Volunteering created new experiences for Helen Watkins

National Volunteers Week (NVW) is the largest annual celebration of volunteers in Australia. In 2021 the theme for NVW is ‘wave for a volunteer’ and is designed to recognise, reconnect and reimagine how we support the volunteers in our community. Squash, like many sports relies on volunteers who selflessly give their time and effort to the community week in and week out, forming a vital element of the squash community.

Creating a supportive environment for squash referees

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is the largest annual celebration of volunteers in Australia with the 2021 theme ‘wave for a volunteer’ designed to recognise, reconnect and reimagine how we support our volunteers. When it comes to volunteering, sports like squash rely on those people who give up their time, week in week out, to perform vital roles at clubs and competitions.

Wearing dual hats… meet Nathan Turnbull

Like many volunteers and professionals in the Squash community, Nathan Turnbull wears many hats from officiating to coaching. His coaching journey started as a way to make money as he pursued his dream of being a professional squash athlete, but what started out as a means to an end has grown into a love all on its own.

Tamika Saxby is balancing motherhood with her squash comeback

While many mums will be spending Mother’s Day with some well earned relaxation time and putting their feet up, Birmingham Commonwealth Games hopeful Tamika Saxby will be put through her paces at the North Coast PSA Challenger Tour in Coffs Harbour… with her number one fan, her daughter, court side.

Thrilling finals cap off the North Coast PSA Challenger Tour

The North Coast PSA Challenger Tour finals delivered two thrilling matches to cap off the tournament at the Coffs Harbour Squash and Swim Centre. The men’s final delivered a good mix of intensity, with both Bryan Lim and Nicholas Calvert working each other to all parts of the court.

Thrilling finals cap off the North Coast PSA Challenger Tour

The North Coast PSA Challenger Tour finals delivered two thrilling matches to cap off the tournament at the Coffs Harbour Squash and Swim Centre. The men’s final delivered a good mix of intensity, with both Bryan Lim and Nicholas Calvert working each other to all parts of the court.

High intensity squash causes upsets in the Semi Finals

The North Coast PSA Challenger Tour Semi Finals provided the packed gallery with plenty of high intensity action yesterday. In the men’s Semi Finals, Nicolas Calvert and Bryan Lim created upsets in their respective matches.

Aussie star on the rise: Meet Maja Maziuk

Remember the name Maja Maziuk, a 14 year old rising star from Sydney NSW who is preparing to defend her Australian Junior Championships title in September. Maja comes from a squash family, her parents met on the Squash court and would take her to Squash everyday from a young age. Maja started training when she was eight years old, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing.

Erin and Dylan Classen are on the path for “World Doubles domination”

Meet the Classens 16-year old twins Erin and Dylan from West Australia (WA) who impressively won the Under 19’s Mixed Doubles recently at the Australian Junior Open (AJO.). It is the first time doubles has been included in the AJO with the youngsters showing that talent runs in the family and marking this first victory as they set their sights on World Doubles domination.

Siblings battle it out in the first doubles tournament of the Australian Junior Open

This is the first doubles event that has happened in the Australian Junior Open and it offered up a ‘battle of the siblings’ in the Under 19 Mixed Doubles final. Erin Classen and Dylan Classen took on Maggie Goodman and Sam Goodman. After successful results for the participants in the individual’s event, their match up looked to be a great battle on paper. However, the Classens were able to get out on top.

Australian Junior Open ready to kick off in Tasmania

Squash Australia is pleased to announce the 2021 Australian Junior Open (AJO) is coming to Devonport Tasmania over the Easter long weekend. The AJO is a pinnacle event on the Australian Junior Squash Tour (AJST) providing a competitive pathway for aspiring squash players.

Australian Junior Open ready to kick off in Tasmania

Squash Australia is pleased to announce the 2021 Australian Junior Open (AJO) is coming to Devonport Tasmania over the Easter long weekend. The AJO is a pinnacle event on the Australian Junior Squash Tour (AJST) providing a competitive pathway for aspiring squash players.
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