The Virginia Professional Squash Championship to be held in Richmond, 10-15th January. This event will arguably be the premier competition in the region this season sporting eight players from the PSA top forty! The contingent is headed by Australia's world #18 Dan Jenson. Other stars include Mark Chaloner, Rodney Durbach and Martin Heath. The Virginian State Open will be run in conjunction, from 14-16th, and features amateur flights that are open to all.  All the results and detailed tournament summary available here.
 

Potomac Fever 2005

Another fine event put on by the Potomac Squash Club.  The 6th Annual Potomac Fever had 80 entrants, eclipsing last year's record by 1.  Again, we started on Thursday night with the heavily laden 3.5 bracket followed by Friday's 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 full brackets Friday.  The place was buzzing as usual with a highly engaging Saturday and a more exciting Sunday. See here for all the details.
 

Howe Cup 2005
The Howe Cup women teams event was concluded in Philadelphia, the weekend October 28-30th.  A record 140 women participated at the Ringe courts of the University of Pennsylvania. Although our teams suffered a few injuries and struggled with stiff competition, the reports coming in sound like the weekend was enjoyed by all. Check out more details including a full wrap up of the weekend for the locals in here.

Cardinal Fall and Sno-ball Tourneys 2005
Ghirma Meres is advertising the Sno-ball Slo-ball softball tournament to be held at University Club 2-4 December.  Meanwhile, the Fourth Annual Cardinal Fall Hardball Invitational Squash Tournament  will be held November 11-13 at the National Capital YMCA. Tournament Director Kurt  Johnson  has arranged a Pro draw which includes Patrick Chifunda and other outstanding hardballers for a top prize of at least $500. Amateur players are also welcome to play with tentative planning for 40+, 50+, 60+, and 70+ amateur players.   More details regarding entry in the forum.
 

Mosquito Open (July 2005)

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