Squash & Racquetball Victoria in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Sports & recreation venue

Squash & Racquetball Victoria

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9682 2199

Address: Level 2, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park 3206 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.squashvic.com.au

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24.01.2022 Happy World Squash Day to our Squash Logic friends and all squash lovers out there! So sad we can’t be celebrating on court together - comment below to share yo...ur favourite squash moment, story or photo!!! #squashvic #SquashAustralia #worldsquash #WorldSquashDay2020

23.01.2022 IF YOU’RE A LOCAL VICTORIAN BUSINESS, we would love to give you a shout-out via our social media channels. Send us a message now, so we can get it organised for you! (Businesses who have already contacted us, please check your Messenger Inbox!)

22.01.2022 A message from Paul Vear for #WorldSquashDay2020 Stay safe everyone, and see you on court soon!

22.01.2022 Our first ever Golden Squash Ball has been found thanks to the legends at Bairnsdale Squash and Racquetball Association ! #goldensquashchallenge Keen to join the hunt ? https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeEediY8-XHqakScA/viewform... Or just send us a message VicHealth

22.01.2022 Well done Joanne Joseph While she can't get on court, Joanne has used her time to write poetry. Check out Joanne's poem here https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2020/10/05/melbourne-squash-champ-something-share/ Let us know in the comments what hobbies or creative pursuits you have taken up during lockdown!

21.01.2022 Superstar of squah, Christine Nunn, shares with us why she loves squash! #WorldSquashDay2020

21.01.2022 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants - Closing Soon! Applications for Round 1 of the 2020-21 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants close at 5pm Wednesday November 4, 2020. This program is designed to fund the delivery of an online workshop which will provide clubs with practical guidance and tips on how to increase membership, improve culture and build a safe and welcoming club environment for all.... Grants of $2,500 are available to eligible clubs and community groups across Victoria. https://changeourgame.vic.gov.au/the/change-our-game-grants

20.01.2022 Meet Dylan from Gladstone Park Junior Squash Club!

20.01.2022 Can you guess who's behind the face-mask Comment your guesses below... #behindthemaskchallenge VicHealth

20.01.2022 Check out our latest COVID-19 updates, covering the latest updates for indoor community sport in Victoria: https://mailchi.mp/s/covid-19-indoor-community-sport-update NO adult across the state is allowed back on court until 23rd November.

20.01.2022 It's been a challenging year, which makes it even more exciting to share that @ThisGirlCanVIC inspired almost 320,000 Victorian women with a wide range of body shapes, backgrounds and abilities to get active!

20.01.2022 Victorian Junior State Titles 2020 When: 23.01.21 - 24.01.21 Where: Westerfolds Albert Park (MSAC)... Registrations are now open! Sign up Link: https://www.sportyhq.com/.../Junior-State-Titles.../sign_up Westerfolds Squash Group SportyHQ

19.01.2022 Young people and organisations across the state are being invited to partner with the Victorian Government to shape a new Victorian youth strategy. The Victorian Government want to hear ideas from a diverse range of young people, as well as organisations, parents/carers and community members. This is the start of an important public conversation. Consultation is open until 14 December 2020.... Have your say by completing a short online survey or downloading the youth strategy discussion paper: https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-youth-strategy. Or register for an online youth or community forum near you: yacvic.org.au/youth-strategy.

19.01.2022 Please check out our updated information regarding COVID-19. Following on from our comms on the 26th October regarding Regional Victoria, we now have some good news for those people residing in Metro Melbourne, as you will see by the message below! Link to details: https://mailchi.mp/squashvic.co/covid-19-update-27-oct-2020

19.01.2022 The Westerfolds Open 2020 is just around the corner ! The tournament will run on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December. Entries are going to be strictly capped to the first 80 people to enter. Guaranteed a minimum and maximum 3 matches each. Entries open on Monday 23rd November and are accepted online via SportyHQ. Westerfolds Squash Group

