BC Doubles Results

Mizinski comes from behind twice to win 2 events at the 6th Annual Summer Doubles Tournament

A record 67 competitors representing 47 teams competed in the 6th Annual Summer Doubles tournament at Evergreen Squash Club, July 15 - 20th. Marv Mizinski knows how to pick them as his partner , Brian Covernton , carried them on to victory in the Mens Open finals over Steve Lawton and Ingus Silgailus over-points in the fifth. Ditto in the mixed Open finals as Marv's partner, Alicia Haneine, carried them to a victory over the crowd favorites of Frances Frost and Mark Heaney, 3-1.

The Women's final was also exciting as Nicola Martin and Michele Smith beat out Alicia Haneine and Annette Soane, 3-2 However, the story on the womens side was the last minute teaming up of Paddy Penn and Cia Van Horne beating the number 2 seeds, Frances Frost and Lynn Johansen, 3 -2 first round after being down 11-4 in the fifth!

Another great effort was in the Div 1 play as the new team of Greg Cruikshank and Jason Del Vicario making it through 3 grueling rounds (they were down match point 4 times!) before losing 3- 2 to Richard Martin and John Osburn in the finals. Since John Osburn has now won every Div 1 event we have put on, he is now officially banned from Div 1 play and must play in his age group ( 60+) or Mens Open if he wants to play. It is just not fair to our younger participants.

A good time was had by all as there was also a record amount of alcohol consumed: 2 kegs, 16 cases of beer, 6 bottles of wine and who knows how many margaritas Friday night!

Also, we included another event: the Grouse Grind Challenge for CHILD on Friday night that attracted 28 competitiors. It was a great success and it will now be an annual addition to our Summer Doubles Tournament. Thanks to Richard & Lynn Dustan for organizing this event.

I would like to thank the sponsors: Tree Brewing Company; Freybe Sausage; Freightlink; Credential Direct; Gary Bombay/ CHILD; Mike Bell-Irving; John Smart Investments; Ping; Capilano Suspension Bridge and Squash BC.

Also, the volunteers of: Marv Mizinski; Richard Dustan; Lynn Dustan; Kevin Johnson; Beryl Johnson; Cia Van Horne; and last but not least, Scott and Jane Sibley for a terrific house party on Saturday night.

Results are as follows: