Coaches and officials can now apply for $1.6 million in grants

 

Coaches and officials can now apply for $1.6 million in grants

Young coaches and officials can now apply for their share of the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC's) annual $1.6 million Local Sporting Champion grants — an Australian Government initiative to support junior sport. Previously only available to young athletes, the Local Sporting Champions grants eligibility criteria has been broadened to recognise the importance of supporting young coaches and officials — crucial to Australia's sporting grass roots.                   The grants of $500 per individual and $3000 per team are available to help meet costs such as travel, equipment, uniforms, and accommodation. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be aged between 12-18 years and travelling more than 250km to participate as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in upcoming state or national level sporting competitions. The grants support young people participating, coaching or officiating in official state or national sporting competitions and are administered by the ASC in association with Local Members of Parliament.

Applications for the 2009/10 grant cycle are now open.

Visit the Local Sporting Champions program website for further information including application form and eligibility criteria

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_junio

rs/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions .

Club One/Sport SA Large Grants Program

Club One / Sport SA Large Grants Program

Applications are now open for the 2009 Club One / Sport SA Large Grants Program. On behalf of Club One, Sport SA offers large grants to not-for profit State sport and active recreation organisations who are members of Sport SA and also community clubs and organisations that are endorsed by the state body which is a member of Sport SA. This program supports programs or projects that benefit the entire sport or active recreation by increasing opportunities for participation. To view the criteria and to download the application form please visit: www.sportsa.org.au .

A list of successful applicants from the 2009 program is also available in the member's area.                 Applications close: Wednesday 16th December 2009.

High Performance Coaching with Leigh Matthews

The SA State Coaching and Officiating Centre present a free event for local

coaches*  to hear Leigh Matthews speak about:

 

• The changing role of coaching and how to be ahead of change
• Professional development for coaches
• Doing things differently
• Creating a culture for success

 

 

AFL Hall of Fame Legend 'Lethal Leigh'

Matthews was voted the best player of the

20th century and is one of the most

successful AFL coaches of all time, guiding the

Brisbane Lions to a hat-trick of AFL Premierships.

 

REGISTER ONLINE @

 

http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/training-development/coaches.html

 

or click HERE to see flyer advertisement.

 

* Preference for bookings will be given to qualified and active local (SA) coaches

 

Congratulations to all the 2009 Spring Pennant Winners

Congratulations to all Team Premiership Winners

Complete Scaffold Premier League – Next Generation

HandlesPlus State Grade Women –   Typhoon

State 2 – Somerton

State 3 – Karadinga

State 4 – West Adelaide

Div 4 Monday Open – Adelaide Malibu

Div 1 Tuesday Open – Campbelltown

Div 1 Tuesday Women – Adelaide Malibu

Div 2 Tuesday Open – Adelaide Malibu Blue

Div 2 Tuesday Women – Adelaide Malibu

Div 3 Tuesday Open – Norwood

Div 4 Tuesday Open – Adelaide Malibu

Div 1 Wednesday Open – Next Generation

Div 2 Wednesday Open – Campbelltown 

Div 3 Wednesday Open – Adelaide Malibu

If you are in a Winning Team don't forget to book in for the dinner and your team photo time.

Regards,

Laura Wallis
Squash SA 'the healthiest sport'

 

2a Midera Avenue, Edwardstown SA 5039
PO Box 56, Melrose Park SA 5039
Phone: 08 8277 2522
Fax: 08 8276 8445
Website: www.squashsa.asn.au
Email: laura.wallis@squashsa.asn.au

 

Check out The Matrix: www.squashmatrix.com

Squash E-News

Congratulations to all Wednesday Team Premiership Winners

 

State 3 – Karadinga

 

State 4 – West Adelaide

 

Div 1 Open – Next Generation

 

Div 2 Open – Campbelltown

 

Div 3 Open – Adelaide Malibu

 

Thursday Finals

HandlesPlus State Grade Women – South Adelaide 7.30pm - Cyclone vs Typhoon

 

State 2 – Turramurra 7.30pm - Somerton vs SAAS

 

If you are in a Winning Team don’t forget to book in for the dinner and your team photo time.

