WITH the retirement of Mick and Loretta O’Connor Cooma Squash Club has taken over the running of the Cooma Squash Courts.
An active committee lead by Chairman John Kleven is responsible for day to day court management and organising ongoing competitions.
John Kleven thanked the O’Connors and encouraged new players. Local doctor Andrew Egan, a regular squash player for 36 years, said squash provided an excellent cardiovascular workout. He said an hour’s play used up to 4,000 kilojoules.
“This is significantly more than most other sports and over 70 per cent more than either general tennis or racquetball,” Dr Egan said.
“The sport also provides a good upper and lower body workout by utilising both the legs to run around the court and the arms and torso to swing the racquet,” he said.
A new 12-week competition starts next week with children’s clinics at 4.30 and adult squash at 6.45. Players can pay as they go or commit to an annual membership, which gives them free access to the courts.
The club has special rates for children under 18 and families. Ring 6452 1213 or turn up at the courts in Murray Lane, Cooma, during business hours and up until 9pm on Tuesdays.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Cooma Squash and Sports Club Programs
The Cooma Squash Club and Cooma Squash and Sports Centre have the following healthy lifestyle programs currently available.
- Cooma Squash Competition
- Private Multi Sports Programs
- Kids Multi Sports Parties
- Go 4 Fun MEND Kids Healthy Living Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Active After School Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Golf Lessons (by Appointment)
- Tennis Lessons (by Appointment)
- Squash Lessons (by Appointment)
- Sports Massage (by Appointment)
- Cooma Squash Competition
- A Grade Mens/Women
- B Grade Mens/Womens
- C Grade Mens/Womens/Mixed
- Ladies Social
- Private Multi Sports Programs
- Kids Multi Sports Parties
- Go 4 Fun MEND Kids Healthy Living Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Active After School Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Golf Lessons (by Appointment)
- Tennis Lessons (by Appointment)
- Squash Lessons (by Appointment)
- Sports Massage (by Appointment)
Cooma Man wins South East Squash Title
Cooma Monaro Express - John Bannon 9 / 11/ 09
Cooma’s Corey Bedingfield is the South-East region squash champion after taking out the title in Bega on November 1.
Bedingfield defeated Troy Northie in the final, a player he had previously never beaten. Bedingfield was surprised by the result.
“I was stoked, I was happy to get a game off him to be honest,” he said
Down 2 games to nil, Bedingfield clawed his way back. Even after taking the third game to make the score 1-2 the Cooma squash player expected his run to end there.
“I thought I was no chance, I was quite shocked, so I’m very happy with that,” he said.
Bedingfield played four matches to win the competition and said it was an enjoyable event.
“It was good, it was fun playing some top players,” he said.
The Cooma squash player usually plays twice a week and has been playing for 16 years. He said it is a great game for all seasons.
“You can play it anytime of the year, it is great for fitness and is fun,” he said.
Bedingfield used to play in regular competitions in Canberra and said time prevents him from playing more regularly. He credits his dad for teaching him the tricks of the trade.
“He was always there giving me tips about the game,” he said.
Bedingfield said he is passionate about seeing the next generation of kids come through the ranks.
“I like to help kids out who want to play the game,” he said.
Cooma’s Corey Bedingfield is the South-East region squash champion after taking out the title in Bega on November 1.
Bedingfield defeated Troy Northie in the final, a player he had previously never beaten. Bedingfield was surprised by the result.
“I was stoked, I was happy to get a game off him to be honest,” he said
Down 2 games to nil, Bedingfield clawed his way back. Even after taking the third game to make the score 1-2 the Cooma squash player expected his run to end there.
“I thought I was no chance, I was quite shocked, so I’m very happy with that,” he said.
Bedingfield played four matches to win the competition and said it was an enjoyable event.
“It was good, it was fun playing some top players,” he said.
The Cooma squash player usually plays twice a week and has been playing for 16 years. He said it is a great game for all seasons.
“You can play it anytime of the year, it is great for fitness and is fun,” he said.
Bedingfield used to play in regular competitions in Canberra and said time prevents him from playing more regularly. He credits his dad for teaching him the tricks of the trade.
“He was always there giving me tips about the game,” he said.
Bedingfield said he is passionate about seeing the next generation of kids come through the ranks.
“I like to help kids out who want to play the game,” he said.
Cooma Squash and Sports Club
The Cooma Squash Club and Cooma Squash and Sports Centre have the following healthy lifestyle programs currently available.
- Cooma Squash Competition
- A Grade Mens/Women
- B Grade Mens/Womens
- C Grade Mens/Womens/Mixed
- Ladies Social
- Private Multi Sports Programs
- Kids Multi Sports Parties
- Go 4 Fun MEND Kids Healthy Living Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Active After School Program (Kids aged 7-13)
- Golf Lessons (by Appointment)
- Tennis Lessons (by Appointment)
- Squash Lessons (by Appointment)
- Sports Massage (by Appointment)
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