18.01.2022 A great message from some awesome juniors!! Thanks for sharing the message this #worldsquashday2020 Gladstone Park Junior Squash Club

18.01.2022 This week we caught up with S&RV's Participation Manager, Meredith Hodson. Meredith has played a very important role in growing participation in Squash & Racquetball and as she moves on in her professional career, we wish her the very best in her next endeavour. Some of Meredith's highlights include... "My experience is that people always love our sports once they give it a go, and that we should capitalise on that. The passion that our volunteers, coaches, referees, staff a...nd community members have for squash and racquetball is really amazing, and I have full faith that this drive means a very bright future ahead." Full article: https://bit.ly/Meredith_Hodson

18.01.2022 Due to technical difficulties, entries for the Smile Council Orthodontics Westerfolds Open 2020 via SportyHQ are not being accepted at the moment. The team is working on fixing the issue which might take about 24-48 hours. Please note your entry will not be accepted by SportyHQ as yet but hang tight !

17.01.2022 Meet the Racquetball Rebels! We are excited to announce our latest participation program for juniors... Racquetball Rebels! This program is proudly funded by Sport & Recreation Victoria. We truly believe that juniors are the future of the sport. And a fresh & fun introduction to racquetball will set a solid foundation for future development. ... Check out more information here: https://www.squashvic.com.au/w/partici//racquetball-rebels

17.01.2022 SQUASH AUSTRALIA | World Squash Day 2020 Tune in to Squash Oz TV this World Squash Day from 12pm-Midday (Queensland time) for an epic doubles battle at the Aust...ralian National Squash Centre on the Gold Coast. Jess Osborne teams up with Tom Calvert to take on the record breaking champ Alex Haydon and a mystery opponent. Greg Chan will be mic'd up as the Special Guest Referee as mayhem and chaos takes place for World Squash Day. Catch the action online - https://www.youtube.com/c/SQUASHAUSTRALIAsport/ #SquashinAustralia #WorldSquashDay #worldsquashday2020 #whyilovesquash Sport Australia Australian Institute of Sport Commonwealth Games Australia Carrara Squash Club Australian National Squash Centre Squash Tasmania Squash & Racquetball Victoria Squash ACT Squash NSW Squash Queensland Ltd Squash NT Squash SA WA Squash

17.01.2022 It feels so good to be back on court, doesn't it? Check out Westerfolds Squash Group's new MultiBall setup ! #thisgirlcan

15.01.2022 Tomorrow is World Squash Day, and we can't wait! Despite coronavirus restrictions, there are still ways we can celebrate this great game: Can you host a social Zoom call with your club members to catch up? Can you give your fellow squash buddy a call? ... Share a photo or video to social media a fave squash memory? Get creative at home, and make a squash challenge set up at home? Check out the World Squash Day website: https://www.worldsquashday.net/

15.01.2022 Last call ! Victorian Junior State Titles 2020 When: 23.01.21 - 24.01.21... Where: Westerfolds Albert Park (MSAC) Sign up Link :https://www.sportyhq.com//view/Junior-State-Titles/sign_up Entries close Monday 18/01/21 at 11.45pm #squashinvictoria #squashinaustralia Westerfolds Squash Group SportyHQ

14.01.2022 Great news Portland Squash & Racquetball Club!

14.01.2022 Can you guess who is behind the mask?! We are kickstarting a new challenge to see if you can guess who is hiding behind the mask each week. Post your guesses in the comments and we will let you know if you guess correctly #facemaskselfie

14.01.2022 Woohoo! Bendigo Squash Centre

14.01.2022 What are you most looking forward to as squash and racquetball come out of covid? #comingoutofcovid Share with us in comments below

13.01.2022 Did someone say funky hat Friday.. Any guesses for who's behind the mask ? Post your guesses in the comments and we will let you know if you guess correctly #facemaskselfie

13.01.2022 Tournament Reminder Victorian Junior State Titles 2020 When: 23.01.21 - 24.01.21... Where: Westerfolds Albert Park (MSAC) Sign up Link:https://www.sportyhq.com//view/Junior-State-Titles/sign_up Westerfolds Squash Group SportyHQ

