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Squash ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6281 4784

Address: 4 Launceston Street Phillip 2606 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://act.squash.org.au

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25.01.2022 For the literati amongst us - and that ain’t me - a link to The Bard.

24.01.2022 THE WODEN SQUASH CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED VIA THE SQUASH ACT WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE.

24.01.2022 Unfortunately, Covid-19 has won yet again, resulting in the cancellation of the Australian Junior Championships for 2020. This was due to be held at the Woden Squash Centre in September/October. For more information, visit the Squash Australia website.

24.01.2022 Squash Australia's very own star Rod Bannister launches into another explosive edition of Street Squash. Check it out! STREET SQUASH - MODIFIED GAME - Draw up a... line 2 metres from the middle of the court eg in the middle of the 4 metre width of the court across the front wall & place a marker @ the end of the measurement - Mark the 2 metre distance with whatever clearly marks the floor area eg painting crayon - Mark another distance of .5 metre directly behind the 2 metre marker on the ground - On the front wall mark a 1 metre high starting from the ground up the ‘tin’ line across the wall. This line should be 4 metres in width and meet both marked floor areas on opposite sides # Rules # - Underhand serve from outside the floor marking areas to land inside the floor marking areas - Both players start from outside the floor marked areas then move inside once the serve is completed - Once the server serves move inside all floor marked areas - After every shot you play you must move and touch the ground outside the floor marked areas either with your foot or racket before playing the next shot inside the marked areas - All shots must land inside the floor marked areas to count - Players alternate shots as they would in a normal game of squash - You win a point by winning a rally eg outright winning shot, ball goes outside floor marked areas, ball bounces twice, ball goes below tin etc. - Best of 5 games up to 15 points. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - Don't forget to check out the website - www.street-squash.com - Be sure to jump online and get your own Street Squash gear.. FREE (must pay for postage) - https://eshop.squash.org.au/catal/deal-of-the-week-8-1.html - We'd love to see your take on Street Squash, send us your videos over social media or via email - [email protected] (www.wetransfer.com ) #StreetSquash #Findyour30 #SquashAustralia #Stickwithyoursport Squash Tasmania Squash & Racquetball Victoria Squash ACT Squash NSW Q Squash Ltd Squash NT WA Squash Squash SA Commonwealth Games Australia School Sport Australia Sport Australia

23.01.2022 The Board of Squash ACT has been regularly monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) issue with the aim of ensuring we are fully informed by advice from health authorities and government. Last night, the Board met to consider what steps should be taken in relation to the ACT Pennant Competition, and made the decision to immediately suspend the current pennant season. In consequence, this will mean junior pennant and ACT junior training will be suspended until further notice. ...With 'Coronavirus' advice moving rapidly on a daily basis, it became apparent that, for a range of reasons, pennant would be severely disrupted over these next few weeks. Players have increasingly expressed concern for their own health and for the health of those close to them including elderly parents and family members with chronic medical conditions or compromised immune systems. It is understandable that a considerable and growing number of players would be unable to commit themselves to playing each week. We have also noted that other ACT sports bodies have cancelled local competitions; other states / territories have been addressing their own pennant situation (with SA today suspending its own); and, Squash Australia postponing events involving junior players. From here, Squash ACT will commit itself to providing regular updates regarding the situation until it is deemed appropriate to reinstate the competition. Please note that the Woden Squash Centre, like other squash facilities, remains open for bookings unless further advice received means we need to close the centre. Hopefully, we aren't placed in that position. I thank you for your understanding and appreciate the disappointment this decision brings. Yours in squash, Michael Nuttall President, Squash ACT

23.01.2022 Great to see from Dickson Squash Club! Congratulations to Harry Burgess for being a very worthy recipient of the Dickson Squash Club Player of the year! Congratulations to Amber and Kiara Chen for receiving the President's award for all of the support they show to the club.... Well done to all involved, Particularly Richard O'Rourke, Ben Phillips and the rest of the DSC Committee for putting on some great events over the last few weeks!

23.01.2022 ACT Junior player, Charlie Carey is making sure he is staying fit while the courts are closed. What are you doing? #SquashinAustralia #StreetSquash #StayFitAtHome

23.01.2022 Great Turnout! Well done Dickson Squash Club

22.01.2022 Guess who's back! Back again! Squash is back, tell a friend! Squash in the ACT was back in action tonight with both the Dickson and Woden courts reopening! We're so excited to be back and although there are a few slight differences, we couldn't be happier! Looking forward to seeing more people on courts soon!

