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- ********** BRITISH OPEN *************
British Open under way
We're sure you already know, but we thought we'd remind you that the world's
most prestigious squash tournament has just started ... the British Open.
http://www.britishopensquash.com At the National Inoor Arena in
Birmingham, from 11th to 15th October, with qualifying rounds at Edgbaston
Priory on Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th.
Can Peter Nicol maintain his current rich vein of form to regain the title,
or will Jonathon Power stop the Scot again? Is World Champion Cassie Campion
ready to wrest the title from Leilani Joyce? What's Jonathon's favourite
breakfast? Which top player is a fan of Hollyoaks? Will you win one of 20
pairs of Hi-Tec ultra shoes?
The answers to all of these, and more, on SquashPlayer's dedicated British
Open section - www.squashplayer.co.uk/britishopen ( or just www.britishopensquash.com
to save typing).
- ******** LIVE TV BREAKTHROUGH *******
The oldest squash tournament in the World is coming to Sky TV. The British
Open will be screened exclusively by Sky, with live coverage of the final
and semi finals on October 14th and 15th.
Full details at Live on
http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/britishopen/live_on_sky.htm Sky
- ******** BRITISH OPEN TICKETS ********
If you want to watch the open in person, then tickets can be obtained from
the Ticket Hotline: +44 (0) 121 780 4444
Group bookings (10+): 0800 378985. Travel, hotel and city details are also
available on British Open
http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/britishopen/event_details.htm Details
- ********* WIN HI-TEC ULTRAS **********
SquashPlayer has 20 pairs of Hi-Tec's new top of the range Ultra shoes to be
won. Simply answer a few questions (all of the answers are, or will be, on
the British Open Site http://www.britishopensquash.com along with the
Entry http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/britishopen/competitions.htm Form.
Sample questions: Which player has won most British Open titles? What is
Jonathon Power's Favourite movie? Name 3 players using Hi-Tec shoes ... find
out the answers, enter, and win!
- *********** WOMEN'S BOOST ************
International women's squash has received a £2.5 million boost with the
announcement that London-based intellectual property rights acquisition
company Fablon Investments Limited have acquired the rights to the Women's
World Open and Women's World Team Championships in a unique nine-year
agreement with the World Squash Federation (WSF).
This year's championships will be held in Britain. The Women's World Open
2000 will be hosted in Edinburgh from 11-17 November by Scottish Squash. The
event will begin at the National Squash Centre at Heriot Watt University,
with the final stages being staged on the all-glass showcourt at the
Meadowbank Stadium, home of two Commonwealth Games.
Full details on SquashPlayer's Women's Worlds
http://www.squashplayer.co.uk/womensworlds site
- ******** SQUASHPICS LAUNCHED ********
The world's top squash photographer, Steve Line, has recently launched his
new website, SquashPics http://www.squashpics.com . With over 500 photos
on line already, the SquashPics gallery is already one of the most popular
squash sites on the web. Have a look for yourself ...
- ******** SUBSCRIPTION OFFER ***********
FREE VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION OFFER
Subscribe to the Squash Player now, with this British Open new subscriber
offer, receive a free gift and save £10.00. As your free gift choose between
Jansher Khan's video "Improve your Squash" or a pair of sorbothane Pro Sole
shock absorber insoles (while stocks last) as used by the professionals.
The Squash Player, the world's leading squash magazine, has now joined
forces with the SRA magazine to produce one combined A4 colour magazine that
will be a credit to the sport and a must for squash fans. The new Squash
Player will be published 10 times a year and will include four special SRA
editions (received free by SRA members.) Those SRA members who wish to
upgrade and receive the remaining 6 issues (four international and two
special issues) can do so on a special 6 issue subscription the
International Special. This 6 issue subscription is priced at £29.95. The
full subscription price is £44.95 (Europe £46.15, Rest of World £50.15.)
As well as your free gift new subscribers can save £10 on subscription
prices with this British Open special offer until the 31st October.
To subscribe:
- Select Subscription: Full (10 issue) or International Special (6 issue).
- Select Gift: a. Jansher video or b. Sorbothane Pro Sole inners (quote UK
or Euro size)
- Make Payment. Send cheque (Sterling cheque on a U.K. bank)
or credit card details for the amount below. Name, number, expiry date and
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Special offer rate: Full UK £34.95, (Europe £36.15, Rest of World £40.15)
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- ************ ADVERTISEMENTS ************
- RACQUETS PRODUCT MANAGER
Grays the racquet sport company have a position for a marketing and sales
manager based in South East England. The ideal candidate will have played
top level squash, have a genuine passion for the game and will have
excellent connections within the sport. Good communication skills. A Sales
and Marketing background would be an advantage. An attractive package is on
offer. Interviews at the British Open.
Please apply in writing to: Richard Gray, Grays of Cambridge International
Ltd, Station Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5DH or
- COACHING POSITIONS
ROEHAMPTON CLUB
Located in south-west London offering a wide range of first class sports
facilities for over 4,000 members Roehampton have five courts and a busy
squash programme including six competitive teams. Coach wanted for evenings
mainly lessons on a self employed basis. Write to James Tucker, Games
Manager, Roehampton Club Limited, Roehampton Lane, London SW15 5LR.
- WINCHESTER
Full-time assistant required for full-time professional or Hampshire's
premier club. Involvement in ladies mornings, rackeball, junior programmes,
tournaments and team development. Level 2 or above required.
Contact: Ashley Read on +44 (0)1962 854028. Formal applications in writing
to General Manager, Winchester T&SC, Bereweeke Road, Winchester SO22 6AP.