Book early for squash

2:21pm Wednesday 1st August 2001

Although it does not start until October, entries are now being taken for the Bexley Area Squash Tournament.

The event is now in its sixth year and players aged 12 and over, who live or work within a 10-mile radius of Bexleyheath, are eligible to compete.

Squash players from recreational, club, league, Welling Cup and Priory standards are invited to enter.

The tournament is structured so that competitors play at least three qualifying matches against opponents of similar ability before the knockout phase starts.

The tournament is run over a 10-week period, commencing on October 1. With the exception of the finals, no matches are pre-arranged and entrants are free to play matches at a time that suits them.

This year, the finals will be held on Sunday, December 2, at Dragons, in Sidcup. There are many prizes and trophies to be won throughout the tournament.

This year's sponsors are Wilson, Unsquashable, Dragons' Health Clubs, Erith Squash Club, Finn Fitness & A1 Racquet Restringing Services. For an application form, call 020 8304 7882.

Editor's choice