First Serve is only 16 Days Away!
The 2019 NASH Cup is fast approaching. This is the tournaments 12th year! And we are excited to share that our record purse of $32,000 USD has attracted a professional field that includes 27 top 100 ranked players from 24 counties (flags now up at LSFC).
The 2019 professional purse the second-largest in Canada and we remain the only PSA event in the world with a larger women’s prize.
The Professionals – The PSA players will begin to arrive on September 13th and members of London Squash can expect to see them training at the club immediately. All but 8 professionals now have billets. A huge thank you to those who have stepped up. If you can take a player or 2 please contact Trevor Tyson.
PSA Entries
The Western Players – The evening on Monday, September 16th will feature a club barbeque and an opportunity to meet the pros. It will also feature four of the top players from Western Varsity Men’s team – OUA Champions for 36 consecutive years. They will be playing off for a local space in the men’s professional draw.
Fundraising – The NASH Cup raises funds for developmental squash at all levels. This includes fundraising during the week (50/50; draws); corporate support of the University League (thank you Scotiabank and Picton Mahoney Asset Management); and a silent auction. If you have items available for the silent auction please contact Jordan Nash – Silent Auction
Amateur Draws – The amateur divisions are quickly filling up. Over 100 amateurs are expected to compete in 9 divisions. Each division will be capped at 16 players and all matches will take place Friday Sept 20th & Saturday Sept. 21st. Entry is currently open through Squash Ontario with men’s B & C divisions over half filled. Amateur Entry
Spectators – Seats are filling quickly but some prime viewing is still available. As full week ticket holds confirm evenings’ they will be absent the seats will be made available. The NASH Cup believes the best crowd is a full crowd and looks forward to extending its reputation as one of the most “active” audiences on the PSA Tour. Tickets
Mark Your Calendars
September 16th – 21st
| Monday | 5:00 pm | Western Men’s Local Play-In | ||||||
| Welcome Barbeque at Club / Official Event Launch | ||||||||
| Tuesday | 3:00 pm | Opening Round — 8 matches each | ||||||
| Wednesday | 3:00 pm | Second Round – 8 matches each | ||||||
| Thursday | 4:00 pm | Quarter Final – 4 matches each | ||||||
| 5:00 pm | Pro/Am & Exhibition Matches (Maple City Squash – Chatham) | |||||||
| Friday | 5:00 pm | Semi-Finals – 2 matches | ||||||
| Saturday | 4:30 pm | Men’s & Women’s A Finals | ||||||
| 5:15 pm | Open Final | |||||||
| 6:00 pm | Skills Challenge | |||||||
| 7:30 pm | Men’s Final |
2018 NASH Cup Finalist #96 Chris Binnie (Jamaica) & Champion #71 Alfredo Avila (Mexico) with the NASH Cup host & Trophy (photo by Rael Wienburg)
The NASH Cup is one of 17 PSA events taking place in Canada during 2019 and offers the country’s second largest purse. It has been a grass roots, volunteer run, not-for-profit event since its 2008 launch. The tournament’s success is driven by the members of London Squash & Fitness; dedicated sponsors; and an incredible volunteer committee.
The tournament’s success is driven by the members of London Squash & Fitness; dedicated sponsors; and an incredible volunteer committee.
We thank our sponsors for their continued support!