The Barrie Athletic Club draws World Class Field to the First Annual Nexgen Invitational.

Some of the world's top squash players will gather in Barrie, Ontario on February 22nd and 23rd, 2008. The small but impressive field will be contending for $30,000 in prize money. Confirmed for the event are World # 1 Amr Shabana, World # 2 Ramy Ashour, both from Egypt, World # 4 Gregory Gaultier of France, World # 9 John White of Scotland, and two top Canadian players will also be competing, Shahier Razik and Graham Ryding.

"This event is great for our club and for the city of Barrie. We have been fortunate enough to have some of these great players here before and they have always enjoyed the club and the reception they get from the fans here in Barrie", said Paul Ryan, owner of the club.

Nexgen Lasers is a local company that distributes cosmetic laser equipment. "This tournament would not be possible without Nexgen Lasers substantial financial support" said Paul Ryan, owner of the Barrie Athletic Club. "This will definitely put us on the international squash map"

For further information please contact The Barrie Athletic Club 565 Bryne Dr., Barrie Ontario L4N 9Y3 Phone: (705) 722-4792

About Barrie Athletic Club
The Barrie Athletic Club is Barrie's top squash & fitness facility. BAC members enjoy a top end fitness facility in a mature, comfortable environment coupled with the city's only programmed squash for beginners and more advanced players. With a wide variety of services available such as indoor cycling, circuit training, free weights, group exercise, personal training , massage therapy, executive locker rooms, hair salon & more the BAC is a cut above the rest. Their high standard of quality and personal touch will show anyone why a membership with them is the only choice. The Barrie Athletic Club..."it's where you belong!"

About PSA-Squash
The PSA World Tour forms the backbone of men's elite squash; the 100+ event tour of professional singles tournaments valued at $1.6 million USD visits more then 30 countries. The PSA World Tour is played all year long and beneath the Super Series level, scores of PSA tournaments, from $3,000 - $60,000usd, attract the next generation of national and international stars. It is through participation in the smaller events that the top players have achieved their high positions. For more information visit http://www.psa-squash.com