Inside the 2025 Masters Doubles IPT: Northerns at the Coast

The 2025 Masters Doubles Inter-Provincial Tournament (IPT), hosted in KwaZulu-Natal, was nothing short of spectacular – a true celebration of squash, spirit, and sportsmanship. With over 420 players across all divisions, this year’s tournament raised the bar in every way, and the Northerns squad was out in full force.

From the moment teams arrived, it was clear this wasn’t just another tournament – it was an event. Hosted across multiple high-quality venues, the courts were in pristine condition, and matches ran smoothly throughout the week, reflecting the level of preparation behind the scenes.

The Northerns Charge: A Strong Showing Across the Board – 52 players participated

Northerns fielded a powerful group of men’s, ladies’, and mixed doubles teams, many of whom delivered standout performances in their respective sections:

🥇 Mixed Section:
Section 4 Brett Cousins & Karla Hunt	1st
Section 5 Tarn Finck & Annine le Roux	2nd
Section 6 Freddy Lapage & Kristen-Lee Hunt	3rd
Section 8 Frikkie Breedt & Tanya Nieman	3rd
Section 11 Fritz/Sjouke & Ilana Carstens	1st
Section 12 Tjaart van der Linde & Corinne Budler	1st
Section 13 Ruben Render & Anna Botha	1st
Section 16 Piet Jordaan & Alicia Hart	2nd
Section 17 Foeta Nel & Sonja Nel	3rd
Section 18 Vermaak Beeslaar & Michelle de Villiers	1st
Section 18 Izak Lamprecht & Thea Van Bart	2nd
Section 19 Laurie Korsten & Dina Korsten	1st
Section 20 Grant Williams & Delana Williams	1st
Section 21 Brendan Wepener & Maggie Wepener	1st
Section 22 Johan Els & Mandi Joubert	1st
🥇 Ladies Section:
Section 3 Karla Hunt & Kirsten-Lee Hunt	2nd
Section 4 Ilana Carstens & Anine le Roux	2nd
Section 5 Michelle Arpin & Kalinka Faul	1st
Section 6 Dina Korsten & Maggie Wepener	1st
Section 7 Anna Botha & Delana Williams	2nd
Section 8 Sonja Nel & Tanya Nieman	1st
Section 10 Thea van Bart & Corinne Budler	1st
Section 11 Michelle de Villiers & Alicia Hart	1st
🥈 Men’s Section:
Section 5 Barry Martin & Andrew Martin	3rd
Section 7 Brett Cousins & Freddy Lapage	2nd
Section 9 Frikkie Breedt & Ruben Render	1st
Section 11 Vermaak Beeslaar & Will Coetzee	1st
Section 12 Piet Jordaan & Altu Sadie	2nd
Section 12 Sam Moffat & Philip van Rooyen	3rd
Section 13 Michiel Goosen & Denzil Lohrmann	3rd
Section 15 Tjaart van der Linde & Hendrik Botha	1st
Section 16 Grant Williams & Grantham Daniels	2nd
Section 17 Fritz Beukes & Izak Lamprecht	2nd
Section 18 Sjouke Vellema & Johan Els	3rd
Section 20 Laurie Korsten & Brendan Wepener	3rd

But beyond results, the true highlight was the camaraderie, on-court focus, and post-match laughs that defined the Northerns spirit throughout the tournament.

A Tournament Built on Excellence and Energy

While the squash was top tier, the experience extended far beyond the courts. The KZN hosts delivered a tournament that felt like a festival – complete with exceptional food (yes, we noticed), vibrant entertainment, and thoughtful details like commemorative goodie bags, shirts, and towels marking the 20th anniversary of the event.

Evenings were filled with live music, social events, and spontaneous dance floors -offering a chance for old friends to reconnect and new friendships to form across provinces. It was a reminder that IPT is more than a competition – it is a tradition that binds the Masters squash community together.

Looking Ahead

The Northerns teams return home proud, as overall winners!! FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, but most importantly, is the energy they brought to the courts and the memories made. As we look ahead to the next tournament, there is a renewed sense of unity, purpose, and excitement in our community.

To everyone who represented Northerns in KZN – whether on court, podium or in the bar – thank you for flying the flag with passion and pride.

Here’s to IPT 2026 and the continued legacy of Northerns Masters squash.