Squash E-News

 

 

Congratulations to all Tuesday Team Premiership Winners

 

Complete Scaffold Premier League – Next Generation

Div 1 Open – Campbelltown

Div 1 Women – Adelaide Malibu

Div 2 Open – Adelaide Malibu Blue

Div 2 Women – Adelaide Malibu

Div 3 Open – Norwood

Div 4 Open – Adelaide Malibu

 

Wednesday Finals

State 3 – South Adelaide 7.30pm

               Norwood vs Karadinga

 

State 4 – Next Generation 6.30pm

               West Adelaide vs Turramurra

 

Div 1 Open – South Adelaide

               Next Generation vs West Adelaide Red

 

Div 2 Open – Norwood 8pm

Campbelltown vs Adelaide Malibu

 

Div 3 Open – PAOC 7.30pm

               Adelaide Malibu vs Campbelltown

2010 Alice Springs Masters Games

 

The Biggest Games

 

The Alice Springs Squash Association wants you at the 2010 Masters Games being held  9^th to 16^th October 2010

The entertainment planned over the Games is going to be fantastic and Alice Springs will be as welcoming and hospitable as ever – whatever part of Australia or the world you are from.

Our courts are undergoing a lot of work over the coming year to have them in peak condition for the Games.  They will be National Championship standard after three hard back courts are converted to glass back in February 2010.

Whether you are a serious medal prospect or just enjoy the challenge, the Friendly Games are for all.

Mark your calendar for the Games and start your plans by visiting the Games website below.

http://www.alicespringsmasters.com.au/

For mor information contact:

Randle Walker

President Alice Springs Squash Association

Ph: 08 8953 0583

Fax: 08 8953 2712

State 2 Finals

Prelim & Grand Final will be played at Turramurra at 7.30pm

WANTED - Volunteer Mini Bus Drivers for NJS

WANTED - Volunteer Mini Bus Drivers for National Junior Series on April 3-11, 2010

to transport players between Ingle Farm and Karadinga Squash Centres.

We have 2 volunteers, but need a couple more part time drivers.

Must have police clearance or be prepared to obtain this (at no cost)

before the event.

Contact Des Panizza at Squash SA on

Ph: (08) 8277 2522

Email: des.panizza@squashsa.asn.au

 

STATE 2 FINALS VENUE CHANGED

Due to a possible home court advantage, State 2 Finals have now been

moved to West Adelaide and will start at 7:30pm.

 

If there are any queries, please contact Squash SA on 8277 2522 or email

renee.braithwaite@squashsa.asn.au

 

Squash SA Hot Weather Guidelines

Squash SA wish to remind Clubs/ Teams/ Players of the Hot Weather Guildlines.

 

Table A

Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 32 degrees Celsius Or above	Forecasted temperature as determined by Bureau of Meteorology is 40 degrees Celsius Or above
1. Measure the on court temperature and be prepared to modify or cancel your event 2. Maximise airflow and reduce heat build up in the Centre and on the Courts 3. Employ air-conditioning	1. Automatic cancellation of day time competition and tournaments scheduled to be played in a non air-conditioned centre 2. Air conditioned centre must measure the on court temperature 3. For evening Pennant Competitions apply steps 1 to 4 of outline in table B (listed below)

 

The determining factor is the on court temperature:

 

Table B

33 – 35 degrees on court temperature	36 degrees on court temperature (as advised by Sports Medicine Australia)
1. Modify game structure or tournament draw 2. Extend the breaks between each game 3. Ensure that players take adequate fluid before, during and after the game 4. Encourage the use of towels and fans during breaks	1.Measure on court temperature prior to the commencement of play 2. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above. Or  3. Wait a further half hour period and re-measure the on court temperature. 4. Cancel match if the on court temperature is 36 degrees or above

 

To view the full guildlines - please click here

Australian Teams Championships 2009 Article by Rob Bidmeade

TOP seed South Australia produced a brilliant display to win the recent Australian teams championships in Devonport, Tasmania.
The members of the winning SA team were Jason Mudge (captain), Justin Beard, Ross Hewitt, Alma Kushartanti and Bonny Wu.
The other states involved in the competition were NSW, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania.
Mudge said the victory was an excellent result and it was SA's first title since 2005.
"Even though we went into the competition seeded No. 1, there
was very strong competition especially from NSW and Victoria,'' Mudge said.
"The form of the men was highly consistent throughout the entire tournament.''
Mudge, who was No. 1 for SA throughout the tournament, was undefeated, without dropping a set.
"The form of the two girls improved as the tournament went on, culminating in an unexpected 3-1 win for Bonny Wu over her fancied NSW opponent in the final of the tournament.
"We defeated NSW 3-1 in the final and Victoria 2-2 rubbers and 9-6 games over Victoria in the semi-finals.'' 

The next national team championship is in 2010 and the venue will be either in the ACT or Alice Springs.


Profiles of the SA team members...
 
