8th World Masters Squash Championship

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It's great to see at least some of South Africa's sports teams performing on the playing field. Or the court, in this case.

What's really cool is that Cape Town is hosting the 8th World Masters Squash Championship in October this year.

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I'm not sure how they work out the rankings. SA's highest ranked in the PSA Workd Rankings, Regardt Schonborn, cannot be found in the SA Men's Rankings... ?

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"The 8th World Masters Squash Championships will be hosted by Cape Town, South Africa from the 13th-21st October 2006. Your previous host cities have included Espoo (2003), Melbourne (2001/1995), Sheffield (1999) Johannesburg (1997) Edinburgh (1993) and Auckland (1991).

Cape Town, initially a refreshment post for traders on their way to the East, has grown into one of the world’s great cities. The majestic Table Mountain watches over the city centre, whilst her estimated 3 million citizens made up of a diversity of cultures, colours, creeds and histories, spread themselves around far and wide.

From the top of Table Mountain - a "must on your to do list”, - to Cape Point, where two great oceans are said to meet, from the world class vineyards and wineries northwards, to the Southern Suburbs where the Opening Ceremonies of Rugby World Cup 1995 and Cricket World Cup 2003 took place and proposed hub of WMSqC 2006.

It is also the home to Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) with their six glass back courts and historic Kelvin Grove Club, which nestles between the rugby and cricket grounds, where the main venues for your Championships will be.

Villagers, Varsity Old Boys and if required, Diocesan College’s (Bishops) courts will also be used. All are within a 3km radius of WPCC. A shuttle service will be available throughout the day, free of charge for players and will run on a regular circuit between all the playing venues.

The Championships will be held under the auspices of the World Squash Federation and will once again be for both men and ladies in five year age group categories from 35 yrs through to 70+yrs and for the first time the inclusion of a 70+ section for the ladies, entries permitting. There will be Plate, Consolation Plate and Classic Plate events for all age groups – thus assuring every player of a minimum of 3 matches.

The Championships will open with a traditional Cape Town welcome on Sunday the 15th October 2006 and will close with a vibrant African farewell on Saturday the 21st October 2006. In between, at the Mid Week Function, you will be given the opportunity to sample some of South Africa’s finest and most popular wines."

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