British Royal Army Squad Returns for New York Challenge by Andy Garr September 3, 2015
- A powerful Royal Army Squash Team arrives today in New York to
challenge seven NYSquash teams in attempt to regain the War of 1812
Redux Trophy. This trophy, regarded as the most important in all sports
competition, was first won in the inaugural year of competition 2012 by
a Royal Army team and wrested back from the British last Fall. The
competition will be played in a series best-of-seven matches at various
clubs. The British players have been on special duty for ten months to
enable them to practice six hours a day.
In a questionable move the British scheduled the trip without regard to
Labor Day Weekend in a thinly veiled attempt to weaken the New Yorkers
many of whose best players are out of town. NYSquash issued an
apology to the USTA for the unavoidable conflict with the ongoing US
Open whose attendance will drop significantly while the squash matches
are held.
Security will be especially tight due to the expected presence of
several members of the Royal Family. New York’s mayor Bill DiBlasio was
extremely pleased that the competition would be mainly held in New York
City. H stated “it is fitting that this competition will be held here
where our great chef’s are known for their unique preparation of so
many vegetables particularly squash”.