Men:

Jason Mudge, 36, plays for Next Generation - Memorial Drive and he is ranked No. 1 in

SA and No. 13 in Australia.
He is the world over 35 champion and the recent Australian over 35 champion.

Mudge was a member of the Australian Masters team that defeated New Zealand in the Trans-Tasman Trophy in Victoria.

Justin Beard is the SA No. 2 and No. 14 in Australia. He is the world No. 135 and he has been in the SA team for the past three years.

 

Ross Hewitt is the SA No. 3 and a former No. 15 in New Zealand. He was a Business SA graded winner this year.

Women:

Alma Kushartanti is the SA No. 1 and No. 10 in Australia. She is an AIS scholarship holder this year and she won the 2009 SA Open. Last year she was member of the winning under 19 team in the Australian Junior Championships and also was the Indonesian national champion.

 

Bonny Wu is the SA No. 2 and she was runner-up in the 2009 SA Open. She has been in the SA team for the past three years

SA win National Teams Championship

SQUASH SA congratulates it's Senior Team on winning the National Team Championships in Davenport, Tasmania last weekend.

 

Well done team ! Jason Mudge (Captain), Alma Kushartanti, Bonny Wu, Justin Beard and Ross Hewitt.

 

The match results and Championships standings are available click here for review.

2009 Black Knight Junior Events Circuit Winner

The Black Knight Junior Events Circuit is a system that encourages participation in junior tournaments by awarding players points for entering tournaments and their finishing positions. The player with the highest points total at the end of the year will win a Black Knight Pack.

The Junior Tournament Calendar has now come to an end for 2009, therefore the winner of the Black Knight Pack is........JAYSON BARTOLO .

Congratulations to Jayson who has attended every Junior Tournament this year with impressive results throughout.

Click HERE for the Finishing Points Tally.

Squash SA Board Vacancy

Squash SA is seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who would like to become a member of the Board. The Director position is honorary. The term of the casual vacancy is for 12 months.

Closing Date: 30 October 2009.

For the full advertisement click HERE for the Sport SA newsletter.

Business SA Graded Series Event 3 Success!

The final Graded Event for the Business SA Series was played at Karadinga on Sunday 18 October with 18 squash enthusiasts competing.

Players were competing in three Divisions determined by the Matrix so matches were generally a close tussle. For the Business SA Graded Series Report including results and photos click HERE

Business SA Graded Series

The final Graded Event for the Business SA Series was played at Karadinga on Sunday 18 October with 18 squash enthusiasts competing.

 

Players were competing in  three Divisions determined by the Matrix so matches were generally a close tussle.

 

Congratulations to Ross Hewitt a former New Zealand ranked player our Overall Champion - winning all three Events. At Karadinga he displayed solid consistant squash and will be a welcome addition to our Senior State Team competing at the National Teams Championships at the end of the month in Devonport. Eighteen year old Ben Werchon had his moments but found the tin too often. Ben has a bright future recently finishing 3rd in Australia Junior Boys and still has next year to claim the title!  

 

Division One Final - Ross Hewitt def Ben Werchon 11/2 5/11 11/9 11/6

 

Andrew Wise proved too strong for Trae Menzies in the Div 2 final winning 15/10 15/10 15/4 both players are improving rapidly and have just returned from the Australian Junior Championships where they performed admirably.

 

Similarly two Southern Stingers  played off for the Division Three title with Matt Lokan just pipping Lucas Norman 11/15 16/14 16/14 15/13.

 

Special mention to Craig Lawrie third in Div 3 - Craig travelled from Hallett Cove and gives his all at these Events.

 

New Board member and our only female competitor Alissa Proctor presented the prizes and thanked all for competing.

 

All players enjoyed the day and are keen to invite their friends to play next year's Graded Series.

 

We need a Graded Series Sponsor in 2010 can you help? 

 

Des Panizza

- Tournament Organiser

 

Phil Sinnott

General Manager
Squash SA - 'the healthiest sport'
Racquets SA - 'Bar Gaming Bistro'       
PO Box 56, Melrose Park, 5042
Telephone (08) 8277-2522
Facsimile (08) 8276-8445

 

www.squashsa.asn.au

 

 

 

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Norwood Sunday Squash Sessions

Norwood Squash Centre are holding Sunday Squash Sessions where players aged from 17-30 years can enjoy social games supervised by a qualified coach. Limited 6 sessions available! Starting November 1 until December 6. All equipment provided and all standards welcome! Click HERE for Information Flyer

Business SA Graded Series Event

 

The Business SA Graded Series one day tournament will take place on October 18 2009.

