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It’s official! Squash is an Olympic Sport!

In a very welcome development, we are delighted to announce that squash has been ratified as a sport for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by the IOC following an IOC session in Mumbai this morning! 

This is a truly exciting and significant milestone for the entire sport, which we hope will kickstart the rejuvenation of squash worldwide and fend off charges from other fast-growing racquet sports! This announcement serves to be the turning point for the game of squash in its quest to sit at the top table of international sport and this news is very much welcomed by the The WSF and PSA. 

The finer details will later be ironed out, but for now, Men’s and women’s singles will their bow at the LA28 Olympic games!

A massive well-done to the WSF and all involved who turned this dream for many squash enthusiasts into a reality.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more information as we embark upon a fantastic journey across the Olympic movement.

To read more about the process please read: here

It’s official! Squash is an Olympic Sport!

In a very welcome development, we are delighted to announce that squash has been ratified as a sport for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by the IOC following an IOC session in Mumbai this morning! 

This is a truly exciting and significant milestone for the entire sport, which we hope will kickstart the rejuvenation of squash worldwide and fend off charges from other fast-growing racquet sports! This announcement serves to be the turning point for the game of squash in its quest to sit at the top table of international sport and this news is very much welcomed by the The WSF and PSA. 

The finer details will later be ironed out, but for now, Men’s and women’s singles will their bow at the LA28 Olympic games!

A massive well-done to the WSF and all involved who turned this dream for many squash enthusiasts into a reality.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more information as we embark upon a fantastic journey across the Olympic movement.

To read more about the process please read: here

REMINDER to celebrate WORLD SQUASH DAY on Saturday October 14th and help promote both your club and our great game of Squash, IRISH SQUASH urge you to organise a day of activity in your squash club.  The message is simple: Let’s all focus on a day of Fun For Everyone.

We also encourage you to fundraise for a local charity during your event, to engage the event with your local community.

This is an opportunity to bring your club together and also to promote the club and Squash to the community in your area.

So please organise play in your club on Saturday the 14th of October.

To pre-register please fill out this short form – HERE

Irish Squash particularly encourages you to organise play for juniors in your club/community, even if they have never played before. 

*Promote the event on your club’s social media platform with the WSD logo & the hashtag  #squashfun on every post.

Squash is rated one of the healthiest sports for players of all ages. Squash burns around 900 calories per hour and the health benefits can last a lifetime for those who continue playing into their 40s, 50s and 60s.

Ideas for Play

IRISH SQUASH IS RUNNING A COMPETITION FOR THE CLUB WHO RUNS THE BEST WORLD SQUASH DAY ACTIVITIES

TO ENTER

  1. Send in full details of the activity which took place in your club on the day which should include:
  2. Description of play/activities which took place
  3. Numbers of all participants
  4. Numbers of under 18 participants and ages (an estimate)
  5. At least 8 pictures (minimum) of activities in the club on the day
  6. A least 1 picture including a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’
  7. What you believe the day achieved for the club
  8. E Mail all the information and pictures to: [email protected]

PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLUB

The judges decision will be final, with no appeal allowed. They will decide on the winning club entry, based on the quality of the activity and number of participants, particularly number of Juniors  – a group picture of all participants, with someone holding a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’  is mandatory, otherwise the entry will not be accepted.

REMINDER to celebrate WORLD SQUASH DAY on Saturday October 14th and help promote both your club and our great game of Squash, IRISH SQUASH urge you to organise a day of activity in your squash club.  The message is simple: Let’s all focus on a day of Fun For Everyone.

We also encourage you to fundraise for a local charity during your event, to engage the event with your local community.

This is an opportunity to bring your club together and also to promote the club and Squash to the community in your area.

So please organise play in your club on Saturday the 14th of October.

To pre-register please fill out this short form – HERE

Irish Squash particularly encourages you to organise play for juniors in your club/community, even if they have never played before. 

*Promote the event on your club’s social media platform with the WSD logo & the hashtag  #squashfun on every post.

Squash is rated one of the healthiest sports for players of all ages. Squash burns around 900 calories per hour and the health benefits can last a lifetime for those who continue playing into their 40s, 50s and 60s.

Ideas for Play

IRISH SQUASH IS RUNNING A COMPETITION FOR THE CLUB WHO RUNS THE BEST WORLD SQUASH DAY ACTIVITIES

TO ENTER

  1. Send in full details of the activity which took place in your club on the day which should include:
  2. Description of play/activities which took place
  3. Numbers of all participants
  4. Numbers of under 18 participants and ages (an estimate)
  5. At least 8 pictures (minimum) of activities in the club on the day
  6. A least 1 picture including a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’
  7. What you believe the day achieved for the club
  8. E Mail all the information and pictures to: [email protected]

PRIZE FOR THE WINNING CLUB

The judges decision will be final, with no appeal allowed. They will decide on the winning club entry, based on the quality of the activity and number of participants, particularly number of Juniors  – a group picture of all participants, with someone holding a sign reading – ‘World Squash Day 2023’  is mandatory, otherwise the entry will not be accepted.

The Munster Senior Open took place in Cork this weekend with the usual excellent squash on view.

In the Women’s event Breanne Flynn beat Ciara Moloney 11-7, 11-3, 11-5 (pictured below right with Lee Healy Tournament Director)

 

In the Men’s event Sam Buckley and Conor Moran (pictured on the left with Lee Healy) made the final once more. On this occasion Sam won 11-5,17-15,11-8.

 

 

There was also a Women’s B event along with a Men’s B,C & D for club players.

View all the results – HERE 

 

The Munster Senior Open took place in Cork this weekend with the usual excellent squash on view.

In the Women’s event Breanne Flynn beat Ciara Moloney 11-7, 11-3, 11-5 (pictured below right with Lee Healy Tournament Director)

 

In the Men’s event Sam Buckley and Conor Moran (pictured on the left with Lee Healy) made the final once more. On this occasion Sam won 11-5,17-15,11-8.

 

 

There was also a Women’s B event along with a Men’s B,C & D for club players.

View all the results – HERE 

 

 

 

The IACT Irish Junior Open takes place in Sutton LTC & Aer Lingus Squash Club from November 17th – 19th.

There are events for girls & boys at U13, U15, U17 and U19 age groups.

 

Enter the tournament on Tournament Software HERE 

AND

Register and pay the entry fee (Irish Squash members Only) HERE  

To enter a ESF tournament ALL players must have a ESID. This is a ESF rule.

To get a ESID click HERE 

To book a hotel package click HERE

The closing date for entries is November 3rd, so make your entry ASAP

 

 

The IACT Irish Junior Open takes place in Sutton LTC & Aer Lingus Squash Club from November 17th – 19th.

There are events for girls & boys at U13, U15, U17 and U19 age groups.

 

Enter the tournament on Tournament Software HERE 

AND

Register and pay the entry fee (Irish Squash members Only) HERE  

To enter a ESF tournament ALL players must have a ESID. This is a ESF rule.

To get a ESID click HERE 

To book a hotel package click HERE

The closing date for entries is November 3rd, so make your entry ASAP

Massive thank you to the Leinster leader who provided in-depth coverage of the recent Curragh Open. Neal Murphy published a really insightful piece on the tournament which can be read here

Massive thank you to the Leinster leader who provided in-depth coverage of the recent Curragh Open. Neal Murphy published a really insightful piece on the tournament which can be read here