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!
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
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!