Entries Close Monday 12 October 5pm.

Click HERE for Entry Form.

WHYALLA SQUASH COACH - Bob Norman

Whyalla Squash Club stalward and longtime organiser of the Whyalla Squash Open - Bob Norman is having treatment for a back infection at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Spinal unit.

 

Bob is coming to the end of a 6 week programme of treatment.

 

Squash SA and all squash players wish Bob a speedy recovery.

 

 

Updated Player Rankings

Current Player Rankings, Order of Merit and Preimership Lists have been updated on our website for Rounds 9-12.

 

Please check your teams Order of Merit.

 

2009 AGM

2009 AGM

 

Presidents Position

President John Holland chose not to contest the election for President, leaving Mark Goldstone unopposed for the position.

 

Squash SA Board Member Jack Wass (on behalf of the membership) thanked John Holland for his contribution to the sport of Squash in SA (Board Member 1994-1998, President 1998-2009).

 

The Membership welcomes and congratulates Mark Goldstone on the position.

 

Board of Directors

The membership elected four new Board Members.

Stewart Allan

Danny Giles

Cheryl Johnstone

Alissa Proctor

 

The Membership welcomes and congratulates the incoming Board Members.

 

Squash Rackets Association of SA Board would like to thank John Holland, Roger Beard, Kirsty Geue, Manfred Lang and Jason Mudge for their services and contribution to the Board over number of years.

Junior Camp

Junior Camp Whyalla - September 19 & 20

 

Juniors from Roxby Downs, Burra & Whyalla spent at Weekend in Whyalla improving their skills.

 

Thanks to

Marion Norman & Nicholas Norman for their wonderful hospitality.

Jutta Scholefield - Junior Coach at Roxby as the instigator of this weekend and Squash SA Development Manager - Des Painizza for helping out.

Pennant Player Referee Accreditation Sessions

Last Chance

 

Mon 9th Nov - Karadinga 6.30pm

Thur 12th Nov - South Adel 6.30pm

 

Click here for flyer
If your team did not have anyone attend one of the earlier sessions, at least 2 nominated players must attend a Last Chance session or your team will not be eligible for finals.

 

Teams Currently not eligible & require 1 more player 

• Blizzard - State Grade Women
• Hurricane - State Grade Women
• Karadinga - State 3
• Norwood - State 3
• Norwood Red - Div 4 Mon Open
• Norwood Blue - Div 4 Mon Open
• West Adelaide - State 3
• Adelaide Malibu - State 4
• Somerton - Div 1 Tues Open
• Somerton Blue - Div 3 Tues Open
• Somerton - Div 4 Mon Open
• PAOC - Div 1 Tues Open
• Largs Bay - Div 1 Wed Open
• South Adelaide - Div 1 Tues Women
• Penfield - Div 2 Wed Open
• Penfield - Div 4 Tues Open
• Next Generation Silver - Div 3 Tues Open
• Next Generation - Div 4 Mon Open
• Campbelltown - Div 3 Tues Open
• Turramurra - Div 4 Tues Open

Teams Currently not eligible & require 2 more players

• Norwood - Div 1 Wed Open
• Somerton - Div 1 Tues Women

Barossa Valley Junior Skills

 

The Barossa Valley Junior Skills Event will take place on Sunday, October 25 2009 at Barossa Valley Recreation Centre, Magnolia Road, Tanunda. Entries Close 5pm Monday 19 October 2009.

Click HERE for entry form.

Junior Tournament Change

The Gawler Junior Skills which was scheduled for October 25, 2009

will now be The Barossa Valley Junior Skills taking place on October 25, 2009.

 

Entry Forms will be sent to clubs and appear on our website under Junior News

4 weeks prior to the event.

 

2009 AGM

All interested parties are hereby advised that the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Squash Rackets Association of South Australia Inc. will be held on Monday 28 September 2009 at Racquets SA, 1303 South Road, St Marys at 7:15pm

 

Click HERE for more information

 

Yamba Squash Centre Sale

Yamba Squash and Cycle Centre in NSW is up for sale.

Click HERE for more information.

 

Junior squash players in Clare continue to excel

To read the article written by Chelsea Ashmeade about the success of Clare Juniors in being selected in the South Australian State Squad, click HERE

Flinders University Games Team 2009

The Australian University Games is held on the Gold Coast (27 Sept - 3 Oct). We are looking for Flinders students who would be keen to be involved.
Registrations are done online at www.unigames.com.au and are due 21st August, at the very latest.
For more information please feel free to contact Sue.Wells@flinders.edu.au or 08 8201 2408

Business SA Graded Series

The Business SA Graded Series will now have the last tournament of the series on October 18 at Karadinga. Click HERE for the entry form.