22.01.2022 This Sunday (13 Dec), the Woden Squash Centre is closing at 3pm. (A reminder our usual opening hours are Mon-Thurs 4pm - late; and, Sat and Sun 1pm - 5pm.) Also, the Woden Squash Centre will be closed from Thursday 24 Dec - Friday 15 Jan (inclusive). As always, registered club members are able to book courts out-of-hours.

22.01.2022 National Coaches Conference Squash Australia is hosting a FREE ONLINE National Coaches Conference in June. A live workshop will be held very Thursday evening in June and will run for approximately 1 hour. Topics of the Workshop will include:... Strength Training and Injury Prevention Programming for the Developing Squash Athlete National Training Centre High Performance Centre Using Wellbeing to Improve Performance Physiology, Programming and Periodisation The Textbook and Practical realities Register your interest via the following link - https://bit.ly/2yjMK3W National Referee Conference Squash Australia is hosting a FREE ONLINE National Referee Conference in June. A Live Workshop will be held on the first four Tuesday’s in June and will run for approximately 1 hour. Topics of the Workshop include: Understanding Player Movement and Weight of Shot Strategies to Prevent Constant Stoppages for Let Match Reviews Register interest via the following link - http://bit.ly/2W85Owb

20.01.2022 Great to see the Juniors back on court again with Squad training but even better to see that they didn't stop during lockdown! #SquashinAustralia #StreetSquash... Squash Australia South Canberra Squash Club Queanbeyan Squash Club Vikings Squash Club Dickson Squash Club

20.01.2022 As of 1 March, things in the SportyHQ support area have changed! This flowchart will explain the structure of how SportyHQ support will be handled, more informa...tion, including who the State contacts are can be found at this link: http://www.squash.org.au/w/membership/sportyhq Squash ACT Squash NSW Squash & Racquetball Victoria Squash SA Q Squash Ltd Squash NT Squash Tasmania WA Squash

20.01.2022 We want to see you give this one a go! Amazing job from Jason Stellar Sports

19.01.2022 You're all creative people and we want to see your #StreetSquash videos! When you film them, don't forget to tag Squash Australia to feature in the Street Squash Segments!

19.01.2022 We will be planning something for World Squash Day! What will you be doing? #SquashinAustralia Dickson Squash Club... Queanbeyan Squash Club Vikings Squash Club South Canberra Squash Club See more

19.01.2022 We sat down with Squash Australia's Game Development Coordinator, Mark McLatchey to discuss Participation in Australia and what it is like working in the Partic...ipation space during a pandemic! Get the full article here: http://www.squash.org.au//squash-australia-catching-up-wit #SportInAustralia #SquashinAustralia #StickWithYourSport #StreetSquash #SportTogetherAU Sport Australia Squash ACT Squash NSW Squash SA Squash Tasmania WA Squash Squash NT Squash & Racquetball Victoria Q Squash Ltd

19.01.2022 Congratulations Squash NSW!! Brilliant outcome for squash in NSW and across Australia. Great support from government. And ACT players can’t wait to play again soon at Thornleigh!

18.01.2022 Did you know that ANU Sport has two squash courts located in Building 19 and that you can hire them out to play? Come down and enjoy a fast-paced, energetic ga...me that is great for your cardio fitness! Make a booking here: http://www.anu-sport.com.au/facilities/make-a-booking #StayFitStayHealthy

18.01.2022 Our favourite Kiwi, Rod Bannister is back again with another edition of #StreetSquash and he is certainly doing a great job of keeping us squashies in isolation, sane! Why don't you give it a go? Video yourselves doing this workout or giving other squash tips. We want to see how you're keeping up with your squash skills during this weird time! #SquashinAustralia

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all of the ACT Juniors that participated in the NSW State Junior Titles at Elanora on the weekend!

17.01.2022 Origin Physiotherapy & Wellness needs your support! It's time the squash community bands together to show their support for small businesses doing it tough in these times! Got an injury, need some recovery exercises. Back sore from all of the couch lying you're doing! Head in and see Natalie and the team, they'll be sure to fix you straight up!... The team is doing everything in their power to ensure your safety and even have telehealth consultations available! Check out their website today: https://www.origin.physio/

17.01.2022 Squash ACT wishes to congratulate the ACT Juniors that have been selected for the ACT Junior State Team.

16.01.2022 SPORTING SCHOOLS | Applications for Term Four - Closing Date Don't delay, register for Sporting Schools funding today, you have just over a week to go! Applicat...ions close Friday September 4! FULL DETAILS - https://bit.ly/2YdYFKN #SquashinAustralia #SportingSchools Sport Australia Squash Tasmania Squash & Racquetball Victoria Squash ACT Squash NSW Squash NT Q Squash Ltd WA Squash Squash SA

16.01.2022 Leanna sat down with Chris from Squash Australia to talk about her new role with Squash Australia since moving to Brisbane and talked about the reopening of the squash centres across Canberra!

