Legends of Squash event unveiled

Six former World Number Ones including legendary rivals Peter Nicol and Jonathon Power are heading to Bermuda to compete in the Randall & Quilter Legends of Squash event to be held April 8-12 at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association, Devonshire.

After hosting major squash events in the past such as the PSA Masters and World Championships, the BSRA have attracted a world-class field for the event, including Peter Nicol and Jonathon Power, the most famous rivalry in squash, along with former world #1 and world champions David Palmer, of Australia, Thierry Lincou of France, John White of Scotland and England’s Lee Beachill and Simon Parke. The eightman exhibition event will be completed with Bermuda’s own former world #63 Nick Kyme.

Nicol, world number one for an incredible 60 months and winner of every major event in the game, said in a press release: “All the players are so excited to be heading back to Bermuda. We’re going to have some great games, get a chance to work with all the kids and hopefully some time to get to really see Bermuda. I can’t wait.”

The Randall & Quilter Legends of Squash event will also offer a massive coaching boost to Bermuda’s players with 12 junior clinics and two adult clinics being hosted allowing individuals to get on court and improve their game by working with a former world number one.

BSRA Director of Squash Patrick Foster said: “We are all so excited. These are not only some of the best players of the last 15 years but they now hold some of the best coaching roles around the world.

“They bring a wealth of knowledge to help with our squash programme and will be entertaining everyone each night with their amazing skills. It’s great for squash in Bermuda.”

The tournament will be held entirely at the BSRA, with matches starting each night from 6pm.

The eight-man draw is split into two groups of four playing round robin format over three days.

The winners of the two groups will compete in the Legends finals to be held Saturday April 12.

Tickets are available only at the BSRA. Visit the official Randall & Quilter Legends of Squash for all event information http://bermudasquash.com/legends/ 

Tickets are priced at $60pp for the welcome party, adults are $50-60 and children are $25-$30.