Squash: Club Newsletter – May 2011

25 05 2011

The May edition of the Squash Club e-newsletter has news about:

• Club Polo Shirts
• 35th Anniversary Celebrations (dance on Sat 25th June 8pm to 1am)
• 35th Anniversary Appeal Fund update
• Club Nights
• Scottish Squash & Racketball update
• Squash Coaching
• Facebook

The newsletter can be downloaded here

Squash Newsletter May 2011





Tennis: News from the DG Leagues

15 05 2011

DG Tennis Gents League

Dalbeattie entertained Stewartry CSC with both teams hoping to keep their 100% starts to the season, however on this occasion the 2009 champions Stewartry came out on top, edging it 4-2.  Elsewhere new boys Dumfries C took on Dumfries A, who were also protecting a 100% record. However after a competitive start Dumfries C just run out a steam and lost 6-0. The final match between Dumfries B and Beechgrove was postponed.

Gents Teams  

Played

 

Rubbers

 

Games +/-

Points

Stewartry CSC

3

 

15

 

69

17

3

Dalbeattie

3

 

14

 

96

36

2

Dumfries A

2

 

10

 

88

41

2

Dumfries B

2

 

2

 

46

88

0

Beechgrove

1

 

1

 

13

21

0

Dumfries C

3

 

0

 

35

144

0

DG Tennis Ladies League

Dalbeattie A cemented their place at the top with a good 5-1 win over Dalbeattie B, Stewartry CSC edged out Dumfries A 4-2 and in a very tight match at the bottom Beechgrove just defeated Dumfries B 4-2 to gain their first point of the campaign.

Ladies Teams  

Played

 

Rubbers

 

Games +/-

 

Points

Dalbeattie A

3

 

17

 

96

14

3

Stewartry CSC

3

 

12

 

125

73

2

Dumfries A

2

 

7

 

74

71

1

Dalbeattie B

3

 

6

 

64

79

1

Beechgrove

2

 

4

 

44

80

1

Dumfries B

3

 

2

 

44

130

0

The men’s fixtures for Wednesday 18th May sees defending champions Dalbeattie entertaining Beechgrove,  Dumfries A travel to Stewartry CSC where another 100% record will fall and Dumfries C play Dumfries B.

In the ladies league Stewartry CSC travel to Beechgrove, Dumfries A entertain table topping Dalbeattie A and Dumfries B take on Dalbeattie B.

More local tennis news can be found at www.dumfriessportsclub.co.uk/tennis





Tennis: Open Day – Sat 21st May

11 05 2011

Dumfries Tennis Club invites you to join them for their Open Day on:

Saturday 21st May 2011
1:00pm – 3:00pm

ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES, ALL WELCOME

BBQ and Refreshments will be available from 12:30pm.

All members and non-members, adults and juniors are welcome to come along and play some tennis and find out about the club. Colin Dunbar our qualified coach will be available to give some tips on improving your game and to advise on coaching sessions that are currently available. Rackets and balls are provided.

Just turn up at the courts, Dumfries Sports Club on the Nunholm Road Dumfries DG1 1JW

For more information please contact Michael Goldie (committee member) on 07734 073397 .





Opening Season Bash Sat 7th May

6 05 2011

There is a party at Nunholm with the group, Suga n’ Spice, after the Scottish Championship cricket match against Ferguslie on Saturday (7th May) to mark the first home league game for the firsts. Cost £5.





Squash: Dance and Awards Evening – Sat 26th March

21 03 2011

The squash dance and awards evening commences at 8pm in the Clubhouse on Saturday 26th March. The evening features a discotheque/DJ, the awards, a raffle and a late licence.

Tickets are on sale now from the Bar at £5 each. Even if you can’t make it, buy a ticket to support the Club or donate a raffle prize.





JM Barrie cricket clash for Peter Pan house

15 03 2011

JM Barrie was a lifelong cricket fan and set up his own team

A celebrity cricket match is being arranged to raise funds to renovate a house which helped to inspire JM Barrie’s story of Peter Pan.

The match will be hosted by Nunholm Cricket Club in Dumfries on 7 June.