15.01.2022 Things seem to be looking up, slowly but surely! :)

15.01.2022 As usual, great squash is played at the British Junior Open.

15.01.2022 Does your centre need help amongst the chaos, worth a read! http://www.squash.org.au//squashcentrebusinesssupportforco

15.01.2022 The Woden Squash Centre is open Saturday and Sunday afternoon (1pm - 5pm) over the Canberra Day long weekend. Plenty of courts available both days. Come and try!! 1 hour for $20 per court. Just rock on up or give us a call on 6281 4784 and leave a message.

15.01.2022 Did you want to test your trivia skills with Stewart Boswell as the host? Sign up for Squash & Racquetball Victoria Game show, tonight at 7pm!

14.01.2022 Josh Larkin is playing in the Australian National Championships, great to see him back on the court! Robert Palmer will be taking to the court later tonight. Watch all the action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZQ3H_5G8Gc

14.01.2022 Josh Larkin had a 3-0 win in his first match of the Australian National Championships. Fantastic effort, Josh! Look forward to seeing more of you! :)

14.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THIS WEEKEND All the very best to the ACT junior contingent heading up to play in the Australian Junior Championships at Carrara on the Gold Coast. With some 11 players ranked in the Top 10 national age rankings, we look forward to a great tournament! There will be Live Streaming of matches across the four days from Saturday 12 December to Tuesday December 15, starting at 9am Queensland time each day.... WHERE TO WATCH Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SquashAustralia YouTube - http://squashaustralia.tv/

14.01.2022 If Rod Bannister from the Squash Aus team can do it, anyone can. Find yourself a wall and hit against it. Just beware of losing the ball onto oncoming traffic ;) #StreetSquash

13.01.2022 Not ideal... but keep up your skills and fitness whilst we're all stuck at home :)

13.01.2022 Last chance! Get in touch with Richard :)

13.01.2022 We may not have a date yet for when the squash courts in the ACT can reopen, but we are expecting to know more information soon!! More information can be found on the website as we become aware of it!

13.01.2022 Do you want to have your say? Squash ACT Board nominations are now being taken! Follow the link below to get more information.

12.01.2022 No Court? No Problem. Get it done :)

12.01.2022 Fantastic opportunity available to become the new Head Coach of Squash ACT. Resume/Cover Letter to be sent in to Michael Nuttall at [email protected] by December 12!

12.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Amalia Ricketts for her achievements in the Australian Junior Championships over the weekend. Amalia played extremely well and we are all so proud of her! A special mention to Lucy Keogh who took out third place in the u13 girls!

12.01.2022 What a great article about Heather McKay. Squash Australia

11.01.2022 Term 3 Sporting Schools applications are open! Get in touch with your local primary school and let them know to get squash included! :)

10.01.2022 We know your racquet is probably in need of restringing after all of the #streetsquash that you've been doing. If you need it done than the Great Richard O'Rourke is ready to go! Get in touch with him today!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to James Lloyd!!

09.01.2022 Would you look at that, ACT has come to the party and joined the rest of Australia with an action plan and better yet, it's a lot sooner than we thought! Keep an eye out as centre's will be reopening soon, with a few changes to be made aware of!

09.01.2022 Is it time to escape Canberra's winter and get to the warmth and sunshine of QLD? Time to dust off the cobwebs and get back into tournaments? Or maybe you just want to visit Dave and Toni? The 2020 masters Squash Tournament is back on 25-26 July at Nerang Squash and Fitness, get in touch with Dave and Toni to enter! :)

09.01.2022 You can't wipe the smile from our faces, we are all very happy to be back on court and can't wait to see further easing of restrictions in stage 2.2 on June 19! https://act.squash.org.au/w/b/squash-returns-to-the-capital

08.01.2022 Register your centre info today!

08.01.2022 THE WODEN SQUASH COURTS WILL BE OPEN FROM 1pm - 5pm ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS OF THIS LONG WEEKEND. CALL 6281 4784 TO BOOK. LEAVE A MESSAGE WITH DAY AND TIME OF WHEN YOU’D LIKE TO PLAY AND SIMPLY TURN UP! WHETHER IT’S RAIN, HAIL OR SHINE COME AND ENJOY A GREAT HIT!

