Joel Hinds and Deon Saffery finally got their hands on the British Under 23 trophies at Hunts County a year after finishing as runners up. Both finals were great showcases with some wonderful squash.

No1 seed and World No60 Saffery defeated Emma Chorley to add the British Under 23 title to the Under 17 crown she took back in 2004. The match started tentatively with unforced errors from both players with neither looking able to take the initiative. At 6-8 down Saffery suddenly discovered her length and eased away to take it 11/8.

The second was close but Saffery again had the edge and took a two game lead. Things started to change as the third started and Chorley surged ahead to start a remarkable comeback. She made it back to 2-1 with an easy 11/3 and then lead throughout a tight fourth and eventually took it 11/9 to square things up.

As Chorley went 2-0 up in the decider it looked like it was going to be her day but then Saffery somehow regained her composure and took six points on the run - this seemed to brake Chorley's spirit and Saffery went on to take it 11/6 in 50 minutes. A great match with some excellent squash from both players.

The Men's final saw the No3 seed Hinds up against Joe Lee who had survived a marathon semi final against Eddie Charlton. Lee showed no effects of his semi final exerts as he powered out of the blocks and took the first 11-7. Hinds roared back to take the second 11/4 and then edged a close third 11/9.

The fourth was a fantastic battle with both players going for their shots and retrieving everything the other threw at them but in the end it was Hinds who held his nerve to take the championship his first British title.

A wonderful weekend of squash and thanks must go to all at Hunts County for staging such an impressive championships.

The event will return to Cambridgeshire again next year as will Joe Lee, Adrian Waller and both beaten women's semi finalists Carrie Ramsey and Sarah-Jane Perry, all in search of the coveted British Under 23 titles.

Finals:

[1] Deon Saffery bt [2] Emma Chorley
11/8 11/9 3/11 9/11 11/6 (50m)

[3] Joel Hinds bt [2] Joe Lee        
7/11 11/4 11/9 11/9 (60m)