Alex Haydon’s dream Commonwealth Games debut awaits

It was only 12 months ago that South Australia’s Alex Haydon wasn’t sure if she would make the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games team. Now, Haydon is one of three players in Australia’s Birmingham 2022 squash squad set to make her debut at the Commonwealth Games.

2022 Victorian Junior Championships wrap

The 2022 Victorian Junior Championships have come to a close at MSAC - Albert Park on a fierce final day. With players coming from across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, 74 athletes competed across Under 11 to Under 19 age groups in the two-day event.

Zac Alexander: Going for gold in Birmingham 2022

It came down to one single game point for Zac Alexander and David Palmer in the 2018 Commonwealth Games Men’s Doubles gold medal match. It was a nerve-wracking moment for the Aussie duo as they tried to hit that killer shot that would win them gold in front of a home crowd.

Squash Australia releases Strategic Plan: 2022-2026

Squash Australia, along with its State and Territory Members, are pleased to release the new Squash Australia Strategic Plan: 2022-2026, as the sport embarks on a new era to reinvigorate the game. With an aim to engage more people in squash, Squash Australia and the State & Territory Members embarked on a collaborative process over the past 12 months to define the framework that will drive business decisions, and focus efforts over the next four years.

2022 NSW Junior Championships wrap

The New South Wales Junior Squash Championships ended with a bang as close-fought matches became a running theme for the finals. Juniors from across the state as well as Queensland, Australian Capital Territory and South Australia descended on Coffs Harbour Squash and Swim Centre for the two-day event.

Dowling to make history with Commonwealth Games debut

When Rhys Dowling steps out onto the court for the men’s singles at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, he will create history. The 27-year-old will become the first squash player from the Northern Territory to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

Jess Turnbull achieves childhood dream with Commonwealth Games selection

From a young age, Jess Turnbull knew that she wanted to be a professional squash player and represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games one day. “When it all clicked for me and I wanted to do it professionally, I was 12 and I went to my first Australian Junior Nationals,” she recalled.

2022 Western Australian State Junior Championships wrap up

The 2022 Western Australian State Junior Championships saw World Junior Championship team members Dylan Classen and Hannah Slyth claim the U19 crowns. The event saw 54 players from across the state come together at Belmont Saints for a weekend of squash.

Sydney ready to host 2022 Oceania Junior Championships

The 2022 Oceania Junior Championships will be heading to Sydney’s Thornleigh Squash Centre from 17-19 December. The event is recognised on the Australian Junior Squash Tour (AJST) as a platinum event and will see juniors from the 10 island nations of Oceania to compete across boys and girls U11 to U19 age groups.

New Video Technology a Game-Changer for Australian Squash Athletes

Australian athletes around the country have received a boost ahead of this month’s Commonwealth Games thanks to new state-of-the art video technology from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The AIS Video Optimisation Grants program, supported by the Australian Government and in partnership with Australian company Fulcrum Technology, helps give coaches and athletes real-time feedback as they train.

2022 Queensland Junior Squash Championships wrap up

The 2022 Queensland Junior Squash Championships Individual competition came to a close at Nerang Squash and Fitness on Wednesday. After three action-packed days, various finals played out across the boys and girls U9 to U21 age groups.

Geoff Hunt: There is nothing like representing Australia

Geoff Hunt, who is widely considered to be one of the best squash players to have graced the game, knows what it is like to represent Australia. From his five years at world no.1 to winning four consecutive World Open titles and eight British Opens, he is a living legend of the sport.

Family bloodlines to cross at Birmingham for Donna Lobban

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games could be a family affair for Australia’s no.1 women’s player Donna Lobban. As Lobban and cousin Cameron Pilley partner up again for Birmingham 2022 to defend their gold medal from the Gold Coast 2018, Lobban could also meet her husband Greg Lobban on the court.

Commonwealth Games stars Turnbull and Hedrick crowned Australian National Champions

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games representative Rex Hedrick and Birmingham bound athlete Jess Turnbull have been crowned Australian National champions after an epic finals showdown at Darwin Squash Centre today. After four action packed days, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games debutant Jess Turnbull took out the women’s title, with Gold Coast 2018 team member Rex Hedrick crowned men’s champion.

Darwin primed to host finals of Australian National Championships

Day three of the Australian National Championships saw the U23 and Graded competitions take to the court for the first time. At Darwin Squash Centre, the Open Men’s and Women’s also took to the court for the semi finals, with tomorrow’s National Championship playoffs decided.

Young guns shine on the first day of Australian National Championships in Darwin

The 2022 Australian National Championships got underway last night at Darwin Squash Centre with a handful of matches in the Men’s Open competition. Despite being six seeds lower than his opponent, Gregory Chan advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 (11-5, 11-7, 3-11, 2-11, 11-9) victory over No.5 seed David Turner.
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