“Voice of Squash” Robert Edwards chooses Endurance World Open Bermuda 2007 to announce his retirement
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Charismatic PSA World Tour Technical Director and colourful compere of many squash spectaculars over the past two decades, Robert S. Edwards, has picked the Endurance World Open Bermuda 2007, for his final career appearance. At the news that the most prestigious event on the squash calendar would take place in Bermuda, overlooking the ocean and beautiful beaches, he announced:
“I am thrilled to be a part of the team again and have chosen this wonderful setting to announce my retirement after 22 years and more than 220 major tournaments world-wide.”
Sponsored by Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd., the Endurance World Open Bermuda 2007 is the culminating event of one of the largest contracts in the history of the sport signed between the PSA and Bermuda, which hosted the Bermuda Open in 2004, and the PSA Masters tournaments in 2005 and 2006. Reflecting on the success of these events and of the choice of Bermuda as a premier sporting venue, Robert Edwards commented:
“Rarely can there have been a sporting journey to match the squash trail taking place in Bermuda – a small but beautiful island with the courage and the ability to produce a series of squash events that challenge the best in the history of the game. It is fitting that the culmination of this wonderful sporting endeavour should be to host the ultimate professional squash tournament – The World Open under the title “Endurance World Open Bermuda 2007 Squash Championships’’.“
The iconic glass court, comfortable theatre-style seating, giant screens, music and lights, will be set at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel, providing stunning views over Horseshoe Bay beach and the Atlantic Ocean. State-of-the-art, Clear Span tents from Regal Tent Productions will be erected over the site, ensuring uninterrupted play and clear views whatever the weather. The event will draw extensive media coverage, including presence from Reuters, CNN, BBC World, NBC News, Fox Australia, and Orbit ESPN, and TV coverage is expected to reach up to 2.6 billion spectators worldwide.
For more information, please contact:
Ross Triffitt, Tournament Director. Email: RossT@bermudasquash.com
Ph: +1 441 292-6881
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