Massive National Champs

The Cayman Islands National Squash Association is gearing up for the annual crowing of the National Champions, with the 2010 Massive Nationals beginning on February 20th.

Over 120 participants are expected in the more important tournament on Cayman’s squash calendar, with men’s and women’s A, B and C grades, Vets and doubles. Massive have been involved in the sponsorship of the squash championships for years. Massive Director Tina Kirkaldy, a keen squash player herself was delighted to be a part of the 2010 event. “?We’re very pleased to again support this event and help stage such an important tournament.

The Mens’ championships is expected to be a battle between reigning champion Dean Watson and youngsters Cameron Stafford and Jake Kelly. Stafford and Kelly were the finalists in the 2009 Club Championships, but have yet to beat Watson in a major tournament.

2009 Women’s champion Marlene West is the hot favourite to win her 7th title. More information is available at www.squash.ky.

Photo:Cameron Stafford (r) and Dean Watson are favourites for the 2010 Massive National Squash Championships.

Massive National Squash Championships 2010

* February 20-26
* Minimum 3 matches
* ‘Monrad’ System (all places are played out)
* $35 including finals dinner and shirt
* Dready Shirt included (with squash players)
* Glass inscribed trophies for all grades

Grades:
* Open / A
* B
* C
* Vets (40+)
* Super Vets (50+) men only
* Doubles
* Open grade is available to players of ANY level (as Johnny Mac used to do with the old tournaments). If you lose your first round match you go into B or C grade. This means everyone on island has the opportunity to be National Champion.