Men's Inter County - 14/15 Nov 2009
Dorset travelled to Bristol in Div 1 of the Inter County Championships. With the absence of Mike Hopkins at no.2, Dorset knew it would be tough to qualify for the promotion group. We were also without the improving Theo Woodward who unfortunately sustained an injury prior to the weekend.
A squad of players including Clive Ewins, Andy Corben, Ashley Naylor, Jamie Broomfield, Jamie Lang, Nick Lamb and Mike Ypes all made the trip to Bristol. Dorset faced the hosts Avon in the first match and were in outstanding form to win 20-4.
In their second match, Dorset played Oxfordshire and lost 15-7, which was a good result against a very strong Oxford side. This left Dorset with a chance of promotion if they could win their final match against Hampshire.
After an evening of pasta, lucozade and some serious pre match tactics, the Dorset team were in confident mood. This showed in an awesome display of Sunday morning squash with Dorset winning 16-8!
So after a hard fought weekend of squash, the Dorset Team finished second in the group level on points with Oxford and only losing out on top spot by virtue of their 2-3 loss to Oxford, they will be placed in the promotion group for the Premier League. Dorset have not been in this position for a very long time, if ever.
Team Captain, Andy Corben would like to thank all the players for their effort and commitment showed in their matches. A special thank you to Theo Woodward and Phil Smith for their support and advice over the weekend.
Finally, the Poole based IT company Codestone once again sponsored the Dorset Team. Codestone have continued their support of Dorset squash over many years providing both financial support and fantastic kit. For all your IT solutions contact Codestone on 01202 241124 or check www.codestone.net
| Match 1 | Avon | v | Dorset | Score | Games | |
| 1 | Dan West | Clive Ewins | (2-3) | 11/8 6/11 5/11 14/12 5/11 | ||
| 2 | Asa Morris | Andy Corben | (0-3) | 8/11 9/11 7/11 | ||
| 3 | David Price | Ashley Naylor | (1-3) | 7/11 12/14 11/3 5/11 | ||
| 4 | Darran Mabbs | Jamie Lang | (1-3) | 11/8 8/11 8/11 5/11 | ||
| 5 | Ian Fudge | Nick Lamb | (0-3) | 7/11 8/11 6/11 | ||
| Result | (0-5) | 4 - 20 | ||||
| Match 2 | Oxford | v | Hampshire | Score | Games | |
| 1 | Scott Handley | Robert Downer | (3-0) | 11/6 11/4 11/4 | ||
| 2 | Kristen Johnston | Alex Phillips | (3-0) | 11/3 11/8 11/8 | ||
| 3 | Ross Gore | Steve McLoughlin | (3-2) | 10/12 6/11 11/8 11/7 11/3 | ||
| 4 | Simon Street | Ben Thornton | (3-2) | 6/11 11/6 11/9 /11 11/7 | ||
| 5 | Jason Varrie | Chris Thornton | (3-1) | 11/9 8/11 15/13 11/6 | ||
| Result | (5-0) | 20 - 5 | ||||
| Match 3 | Avon | v | Hampshire | Score | Games | |
| 1 | Dan West | Robert Downer | (3-2) | 3/11 5/11 11/7 11/9 11/8 | ||
| 2 | Asa Morris | Alex Phillips | (3-1) | 8/11 11/9 11/5 12/10 | ||
| 3 | Barny Elworthy | Steve McLoughlin | (2-3) | 7/11 13/11 9/11 11/8 8/11 | ||
| 4 | David Price | Ben Thornton | (3-0) | 13/11 11/6 11/8 | ||
| 5 | Mike Martin | Chris Thornton | (3-2) | 11/3 11/9 4/11 7/11 13/11 | ||
| Result | (4-1) | 19 - 8 | ||||
| Match 4 | Oxford | v | Dorset | Score | Games | |
| 1 | Scott Handley | Clive Ewins | (3-0) | 11/8 11/9 11/8 | ||
| 2 | Kristen Johnston | Andy Corben | (3-0) | 11/9 11/3 11/9 | ||
| 3 | Ross Gore | Ashley Naylor | (3-1) | 11/7 11/8 12/14 11/9 | ||
| 4 | Simon Street | Jamie Broomfield | (1-3) | 4/11 11/6 8/11 10/12 | ||
| 5 | Jason Varrie | Jamie Lang | (0-3) | 8/11 3/11 10/12 | ||
| Result | (3-2) | 15 - 7 | ||||
| Match 5 | v | Score | Games | |||
| 1 | Dan West | Kristen Johnston | (0-3) | 2/11 7/11 5/11 | ||
| 2 | Asa Morris | Ross Gore | (2-3) | 11/8 8/11 11/7 8/11 11/3 | ||
| 3 | Barny Elworthy | Jason Varrie | (3-0) | 11/9 11/3 11/7 | ||
| 4 | David Price | John Geekie | (3-0) | 11/4 11/4 11/4 | ||
| 5 | Mike Martin | Mark Webster | (3-2) | 11/13 8/11 11/9 11/7 11/9 | ||
| Result | (3-2) | 16 - 8 | ||||
| Match 6 | Hampshire | v | Dorset | Score | Games | |
| 1 | Robert Downer | Clive Ewins | (1-3) | 6/11 6/11 11/8 4/11 | ||
| 2 | Alex Phillips | Andy Corben | (3-1) | 12/10 14/12 5/11 11/8 | ||
| 3 | Steve Mcloughlin | Jamie Broomfield | (3-1) | 11/6 11/6 7/11 13/11 | ||
| 4 | Ben Thornton | Nick Lamb | (1-3) | 6/11 5/11 11/5 7/11 | ||
| 5 | Chris Thornton | Mike Ypres | (0-3) | 4/11 2/11 1/11 | ||
| Result | (2-3) | 8 - 16 | ||||
| Final Places | Ties | Points | ||||
| 1 | Oxford | 43 | ||||
| 2 | Dorset | 43 | ||||
| 3 | Avon | 39 | ||||
| 4 | Hampshire | 21 |