13.01.2022 This week's People You Should Know interview is with Brendan Perry. Brendan is our event guru, and works tirelessly at S&RV to make pennants and tournaments run smoothly for all involved. Brendan has dedicated the past 40 years to our sports as an administrator, player, coach, venue manager and so much more! Brendan was also acknowledged with S&RV Life Membership earlier this year ... Full article here: http://www.squashvic.com.au//people-you-should-know-brenda

12.01.2022 Vale Judith FitzGerald It is with great sadness that we inform the squash and racquetball community of the passing of Judith Louise FitzGerald (nee Tissot), who was not only a Champion Player on court, but a Champion and beautiful person off it as well. Judith FitzGerald was a beautiful, lovely lady remembered with great fondness and will be forever etched into the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved her. She left an incredible legacy and dinosaur size footprints on ...the landscape of World Squash. Read her full tribute article here: http://www.squashvic.com.au/w/blog/vale-judith-fitzgerald

12.01.2022 If you know a Squashie or Racquetballer who you think deserves to be in the Greater Shepparton Sports Hall of Fame, nominate them today Greater Shepparton City Council

12.01.2022 In this edition of the S&RV People You Should Know series, Sarah Fitz-Gerald spoke with Board Member & centre owner, Olivia Coles. "The positive impact that squash has had on my life is actually immeasurable. I seem to eat, live and breathe the sport and keep coming back for more! "Just cannot wait to reopen, train, catch up with my friends and play a pennant match! Like my dad introduced me to the sport, I have also introduced my boys! Hopefully they will carry on the West...erfolds legacy after my time is over. Full article here: https://bit.ly/Oliva_Coles

12.01.2022 Check out the awesome upgrades at the courts at Melbourne Sports Centres Tell us in the comments about any upgrades or renovations you have been doing at your local centre #comingoutofcovid

12.01.2022 Want to know more about the Squash & Racquetball GO! program? S&RV are hosting a FREE online webinar to answer all your questions about this social sport program for teens. Plus, provide you with the tools to engage more young people involved in our sports post-lockdown. When: Thursday the 29th of October... Time: 5pm - 6pm Where: Online via Zoom (link sent out after registration) Cost: FREE! Register here: http://www.squashvic.com.au/w/participation/juniors/go VicHealth Squash & Racquetball GO #doingsportdifferently #stickwithyoursports

11.01.2022 Rachael Grinham has been crowned the 2021 Gold Coast PSA Women's Champion after defeating Sarah Cardwell 3-0 in the final at Carrara on the Gold Coast on Sunday. The former World Number 1 and current World Number 29 from Queensland was at her brilliant best against the current World Number 57 and Victorian, winning the final in just 21-minutes. "I didn't have expectations that I was going to win the match, (going into the game) and it could have gone either way," Rachael say...s. Read the full story here: http://www.squash.org.au//squash-australia-former-world-nu #majoreventsgoldcoast #SquashinAustralia #destinationgoldcoast #squash #competition

10.01.2022 In this edition of the S&RV People You Should Know series, we got a chance to speak with Amelie Guziak, one of our up-and-coming junior players. Some of Amelie's highlights include.. "I would say that it is so fun! You don’t have to take it seriously (meaning play competitively) but see it as a fun recreational activity to do, see how enjoyable it is. It is not hard to find a perfect day as it is an indoor sport and the weather does not matter. "... Full article: https://bit.ly/Amelie_Guziak

10.01.2022 The S&RV Game Show has been recognised at this year's Play By the Rules Awards Well done to Karen Cagliarini and the team! A huge thank you to all our community members who purchased tickets and supported the first ever Game Show. Thanks also must also go to our celebrity guests, who made each round so much fun! #stickwithyoursports Play by the Rules - making sport inclusive, safe and fair ... Squash Australia See more

