Event Legacy

LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY


Background:
The World Squash Championships (WSqC08) will take place in Manchester from 11th –19th October 2008.  This will be the first time the championships have been held in this country and as the biggest competition in world squash this is an ideal opportunity to showcase Manchester and re-ignite the passion and interest the sport last galvanised in the 70’s and early 80’s!

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A Legacy Squash Group (LSG) is to be established, comprising of representatives from Manchester Sports Development and England Squash.  This group will oversee, organise and implement a range of structured activities culminating in a ‘National Squash Week’ (NSW), which will identify opportunities to raise the profile of squash and dramatically influence the development of the sport not only in Manchester but throughout England.


Aims:
1. Raise awareness of squash locally, regionally and nationally
2. Increase levels of participation at all ages from 5 – 75+ year olds!
3. Increase membership of England Squash
4. Raise the standard of play, competition, coaching and facilities nationwide
5. Improve the health of the nation through participation in squash and racketball

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Objectives:
Raise the profile of Squash;
1. Use the WSqC08  as a conduit to generate interest around the sport
2. Involve celebrities and leading squash players to promote benefits of squash
3. Stimulate increased activity to ensure – more people, play more often / more coaches/referees and volunteers in more chartered clubs, leading to more success for England in squash than ever before!


 

Partners and Sponsors:
Hi-Tec
Northwest Regional Development Agency
UK Sport
Manchester Evening News
sportdiscount.com
Dunlop Sport
England Squash
Manchester City Council