2008 World Open Championships

DS Manchester World Open 2008 11.3Couldn’t make it to Bermuda for the 2007 Men’s World Open? How about making plans for the 2008 Hi-Tec World Squash Championships in Manchester, England?

Don’t worry, you’ve got time. The Championships, a combined men’s and women’s event, will take place next October, beginning with opening rounds of qualifying on Oct. 11 and ending with the finals on Oct. 19.

The England National Squash Center at Sportcity, which is also home of the English Institute of Sport, features six fixed courts and a movable glass court that will seat upwards of 1,200 spectators.

For more information, check out the website (WorldSquashChampionships2008.com). “The site has been designed to provide interesting content for all levels of squash fans, as well as important event information,” said event Director Paul Walters. “The site will be the definitive source of information for all matters relating to the championships.”