FEATURING THE REGIONS TOP TALENT
When the NASH Cup was launched in 2008, a primary objective was to enhance the opportunities for top local players. London is blessed with a vibrant squash community, supporting 8 facilities and over 25 international singles courts. We have junior programs that are the envy of the province, and the strongest university program in the country. Helping our local athletes make the jump from amateur to professional status is a critical piece in leveraging these strengths.
The 2014 NASH Cup is fast approaching, and the professional entries are once again looking strong. The entries will remain open until August the 5th at which time a complete list will be released.
In 2014 we will feature the strongest line up of local players the tournament even seen. Adrian Ostbye, Albert Shoihet and Kale Wilson of Western University have all turned professional this year. They will be competing for the wildcard position. Joining them as local entries in the PSA draw will be James Van Staveren (incoming Western team captain) and Strachan Jarvis (Western Alumni and London Squash 2014 Club Champion).
In the WSA our locals include Gisele Delgado (Western Alumni); Holly Delavigne (Western Alumni; LSFC Squash Coach); and Laura Savage (Western Alumni). Squash Canada will be selection the wildcard (main draw) entry at the start of June.
This will be the strongest pool of local talent ever assembled for the NASH Cup. The men’s purse remains at $15,000, and the women’s purse is at $5,000 for 2014 which may result in the strongest overall field of professionals London has ever seen. We will be cheering on our local players as they push to prove themselves against the works best.