News - Squash Australia

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

Providing enjoyable experiences is key for long-term involvement in the sport, according to squash legend Vicki Cardwell

As we wrap up our coverage of Women's Squash Week, we caught up with Australian legend and former world no.1 Vicki Cardwell. Cardwell was a dominant force on the domestic and international squash scene for almost 20 years between the late seventies and the mid-nineties and is both a Sport Australia and Squash Australia Hall of Fame inductee.

Sun 26 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

A safe and engaging environment is key to junior female participation, former world no.5 Vicky Boswell says

Creating a safe space where women of all ages can enjoy squash and develop their game is one of the main goals of former world number five Vicky Boswell. Currently working as Duty Manager at the Australian National Squash Centre in Carrara, QLD, English-born Boswell also runs regular “Ladies Sessions” at the centre.

Tue 21 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

2021 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS CANCELLED DUE TO ONGOING COVID-19 CHALLENGES

Today Squash Australia and its State and Territory organisations regretfully announced the decision to cancel the 2021 Australian Junior Championships (AJC) scheduled for December 13-19, 2021 in Woden, ACT.

Thu 16 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

Squash Australia partners with Itomic to map facilities across the country

Squash Australia is pleased to announce a new partnership with web/app design and development company, Itomic, which will give the organisation a better understanding of squash facilities across Australia and provide Australian players with access to quality venue information.

Thu 09 Sep 2021

Two squash coaches included in new AIS program helping to Elevate women coaches

Amanda Hopps and Jemma Wratten are amongst the 28 talented pathway coaches, coming from 20 different sports, who will participate in the AIS Elevate Women Coach program, one of the new professional development programs organised by the Australian Institute of Sport.

Wed 08 Sep 2021

Squash Australia partners with Salming Australia to support the Next Generation

Squash Australia is delighted to be partnering with Salming Australia for the next three years, which will see the global brand become the Official Squash Racquet & Shoe for Squash Australia and naming rights partner to the recently developed Next Gen program.

Wed 01 Sep 2021

Squash Australia new brand: a message from the CEO

We all know that squash is a wonderful sport. It’s a fun, social activity and a great way to stay active and healthy. It is a sport for everyone that can be enjoyed in different formats at any age, any ability, all-year round. Even more, squash in Australia has a vibrant and engaged community, dedicated to ensuring everybody has an opportunity to participate and have a positive experience within the sport.

Mon 30 Aug 2021

Squash Australia launches new visual identity integrated at national level

Squash Australia, alongside its State and Territory organisations, are excited to present a new integrated brand for the sport in Australia. For the first time in history, squash will have a coordinated visual identity across all stakeholders and levels of the sport in the country.

Sun 29 Aug 2021