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Entry deadline looms for prestigious Queensland Open

Squash competition is set to return with a bang in the Sunshine State, as Bundaberg hosts the Queensland Open from 5-7 November, 2021. The prestigious event that traditionally assigns the State title for men and women will also be the first opportunity to compete in quite some time for female players, after National Team member Rhys Dowling topped the men-only Rockhampton Open in early October.
Wed 27 Oct 2021

Squash Australia announces team to compete at 2021 Men’s World Team Championships

Australia will return to international squash competition in December when the men’s team travels to Malaysia to compete in the 2021 Men’s World Team Championships (7-11 Dec). Australia has a proud history in the event as the most successful nation in its history with eight titles. The 2021 team will mark a changing of the guard in Australian men’s squash, with Northern Territory pair of Joseph White and Rhys Dowling selected to make their senior debuts for Australia. 24-year old White and 26-
Fri 22 Oct 2021

Squash Australia forced to cancel 2021 Tarra Volkswagen Australian Open

Due to increasing concerns around the COVID-19 situation in South East NSW and persistent travel restrictions across the country, Squash Australia has today made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Tarra Volkswagen Australian Open scheduled in Bega, NSW on 18-21 November, 2021. Squash Australia CEO, Robert Donaghue, said this was an extremely tough call to make, but after much consideration and out of concern for the health and safety of the squash community, the Australian Open sadly wil
Tue 12 Oct 2021

Aussies get behind World Squash Day

Aussie squash fans across the country, from players to volunteers to clubs and State Associations, all marked the 20th anniversary of World Squash Day over the weekend. Becoming part of the global conversation, World Squash connected fans across the world to showcase the sport and share how people enjoy squash… regardless of where they are from.
Sun 10 Oct 2021

New Squash Australia Learning Centre will deliver a seamless learning experience

Squash Australia has announced the development of a new digital Learning Centre, in a move that will revolutionise the way coaches, referees, volunteers and staff learn, achieve and keep track of squash accreditations online. The Squash Australia Learning Centre is being delivered through the Australian Sport Learning Centre (ASLC), a collaboration between Sport Australia and the sport sector that aims to facilitate a seamless learning experience for the sport community.
Wed 06 Oct 2021

Australian athletes focus on Birmingham with 300 days to go

With 300 days to go to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Australian squash national team maintains a positive outlook as they navigate the uncertainty on the road to Birmingham. Head Coach Stewart Boswell is trying to keep his athletes’ focus on next year's event, despite the many question marks still surrounding international travel and the lack of confirmation of major event dates.
Thu 30 Sep 2021

Squash Australia launches referee development partnership with WSO

Squash Australia is pleased to announce a new long-term partnership with World Squash Officiating (WSO), the joint initiative of the World Squash Federation (WSF) and the Professional Squash Association (PSA) designed to provide referees with educational resources online and standardize squash officiating qualifications worldwide. Squash Australia is one of the first WSF Member Federations to partner with WSO, which was launched in April 2021. By adopting the WSO model, the organisation will de
Mon 27 Sep 2021

Women’s Squash Week: why role models are crucial for the next generation of squash talents

Young Australian squash talents need sporting heroes they can relate to and State Performance Pathway Coordinator in Western Australia, Sue Hillier, thinks the squash community could do more to celebrate the achievements of its most inspirational players, including many female world champions. “These champions are still out there, helping and coaching in our community and they are fantastic ambassadors for our sport,” Hillier said.
Sat 25 Sep 2021

Gender is no issue in refereeing if you want to contribute to the sport

Referees play a huge part in the game, even though their efforts and preparation get sometimes overlooked. As we continue to recognise the achievements of the women in the Australian squash community, today we discuss the importance of this role with squash referee Chris Sinclair, who has over 30 years of experience at community level and also got to officiate at the top level of the sport.
Fri 24 Sep 2021

Women’s Squash Week: Jess Turnbull cherishes female role models within the Australian squash community

One silver lining from the COVID-19 pandemic is that most of the Australian squash female athletes - with a few notable exceptions, including Donna Lobban - have been able to train together in Australia. Jess Turnbull is one of the players who found the opportunity to nurture a squad environment particularly rewarding, as she vyes for selection to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Australian squad.
Thu 23 Sep 2021

Young talents build future of women’s squash in Australia

Squash Australia continues to celebrate Women’s Squash Week and champion the achievements of women in squash in Australia and around the world. Meet Maggie Goodman, a rising squash junior athlete from Sydney, NSW and former Australian Junior Champion in the U/15 Girls category. Now 16, Goodman has been playing squash since her dad introduced her and her siblings to the game when she was eight.
Mon 20 Sep 2021

Lyon chases back-to-back titles at the Australian Junior Championships

Remember the name Maddy Lyon, the 16-year-old rising star from Brisbane who is preparing to defend her Australian Junior Championship (AJC) title in December. Lyons started playing Squash when she was six years old, after spending afternoons at the courts with her dad and sister, and quickly grew to love the sport.
Mon 13 Sep 2021
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