New York Rothenberg Open for 2015 Registration by Corey Modeste February 27, 2015 -
The Rothenberg Squash Tournament, named in honor of former MSRA/NY
Squash President Michael Rothenberg, returns for 2015. The event will
be held in Brooklyn Heights at the Eastern Athletic Club on April
10-12, 2015. The tournament will comprise men's and women's
amateur skill level draws from beginner to 6.0. New for this year
will be the addition of a men's pro draw featuring some of the top
local pros. Confirmed to attend are Alister Walker (ranked #24 in
world), Ryan Cuskelly (#45), Wael El Hindi (fmr. #8), Christopher
Gordon (#57)and top collegiate player Ramit Tandon. "We're
thrilled that generous sponsor support will allow us to add a pro draw
this year", said tournament director Corey Modeste, "I'm not sure we
could organize a tournament with such top talent anywhere but New York
City."
The pro tournament adds to the festive nature of the tournament, which
includes a player party with large buffet dinner and open bar. The
party is a great time to relax with fellow players and watch some
amazing pro squash up close. There will also be a fun racquet
sport addition whereby squash tournament players will be able to also
play in a free table tennis tournament organized around the squash
draws. "The EAC is a great lounge space to relax in between squash
matches. We'll have the pool table going in addition to two ping pong
tables in use for a fun mini tournament", said Modeste.
The Rothenberg is more than just a tournament, it is also run for a
good cause. The Rothenberg Foundation is in its third year of raising
money to fund scholarships for underprivileged students graduating from
urban squash programs. Prior scholarship recipients have matriculated
at top schools, including Mount Holyoke and Trinity College.
Scholarship recipients are recognized for academic excellence and civic
leadership and contribution. More information about the
Foundation and the scholarship can be found here.
The Rothenberg will be run by an experienced tournament team including
Corey Modeste, Eastern Athletic Club Head Pro Adam Walker and former
MSRA/NY Squash Executive Director Kenny Scher. This team has run
tournaments in the New York City area since 1994 and will be running
the Rothenberg from start to finish. "The Eastern Athletic Club was
Michael Rothenberg's home club and we are pleased to host the event
this year," said Walker.
Event Details:
Dates: April 10-12, 2015
Location: Eastern Athletic Club, Brooklyn Heights (one subway stop from Manhattan)
Draws: Beginner to Pro
Tournament Extras: Commemorative gift, player dinner party, open bar and pro matches