10.01.2022 Check out the latest COVID-19 update from Squash & Racquetball Victoria here http://bit.ly/October_Update

07.01.2022 Have you heard of Get Active Victoria? The Get Active Victoria initiative aims to inspire all Victorians regardless of age, ability or location to move more, every day Explore the resources, tips and tools on how to be more active and feel great as a result. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check it out here https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/... Victorian Government News

06.01.2022 Check out this week's interview with Greg Murphy from Benalla Squash Club. He has a great story to share. Squash has given me so much: many friends, many good times, good health, maintained my fitness, team spirit, a philosophy surrounding competitiveness and a network of good people as friends.... Squash has been the basis for many good friendships and many fun times. Most of the fond memories are of the social side associated with the sport. The most social of which is the tournaments and the most social of the tournaments are the Masters ones. Full story here: http://www.squashvic.com.au//people-you-should-know-greg-m

06.01.2022 It’s time to rally for MS! Registrations for the MS 24 Hour Mega Squash & Racquetball are now open and if you register before 12pm Thursday 21 January you will only pay $24! Tag your teammates and help raise funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. ... Melbourne>>> http://bit.ly/Melbourne24hr Bairnsdale >>> http://bit.ly/Bairnsdale24hr Wodonga >>> http://bit.ly/Wodonga24hr MS Mega Challenge

05.01.2022 This week we spoke with Kevin Quick, S&RV Board Member and the driving force behind SARNEVA #peopleyoushouldknow2020 "Squash, especially, has played a significant part in my life I met my late wife of 37 years through squash! It has provided social contact in multiple countries, as well as contributing significantly to my health and stress relief. The mental aspect in particular was an effective release from career stress I found I never missed a shot because I was thinking about work!" Full article: http://bit.ly/Kevin-Quick

05.01.2022 Vale Carlo Di Tondo Our sincere condolences to Carlo's family and friends. We are sure that many community memebrs will miss him around the courts. Mulgrave CC Squash & Racquetball

05.01.2022 "Racquetball and squash have positively impacted my life in many ways. It certainly contributed to my health and fitness, confidence and social experiences. My husband and children also play so it is a great activity for our whole family." This week we get to hear from board member, Judy Kool. Judy has a passion for growing junior numbers in Bairnsdale, and has a great story to tell! Full article here: http://www.squashvic.com.au//people-you-should-know-judy-k

05.01.2022 Let's celebrate our great game this #WorldSquashDay2020 A great message from our S&RV Board President Sarah Fitz-Gerald!

03.01.2022 Check out the October edition of the Thin Red Line. Link to news: http://bit.ly/ThinRedLine_Oct2020 Catch up on our People You Should Know interviews. Find out about a FREE Squash & Racquetball GO! webinar. ... Plus so much more! See more

03.01.2022 Can you guess who are behind the masks? Post your guesses in the comments and we will let you know if you guess correctly #facemaskselfie

02.01.2022 We caught up with Brendan Downey for this week's People You Should Know article. Brendan has experience in the public sector and has been a great supporter of Squash & Racquetball Victoria. Some of Brendan's highlights include... "Making new friendships during those great times Bob Finch, the late Susie Simcock, Ted Wallbutton etc. Watching Ian Kent chair the M2001 Management Committee during the years leading up to the Festival was worth a ticket. Finally, seeing Sarah Fi...tz-Gerald win the World Championship in Melbourne in 2001 and winning the Gold Medal at Manchester’s 2002 Commonwealth Games." Full article: https://bit.ly/Brendan_Downey

02.01.2022 This week we spoke with Ian Chalmers - President of ESRA, player, and a dedicated volunteer, Ian has done so much to support all aspects of S&RV. "I am grateful to have found a sport that has enabled me to play competitively, at a level where I can be competitive, until well into my 70s. It has also provided me with opportunities to be involved in the administration and promotion of the sports of both squash and racquetball, working with people who have become friends." #peo...pleyoushouldknow2020 #stickwithyoursports Full article here: http://bit.ly/Ian_Chalmers