CHELSEA PIERS CONNECTICUT ELITE SQUASH PROGRAM PLAYERS COMPETE AT US JUNIOR OPEN TOURNAMENT, DARIEN AND HARRISON STANDOUTS ADVANCE TO SEMI-FINALS AND FINALS

Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) Elite Squash Program is thrilled to announce that three members of its Elite Squash Program advanced to the semi-finals of the US Junior Open Championships, held at Yale University in New Haven, CT. 

Kayley Leonard of Harrison (GU19), Marina Stefanoni of Darien (GU13) and Nina Mital of West Harrison (GU11) all advanced through an international field of 800 players to the semi-finals of their respective age groups. All three girls began training at Chelsea Piers Connecticut when the facility opened July 2012. 

Nina advanced to the finals and fell in five games to Sana Mohamed of Egypt, while Kayley was defeated by current US National Champion, Sabrina Sobhy in three games. Marina narrowly lost to Dina Soledadd Anguiano of Mexico, in 4 games, finishing 3rd overall.

“We are incredibly excited for the girls and proud of their performances. We had many other players in the various different draws that also competed exceptionally well,” commented Natalie Grainger, Director of Squash at Chelsea Piers Connecticut.  “To see the girls rise to the occasion in such a huge tournament is incredibly satisfying.  My goal when I started at Chelsea Piers Connecticut was to create a training environment for kids to be motivated, improve and enjoy the sport, and it’s very fulfilling eighteen months later to see this coming to fruition.”

About Chelsea Piers Connecticut

Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a 400,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility located in Stamford, CT, just off I-95 at Exit 9. Opened in July 2012, Chelsea Piers Connecticut consists of several core sports facilities encompassing more than 20 sports.

Ice Rinks – Dual-rink skating facility for ice hockey and figure skating

Aquatics Center – Olympic pool, warm water instructional and exercise pool, and 6,000 sq-ft water play area featuring three giant slides

Gymnastics Training Center – 14,000 sq-ft gymnastics training space and cheerleading program

Baseball and Softball Training Facility – Indoor turf infield and five batting cages

Field House – Indoor 100-yard turf field for soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, softball and

baseball; hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball; and a 1/5-mile track

Squash Club – 11 singles and one hardball doubles court

Tennis Club - 7 indoor hard court tennis courts

Adventure Center – 12,000 sq-ft area featuring a recreational trampoline center, a 24-foot high rock wall, and a Little Athletes gym for children 6 months to five years

Like Chelsea Piers New York, CPCT combines athletic facilities with an extensive array of professional instructors and league programs for youths, teens and adults.  In addition to these sport offerings, CPCT is also home to:

Childcare facility and preschool - Small class sizes, certified teachers and use of the sports facilities at CPCT

Just Sprouted – Healthy natural food café.

Top of the Game – A sit-down restaurant and bar on the mezzanine level overlooking the North Rink.

BlueStreak Sports Training – An athletic skills-development center dedicated to sport performance enhancement for dedicated athletes of every level

Stamford Hospital – An 18,500 square foot branch of Stamford Hospital focusing on orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, physical therapy services, a laboratory draw station, and imaging services.

FlyWheel Sports - An intense, incredibly inspiring and empowering cardio cycling experience led by top-notch instructors in a unique stadium style studio

Pro Shop – A Harrow pro shop featuring apparel and equipment for squash and tennis.

Learn more at www.chelesapiersct.com