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KENT OPEN AND KENT SQUASH FESTIVAL
KENT OPEN WORLD TOUR EVENT
The forthcoming Kent Open (to be held at The Mote Squash Club in
Maidstone from June 1-6) is now a One Star world ranking event on the PSA World Tour. This
provides the opportunity to see six days of top-class squash in the county and we expect the event to be supported by squash enthusiasts from all over Kent.
KENT FESTIVAL: BRINGING ON THE NEXT GENERATION
The Kent Squash Festival is already under way with coaching and
development projects taking place all over the county, including
coaching courses involving more than 20 schools. This is a massive
project, superbly co-ordinated by Steve Franks and involving as many
Kent coaches as possible.
The Kent Squash Festival is designed to promote squash and racketball
all over the county, with a special emphasis on junior development and
attracting new players to our sport.
KENT OPEN
Steven London from Park Langley has been awarded the wild card into the
Kent Open first round, which is a major boost for him in his early days as a PSA
member, and it would be nice to see a large crowd coming down from
Priory land to cheer him on.
We will also be holding a Kent Doubles Championship during the
tournament weekend and we are setting up a Priory v Outer Kent Challenge
for the top players in each division and age groups on the Saturday. All the players
will be expected to stay and support the Kent Open semi-finals and the
Tournament Party that evening!
This is the biggest project ever undertaken by the Kent SRA and we are now promoting it solidly for the two months leading up to the pro tournament.
We will be adding extra Festival events in the next few weeks to
involve as many players as possible, from a variety of different
age-groups, so please keep an eye out for announcements.
ENGLAND SQUASH AND RACKETBALL
We are indebted to England Squash and Racketball for their generous
support for funding the Kent Squash Festival and providing substantial
financial support for the Kent Open.
We are building a fantastic partnership with our national governing body and our intention is to provide a genuine link between the professional game and the sport's grass roots.
We want to help every squash club in the county to attract new members
and keep their courts busy.
JUNIOR EVENTS
Youngsters taking up the game will be able to watch some of the world's
leading professionals in action during the Kent Open and our current
crop of highly talented county junior squad members will all be given the opportunity to get on
court with the pros during junior coaching sessions which will be held every day
during the tournament.
Junior events will include a Kent Invitation tournament, Kent v SE Region Challenge, plus numerous other activities for new and existing players.
We will be adding extra Festival events in the next few weeks to the programme during the Kent Open to involve as many players as possible, from a variety of different age-groups.
MINI SQUASH FESTIVAL
A Mini Squash Festival will be held at The Mote on Wednesday, May 26,
from 12.30pm to 3pm. This will involve a large number of the juniors who
are currently receiving introductory lessons at school sessions all
over the county. We are also expecting several big names from the world
of squash will be there on the day, so please come along and support the
event if you can.
KENT OPEN TICKETS:
The Kent Open provides the opportunity to watch top-class squash in a
world ranking tournament - free of charge! There can't be many events
that provide such an amazing bargain. If any clubs would like to bring a
group along during the weekend, please let me know in advance so that
we can make the necessary seating (and catering) arrangements.
TOURNAMENT PARTY
As previously mentioned, the Tournament Party will be held on the
Saturday evening (June 5) immediately after the semi-finals. We would
love to see the club packed out for the last major squash event on the
world calendar before the World Cup football takes over!
The Kent Open and Kent Squash Festival are designed to show the world
what a great sport we have. Please help us to spread the word all over
the county.
The forthcoming Kent Open (to be held at The Mote Squash Club in
Maidstone from June 1-6) is now a One Star world ranking event on the PSA World Tour. This
provides the opportunity to see six days of top-class squash in the county and we expect the event to be supported by squash enthusiasts from all over Kent.
KENT FESTIVAL: BRINGING ON THE NEXT GENERATION
The Kent Squash Festival is already under way with coaching and
development projects taking place all over the county, including
coaching courses involving more than 20 schools. This is a massive
project, superbly co-ordinated by Steve Franks and involving as many
Kent coaches as possible.
The Kent Squash Festival is designed to promote squash and racketball
all over the county, with a special emphasis on junior development and
attracting new players to our sport.
KENT OPEN
Steven London from Park Langley has been awarded the wild card into the
Kent Open first round, which is a major boost for him in his early days as a PSA
member, and it would be nice to see a large crowd coming down from
Priory land to cheer him on.
We will also be holding a Kent Doubles Championship during the
tournament weekend and we are setting up a Priory v Outer Kent Challenge
for the top players in each division and age groups on the Saturday. All the players
will be expected to stay and support the Kent Open semi-finals and the
Tournament Party that evening!
This is the biggest project ever undertaken by the Kent SRA and we are now promoting it solidly for the two months leading up to the pro tournament.
We will be adding extra Festival events in the next few weeks to
involve as many players as possible, from a variety of different
age-groups, so please keep an eye out for announcements.
ENGLAND SQUASH AND RACKETBALL
We are indebted to England Squash and Racketball for their generous
support for funding the Kent Squash Festival and providing substantial
financial support for the Kent Open.
We are building a fantastic partnership with our national governing body and our intention is to provide a genuine link between the professional game and the sport's grass roots.
We want to help every squash club in the county to attract new members
and keep their courts busy.
JUNIOR EVENTS
Youngsters taking up the game will be able to watch some of the world's
leading professionals in action during the Kent Open and our current
crop of highly talented county junior squad members will all be given the opportunity to get on
court with the pros during junior coaching sessions which will be held every day
during the tournament.
Junior events will include a Kent Invitation tournament, Kent v SE Region Challenge, plus numerous other activities for new and existing players.
We will be adding extra Festival events in the next few weeks to the programme during the Kent Open to involve as many players as possible, from a variety of different age-groups.
MINI SQUASH FESTIVAL
A Mini Squash Festival will be held at The Mote on Wednesday, May 26,
from 12.30pm to 3pm. This will involve a large number of the juniors who
are currently receiving introductory lessons at school sessions all
over the county. We are also expecting several big names from the world
of squash will be there on the day, so please come along and support the
event if you can.
KENT OPEN TICKETS:
The Kent Open provides the opportunity to watch top-class squash in a
world ranking tournament - free of charge! There can't be many events
that provide such an amazing bargain. If any clubs would like to bring a
group along during the weekend, please let me know in advance so that
we can make the necessary seating (and catering) arrangements.
TOURNAMENT PARTY
As previously mentioned, the Tournament Party will be held on the
Saturday evening (June 5) immediately after the semi-finals. We would
love to see the club packed out for the last major squash event on the
world calendar before the World Cup football takes over!
The Kent Open and Kent Squash Festival are designed to show the world
what a great sport we have. Please help us to spread the word all over
the county.
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Permalink Reply by Phill Crane on -
Wel Done Big Al - Sounds as if this will be a brilliant show and as you say it will hopefully encourage more youngsters (and maybe some who are not so young) into the game.
I suppose a schedule will be pretty much in place but if not, have you thought of maybe having a racketball demo by some of our successful County Team Squad. It's a game that seems to be growing in popularity and would be worth a place on the show.
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Permalink Reply by Alan Thatcher on
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Thanks Phill
Yes, racketball will be a big part of the show.
Phill Crane said:Wel Done Big Al - Sounds as if this will be a brilliant show and as you say it will hopefully encourage more youngsters (and maybe some who are not so young) into the game.
I suppose a schedule will be pretty much in place but if not, have you thought of maybe having a racketball demo by some of our successful County Team Squad. It's a game that seems to be growing in popularity and would be worth a place on the show.
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