to show how mature he is despite a tough 1st round loss to fellow WSF player Jeff Casey to recover to win the 4.0 consultation draw. Although Konstantin enjoys Stefan’s coaching he sometimes feels that Stefan should take his own advice.

5.5 Division Champion Mark Eugeni
5.5 Division Consultation Champion Kevin Furmanek
5.0 Division Champion Mike Twiner
4.5 Division Champion Shaun Guay
4.5 Division Consultation Champion David Guthrie
4.0 Division Consultation Champion Stefan Houbtchev

B Doubles Champions Shaun Guay/ Gerry Guay