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06/10/2014
WORLD SQUASH DAY 2014 News
One of the most innovative and demanding events being held on World
Squash Day is being undertaken by two English players who will be
attempting to complete a formidable challenge at seven clubs in
their local region.
James Roberts and Mark Davey, from Lichfield Squash Club in
Staffordshire, are planning to play seven matches at seven clubs in
seven hours.
They were inspired by last year's global challenge completed by
former world champion Peter Nicol and Tim Garner, who played seven
matches in seven continents in seven days to support squash's
Olympic Bid.
James, who is chairman of Lichfield Squash Club, said: "That was a
phenomenal achievement by Peter and Tim and it inspired Mark and I
to plan a more local version.
"While we won't be flying across any time zones, the logistics are
fairly challenging. While Peter and Tim played one match a day, we
are tackling seven matches in seven hours, so we will need to make
sure we look after ourselves on the day.
"I am sure we will have quite a thirst after it's finished."
The two players will be aiming to raise money for the Pulmonary
Hypertension Association charity as well as raising the profile of
their sport. They will be playing matches at Burton Manor,
Wolverhampton Tennis and Squash Club, the Bert Williams Leisure
Centre (named after a Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeping legend),
Four Oaks Squash Club, Oak Park Leisure Centre and Burntwood Leisure
Centre before finishing the challenge at their home club in
Lichfield. All the clubs field teams in the Central Midlands League.
Mark added: "Squash is a great sport and we are glad to be part of a
special day when the game is celebrated all over the world. It gives
us the opportunity to demonstrate what a wonderful sport we have
and, at the same time, we aim to raise money for a great cause,
supporting the lives of people suffering from a debilitating heart
condition."
James added: "At each club we will play a best of three games match,
using point-a-rally (PAR) scoring to 11 points per game. We will
certainly have to move quickly if we re to fit in all those games,
but we promise not to break any speed limits between venues!"
The intrepid squash players have set up a special page for
supporters to make donations at:
https://www.justgiving.com/7ClubsChallenge/
For full details, please log on here:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=556d7e50036169698585b61ff&id=d52edc0a76
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