Business SA Graded Event #2 POSTPONED

 

The Business SA Graded Series Event #2 has been postponed until October due to lack of entries. Squash SA will notify members of the new tournament date closer to October.

 

2009 Spring Pennant

Attention all players nominated in the 2009 Spring Pennant
Unfortunately we could not get the team numbering out as early as we would have liked.
But its finally done and it is up on the Matrix
Team envelopes will be available from 12pm on Thursday at Squash SA.
Please contact Squash SA to arrange for collection or postage of team envelopes.
If we do not hear from Teams/Clubs they will be posted/delivered to club/centres on Thursday night.

renee.braithwaite@squashsa.asn.au
Check out The Matrix: www.squashmatrix.com

2009 Junior Fundraising Quiz Night

The Junior Fundraising Committe are holding a Quiz night to raise funds for the State Junior

Squash Team competing in Sydney late September. For more details click HERE to view the poster.

 

Karadinga Junior Skills Tournament

The Karadinga Junior Skills Tournament (Regional) will take place on Sunday 30 August

at Karadinga. Entries close Monday August 24 at 5pm.

Click HERE for the entry form and send to Squash SA via the details below.

 

2a Midera Avenue, Edwardstown SA 5039
PO Box 56, Melrose Park SA 5039
Phone: 08 8277 2522
Fax: 08 8276 8445
Website: www.squashsa.asn.au
Email: laura.wallis@squashsa.asn.au

 

Business SA Graded Event #2

 

The Business SA Graded Series Event #2 will commence on Sunday August 9 at Karadinga.

If you would like a chance to improve your matrix rating and win prizes,

click HERE for the entry form and send to Squash SA via the details below.

Entries close Tuesday August 4 at 5pm.

 

PO Box 56, Melrose Park SA 5039
Phone: 08 8277 2522
Fax: 08 8276 8445
Website: www.squashsa.asn.au
Email: laura.wallis@squashsa.asn.au

Assessor's Workshop Burra Squash Centre

On Saturday July 18th, The Assessors Workshop took place at Burra Squash Centre

which involved coaches being assessed to become high level coaches and national

assessors. A local journalist, Michelle Osborn has written an article about this event.

To see this article click HERE

SA Open & Graded Results

Thankyou to all players who took place in the SA Open and SA Graded over the weekend!

Congratulations to the winners of SA Open and SA Graded.

See Results Below.

 

 

 

SA Open Men

Winner:      Matt Karwalski

Runner Up: Jason Mudge

Score:        12/10, 12/10, 11/5

 

SA Open Women

Winner:      Alma Kushartanti

Runner Up: Bonny Wu

 

SA Graded - A Grade

Winner:      Andrew Edwards

Runner Up: Chris Rule

Score:        11/5, 11/9, 6/11, 11/7

 

SA Graded - B Grade

Winner:      Pankaj Chhaltore

Runner Up: Will Gray

Score:        15/11, 12/15, 15/10, 13/15, 15/13

 

SA Graded - C Grade

Winner:      Sanjeev Khurana

Runner Up: Alissa Proctor

Score:        15/7, 15/11, 15/11

 

 

CLARE VALLEY AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2009

BEST OF LUCK - SOUTH AUSTRALIANS

 

Starting next Monday with pre -qualifying we have South Australians Jason Mudge and Ross Hewitt competing for a place in the PSA event. Jason a former Top 100 player is a strong chance to cause an upset or two.

Justin Beard is our Event "wildcard" and plays his first match Thursday against No 3 seed Cameron Pilley.

The SA women competing in Qualifying are 20 yo Alma Kushartanti and 22 yo Bonny Wu.

Lets see all SA Squash enthusiasts in Clare to support our athletes.

 

 

Des Panizza
Squash SA - 'the healthiest sport'
Development Manager

 

Ph. 08 8277 2522
Fax. 08 8276 8445
Email: des.panizza@squashsa.asn.au
Web: www.squashsa.asn.au
Mobile: 0402 035 028

 

Squash and the Olympics - a Perfect Match!

2009 Autumn Pennant Results

Congratulations to all Premiership Winners.

To see all Results click here

 

 

Squash and the Olympics - a Perfect Match!

