Squash Australia announces postponement of the 2021 Tarra Volkswagen Australian Open

Squash Australia has today taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 Tarra Volkswagen Australian Open, originally scheduled in Bega, NSW from 22-25 July. The decision has been made in consideration of the current COVID-19 restrictions in place in Sydney and New South Wales, impacting travel as well as the delivery of large-scale community events, which cannot proceed as planned.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES STARS SHINE AT AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Australian Commonwealth Games representatives Tamika Hunt and Rex Hedrick have taken out the Squash Australian National Championships (ANC) in Sydney today. Both Hunt and Hedrick represented Australia at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, and with just over a year to go until the Birmingham Games, they are making strides in a bid for selection.

SEMI FINALS LINE UPS DECIDED AFTER STRONG SECOND DAY OF ANC

It was another strong day of competition at the Australian National Championships, with tomorrow’s semi final positions decided. Top seeded men’s player Rhys Dowling and reigning Australian National Championships Nicholas Calvert kick started their ANC campaigns today.

STRONG OPENING DAY OF THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

With just over one year to go until the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Australia’s leading Squash athletes have descended on Sydney for the Australian National Championships (ANC) that kicked off today. Running through until Sunday 20 June, the ANC will form an important stepping stone for athletes who have their sights set on Birmingham.

Reigning Champion Nick Calvert set to defend his title at Australian National Championships

Reigning men’s Australian Champion Nick Calvert (Queensland) is excited to travel to Sydney to defend his title at the 2021 City Tattersalls Australian National Championships (ANC) on 17 June. The 21-year-old is currently studying Bachelor of Mathematics juggling university exams and competition preparation, but is looking forward to testing his skills against a range of high-calibre Australian players.

Jenny Duncalf announced as new National Pathways Coach

Squash Australia is excited to announce Jenny Duncalf as the new National Pathways Coach. Duncalf originally joined the Squash Australia (SqA) team in September 2019 as Performance Pathway Coach, on a part-time basis. The new role will now see her involved with SqA full-time.

Volunteering is rewarding work for Rosemary Lord

This National Volunteer Week (NVW) Squash Australia is celebrating the hard work of its dedicated volunteers. The contribution of volunteers week in and week out to our sport helps the sport continue to grow from the grassroots right through to the elite.

Squash brothers tackle education and sport

This National Careers Week (NCW), Squash Australia is celebrating the hard work athletes are doing off the court to pursue their dual careers. Tom and Nick Calvert were introduced to squash by their dad and have been playing squash tournaments since they were 13 and 12 respectively.

Rewarding work for Squash ACT volunteers

National Volunteers Week (NVW) is the largest annual celebration of volunteers in Australia with the 2021 theme of ‘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 who selflessly give up their time week in and week out to form vital roles at clubs and competitions.

Rema Muniandy is taking the hard work off the court as well

National Careers Week (NCW) is an initiative that aims to celebrate careers and promote the personal benefits of career development. This year Squash Australia is celebrating the hard work athletes are doing off the court to develop their dual careers and prepare for life after professional squash.

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.
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