WSA Finalise Long-Term Agreement with Hallmark Events Group

The Women’s Squash Association (WSA) has secured a major long-term agreement with Hallmark Events Group to stage the Women’s World Squash Championships in 2014, stuff 2015 and 2016.

The 2014 championships this year will be staged from December 12-19 and will be held as the last event of the year on the WSA World Tour in 2015 and 2016 as well.

The championships guarantee a total prize-fund in excess of US$ 500,000.

Total player compensation will rise from US$ 150,000 in 2014, to US$ 175,000 in 2015, before reaching a record US$ 215,000 in 2016.

‘‘We are delighted to have secured the Women’s World Championships for the next three years,’’ said WSA President Kasey Brown.

‘‘The increase in prize money levels is not only fantastic news for the players, but also a prime example of the growth the WSA World Tour is experiencing.’’

‘‘We are excited to collaborate with Hallmark and work together to showcase the finest women’s squash has to offer at our premier event.’’

Hallmark Events Group Founder and Managing Director Simon Arnold said: ‘‘We’re looking forward to working with the WSA to continue to grow the Women’s World Championship as the pinnacle event on the WSA World Tour.

‘‘Our plans for the championship include iconic venues, new sponsors and greater fan engagement.’’