Our latest recruit to the thriving Edgbaston Priory Club, Julianne Courtice, who has a national ranking of England Squash U17 Number 3, rose to the challenge on 26th October at Wimbledon squash club to become U17 British Champion.
Julianne committed to a demanding schedule set by coach, Mike Edwards to train towards this event, as her goal, was to excel in the British championships.
Julianne, appearing in her first National Championship Final after coming through her semi final against a tough opponent Harriet Ingham (Surrey) 3-0, went head to head with Emily Whitlock on Sunday in the final of the U17, knowing a challenge was in front of her.
A pre-match talk with her coach Mike Edwards, kept a nervous finalist, calm and determined.
Julianne managed to stay positive, with focused concentration, playing superb attacking squash to take the title in a hard fought battle going to 4 games. The final score was 3-1.
Julianne would like to thank her sponsors Black knight and Ashaway who supply her with clothing and rackets. Julianne also acknowledged her coach Mike Edwards and the Edgbaston Priory club for all of their support since joining the new performance development program earlier this year.
