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Flurry of Professional Squash Activity in Our Region

Our region has kicked off 2024 with tons of Professional Squash Association tournament activity.  Here is a quick snapshot of all the great tournaments that have occurred so far this year: Jan 5-7, 2024: Squash Inspire PSA Satellite Series 1- Winner: Tayyab Aslam (PAK), Runner Up; Abdul Malik (PAK) Jan 23-27, 2024: Squash Inspire Women's Open 2024 - Presented by Expression Networks and Play Squash Academy - Winner Nardine Garas (EGY), Runner Up: Caroline Fouts (USA) Feb 2-4, 2024; Squash Inspire PSA Satellite Series 2 - WInner; Tayyab Aslam (PAK), Runner Up; Omar Elkattan (USA) Feb 9-11, 2024: Squash on Fire Wild Card @ The University Club - Winner (W); Menna Walid (EGY), Runner Up (W) Alina Bushma (UKR) Winner (M) Muhammad Asim Khan (PAK), Runner Up (M) Ashab Irfan (PAK) Feb 14-18, 2024: Squash on Fire Open 2024; Winner (W) Amina Orfi (EGY), Runner Up (W) Tinne Gillis … Continue Reading ››
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VA Squash wins Inter-District team tournament held at the University Club of Washington DC

VA Squash beat Maryland Squash and National Capital Squash to win the Inter-district team tournament held at the University Club of Washington DC on May 13, 2023. Six-player teams from each district competed for the Inter-District Trophy.  VA Squash tied against NCS 3-3 in match wins; however, won based on 11-10 individual game wins.  Maryland Squash defeated NCS 6-0, while they lost to VA Squash 4-2. The National Capital District team included players from The University Club, Squash on Fire, and One Life McLean.   Brian O' Connel served as the referee. All participants unanimously agreed to have this event in the  2023-2024 squash season as well.  Many thanks to The University Club of DC for hosting the event.
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NCS vs VA vs MD Squash Inter-District Event – Sign up

Preparation is afoot to follow up on the NCS vs. VA Squash team tournament held in the Fall of 2022 at the Virginia Country Club in Richmond. The next inter-district tournament will be on May 13th, 2023, at the University Club of Washington, DC. We expect Maryland Squash to join the event for the spring edition and make it a three-way competition. Each team comprises five members of various US Squash ratings paired with similarly rated opponents. If you are interested in playing, you can sign up here.