CPCT HOSTS 2016 COLLEGE SQUASH ASSOCIATION INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

February 22, 2016

First time hosted by a Non-University or College venue

(Stamford, CT – February 22, 2016) - Chelsea Piers Connecticut will host the 2016 College Squash Association (CSA) Men’s and Women’s Individual Championships on Friday – Sunday, March 4 -6.  The tournament will consist of single match-ups with the top 64 college squash players in the country. With Chelsea Piers as the host, it marks the first time that the Individual Championships are being played at a venue other than a College Squash Association member university or college.

The Championships will be played on Chelsea Piers’ eleven singles courts, which were constructed in 2012 with the opening of the facility. Chelsea Piers will also add grandstands so that an increased amount of spectators may watch the matches. The public is invited to purchase tickets online in a variety of packages, ranging from one-day general admission tickets, to full-weekend VIP passes.

The 2016 CSA Individual Championships will feature the inaugural Past Champions Gala, bringing back many greats of the game to celebrate. Past Champions will attend the semi-final matches on Saturday at 5:00pm, which will conclude with an on-court ceremony and lead into the gala.

“Chelsea Piers Athletic Club is perfectly suited to host the best collegiate players in the country,” commented Natalie Grainger, Squash Director at Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “It is one of the top facilities in the world and we have the ability to deliver high profile events utilizing the extended spaces in the complex to the many local and national squash fans. We are truly excited about our partnership with the College Squash Association and presenting these prestigious Championships.”

The change in location for the Individual Championship coincides with a change to the format of the Men’s and Women’s Team Championships. Traditionally, the women’s and men’s events were held on separate and alternating weekends at the end of February. However, for the 2016 Team Championships, the CSA will be combining the men’s and women’s events, creating an opportunity to showcase the Individual Championships in a new venue with marketing potential.

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