Pro Event Comes to Irvine
May 1, 2004 by SquashTalk Staff, SquashTalk Independent News Service © 2004 

SPORTS CLUB/LA IRVINE TO HOST NEW EVENT

Stefan Casteleyn - expected at the OC Squash event. Photo © 2004 Fritz Borchert

Irvine is a locus of squash in Southern California, strategically located half way between Los Angeles and San Deigo, and a magnet for international hi tech workers.

With a strong population of English, Australian and South African transplants, mixed with a number of east coasters marooned in Southern California, Irvine is a unique squash melting pot.

Now, after experimenting with a number of low-key pro exibition events and small invitationals, the Orange County Squashers are introducing a PSA Challenger Event. The new event, scheduled for June 4-6 at the Sports Club/LA Irvine is expected to attract local resident pro Stefan Casteleyn as well as other American-based pros Kerim Yehia and Patrick Chifunda as well as American standout Preston Quick.

Principal sponsor, Hi-Tec USA has done groundwork to line up pros under their sponsorship for this new event.

The event also will attract amateurs from across Southern California with a range of skill-grade events that will accompany the pro event. Amateurs can sign up at the Orange County Squash Website (www.ocsquash.com) . SquashTalk, an event sponsor will be contributing squash DvDs as amateur flight prizes.

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