YOUNG squash players from across Devon came to Crediton to compete in a two day junior tournament at Lords Meadow Leisure Centre.

Kirton Youth Squash Club's annual graded tournament attracted 30 competitors from Newton Abbot, Torquay, Exeter and Crediton aged between 10 and 18 years old.

The competitors were divided into three grades, A, B and C, according to their ability. Matches for the least experienced players or C Grade were held on the Saturday. The more advanced B and A Grades competed on the Sunday.

"I'm just amazed by how much the standard of play has improved since our tournament last summer," said tournament organiser and club coach, Angie Andrews.

Kirton Youth Squash Club was created two years ago to cater for the growing interest in their fast paced, exciting game. It now has 34 members attending its regular Saturday coaching sessions.

Tournament results were:

C Grade cup winner: Dan Wreford (Kirton Youth), 2 Austin Bryant (Newton Abbot), 3 Josh Doe (Kirton Youth). Plate winner: Billy Brown (Newton Abbot), runner-up Luke Doe (Kirton Youth).

B Grade cup winner: Joss Baldwin (Kirton Youth), 2 Adam Smart (Newton Abbot), 3 Ed Starling (Devon and Exeter). Plate winner: Dan Wreford (Kirton Youth), runner-up Simon Priddle (Devon and Exeter).

A Grade cup winner: Connor Andrews (Kirton Youth), 2 Oli Coupe (Kirton Youth), 3 Josh Smart (Devon and Exeter). Plate winner: Simon Tietze (Kirton Youth), runner-up Felix Stephenson (Kirton Youth).

Kirton Youth Club would like to thank Jennifer Wreford of Club Crediton for sponsoring the tournament and presenting the prizes. Thanks also to Pete Johnson and Sue Taylor for helping run the tournament and Mick Wells for his support, both at the tournament and with the club's regular coaching sessions.

To find out more about the coaching programme contact Angie Andrews on 07969 854487.