Dunlop - The "Official Racket" and "Official Ball" of Squash Australia

 

DUNLOP Sport is proud to announce that we are now the "Official Racket" of Squash Australia until 2011. This is a welcome addition to our long term partnership as "Official Ball" of Squash Australia

 

Click HERE for Dunlop's announcement

Squash Prepares For Crucial Bid

The Squash 2016 bid team is making final preparations for its presentation of the low-cost high-impact sport to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board in Lausanne, on Monday 15 June, in its endeavour to have Squash included in the Olympic Games from 2016.
All seven bidding sports will make presentations, and Squash believes that it has all the right attributes to make it worthy of a spot. The bid team will have 30 minutes to prove its worth to the Executive Board. The team of six will be led by IOC Member, HRH Prince Tunku Imran of Malaysia, and will include N Ramachandran, President of the World Squash Federation (WSF), and women's world No1 Nicol David, along with three other players from across the globe.
As well as debuting a brand new video that highlights just how good Squash looks on television, the team will also talk about the impressive universality of squash, and what a low-cost addition to the Olympic Games the sport would be. Just two glass squash courts would be required to stage the competition, and the WSF has pledged to donate these to the host city. The courts can be placed almost anywhere and importantly their donation would be permanent, so Squash would leave a lasting legacy in Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro or Tokyo.
The players will explain how an Olympic medal would be the highest honour within the sport; all the top squash athletes in the world have pledged to be there and to compete. Squash has champions in territories that are not typically successful at the Olympic Games, and is the only sport to have enjoyed World Champions, men and women, from every continent.
N Ramachandran, WSF President, said: "The team has put an enormous amount of work into Monday's presentation, which is a reflection of how important Olympic inclusion is to the whole of squash. We are looking forward to the opportunity to address the Executive Board and highlight the many ways in which squash fulfils the criteria to become an Olympic sport."
As part of the bidding process, Squash was invited to send a representative to the recent 4th International Athletes Forum, the meeting of the IOC Athletes' Commission in Marrakech, Morocco. Alex Gough, CEO of the Professional Squash Association, attended on the sport's behalf and took part in valuable discussions with a variety of Olympic sports and IOC representatives.
"It was a really valuable experience, and I felt that we made some very good input across the board as well as learning from sports which have enjoyed Olympic status for years. In particular, squash players are very well represented by our professional bodies, and a number of sports were very interested in how we do this so successfully," said Gough.

Relavant Links:

World Squash Federation

Wendy Ey ORS Sports Coaching Scholarship 2009/10 Winner

 

Congratulations Lisa Thomson for winning the Wendy Ey

ORS Sports Coaching Scholarship for 2009/10 in Squash.

 

For other winners of the Wendy Ey Scholarships click HERE

Annie Au Defends Championship

Hong Kong' Annie Au will be back to defend her crown when the Clare Valley Australian Open squash championships are held in the South Australian wine growing town of Clare from July 14-19.

Au enjoyed a breakthrough victory when she came from two games down against top seed Kasey Brown in a thrilling finale to last year's tournament.

The 20-year-old entered the 2008 event as a rank outsider, but since then she has climbed to number 18 in the world and will be one of the favourites for this year's title.

Trying to stop her will be Brown, the 2006 champion and runner up in 2007 and 2008.

Brown, the 23-year-old from Taree in New South Wales, is the world number 13 and will be desperate to add her name to the famous trophy for a second time.

However, both women could be upstaged by the in-form Donna Urquhart, who claimed the Australian Closed title last weekend.

Urquhart has won two tournaments in 2009, following her success at the Top End Open in Darwin in May, and will go into the Australian Open full of confidence.

Other prominent entries so far include Queensland's Lisa Camilleri, rising New Zealand star Joelle King and Victoria's Amelia Pittock.

The international flavour of the tournament will also be boosted by an appearance from Czech player Olga Ertlova.

Ertlova, the world number 66 from Prague, is making her first trip to Australia.

The men's draw is shaping as one of the strongest in years, with nine top 50 players on the entry list.

The highest ranked player to have entered so far is Malaysia's Ong Beng Hee (world number 14), and he is joined by Australian pair Stewart Boswell (20) and Cameron Pilley (22), Egypt's Tarek Momen (27), Indian Saurav Ghosal (31), Englishman Tom Richards (33), 2008 runner-up Kashif Shuja from New Zealand (41), Hobart's Aaron Frankcomb (42) and Frenchman Stephane Galifi (45).

Entries close this week.

2009 SA Country Championships

 

4-5 July at the Valleys Lifestyle Centre: Main North Road,Clare

All Glass Court will be in use throughout the tournament.

Entires Close 5pm, Tuesday 30th June 2009.

