News - Squash Australia

Entries Open for 2022 Australian Junior Open in Bendigo

Squash Australia is excited to announce that entries have opened for the 2022 Australian Junior Open in April. Bendigo Squash Centre, which sits in the heart of regional Victoria, will play host to the four-day competition that will feature both individual (9-11 April) and doubles (12 April) events.

Fri 28 Jan 2022

2022 Australian Doubles Open ends with a bang

The 2022 Australian Doubles Open has come to a fanatic end with a host of finals on Sunday 23 January. It was a fast and furious start to the day as the semi-finals in the women’s, men’s and mixed open got underway at the Carrara Squash Centre, with the match between Rex Hedrick/Rhys Dowling and Brad Freeme/Nathan Turnbull drawing plenty of attention.

Sun 23 Jan 2022

Opening day of Australian Doubles Open off to flying start

National level squash competition returned to Carrara Squash Centre with the Australian Doubles Open on Saturday (22 January). It was a day filled with excitement, anticipation and thrilling matches on the Gold Coast that will accumulate on Sunday with several finals.

Sat 22 Jan 2022

Vale Paul Vear

Squash Australia would like to extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of Paul Vear, who sadly passed away yesterday afternoon. Vear’s passion for squash and racquetball was evident through his dedication and contribution to the sport, which saw him awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours List, An award he received late last year.

Fri 21 Jan 2022

Australian Doubles Open gets underway this weekend

The first national event of 2022 will begin this weekend (22-23 January) as the Australian Doubles Open takes place at Carrara Squash Centre. The two-day tournament will see the Australian squash community reunited after travel restrictions and lockdowns over the past two years saw competitions decimated. It will also be a significant milestone on the road to Birmingham 2022 with players looking towards selection for Australia’s Commonwealth Games Team.

Thu 20 Jan 2022

Rex Hedrick: Birmingham 2022 to finish on a high note

The Australian representative is looking to make his second Commonwealth Games team after debuting at Gold Coast 2018, where he made the Round of 16 in the Men’s Singles. However, this time around, he has turned his attention to the doubles events. Most of Australia’s success at the Commonwealth Games has come through the three doubles events on offer - Women’s, Men’s and Mixed - winning eight of their 11 gold medals.

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Phase one of Squash Australia Learning Centre released

Squash Australia is excited to announce that Phase 1 of its Squash Australia Learning Centre has been launched today. Phase 1 will allow entry-level learners to have the opportunity to begin their coaching and refereeing development through the Foundation Coach and Club Referee courses.

Wed 12 Jan 2022

Squash Australia announces virtual World Squash Officiating Town Hall event

Squash Australia invites the Australian squash refereeing community to our World Squash Officiating (WSO) Referee virtual Town Hall to introduce the new process for referee and appraiser education and certification. Following the announcement of a new long-term partnership with WSO last September, Squash Australia is offering the chance to discuss the new changes associated with the partnership at the online forum on 19 January 2022 at 7pm AEDT.

Thu 06 Jan 2022

A Year in Review 2021

While 2021 proved to be another unpredictable year, there are still plenty of things to celebrate from the past 12 months. One of the biggest highlights from this year was Squash Australia, alongside its State and Territory organisations, presenting a new integrated brand in Australia - a first for the sport in the country.

Wed 29 Dec 2021

Squash Australia Welcomes New Sport Australia CEO

Squash Australia welcomes the new CEO of Australian Sports Commission (ASC), Kieren Perkins OAM, who was today named in the top job. The role will see Mr Perkins oversee high performance and participation sport as the nation embarks on the green and gold runway towards Brisbane 2032.

Fri 17 Dec 2021

South Australia's Remashree Muniandy recipient of AIS Education Scholarship

Thirty-seven athletes from 19 sports and 21 tertiary institutions have been awarded more than $100,000 in AIS Education Scholarships, a program supporting athletes to be successful in sport, education and life. South Australian squash athlete Remashree Muniandy was among the athletes receiving this round of AIS Education Scholarships. A key feature of this year’s expanded program is supporting athletes with education earlier in their high-performance sporting careers. More than three-quarters o

Thu 16 Dec 2021

2021 Annual General Meeting

Squash Australia (SQA) held its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 21st November. See the 2021 Annual Report HERE

Tue 14 Dec 2021

Squash Australia and SquashLevels announce landmark initiative

Squash Australia (SQA) has teamed up with SquashLevels to launch an exciting new partnership that aims to bring the squash-playing community together. SQA are committed to forming digital alliances and collaborating with leading organisations to best serve the needs of the squash-playing community in Australia. This exciting new partnership with SquashLevels will digitally revolutionise the sport for players of all levels.

Tue 14 Dec 2021

Nathan Turnbull rounds off Squash Australia's Referee Webinar Series

The Squash Australia Referee Webinar series had its fourth and final session this week as World Squash Referee Nathan Turnbull chatted with Squash Australia Performance Pathways Coach, Jenny Duncalf. Turnbull gave valuable insight and advice to up-and-coming referees into his professional career development from the excitement to officiating a final to asking for guidance from other referees.

Fri 10 Dec 2021

Squash Australia announce Salming Next Generation Program Participants

Squash Australia is pleased to announce the Salming Next Generation Program Participants. The program is for young and emerging squash players under the age of 19, who display an outstanding attitude towards training and competition, as well as being supportive of their teammates and competitors, and respectful of coaches and officials.

Thu 09 Dec 2021

NSW and Victoria prepare for Junior State Titles

After a year of lockdowns and cancelled competitions, excitement is brewing as New South Wales and Victoria are each preparing for their respective State Junior Championships and Junior State Titles this weekend (11-12 December). For NSW, their State Junior Championships have been rescheduled twice this year and remain the only major junior event to go ahead in the State in 2021. The event was scheduled for 6-7 November but was pushed back to ensure players would have the best opportunity to pa

Tue 07 Dec 2021

SQUASH OZ TV | February 11 Update

SQUASH AUSTRALIA - Australian Doubles Open Watch via Facebook and YouTube from 10am Queensland time on Saturday and Sunday for LIVE Doubles Squash action from the National Squash Courts in Carrara on the Gold Coast.

Mon 06 Dec 2021

Squash Australia announce Referee Webinar Series

Squash Australia is pleased to announce it will be hosting a four-part Referee Webinar Series from 17 November to 8 December 2021. The announcement supports Squash Australia’s commitment to furthering referees’ skills and professional development.

Sun 05 Dec 2021