Picken and Delgado Win BC Open Championship Titles

The 2021 BC Open, presented by Aussie Pie Guy was held this past weekend (December 2-5) at YWCA Racquets + Fitness in Vancouver. Giselle Delgado (Victoria) took home the Women’s Open Singles title, winning over runner-up Michelle Garceau (Surrey) 8-11, 12-10, 11-2, 10-12, 14-12. In the Men’s Open Singles draw, Ryan Picken (Vancouver) won the title over Tristan Eysele (Shawnigan Lake) 13-11, 7-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-2 in the final.

Overall, 56 participants played in the event in men’s and women’s divisions across a variety of levels. Squash BC thanks Tournament Director Andrew Lynn and Tournament Referee Christina Yap, as well as all event volunteers, organizers, and sponsors for putting forth such a successful iteration of the BC Open.

A list of final round matches is below:

Women’s Open Singles: Giselle Delgado (pictured above right) def. Michelle Garceau 8-11, 12-10, 11-2, 10-12, 14-12

Men’s Open Singles: Ryan Picken (pictured above left) def. Tristan Eysele 13-11, 7-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-2

Women’s Division 1 Singles: Veera Dhaliwal def. Ella Cao 11-4, 11-4, 11-3

Men’s Division 1 Singles: Rory Johnston def. Jens Bolder 11-9, 8-11, 11-8, 10-12, 11-9

Men’s Division 2 Singles: Yusuf Matti-Alvarez def. Mica Thiessen 11-9, 11-8, 2-11, 11-6

Men’s Division 3 Singles: Kean Graham def. Ran Yaar 11-3, 11-8, 11-4

Men’s 40+ Singles: Andrew Clements def. Darryl Simmons 12-10, 11-2, 11-5

Men’s 60+ Singles: Nazir Hirji def. Thomas Bedore 11-8, 4-11, 11-9, 11-6

For a full list of draws and results, visit the event’s Club Locker profile: 2021 BC Open