PSA Boasts 'Double Digit' Growth In 2006

The major growth being achieved on the men's professional world squash circuit is endorsed by today's Professional Squash Association announcement of record 2006 year-end results.

For the third consecutive year, the PSA has experienced explosive double digit growth in total prize money for its PSA Tour.

"To demonstrate the growth, it has increased by $1,000,000 in just the last three years to just shy of $2,500,000 for 2006," said Jack Herrick, Chairman of the PSA Board. "Looking to the future, current bookings suggest that we shall grow to $3,000,000 in 2007.

"All of those associated with the PSA, especially our promoters and their sponsors, should be extremely proud of these results as they take squash to a new level in the world of sport."

PSA Chief Executive Gawain Briars added: "Last year's figures reflect the increasing value of the PSA brand. Men's professional squash played to 11, point a rally, is such a dynamic and entertaining sport.

"Competition is open to the extent that any one of our top players can win a major title. Matches are more exciting for audiences and represent great value for promoters. The ground-breaking web streaming service, PSALIVE.tv - introduced by PSA with partners Horizon - and our continuing commitment to increase the quality and numbers of television programmes, place PSA in the vanguard of the modern game."