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BSPA launches Elite Series
The British Squash Professionals' Association is delighted to
announce the launch of an exciting new series of events. The
BSPA Elite Series 09 will see 12 Men’s and 4 Women’s events
take place from May to September, culminating in the BSPA Elite
Series Finals in October.
The events themselves will take place at select venues with the
first one kicking off on the permanent all-glass court in the
National Squash Centre in Manchester on Monday 11th May.
Thereafter Ilkley LT & SC will co-share northern events with
Manchester, while Wimbledon Racquets & Health Club will host the
southern events.
Tour Director Tim Garner explained the concept: "The
Elite Series will play an important role in the British players'
year as it will give them the opportunity to play competitive
matches throughout the quieter summer period and at the same
time offering the chance to win some good prize money. The
series' prize fund, including the finals, will be worth nearly
£60,000!"
The BSPA Elite Series 09 will kick off on Monday 11th May
at the National Squash Centre in Manchester. Utilising the
stunning all glass court, the first event will be played from
8am to 5pm daily on Monday & Tuesday.
Fresh back from helping England win the European Teams, the top
seed will be Adrian Grant, but he will face a tough
challenge from local favourite Andy Whipp, Irish number
two John Rooney & rising star Robbie Temple.
Admission is free and spectators are welcome.
Additionally, the 15.30 BST match each day will also be streamed
through the event website.
For more information on the BSPA Elite Series 09 contact Tim
Garner on
info@bspasquash.co.uk
The concept:
Men:
A series of sixteen 8-player events that will run from May –
October 2009. They will be played as two-pools of 4 players with
a final between pool winners.
No player may enter more than 4 events, the top 8 at the end of
the series will compete in the Elite Series Finals
Women:
A series of four 8-player events that will run from May –
October 2009. The will be played as two-pools of 4 players with
a final between pool winners.
No player may enter more than 2 events, the top 8 at the end of
the series will compete in the Elite Series Finals |
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The daily schedule:
Monday
0800 Group A: 1 v 3
0900 Group B: 1 v 3
1000 Group A: 2 v 4
1100 Group B: 2 v 4
*Break*
1400 Group A: 1 v 2
1530 Group B: 1 v 2
Tuesday
0800 Group A: 2 v 3
0900 Group B: 2 v 3
1000 Group A: 1 v 4
1100 Group B: 1 v 4
*Break*
1300 Group A: 3 v 4
1400 Group B: 3 v 4
1530 FINAL – Winner Group A V Winner Group B
Scoring:
Players will earn ES points based on finishing positions as
follows:
1st Place Overall = 10 ES points
2nd Place Overall = 8 ES points
2nd in Groups = 5 ES points
3rd in Groups = 3 ES points
4th in Groups = 1 ES points
The top 8 players over the course of the series will qualify for
the Series Finals.
Pool Positions:
The final positions in pools are decided as follows:
1. By greater number of matches won
2. If two players still equal, then by the result between the
players
3a. But if three or more players still equal, then by the
greater positive difference between games won and lost
If two players still equal, then by the result between the two
players
3b. If three or more players still equal, then by the greater
positive difference between points won and lost
If two players still equal, then by the results between the two
players
4. If more than two players still equal, then by lottery. |
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