Jersey serves up
a
celebration of squash
Nick Taylor reports
 Bigger
and better than ever, and now enjoying its 30th year, the
Bedell Group Jersey Squash Festival has become an essential
fixture in the Island’s sporting calendar. The eagerly
anticipated tournament runs from 9-11 October 2009,
and will attract 250 formidable players from the UK and
mainland Europe.
Each year the bar has been raised, with teams flocking to
Jersey to take part in a contest that has earned a
reputation for its facilities, hospitality and the high
standard of competition. The numbers have grown from an
entry of 12 teams of five at the inaugural festival,
to an impressive 40 teams competing in 2009. Though
fun and sportsmanship have always shone through, there’s a
serious level of sporting rivalry these days, with
professionals and leading county players vying for top
honours.
This year, ten new teams have entered the fray, including
representatives from Denmark and Switzerland.
One of the strongest challengers looks set to be a team of
first-time entrants from Manchester, led by the many-times
British Masters Champion Ian Bradburn. Players will
be arriving from all over the UK, including Scotland
and Guernsey.
There are also accomplished teams from the Royal Navy,
Army, Police and Fire Services, who
look set for a good showing. But watch out for Horsham
Club – they’ve been in and amongst the top contenders
for 28 years, and were last year’s champions.
Bedell Group is proud to be associated with such a
successful and vibrant competition, supporting a sport that
has such a long tradition in Jersey. It’s one of the many
ways in which they strive to assist and encourage our local
community.
For more details, please visit
www.jerseysquashclub.co.uk
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Tony Ash - the ever-present Horsham Team Manager |
