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US Pro Squash Westchester Invitational (March 2010)

Enter now to win a pair of tickets for the first night of the US Pro Squash Westchester Invitational, this Monday night at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York!

A group of eight professional squash players that have combined to win 29 National Championships in countries around the globe will descend upon Westchester Country Club from March 1 to 4 for the inaugural Westchester Invitational.

Hosted by the US Pro Squash Tour, the Westchester Invitational brings together the world’s greatest squash players for the tour’s first event of 2010. With only 129 seats available at the Westchester Country Club, the Westchester Invitational gives area squash enthusiasts an opportunity to see the sport’s greatest players compete in the most intimate of settings.

“For the region’s squash fans, the Westchester Invitational will offer an unprecedented experience,” said Joseph McManus, chief executive of US Pro Squash Tour. “The tournament is headlined by World No. 2 and two-time British National Champion Nick Matthew, but he will face an elite draw that includes three recent World No. 1 ranked players, as well as the world record holder for hardest forehand shot. In addition, every ticket is a premium ticket with personal access to the players during a post-match reception.”

The full list of champions that will take part in the Westchester Invitational includes:

• Nick Matthew — World No. 2; two-time and reigning British Open Champion; two-time and reigning England National Champion
• David Palmer — World No 8; two-time World No. 1; Australian National Champion
• Thierry Lincou — World No. 9; former World No. 1; 12-time France National Champion
• Wael El Hindi — World No. 10; 2008 Egyptian National Champion
• John White — Former World No. 1; World record holder for Fastest Squash Shot; former Scotland National Champion
• Julian Illingworth — five-time and reigning U.S. National Champion
• Liam Kenny — six-time and reigning Ireland National Champion
• Bernardo Samper — two-time Colombia National Champion

The draw for the first round (quarterfinals) is as follows:

On Monday, March 1 at 6:45 p.m. Wael El Hindi will face John White in Match No. 1. In Match No. 2, Nick Matthew will face Bernardo Samper.

On Tuesday, March 2 at 6:45 p.m., David Palmer will face Liam Kenny in Match No. 3. In Match No. 4, Julian Illingworth will face Thierry Lincou.

“I am looking forward to getting on court with this elite draw of champions,” Palmer said. “We have some longstanding rivalries and it would be a great honor to win a tournament with this elite draw.”

Tickets can be purchased for $70 through $200 by visiting www.prosquashtour.org. Each ticket includes admission to two matches and an invitation to the post-match reception.

On March 1 and 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., US Pro Squash Tour will host amateur player squash clinics at the Westchester Country Club, Apawamis Club and Club at 800. Designed for young amateurs, these clinics will present a rare opportunity for local players to get on court with the world’s best. Interested individuals can register by contacting Joe McManus at joe@usprosquash.com or 617-513-6800.

At www.prosquashtour.org, you can also find a full schedule of US Pro Squash Tour events, including upcoming tournaments in New York City, Rochester, Philadelphia, New England and California.

US Pro Squash Tour’s large schedule of events is a testament to the growing interest in squash throughout the United States. More than 150 years old and played by more than 20 million people in 175 countries, squash has shown sustained growth in the U.S. in recent years.

“One of the most popular sports around the globe, the number of Americans playing squash has grown significantly in recent years, particularly in Westchester County (N.Y), Fairfield County (Conn.) and Northern New Jersey,” said McManus. “The sport is getting especially popular among the region’s youth, and it’s no longer being viewed as a game that’s only played at country clubs.”

Companies or individuals interested in sponsoring the Westchester Invitational, can contact US Pro Squash Tour at 617-513-6800 or joe@usprosquash.com.

“In addition to serving as a fun and exciting event for fans of squash, the Westchester Invitational presents an excellent opportunity for potential sponsors that are interested in reaching an affluent demographic,” said McManus.

Westchester Country Club is located at 99 Biltmore Avenue in Rye, N.Y.

Rules

Westchester Squash Invitational (March 2010)
 
 OFFICIAL RULES
 
 1.	NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
 
 2.	Eligibility.  Subject to the additional restrictions below, the Westchester Squash Invitational (March 2010) (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to U.S. residents (excluding Puerto Rico), 18 years or older at the time of entry.  Employees of Cox Radio, Inc. d/b/a WCTZ-FM, WFOX-FM, WSTC-WNLK-AM (“Sponsor”), US Pro Squash, and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees, are not eligible to enter or to win.  The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents, grandparents, siblings, children, and grandchildren.
 
 3.	How To Enter.  The Sweepstakes will begin at 12:00 a.m. (E.S.T.) on February 23, 2010 and end at 11:59 p.m. (E.S.T.) on February 28, 2010 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
 
 Internet Entry:  Enter by visiting the Westchester Squash Invitational (March 2010) official registration page at 967thecoast.com, or 959thefox.com, or wstcwnlk.com, completing all of the required information and following all instructions.  Submit your entry by clicking on the “SEND” button.
 
 You may enter the Sweepstakes as often as you like but only one (1) prize per person.
 
 Sponsor will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender or Sponsor.  In the event of a dispute, all online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the ISP account from which they were sent.  For these purposes, an ISP account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such ISP account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning ISP addresses for the domain associated with such ISP account.  Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons determined to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Sweepstakes.  All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned.  
 
 4.	Winner Selection.  One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected on or about March 1, 2010 in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received.  
 
 5.	Prizes and Odds.  Grand Prize:  One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive two (2) tickets to Westchester Invitational, March 1, 2010 (actual retail value (“ARV”) $140).
 
 Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
 
 6.	Winner Notification and Acceptance.  Winners will be notified by telephone, email and/or U.S. Mail on or about March 1, 2010.   Return of prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of a substitute winner.  
 
 	Winners may waive their right to receive prizes.  Prizes are nonassignable and nontransferable.  No substitutions allowed by winner.  Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value.  Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes.  Winners may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility, and a liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law) which must be returned within ten (10) days of date of sender’s postmark.  Failure to timely sign and return the affidavit or release, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner’s disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner.  Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner’s consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation the Internet, or further compensation.  Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.  For prize winners list (available after March 1, 2010) or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Westchester Squash Invitational (March 2010), “Winners List Request” or “Official Rules Request” (as applicable), 444 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851.  
 	
 7.	Participation.  By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor which shall be final in all respects.  Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes as solely determined by Sponsor.  In the event the Sweepstakes is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes.  Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date.
 
 8.	Construction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.
 
 9.	Sponsor.  The Westchester Squash Invitational (March 2010) is sponsored by Cox Radio, Inc.  The decisions of Sponsor and Sweepstakes judges regarding the selection of winners, the interpretation of these Official Rules and all other aspects of the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Sweepstakes.  If you have any questions regarding this Sweepstakes, please contact Allan Lamberti, Promotions Coordinator, 444 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06851.

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