MetroSquash Cup, Chicago, 2007

The McWil glass squash court in the main hall of the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History introduced squash to hundreds of Chicago school children as part of a special program and discount week that included the famous T. rex., the elephants, nutrition, and squash. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier) To learn more about MetroSquash.

Squash pros John White, Amr Shabana, Peter Nicol, Jonathon Power, Beau Rivers, Chris Walker, and Natalie Grainger demonstrated squash and welcomed the students on court to play and run sprints as Metrosquash director Max Laverty asked questions and handed out prizes. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier)







The evening festivities opened with ESPN writer and producer Lester Munson and Alicia McConnell introducing Natalie Grainger as she beat 4 Chicago male challengers Sean Ballard, Nick Sisodia, James Bullock and Imran Nasir in straight games. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier)




Dinosaur bones were awarded to the champion and local pros for their efforts by Metrosquash Executive Director David Kay. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier)


Metrosquash kids took to the court for a quick squash clinic before the Power vs. Nicol match.

Metrosquash kids introduce Jonathon Power and Peter Nicol and set up the challenge.



In a hard fought battle, Power beats Nicol in straight games in a best of 3 match. Despite their retirement both players seemed fit and ready to play. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier)


Another day of squash for the Chicago Public School children is scheduled for Friday along with the MetroSquash Challenge Cup match between Amr Shabana and John White. (photos:©2007 Debra Tessier)

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Day Two Photos

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