Murr Center – Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
November 5-8, 2015
Primary contact: Julie Monrad; julie.monrad@squashandeducation.org

Deadlines
10/2 – Nomination deadline
10/9- NUSEA squad selections sent out
10/16 – Submit signed waivers and travel plans

Event Summary
The Howe Cup, an all-women’s team tournament hosted at Harvard University, will bring together 200+ women, and NUSEA will be fielding two elite teams of 5 players each. Our participation in the Howe Cup will reward our hard working young women with strong competition. The traveling coaches will include former Dartmouth coach, Chris Brownell, and former Harvard player, Julie Monrad. When not competing during the Howe Cup weekend, the young women will have the opportunity to tour Harvard’s campus and meet Harvard undergraduate women to talk about college academics and athletics.

Academic Component
The attending young women will be asked to submit an essay. Topic to be announced with squad selections.

Arrival
Students are required to arrive Thursday (11/5) night 5pm or later. They will be met at their arrival point, either Logan Airport or South Station.

Departure
Students’ flights/trains may not depart before 3pm on Sunday (10/12).

Entry Fee
None

# Students
10

Age categories
U17/U19

Selection process
Programs can nominate 4 players (U17 and U19 divisions only).
Nominations Form 

Selection criteria
Players should be nominated based almost exclusively on squash level, with some consideration for their enthusiasm for the sport and work ethic at training sessions. For more information, contact: julie.monrad@squashandeducation.org.

Cost
Programs are responsible for transportation to and from Boston; NUSEA covers housing, food and local transportation. $100 reimbursement for programs that need to fly students (up to 3)

Waiver
PDF Download

Packing List
PDF Download