07.01.2022 Great to see from Dickson Squash Club!

07.01.2022 Squash is back on the map - all kids will know about our favourite sport now! ;)

07.01.2022 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY | Oz Squash Know a primary school in your region that would love to get involved with OzSquash? Now is the time, with funding applications n...ow open via Sporting Schools. Apply via the following link www.sportaus.gov.au/schools/schools/funding #SquashinAustralia #SportingSchools #OzSquash See more

06.01.2022 A REMINDER THE WODEN SQUASH CENTRE IS OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1PM - 5PM. PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES ARE IN PLACE AND MUST BE FOLLOWED WHILE AT THE CENTRE. WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF RACQUETS THAT CAN BE HIRED. AFTER USE, RACQUETS GO IN A BIN FOR SANITISING. ... WE ALSO HAVE A WIDE RANGE OF QUALITY RACQUETS AND SQUASH GEAR FOR SALE. ALL OUR GEAR IS CURRENTLY DISCOUNTED TO ASSIST SQUASH PLAYERS PLAY OUR GREAT GAME!

06.01.2022 Fantastic job from ACT Junior Squash player, Diego Hernandez - he gives you his tips for staying fit at home! Bodyweight exercises only, winning! Thanks Diego for keeping us motivated and accountable! P.S the video get's a little bit glitchy with 50 seconds to go, but he still provides excellent tips in that time! #SquashinAustralia

06.01.2022 The South Canberra Squash Club Anthony Rickett's Classic will be on next weekend at the Woden Squash Centre, this is a silver ranked event, so if you haven't got your entries in yet, be sure to get them in quick! https://www.sportyhq.com//South-Canberra-Squash-Club-Antho

05.01.2022 Toni Maxfield and Dave White are having a little too much fun in iso! brilliant and the hair suits Dave, just wish he could have belted out some notes, maybe next time ;) Give the Nerang Squash and Fitness a like to see more!

05.01.2022 Covid-19 has won this round We want to make sure that everyone stays safe, so make sure you're washing your hands constantly. Shake racquets after the match, not hands. If you really want to high-five, a cute little shoe tap will suffice. Keep your distance, there is no need to breathe down each others necks to watch a game. If you're sick, just stay home! ... Put your health first, ladies and gents. We want everyone to be safe and healthy :)

05.01.2022 It's getting real now, folks! Click on the link to read the latest update from Michael Nuttall!

04.01.2022 Amazing work from Canberra's Stewart Boswell! Stewart has been doing an amazing job on the Gold Coast as Squash Australia's National Coach and we're looking forward to hopefully seeing more videos like this one! :)

04.01.2022 OCEANIA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | Entries still open Squash Australia warmly encourages entries for junior players for the 2020 OJC event at the National Squash Ce...ntre on the Gold Coast, Queensland from April 10 - 13. Squash Australia is still running the event as scheduled and is excited to welcome nations under the Oceania Governing body to participate in this exciting event. http://bit.ly/2W4p3Xp #OJC2020 #SquashinAustralia #SquashinQLD #RoadtoWJC2020 #WJC2020

04.01.2022 ATTENTION: Queanbeyan Squash Club Members. Are you interesting in being an assistant coach. Read below and get in touch with Corey Markham! :)

04.01.2022 Surely ACT Junior Squash can do something similar! Let us see what you can do! :)

04.01.2022 Great to see the Woden Squash Centre putting safety measures in place. Stay safe out there, everyone!

03.01.2022 Squash ACT's special COVID-19 newsletter "The Squash Rally" is now out with news of junior national representation, all things COVID and plenty more. Visit: https://act.squash.org.au/w/blog/the-squash-rally--may-2020

02.01.2022 Club Development (Level 1) Coaching Course Squash ACT will shortly be holding a Club Development (Level 1) Coaching Course. The Club Development Course is the Squash Australia accepted course for coaches working in club and centre programs. For more information on the Club Development Course please go to - https://www.squash.org.au//education-cour/club-development... To express your interest in attending the course, or for more information, please contact Richard Lindsay at [email protected]

02.01.2022 I guess the animals are starting to take over now that we're all in isolation... On the bright side, there are no active cases of Corona Virus in Canberra, so we could be back sooner than we think! :)

01.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE | Australian Government's Coronavirus Stimulus Package - JobKeeper Payments & Victorian Government Grant Check out these very handy documents..., especially if you're a club that has been impacted by the outbreak of Coronavirus. https://bit.ly/3aL6SKZ #SquashinAustralia #covid19au Squash ACT Squash NSW Squash Tasmania Squash & Racquetball Victoria Squash NT WA Squash Squash SA Q Squash Ltd

01.01.2022 Holy #TBT we’ve been waiting to see this!