The US Squash Women's Team Championships, aka the Howe Cup, is the country's largest squash event for women -- and the most fun! The singles tournament pits teams of five players from a city or region against other teams from across the country and Canada in A, B, C and D draws. And since the new Specter Center has two doubles courts, expect there to be doubles draws, too.
When:
Friday, November 12th - Sunday November 14th
*** must be prepared to play at 8am on Friday morning until 4pm on Sunday
Where:
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
25 N 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Cost:
$195 per person (will be partially or fully subsidized by MA Squash depending on number of Boston players). Must be a US Squash member.
Hotels:
THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY CITY
special rate of $219 per night
20 S. 33rd St., Philadelphia PA 19104
last day to book is October 12th
Click here to make a reservation
SHERATON PHILADEPHIA UNIVERSITY
special rate of $149 per night
3549 Chestnut St., Philadelphia PA 19104
last day to book is October 15th
Click here to make a reservation
COVID INFO:
Proof of full vaccination must be provided by players and spectators. Medical or religious exemptions for players only. If exempted, masks must be worn on and off the court, and must undergo rapid testing each day of tournament. Here are US Squash's complete protocols.
Here's the tournament site on ClubLocker
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL
MassHoweCup@gmail.com
There might be challenge matches to determine rosters and/or their order. And while every effort will be made to place you in the division you desire, this is first and foremost a team event, so final determination of the rosters will be made by the team captains and Boston organizers.
There is also the possibility that not every Bostonian will play for a Boston team. However, you're sure to have a terrific weekend no matter which team you play for!
And don't worry if you've barely - or haven't - played in eons. This is the perfect event to jump start your game!
|