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Volume CXXXIII, Number 8 |
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Racquets and soft balls: squash in gear
EILEEN SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER
Bowdoin is hosting the Maine Open, the state's premier adult squash tournament, beginning this evening and wrapping up on Sunday. This year the Open will provide not only the sole home squash matches of the semester, but also excellent opportunities to watch and learn from fantastic squash players. This year's tournament pool includes some of the nation's most talented collegiate players, including members of the reigning national championship women's team, as well as Bowdoin's own All-American, sophomore Niki Clement.
The Maine Open will feature members of the Bowdoin men's and women's squash teams facing off against alumni, local players, and talented imports from Boston and several NESCAC schools. Particularly exciting to watch will be the women from the Trinity squash team. Many of their players have established international squash careers and are recognized as some of the best squash players residing in America.
The tournament is organized in an individual format with draws arranged by skill level on the men's and women's sides. With over 100 participants scheduled, the courts promise to be bustling with action all weekend. Spectators can drop in at the Lubin Family Squash Center at any time over the weekend to check on the draws and view matches. This weekend presents your best opportunity to see exciting squash in Maine until the Bates/Bowdoin matches in January. Get out there now before the walk becomes icy!
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