Squash tournament to feature teams from NY and Boston

A group of avid squash players from New York and Boston are set to compete in a round robin Squash Tournament being organized by the BSRA during the November 11 weekend.

The New York team is made up of players from the prestigious Printing House Fitness and Squash Club, led by Brett Erasmus, a former Bermuda resident.

Patrick Foster, director of squash, said: “This tournament started three years ago when we hosted an eight-man team from New York City. They were attracted to Bermuda for two reasons;  they were super keen to play squash, and they also wanted to enjoy watching the World Rugby Classic. 

“They enjoyed their Bermuda visit so much that they returned last year, and spread the word about our tournament. This year we’ve also attracted a team from the Boston, New England area. We are organizing a round robin series with the two overseas teams competing along with two Bermuda teams, one led by Tommy Sherratt and the other by Micah Franklin.”

 Each team comprises eight men and four women of varying standards, with the accent being on a social visit, mixing squash with watching the rugby.

Roger Sherratt, press officer for the BSRA, said: “We’re delighted with the response to this tournament which is attracting not only players from the Eastern seaboard but also some of their family members and spectators. The New Yorkers are so enthusiastic they have been spreading the word to other squash clubs and we have already had serious enquiries from clubs in Philadelphia and Toronto interested in competing next November. We’re also delighted to have the Department of Tourism as sponsors of the tournament.”

Foster added: “It should be a very successful event and we certainly welcome spectators to watch the matches. Admission to the BSRA in Devonshire is free.”