The 2021 NASH Cup is fast approaching. This is the tournaments 13th year! The covid break for Canadian players is over, and our borders open to vaccinated international travellers tomorrow. The tournament has attracted a professional field from around the world that includes 15 top 100 ranked players from 18 counties (flags now up at LSFC).
The 2021 professional purse is the largest in Canada and one of only 3 events being run. This is a very important event for Canadian athletes, many of whom were not able to travel and compete over the past 18 months.
Unlike past years the 2021 NASH Cup is not an officially billeted event. However, we continue to have players ask if there are those willing to host. Billets are a valuable part of the NASH Cup experience and those who host are provided with match seating while their player is in the draw.
Due to capacity limits, there will be no standing room during the 2021 event. Only those with tickets will be allowed into the London Squash building during match times. All attendees and participants must be fully vaccinated.
Mark Your Calendars - Sept 14th to 18th
Tuesday 3:00 pm Opening Round –– 16 matches; both courts
Wednesday 3:00 pm Second Round – 16 matches; both courts
Thursday 3:00 pm Quarter Final – 8 matches; main court
Friday 5:00 pm Semi-Finals – 4 matches; main court
Saturday 6:30 pm Women’s Final
8:00pm Men’s Final
The Professionals – The PSA players will begin to arrive on September 10th (this Friday!) and members of London Squash can expect to see them training at the club. All professionals who have requested a billet so far have received one. A huge thank you to those who have stepped up. We do expect a few more requests. If you can take a player or 2 please contact Trevor Tyson (trevor@tysonhomesforsale.com). PSA Entries link
The Western Players – While there is no Monday night Barbeque this year, western captain Elliott Hunt will be competing in the tournament’s opening round. We hope attendees on Tuesday night (14th) will consider wearing purple in support of the western program. Jack Fairs, western’s long time coach and squash legend who recently passed, and will be celebrated.
Spectators – Seats are filling quickly but some prime viewing space is still available. The NASH Cup believes the best crowd is a full crowd and looks forward to extending its reputation as one of the most “active” audiences on the PSA Tour. Only 32 spectators can attend any match and no standing room. Please contact jay.nash@nbc.ca for seats
Broadcasting – All matches will be streamed live for free through www.nashcup.com. We have installed a new 3 camera system and look forward to providing a new experience for those who log in. The full schedule is below.
Amateur Draws – Due to capacity limits there are no amateur draws in 2021
Social Media
For additional information and live tournament streaming see www.nashcup.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nashcup
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nashcup
Twitter: www.twitter.com/nashcup
We thank our sponsors for their continued support:
NASH Family Wealth Management
National Bank Financial
Manulife Financial
NASH Jewellers
Renaissance Asset Management
Sleeman Breweries
Tourism London
Bristol Gate Partners
Talbot Marketing
Dynamic Funds
Ferguson Patterson (FP) Law
Fidelity Investments
National Bank Investments
Ontario SEO
Picton Mahoney Asset Management
Scotiabank
Tall Oak Private Wealth
TLC Landscaping
OMAC Mortgages – Matt Parr
OK Tire
Window Films
SPM Benefits
Autoverify
Sqsh Life
The NASH Cup will be adhering to all Covid-19 protocols. It is requested that only those who are fully vaccinated attend the event.