Scotiabank supports squash team to Cayman Islands

Top Senior Vincentian Squash players left the state last weekend to participate in the Senior Caribbean Squash Championship (CASA) to be held in the Cayman Islands from August 16 to 23.{{more}}

Seven elite Vincentian squash players joined their team-mates from the BVI, representing the OECS team. The championship begins with the individual event, followed by the team event.

St Vincent and OECS number one player Jules Snagg, who recently participated in the regional professional tournament in the BVI, will be aiming to improve his 2014 ranking of 12.

With other top 20 ranked players like Kevin Hannaway, Othneil Bailey and Jason Doyle also looking to step up from their ranking from last year. The men’s squad will be completed with Romario Constance in his second appearance at this tournament.

James Bentick, who is currently the SVG, OECS and Caribbean 40+ champion, will be defending his title for the third consecutive year. Bentick, who is also head coach and World Squash Federation tutor, is hoping to retain his title and in doing so encouraging his team to strive for a podium finish in this year’s event.

Sherian Slater, the current OECS 40+ champion, will be vying for the 50+ women’s title. Slater did not compete in last year’s event, but was the Caribbean 50+ champion in 2012 and runner-up in 2013.

The SVG Squash Association and senior squash team would like to send out huge thanks and appreciation to their sponsors: Scotia Bank (gold) NOC (gold); other cooperate sponsors, including Bickles SVG, Hadley Blooms and Quik-Print.