Click HERE for entry form

 

WHYALLA GRADED and JUNIOR EVENT

JUNE 13 -14    WHYALLA GRADED

 

ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 5

 

Check out Event Calendar for an Entry Form.

 

Tournament Organiser : Bob Norman

 

Three course dinner on Saturday night not to be missed!

Business SA Graded Series #1 Results

 

Division 1

Winner: Ross Hewitt

Runner Up: Nathaniel Wolff

Match Score: 11-7, 11-7, 13-11

 

Division 2

Winner: Blake Hammat

Runner Up: Matthew Lokan

Match Score: 11-8, 11-7, 11-6

 

Division 3

Winner: Lucas Norman

Runner Up: Craig Brooks

Match Score: 11-2, 11-9, 11-7

 

NEXT GENERATION MATCH STARTING TIME

All Next Generation Pennant Squash and Racquetball matches to start at 6.30pm from June 1, 2009.

 

The following Teams need to be aware of this change for Round 15 -

Handlesplus Premier League

Div 4 Tues. Open - Penfield

Div2 Wed. Open - Penfield

Div 3 Wed. Open - Christies Beach

 

This will also effect Division 1 & 2 Women and State 2 Men playing Autumn Pennant finals.

 

 

Level 1 Squash Coaching Course

20-21 June at South Adelaide

$170 - Cost includes lunch, refreshments both days & all resourses

Juniors $110

Enquiries: Des Panizza or Geoff Davenport

Registration Form

BUSINESS SA GRADED 09 - Norwood May 31

BUSINESS SA GRADED SERIES  - NORWOOD EVENT

 

ONE DAY ONLY - SUNDAY MAY 31

 

Entries Close: Tuesday May 26 at Squash SA

 

Players Graded by Matrix, Minimum 2 matches, Prizes and fun!

 

Contact : Squash SA    82772522

 

Fw: Squash E-News

New Club Player Rankings

Team orders have been updated on the Matrix (www.squashmatrix.com). Your current team LISTED order (not matrix order) shall be used for rounds 13 Onwards. Teams who require re-order from round 13 have a ">" next to their team on the premiership list.

 

Current player rankings rounds 13 Onwards and Order of Merit, are on the Squash SA website and are the only document to be used for determining appropriate reserves and their order of merit within the team - don't rely on the Matrix, as ratings change on a daily basis. If someone does not appear on your club list, please contact Squash SA before they play.

 

 

Play Smart Eat Right - Healthy Eating Active Living Expo

 

The City of Salisbury in conjunction with Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice Presents

The Play Smart Eat Right, Healthy Eating Active Living Expo

Where: The Ingle Farm Recreation Centre, Corner Roopena St & Beovich Rd

When: Sunday 31st May

Time: 11am-3pm

FREE Rides, Special Guests, Demo's and much more

Squash SA's Inflatable courts will be present for 'Come n Try' Sessions throughout the day

All ages Welcome!

For more information contact the Ingle Farm Recreation Centre on 8263 0411

Hope to see you there!

 

2009 Club Development Conference

 

Held on Sunday 24 May 2009, 8.45am to 3.30pm at AAMI Stadium Convention Centre, Turner Drive, West Lakes SA For more information click here.

Masters Whistle Stop Tournament

Sunday 17th May from 9.30am to 2.00pm, South Adelaide Squash Centre will be holding a Whistle Stop Tournament. All financial Pennant and Masters players are welcome. The day will finish with a supplied BBQ. Total cost per person is $9.00. For further inquiries contact Brian Richards by mobile: 0415 538 732 or email sabr01@bigpond.com
Hope to see you there!

Naracoorte Junior Skills Photos

The Naracoorte Junior Skills Tournament was a great success!

Click here to view the photos.

 

Olympic Squash Pledge

Squash SA has agreed to kick start the

Olympic Squash Pledge with a $2,000 donation.

 

See your local club to make your pledge.

For more details click here to visit the

World Squash Federation Website.

 

 

Club Player Rankings

The new Club Player Rankings and Order of Merit lists for Rds 9-12 are complete.

Club Player Ranking

Order of Merit

 

Squash and the Olympics - a Perfect Match!

BUSINESS SA GRADED SERIES

BUSINESS SA GRADED SERIES

- TWO ONE DAY EVENTS

• EVENT 1 - SUNDAY MAY 31 at NORWOOD
• EVENT 2 - SUNDAY AUGUST 9 at KARADINGA

ENTRY CLOSING DATE - EVENT 1 - MAY 26
EVENT 2 - AUGUST 4

CONTACT SQUASH SA, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES

New Website

Squash SA is currently building our new website - please bear with us through the construction phase. If the information you require is not available please call us on 8277 2522 or email squash@squashsa.asn.au

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - AJC 2009 - OFFICIALS

Expressions of Interest are sought for Officials to travel with our State Junior Squash Team to Sydney from September 24 to October 4.

