News - Squash Australia

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.

Sun 26 Jun 2022

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.

Sat 25 Jun 2022

Experience comes to the fore on day two of the Australian National Championships in Darwin

There was action aplenty at Darwin Squash Centre on day two of the Australian National Championships. Marking the halfway point of the competition, the Men’s and Women’s Open divisions took to the court for the quarterfinals.

Fri 24 Jun 2022

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.

Thu 23 Jun 2022

2022 South Australia Open & Junior Championships wrap

The South Australian PSA Open and South Australian Junior Championships wrapped up on the weekend with Alex Haydon and Mike Corren taking the top honours. With players travelling from North Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia to compete across the Junior State Championships and PSA Satellite event, it was an action-packed weekend at ARC Campbelltown.

Tue 21 Jun 2022

2022 Australian National Championships Preview

Five of Australia’s athletes bound for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will headline the Australian National Squash Championships, which will get underway in Darwin this week, from 23-26 June. The Australian National Championships brings together the country’s top players and will feature five of Australia’s Squash Commonwealth Games team members with just under 40 days to go until the Birmingham Games.

Mon 20 Jun 2022

Joseph White awarded the Australian Institute of Sport Athlete Education Scholarship

Joseph White has been named one of the 41 athletes to receive an education scholarship from the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). In its second year, the AIS Athlete Education Scholarship program has now awarded a total of more than $320,000 in scholarships to 118 athletes across 30 sports and 31 tertiary institutions.

Fri 17 Jun 2022

Squash Australia announces 2022 World Games squad

Squash Australia is excited to announce the four players who’ve been selected for the 2022 World Games from 7-17 July in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. The World Games is an international multi-sport event comprising sports and sporting disciplines that are not contested in the Olympic Games.

Thu 16 Jun 2022

Rachael Grinham eyes more medals at record-breaking sixth Commonwealth Games

Over two decades from her Commonwealth Games debut, Rachael Grinham is set to make a historic sixth Commonwealth Games appearance at Birmingham 2022. The Toowoomba-born player has become the equal-first Australian woman to achieve this feat alongside Jian Fang Lay (Table Tennis), and joins David Palmer OAM and Nicol David as the only other squash athletes globally to achieve this feat.

Tue 14 Jun 2022

2022 Australian Junior Championships heads to Western Australia

Squash Australia is excited to announce the 2022 Australian Junior Championships is headed to SquashWorld Mirrabooka in Western Australia from 27 September to 2 October. Attracting players from across Australia, the blue ribbon event on Squash Australia’s calendar will be played at the largest squash centre in the country with 14 glass back courts.

Mon 13 Jun 2022

Squash Australia legend Barbara Slotemaker de Bruine recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Squash Australia would like to congratulate Barbara Slotemaker de Bruine AM on her recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Barbara was National Coaching Director from 1988 to 1992, became Australian Coach of the Year in 1993, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Squash Australia in 2010 for her services to squash over 50 years.

Sun 12 Jun 2022

Squash Squad Courts Gold Medal Success at Birmingham

A legendary squash player leads an outstanding Australian squad heading to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in pursuit of more golden glory for their nation. Former world No. 1 Rachael Grinham will create history when she represents Australia for the sixth time at the Games, adding another flourish to her remarkable resume.

Fri 10 Jun 2022

Western Australian Sue Hillier inducted into Town of Victoria Park Sporting Walk of Fame

Sue Hillier is a beloved member and well-known figure in the Western Australian squash community. From coaching women’s squash clinics and juniors in the state to playing in women’s open and masters competitions across the country, as well as representing Australia on the world stage, she has been heavily involved in the sport in more ways than one.

Wed 08 Jun 2022

Facility Spotlight: Thornleigh Squash Centre

Squash NSW alongside Member for Hornsby and Treasurer Matt Kean MP officially opened the newly upgraded Thornleigh Squash Centre in May. Located north of the Sydney CBD, Thornleigh Squash Centre was built in 1979 and has had limited upgrades since that time.

Thu 02 Jun 2022

Squash Australia announces 2022 WSF World Junior Championships squad

Squash Australia is proud to announce their 12-player squad for the 2022 WSF World Junior Squash Championships in Nancy, France on 11-21 August. This year marks the return of the blue ribbon junior international squash event after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of both the 2020 and 2021 editions set to be held in Australia and Egypt, respectively.

Tue 31 May 2022

Squash to feature at 2022 Pan Pacific Masters Games

Squash will be one of 44 sports at the 2022 Pan Pacific Masters Games, taking place from 4-13 November on the Gold Coast. After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Asia-Pacific’s biggest masters games are back.

Sun 29 May 2022

Juniors shine at ACT Squash Open

Over 40 players aged 11 to 19 came together at the Woden Squash Centre over the weekend for the 2022 ACT Junior Squash Open. With players travelling from NSW and Victoria to compete at the event, it was an action-packed weekend for the up-and-coming players.

Tue 24 May 2022

Jessica Turnbull finding the balance between dual careers

This National Careers Week (NCW), Squash Australia is celebrating the hard work athletes are doing off the court to pursue their dual careers. Australian national senior team member Jessica Turnbull had spent the best part of six years juggling life as a professional athlete and university student.

Thu 19 May 2022