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WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME
YOU TO SQUASH IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK!
The
Buffalo Squash Racquets Association is the governing body for squash in
the Buffalo area. Our
association is a non-profit organization and is a district of the United
States Squash Racquets Association.
All members of the BSRA are automatically members of the USSRA.
The
BSRA’s Executive Committee devotes most of its energy to promotion of
squash in Western New York, with great emphasis on the expansion and
development of junior programs and membership services.
This committee also organizes all the city leagues and
tournaments for all amateur players, arrange exhibitions and teaching
clinics, and sponsor many squash social events.
Listed
below are BSRA benefits and functions:
BSRA/USSRA
BENEFITS:
Your annual fee entitles you to participate in the following BSRA
sponsored and sanctioned activities:
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Summer
and Winter squash A, B, C,
D Level singles leagues: These
leagues give you an
opportunity
to play
competitive squash on a regular basis.
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Winter
A and B Doubles: Fast growing sector of squash leagues and activities.
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City
Championships for all age levels from juniors to 60+ Legends.
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Special
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Season Kickoff
Tournament for all class levels Events |
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- Knox Cup (Annual showdown between
the fair cities of Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Buffalo) |
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- Kittinger Lyman Bass Tournament |
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- Spectating for special exhibition
events and matches |
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- Other special events to be organized
from year to year |
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- Hall of Fame Awards |
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- Annual Dinner and City Awards |
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Subscription
to Squash Magazine ($20.00 value)
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Eligibility
for National Tournaments
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Eligibility
for National Rankings
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Junior
Development and Clinics (all junior members tracked by USSRA and
informed and updated
with regional
and national tournament information)
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Coaching
and Refereeing Certification
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General
News about The Game of Squash today
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Access
to Official Rules and Educational Video Tapes
BSRA Executive Committee 2006-2007
Peter Ahrens– President
Mary Sellers-Pici-Vice
President, Membership Secretary
Ed Jocoy-Web Site Mgr, T&S
Club Representative
Mike McGorry– Squash
Fund Representative, Hall of Fame Chairman
---- Secretary
Anne Denman – Treasurer
Sally
Russell--Newsletter, Junior Development, Squash Fund Representative,
Women's Representative
Carey Anderson-USSRA
Liaison
Peter Linder –Squash Fund Representative
Paul Dambmann: Social Events Chairman,
Jewish Center Representative
Tom Sheehan– Member at Large- Saturn Club Representative
Philip Scaffidi – League Coordinator
Bill Cleary – Buffalo Club
Representative
Edwin
M. Johnston, III--Member-at-Large, Directory Chair
----Doubles League Chairman, Member Services
BSRA Membership Categories and Dues Structure:
Club
Affiliated Members:
Individual
$80.00
Junior $60.00
USSRA
Life
Member $35.00
BSRA members not affiliated with the following
clubs/schools will be considered non-affiliated members: Buffalo
Tennis and Squash Club, Saturn Club, Buffalo Club, Jewish Center,
Allentown Athletix, Nichols School, GOW School.. (If other school
teams that have no courts of their own, can associate
with a club that will let them reciprocate BSRA League matches,
they will be considered "affiliated" members and will not be subject
to the $50 surcharge).
Because non-affiliated members cannot host matches at their own
club, the additional annual charge of $50.00 for members will
help defray any costs incurred by clubs/schools hosting
non-club-affiliated members’ matches. The aggregated fees will be
distributed, at seasons end, among clubs/schools that supported the league
matches .
Only Saturn Club, Buffalo Club, the Buffalo Tennis and Squash Club,
Nichols and GOW School members have their dues billed through their club/school at this time.
To participate in any BSRA leagues, tournaments, or sanctioned
events, you must be a BSRA member.
A membership form may be downloaded (see above). If you are a new member, please
fill it out and return this form to Mary Sellers-Pici, address listed on
form. If you are a current member, please review the membership form and make any appropriate changes and send to
Mary. If you do not wish to renew your membership please contact
Mary to
remove your name from our membership list..
If we do not hear from you, your membership will
automatically be renewed.
In addition to the benefits listed, a calendar is available to
each member on the BSRA Web which includes seasonal information
regarding all events sanctioned by the BSRA. A membership directory
is also available.
We are also looking for new faces to volunteer their time, to
help shape our events, and contribute new and interesting ideas for
our organization. If you would be interested in volunteering on any
of our committees, please call Peter Ahrens, or any Executive
Committee
member anytime. They look forward to helping you get involved.
Buffalo has a rich history of contributions to the game of
squash, and a strong involvement with all levels of squash, both
locally and nationally. We hope you will enjoy all aspects of our
association and all it has to offer. Any questions regarding
membership or any of our squash activities please contact anyone on
the Executive Committee anytime.
Please enjoy your membership and this great game we all love to
play!
See you on the Courts!
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE
BUFFALO SQUASH RACQUETS ASSOCIATION
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