 

A Team Manager, Assistant Coach and Cook are required to travel with Head Coach Geoff Davenport and a squad of approximately 20 Juniors.

 

Position descriptions and more information can be found here.

 

The "Expression of Interest" form from the State Team Selection Guidelines policy needs to be at Squash SA by 5pm Monday, March 16, 2009.

 

 

  

VOLUNTEER BUS DRIVERS - Australian Open 2009

 

 

The AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2009 will be held in Clare, July 14 -19. The Semi finals are on Saturday, July 18 and the Grand Finals, Sunday July 19.

 

Last year two mini buses of spectators enjoyed a day trip to Clare to view the Grand Finals and visit a winery on their return trip.

 

This year we hope to have four buses - with some departing Saturday morning spending a night in Clare and others early Sunday morning. To achieve this a team of volunteer drivers is required.

 

If you would like to be a volunteer driver - see some great squash, have a valid drivers license and are over 25 years of age - please contact Des Panizza at Squash SA. des.panizza@squashsa.asn.au

SA OPEN and SA JUNIOR AGE - Venues Required

Squash SA is seeking tenders for both the SA Mens and Womens Squash Open - July 21 - 26, 2009 and the SA Junior Age Championships - July 4 and 5, 2009.

 

Please contact Squash SA for more details and submit tender applications in writing, by Monday March 16, 2009.

 

 

 

Victorian Bushfires

Victorian Bushfires As the true devastation of the Victorian bushfires continue to unfold, stories of members of the Victorian squash community who have been directly affected continue to emerge. Relief agencies are providing emergency accommodation, clothing, food etc.  However, for some of the Vic Squash Members who have lost everything in the fires this includes their squash kit.  Anyone who would like to donate a racquet, bag etc please contact the Squash Vic office on 9682 2199.

Change in Scoring System Trial

For the 2009 Pennant Season, we will trial the following Point-a-Rally Scoring (PARS) methods:

- Premier League Open & Women and State 2 Open - PARS to 11

- State 2 Women, State 3 & 4 Open and All Divisions - PARS to 15 (must win by 2)

 

PARS Explained

 

2009 State Racquetball Tournament

The South Australian Racquetball Championship is being held on March 7th & 8th (Adelaide Cup long weekend) at Karadinga Sports Club. There will be over $1,000 in prizes with a guaranteed $400 to the men's open winner. Singles matches will be played on the Saturday with Doubles being played on Sunday and all grades are catered for. A free BBQ will follow the completion of matches on Sunday afternoon. For any queries please contact Sam Abishara on 0407 809 998. Click here for Entry form

2009 School Competition

Nominations Close 9th April, Click here for Information and Nomination Form

Staff Changes - Pennant Administration

Farewell Lindy - The Squash SA Board, Pennant Committee & Staff wish Lindy Lewis, Pennant Administrator every success in 2009 in her new position as a Vet Nurse Assistant. Lindy will be leaving Squash SA to take up a position as a Vet Nurse and undertake training for a Career in Veterinary Nursing & Animal Studies.

We thank Lindy for all her work & commitment to Squash SA over the years & in more recent times her involvement with re-designing the Sqaush SA Website, introduction of the Squash SA Hall of Fame Awards Night & relocation of Squash Administration to South Adelaide.

Lindy's final day as a full time staff member will be Friday 16 January. She will continue employment as a casual to assist with the training of new staff during the month of February.

Thanks again to Lindy for your work over the years & goodluck in your new career.

Welcome Laura Wallis - Squash SA Trainee

Squash SA welcomes Laura Wallis to the position of Squash SA Trainee. Laura will work with Renee Braithwaite who has been with Squash SA for over 18 months now and will take on the roles of Pennant Administrator and Admin Support to Racquets SA.

Pennant Enquiries for the coming season can be directed to either Renee or Laura at Squash SA 8277 2522 squash@squashsa.asn.au

Pennant Player Referee Accreditation

At least 2 players from every team nominated in 2009 Autumn Pennant must attend and pass the theory paper in order for your team to be eligible for finals this season. Book Now!!! Flyer

If you are already PPRA accredited, your expiry date will appear on your player page on the Matrix (www.squashmatrix.com) and you will count as one of the 2 required for your team.