Vale Simon Weatherill

Squash Australia is saddened by the sudden passing of former Board member Simon Weatherill.

One of the country’s leading sports administrators, Simon was a longstanding member of the Victorian squash community, having coached and managed King Club, Wantirna and Leggetts, Prahran.

He went on to become Chief Executive of the State Sport Centres Trust which includes the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, host venue for a number of prominent tournaments including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and 2023 WSF Junior World Championships.

Simon was elected to the Board of Squash Australia in 2021, with President Matt Schmidt remembering an experienced and dedicated director always looking to take the sport forward.

“Highly regarded in Sports Management, Simon was dedicated in his vision for Squash,” said Schmidt. “With a passion for effective Governance, he strongly advocated the need to maintain existing and seek new facilities and also promote participation at the grassroots. 

“We pay tribute to a remarkable professional, an outstanding administrator and highly respected colleague.”

On behalf of the sport’s community, Squash Australia sends its condolences to Simon’s wife Jacqui, his family, friends and colleagues.