Greate Bay Players Win Baltimore Junior Open Silver and Westchester Squash Junior Bronze Events
by David Benson
SOMERS POINT, NJ (Dec. 16, 2011) – Two local teens brought home the gold last weekend, when they and their teammates competed in two different national squash tournaments.
Mark Benevento, of Somers Point, defeated his New York opponents in the boys under 15 division at the Westchester Squash Junior Bronze Tournament, held in Mamaroneck, NY from Dec. 9-11. Mason Yeager, of Ocean City, placed fifth in the tournament.
Brooke Feldman, of Margate, beat her opponents in the Baltimore Junior Open Silver Tournament, for girls under 15 years old, held the same weekend in Baltimore. Sam Matlick, of Linwood, placed third in the boys under 19 division in the Junior Open.
“I am proud that four of my junior players performed so well in national tournaments,” said Greg Park, Head Squash Pro at Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness. “There’s a lot of pressure in a game of squash, and my players held it together to win.” Park is currently ranked 14th in the world and second in the United States by the International Squash Doubles Association.
“It was great competition and also very exciting to come away with the win,” said Brooke Feldman.
Mark Benevento was also enthusiastic: “I fought hard for the win and I am pleased. Also, to have a fellow player from Greate Bay win a tournament as well makes it even better!”
To train for the tournament, Feldman and Benevento worked closely with Park to enhance their coordination, speed, and stamina. In addition to coaching players for tournaments, Park manages clinics and leagues for beginning, intermediate, and advanced squash players.
“Being strong is a vital component to squash, but you’ve also got to be strategic.” Park said the teens were under immense pressure from start to finish of matches, as each match can last from 20 to 100 minutes.
Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness is one of South Jersey’s premiere fitness facilities. Its extensive line of exercise amenities includes state of the art equipment, personal trainers and a dynamic group exercise schedule. The team at Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness is dedicated to maximizing each member experience with a unique blend of programs to improve all aspects of personal health. Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness is also the region’s leading racquet club with two indoor tennis courts, two singles squash courts and two doubles squash courts. For more information, call 609.926.9550 or visit www.greatebayracquetandfitness.com.
Greate Bay Country Club is one of South Jersey’s premiere private golf and lifestyle facilities. In providing the full country club experience, Greate Bay Country Club offers members championship golf, private dining, a complete racquet and fitness club and excellent facilities for corporate events and private parties, including weddings. The golf course at Greate Bay is fully equipped with a classic award-winning 18-hole design by the legendary Willie Park, Jr., as well as a driving range and short-game practice facilities. For more information, or to visit our Audubon-certified course, call 609.927.5071, or visit www.greatebay.com.
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