Platinum Group Pro Squash Invitational Kicks Off
Court House Squash & Wellness, The Platinum Group Ltd, and other sponsors have teamed up to hold the Platinum Group Pro Squash Invitational from June 5 to June 7.
A spokesperson said, “The Platinum Group Pro Squash Invitational will expose participants to elite squash clinics with world ranked professionals and give locals a chance to watch competitive exhibition games. The participating squash professionals include Nikki Todd, Sam Cornett, Sabrina Sobhy, Ashley Davies, Mike McCue, and Connor Turk from overseas, and Melina Turk and Micah Franklin who are based on the island.
“As part of an ongoing effort to raise the profile of squash at Court House Squash & Wellness and in Bermuda, Melina Turk, the club’s squash coach, is enjoying building relations with the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association and other stakeholders. Having successful events such as the Platinum Group Pro Squash Invitational will encourage more people to join the sport and position Bermuda as an attractive venue for future professional squash opportunities.”
Ms. Turk said, “It’s important for people to be exposed to squash at the professional level in events like these. This is going to create excitement and drive the level of squash up, especially in a smaller country like Bermuda and for a sport that isn’t heavily televised.”
“The exhibition event will be an action-packed three days of squash training, fun and competitive games.
“The opening day of the event, Wednesday, June 5, will be focused on clinics. There will be a Junior Clinic that will be a great experience for aspiring youth along with a Ladies Hit with the Pros and an Adult Hit with the Pros. The second day, Thursday, June 6, will have another Junior Clinic with the Pro-Am Doubles Tournament and Doubles Exhibitions being the main attraction of the night. The main event on Friday, June 7, is expected to be a spectacle of elite squash as the professionals end the three-day event with individual games followed by a presentation.
“The clinics will be a fantastic opportunity for juniors and squash enthusiasts to get on court with pros from all over the world.”
Ms. Turk said, “Not only will they learn from these clinics, but they will have the opportunity to build relationships with these pro players and can later follow their careers.”
“This exhibition event is open to the public. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or participating in the activities, please contact Melina Turk by emailing mturk@courthouse.bm or calling 292-8357.”
