June 22, 2011-The
World Squash Federation (WSF) is backing an innovative new referee
system developed by German squash court manufacturer ASB.
Final modifications of TopSquashReferee, a digital scoring system which
electronically links the three referees operating on all-glass show
courts, were made at the recent WSF World Cup in India.
Developed in conjunction with leading WSF international referees, the
system features iPods as referee terminals, working wirelessly to
compute the decisions and display them for players and spectators on
screens alongside the scores.
This system can not only be designated for use at WSF World
Championships but will also undoubtedly be in demand by event promoters
who can introduce it to offer spectators an added element of interest
as they watch decisions flashed up on a screen.
The screens can carry promotional messages in addition to the scores.
But importantly, the system takes forward the decision-making process
into the digital arena.
WSF President N Ramachandran explained: "Everybody in squash works hard
to improve the quality of management of matches along with their
presentation.
"So, this ASB innovation will be a great asset to the professional
game, and promoters alike. We are delighted that they have developed
such an effective, easy-to-use and presentationally-exciting product
for our sport."
Specifications can be found at: http://asbsquash.com/squash-court-renovation/topsquashreferee/