Winners
2004
Diarra Venner, Dominic Ollivierre, Aiko Roudette, Shane Slater, Sherina Slater, Michael
Bergasse
collected 6 titles in the recently concluded OECS Junior Squash Championships 2004.
In the Boys' Under 13 division, Diarra Venner (SVG) stamped his authority to retain his OECS
Boys' Under 13 title. Andrez Bascombe (SVG) placed second with newcomer Kele Miguel (SVG)
upsetting Ian Sheridan (SVG) to place third.
In the Boys' Under 15 division, Joe Chapman (BVI) surrendered only one point in the tournament to
emerge as champion. John-Henry (LCA) battled through a tight five-game match to finish 2nd over
Joshua Veira (SVG).
Shane Slater (SVG) retained his Boys' Under 17 title from 2003, thrashing his opponents Kai Toney
(SVG), Bradley Glasgow (SVG) and Dominique Rivers (LCA) in the first round, semis and finals
respectively.
After a last-minute withdrawal, Dominic Ollivierre (SVG) defeated compatriot Andrew Dasilva to
claim the Boys' Under 19 title as the only 2 competitors in the age group.
In the Girls' Under 17 division, Amber Glasgow continued to be undefeated in the OECS Junior
Squash Championship, when she outclassed Aiko Roudette (SVG), Melissa Rivers (LCA), Sherina
Slater (SVG) and Isis Gonsalves (SVG) to clinch both the Girls' Under 15 and 17 divisions. Her
exceptional improvement earned her the Most Outstanding Player award, while Andrez Bascombe
was voted as Best Sportsmanship by
the players and coaches. After two team play-off matches, the OECS unveiled it's strongest-ever
team for the 2004 Caribbean Junior Squash Championships in the Cayman Islands. The Boys' team
comprises Diarra Venner (SVG), Joe Chapman (BVI),
Shane Slater (SVG), Dominique Rivers (LCA), Michael Bergasse (LCA) and Dominic Ollivierre
(SVG). The Girls' team comprises Sherina Slater (SVG), Aiko Roudette (SVG), Amber Glasgow
(SVG, pictured above), Melissa Rivers (LCA) and Christa Bonnett (LCA), who was selected prior
to the tournament. Andrez Bascombe (SVG), John-Henry Sweeney (LCA) and Bradley Glasgow
(SVG) have also been selected to compete in the Individual competition.
RESULTS:
Boys' Under 13 Final
Diarra Venner (SVG) defeated Andrez Bascombe (SVG) 9/0, 9/0, 9/1
Boys' Under 15 Final
Joe Chapman (BVI) defeated John-Henry Sweeney (LCA) 9/0, 9/0, 9/0
Boys' Under 17 Final
Shane Slater (SVG) defeated Dominique Rivers (LCA) 9/0, 9/5, 9/4
Boys' Under 19 Final
Dominic Ollivierre (SVG) defeated Andrew Dasilva (SVG) 9/2, 9/7, 8/9, 9/1
Girls' Under 15/17 Final
Amber Glasgow (SVG) defeated Aiko Roudette (SVG) 9/0, 9/0, 9/1
through their opening matches. Diarra Venner, Joe Chapman, Shane Slater and Michael
Bergasse showed off their skills, whitewashing their opponents 9/0, 9/0, 9/0. All matches
were straightforward 3-0 victories except for the clash between Aiko Roudette and Sherina
Slater. In a very aggressive match, Aiko stayed focussed to emerge the 9/1, 1/9, 9/3, 9/4
winner. Action continues today with some exciting match-ups scheduled to be played in the
various age categories.
Day 1 Results:
BOYS UNDER 13
Diarra Venner (VIN) defeated Ian Sheridan (VIN) 9/0, 9/0, 9/0
Andrez Bascombe (VIN) defeated Kele Miguel (VIN) 9/1, 9/3, 9/3
BOYS UNDER 15
Joe Chapman (BVI) defeated John-Henry Sweeney (LCA) 9/0, 9/0, 9/0
BOYS UNDER 17
(1)Shane Slater (VIN) defeated Kai Toney (VIN) 9/0, 9/0, 9/0
(4)Bradley Glasgow (VIN) defeated Anson Alvis (VIN) 9/0, 9/0, 9/1
(3)Michael Bergasse (LCA) defeated Joshua Veira (VIN) 9/0, 9/0, 9/0
(2)Dominique Rivers (LCA) defeated Kevin Bailey (VIN) 9/5, 9/2, 9/0
GIRLS UNDER 17
Amber Glasgow (VIN) defeated Isis Gonsalves (VIN) 9/1, 9/1, 9/3
Aiko Roudette (VIN) defeated Melissa Rivers (LCA) 9/2, 9/7, 9/2
Aiko Roudette (VIN) defeated Sherina Slater (VIN) 9/1, 1/9, 9/3, 9/4
Melissa Rivers (LCA) defeated Isis Gonsalves (VIN) 9/1, 9/2, 9/1
Champions
Missing: Diarra Venner (2003 Boys' Under 13 Champ)
Squash Championships, to be played at the Grand View Fitness Centre. Twenty-three
players from the British Virgin Islands, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will
battle for top honours in 5 age divisions. Defending champions Amber Glasgow, Diarra
Venner, Shane Slater and Sherina Slater will be leading a strong 18-player squad for top
spots in the Boys' Under 13, 15, 17 and 19 divisions, along with the Girls' Under 17 event.
One to watch during the championship is 12 year old Sherina Slater who will be fresh from
the Diamond Mineral Water Easter Tournament in Guyana, competing against her much
older competitors. Stay tuned for more updates and info.
