Our very own Mark Kelly, founder of Squash Matters and the Irish Squash and Education Association has penned a thought-provoking article for squashmad.com about our sport and how it should fit into today’s health-conscience lifestyle.
Well worth a read here.
We’re very excited to announce that Fitzwilliam will be hosting a winner-takes-all exhibition match on 23rd March featuring Mohamed El Shorbagy (world #1) and Marwan El Shorbagy (world #4).
Last year we had the pleasure to watch Mohamed take the win 3/2, and this year Marwan is out for revenge.
Tickets are available now from Fitz.
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Entries are now open to the last tournament of the Irish Squash calendar – the IS Junior Nationals.
The competition is on in Sutton from Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th February and is open to all Irish Squash players. The usual age categories apply.
The closing date is 14th Feb and entries can be made via the Tournament Software website.
The Leinster Senior Closed competition takes place on Thursday 11th Jan – Sunday 14th Jan in Sutton and is open to all Leinster-based players. There are categories for all age groups and standards.
The closing date is 7th Jan and entries can be made via the Tournament Software website.
The Leinster Junior Closed competition takes place on Friday 5th Jan – Sunday 7th Jan in Sutton and is open to all Leinster-based juniors.
The closing date is 31st Dec and entries can be made via the Tournament Software website.
This years East of Ireland competition takes place on 27th-29th October on the new courts in Sutton LTC and is open to players in age categories U11 to U19.Entry is online via the Tournament Software website.
Leinster Squash are looking to fill the position of Junior Administrator. This voluntary position will sit on the council and help drive the development of junior squash within the province.
Suggested tasks for the administrator might include:
The closing date for league entries has now past but we’re still waiting to hear back from a few clubs. Can everyone check with their club and team captains to make sure they’ve entered their team.
And if you haven’t submitted them, please do so asap!
We’ve had various requests from our players that we arrange a refereeing course so we’ve arranged a day long course that will take place in Fitzwilliam from 10am until 4pm on Saturday 16th September.
It’s the first course that has been run in a while so please support it.
The annual Sandycove Masters Open takes place from 25th – 30th September in Sandycove Squash Club. The emphasis of this tournament is on the social side, but is always an early indication on season form!
The number of matches will be dependent on the number of entries. Contact Liam Daly for more info and entry on 086 3988069.
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