Bermuda Squash Racquets Association (BSRA) director Patrick Foster has admitted the local contingent in the male division will have their work cut out for them when singles competition at the Island Games starts.Among those looking for Games gold when play begins at the BSRA Devonshire courts on Sunday are former world top ten players from various islands.However, Foster and his team-mates have prepared themselves for what the draw deals them are ready to face the challenge.“The men’s draw is incredibly tough with former world top ten players but Nick Kyme, Micah Franklin and I have all been training hard and feel each of us are good enough to push for a top three finish,” Foster told The Royal Gazette.“Unfortunately Micah and I are seeded to meet in the quarter-finals so only one of us is going to go through, so no predictions from me on that one.”While the expectations for the men’s side aren’t high due to the level of competition, Foster believes the local women may throw out a few surprises in their quest to medal.To get to the medal round, players must win at least three consecutive matches, with the former Bermuda number one stating that ending matches as quickly as possible is essential to advancing and conserving energy.“Of the six players in the singles events I don’t think any of us wouldn’t think that we were serious medal prospects.“In the ladies division, national champion Laura Robinson is seeded to take bronze but is well capable of finishing higher.“In practice there has been very little between Laura and the other two girls, Rachel Barnes and Susie Lacey, so I would expect to see them all pushing for the later stages of the competition.“There is a great atmosphere within the team built up from many years of travelling and competing together.“All the players from the singles, doubles and team events are rooting for each other to do well on home soil in front of our own crowd for a change.“One thing the Bermuda squash community does well is get behind its own players so everyone is looking forward to playing for Bermuda on our home courts and getting that extra push from the crowd.“The number of matches squeezed into such a short space of time means getting on and off court quickly is very important.“To win singles gold you need to win five matches in less than two days which get harder with each round.“First out of the blocks, finding a good length and rhythm will be everyone’s game plan in the hot conditions.“Nick and I are very experienced and Micah is just completing his first year as a travelling pro so our experience for these type of events will be invaluable. Nick and I will definitely be giving our all on court and the first one to every other team member in between games helping out.“We also are lucky enough to have Runa Reta as Bermuda National coach working with the whole team in the build-up and during the event.“As a past world top 30 player and Canadian national champion, she is going to be a great driving force to hopefully push the team into gold nedal position.Men’s Singles Players: Patrick Foster, Micah Franklin, Nick Kyme: Reserve: Noah BrowneLadies Singles Players: Laura Robinson, Susie Lacey, Rachel Barnes: Reserve: Denise KymeMen’s Doubles: Noah Browne & Chris Stout: Reserve: Micah FranklinLadies Doubles: Denise Kyme & Liz Martin: Reserve: Laura RobinsonMixed Doubles: Noah Browne & Laura Robinson: Reserve:-Denise KymeTeam Event: Patrick Foster, Micah Franklin, Nick Kyme, Laura Robinson, Susie Lacey: Reserves: Noah Browne & Rachel Barnes