Barrie was a keen cricketer and formed his own team of literary friends, called the Allahakbarries.

The match will be used to raise funds for the overhaul of Moat Brae house in Dumfries where Barrie played as a child growing up.

Read more on the BBC





Live Football from 7th March

7 03 2011

Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Champions League
Barcelona v Arsenal 19:45 Sky Sports 2

Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur V AC Milan, 19:45 ITV1

Thursday, 10 March 2011
UEFA Europa League Last 16
PSV Eindhoven V Rangers, 18:00 ESPN
Dynamo Kiev v Manchester City 20:05 ITV4

Saturday, 12 March 2011
FA Cup Quarter Final
Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers, 12:45 ESPN
Man Utd V Arsenal 17:15 ITV1

Sunday, 13 March 2011
Scottish Cup Quarter Finals
Dundee Utd v Motherwell, 13:15 Sky Sports 1

FA Cup Quarter Final
Stoke City v West Ham 14:00 ITV1

Scottish Cup Quarter Finals
Inverness CT v Celtic, 15:30 Sky Sports 1

FA Cup Quarter Final
Man City V Reading 17:15 ESPN

Fixtures correct when publicised. This week’s fixtures are listed below or can be downloaded here;

Live Football from 7th March





Dumfries Hockey Club Race Night Sat 5th March

3 03 2011

Dumfries Hockey Club are having a race night to raise money for club funds at Nunholm on Saturday the 5th March, 7 for 7:30pm. All family and friends welcome. Contact the club social convenors for more details.





Live Football from 1st March

26 02 2011

Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Barclay Premier League
Chelsea v Man United 19:45 Sky Sports 2

Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Scottish Cup 5th Round Replay
Celtic v Rangers, 19:45 Sky Sports 1

Sunday, 27 February 2011
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
St Mirren v Rangers, 12:45 Sky Sports 4
Barclay Premier League OR
Liverpool v Man United 13:30 Sky Sports 1
Carling Cup Final
Wolverhampton v Tottenham, 16:00 Sky Sports 1

This week’s fixtures are listed below or can be downloaded here;

Live Football from 1st March





Live Football this week from 22nd Feb

20 02 2011

Dumfries Sports Club is currently reviewing our Sky TV package and for a limited time will be trying “Sky Ultimate”. This allows the club to show Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, ESPN and Eurosport over this period.

We will be advertising upcoming matches both in the Sports Club and, here, on our Website. If you support this package please show your support by coming down to watch a match.

This week’s fixtures are listed below or can be downloaded here;

Live Football from Feb 22nd

Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Champions League
Copenhagen v Chelsea 19:45 Sky Sports 2

Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Champions League
Marseille v Man United 19:45 ITV1

Thursday, 24 February 2011
Uefa Europa League
Sporting v Rangers 18:00 ESPN

Sunday, 27 February 2011
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Motherwell v Celtic 12:45 Sky Sports 4
Barclay Premier League OR
West Ham v Liverpool 13:30 Sky Sports 1
Carling Cup Final
Arsenal v Birmingham 16:00 Sky Sports 1





Live football this week

15 02 2011

Dumfries Sports Club is currently reviewing our Sky TV package and for a limited time will be trying “Sky Ultimate”. This allows the club to show Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, ESPN and Eurosport over this period.

We will be advertising upcoming matches both in the Sports Club and, here, on our Website. If you support this package please show your support by coming down to watch a match.

This week’s fixtures are listed below or can be downloaded here; Live February Football

Thursday, 17 February 2011
Uefa Europa League
Rangers v Sporting, 20:05 ESPN

Saturday, 19 February 2011
The FA Cup
Chelsea v Everton, 12:30 ESPN
Man Utd v Crawley Town, 17:15 ITV1

Sunday, 20 February 2011
Clydesdale Bank Premier League
Celtic v Rangers, 12:30 Sky Sports 4

The FA Cup
Man City v Notts County, 14:00 ITV1
Leyton Orient v Arsenal, 16:30 ESPN





Poker Night – Fri 18th Feb

18 01 2011

Another of the popular Poker Nights takes place at the club on Friday, 18th February at 7pm. (£5 entry and buy back).

All members and friends welcome.








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