Chelsea Piers CT To Host Final Peter Nicol-Tim Garner 7-Continent Challenge
by Erica Schietinger
(Stamford, CT – April 8, 2013) – On Saturday, April 20th, Chelsea Piers Connecticut will play host to the last leg of the 7 Continent Squash Challenge. Beginning April 13th, squash legend Peter Nicol MBE and former world #26 Tim Garner will play seven matches in seven days on seven continents - all to raise awareness of squash’s bid to be included in the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Xodus 7 Continent Challenge will see Britons Garner and Nicol travel more than 40,000 miles and spend more than 70 hours on airplanes as they push themselves to the limits of their physical and mental endurance.
As well as raising awareness of the Squash 2020 bid campaign, the Xodus 7 Continent Challenge will also be raising money for two charities close to the hearts of everyone in the squash community. The Natasha Drake Trust will help a young squash player rebuild her life after a debilitating illness and LV-SOS Kit Aid will help give disadvantaged people from all over the world the opportunity to play and enjoy squash.
Chelsea Piers Connecticut’s Racquets Director and current U.S. #1 player, Natalie Grainger will participate in a match during the final stage of the competition.
“As the President of WSA for eight years, I dedicated much of my time and resources to having squash included in the Olympic Games,” commented Grainger. “This is a unique event that we hope will demonstrate the high level of interest in the sport around the world and gain squash a spot in the 2020 Olympics.”
Grainger runs the day-to-day operation of the Squash Club at Chelsea Piers, from hiring top-level squash professionals to developing dynamic squash programming for beginners to advanced players.
About Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a 400,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility located in Stamford, CT, just off I-95 at Exit 9. Opened in July 2012, Chelsea Piers Connecticut consists of several core sports facilities encompassing more than 20 sports.
Ice Rinks - Dual rink skating facility for ice hockey and figure skating
Aquatics Center – Olympic pool, warm water instructional and exercise pool, and 6,000 sq-ft water play area featuring three giant slides
Gymnastics Training Center – 14,000 sq-ft gymnastics training space and cheerleading program
Baseball and Softball Training Facility – Indoor turf infield and five batting cages
Field House – Indoor 100-yard turf field for soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, softball and baseball; hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball; and a 1/5-mile track
Squash Club – 11 singles and one hardball doubles court
Tennis Club - 7 indoor hard court tennis courts
Adventure Center – 12,000 sq-ft area featuring a recreational trampoline center, a 24-foot high rock wall, and a Little Athletes gym for children 6 months to five years
Like Chelsea Piers New York, CPCT combines athletic facilities with an extensive array of professional instructors and league programs for youths, teens and adults.
In addition to these sport offerings, CPCT is also home to:
Childcare facility and preschool - Small class sizes, certified teachers and use of the sports facilities at CPCT
Chelsea’s Table – Organic, healthy, and natural food café.
The Overlook Bar and Grill – A sit-down restaurant and bar on the mezzanine level overlooking the North Rink.
BlueStreak Sports Training – An athletic skills-development center dedicated to sport performance enhancement for dedicated athletes of every level
Stamford Hospital – An 18,500 square foot branch of Stamford Hospital focusing on orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, physical therapy services, a laboratory draw station, and imaging services.
FlyWheel Sports - An intense, incredibly inspiring and empowering cardio cycling experience led by top-notch instructors in a unique stadium style studio
Pro Shop – A Harrow pro shop featuring apparel and equipment for squash and tennis.
Learn more at www.chelesapiersct.com
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Erica Schietinger
Chelsea Piers & Chelsea Piers Connecticut
erica@chelseapiers.com
212-336-6870
917-559-4984
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