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Squash New Zealand and the Districts have made the decision based on the recent Government update that Junior Nationals will be cancelled for 2021. We need to provide certainty to those attending the event and therefore the decision needed to be based on the information that we have at present, and under the current guidelines we would be unable to run the Junior Nationals. Unfortunately the right call is not to have a postponement date to ensure we are following the Sport NZ season transition guidelines and Balance is Better philosophy.
We wish to congratulate all of the Juniors that made their District representative team for 2021and wish our juniors the best when it comes to safely returning to play. The decision has also been made to cancel the Champion of Champions. Although this is a smaller event, after consultation with our districts it was decided that we were not going to be able to have high enough attendance to warrant the event going ahead as well as the travel factor in getting to Whangarei. Deanna Forsyth Promotion & Competitions Manager The semi-final of Wednesday night Dunedin interclub that was down to be played tomorrow, Wednesday 8th September has been re-scheduled to Monday, 13th September. Please check draws on Friday, to make sure there has been no changes to venues for semis and finals.
Mask wearing and 2 meter distancing does not apply on-court. Enquiries to your Club as to rules and conditions to be adhered allowing your club to open tomorrow. ![]() Unfortunately the 2021 version of the 2020 tournament advertised opposite has been cancelled. Tournament week as a whole has been cancelled. Tony Brown backing Squash NZ support of the Mental Health Foundation for World Squash Day 202126/8/2021
![]() There’s plenty of support in New Zealand behind World Squash Day 2021 as an ideal opportunity for the sport as well as the community to become more inclusive and also raise awareness and funds for the Mental Health Foundation. Former All Black and now successful rugby coach as well as keen squash player, Tony Brown is right behind Squash New Zealand supporting the Mental Health Foundation for World Squash Day, October 9 2021. Brown who is a B grade player out of the Pirates Club in Dunedin feels that squash is a great way of challenging yourself, but also finding enjoyment and comradeship on and off the court. “If we can encourage people to enjoy the challenge and enjoy the physical side of what a game like squash can do for you mentally the actual result doesn’t matter. It’s getting on the court and enjoy taking on someone in a physical battle that’s really enjoyable and fun to play, you’re always learning too,” said Brown. “You can have a few laughs on the court as the ball does some strange things at times. I love the game and how easy it is to have a hit and get a workout. No matter what your level you can run around the court and can be quite entertaining at times, ” said Brown, 45 who took up the sport eight years ago and uses it to relax and for fitness. As top-class rugby coach, currently in charge of the Japan national rugby team he is also used to working with the mental side of players and how to motivate, work with and understand the different needs of athletes in a team environment. “Obviously, not only in professional sport but life in general, there’s a lot of extra pressures on young kids and high performance athletes as well. A lot of extra pressure, whether social media, the media, trusting your own ability to perform, we have to find extra ways to deal with extra pressure. Coaching the Highlanders we put more time and resources in this area making sure our athletes have all the support they need. It’s something the community needs to understand and work on.” Brown and others are keen to help Squash NZ give back directly to our communities in supporting wellbeing and fund raising for a valued cause that affects all New Zealanders. With 50 days until World Squash Day 2021 clubs around the country are set to take part in activities with some nominated events including; ‘12’ hour squash marathons, opening up clubs to the community and other engagement events. Each club will be supported by Squash NZ to gain the most for themselves and also for the Mental Health Foundation on World Squash Day which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. If your club hasn't signed up yet, there is still time: https://events.mentalhealth.org.nz/register/squash-nz/form World Squash Day 2021 also coincides with the New Zealand Junior Open being held this year in Timaru where a large number of players will be taking part in one of the most popular, and prestigious events of the year. With all the uncertainty surrounding the playing of squash events at the moment, it is with regret that the above event has been cancelled. See announcement from Squash Southland below
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