Irish Squash is pleased to announce the appointment of the underage coaches for this season. After such a difficult time for all sportspeople and in particular for indoor sports over the last 2 years, we are looking forward to getting back to full activity and events.
Our underage teams will participate in international competitions for age groups – U13, U15, U17 & U19’s.
JUNIOR COACHES for 2021/22 SEASON
U13 – Andrew Gillespie and assistant Gavin L’Estrange
U15 – Josh McVeigh and assistant Nigel Peyton
U17 – Michael Conroy and assistant Nigel Peyton
U19 – David Noone and assistant Stephanie Ryan
Congratulations to all the coaches and the best of luck to them and all the players who play in the international events.
The Munster Masters Open takes place in Cork from January 21st – 22nd.
Results are available
Irish Squash are pleased to invite you to a WSF Level 1 Coaching course. One in Munster and one in Leinster.
Course organiser: Eddie Murphy 
email: [email protected]
Course No.1
Venue: Gleneagle SC, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Weekend 1. 29th & 30th Jan 2022
Weekend 2.26th & 27th Feb 2022
Course No.2
Sportslink SC, Santry, Dublin
Weekend 1. 19th & 20th Feb 2022
Weekend 2. 12th & 13th Mar 2022
Course Duration: The course will run for 4 days from 9.30am – 5.30pm with assessment on the final day. Each candidate must submit a video of themselves playing squash for 2 mins approx on Whatsapp to 087 2651645 prior to being accepted on the course.
Candidates will be on court and in class room during the course.
COURSE FEE
The course fee of €275 must to be paid upon entry to this link: – HERE
As this course is part of the WSF Coach Education Programme, participants must register with their SPIN on the WSF website – HERE
As L1 Coach Candidate, which costs GBP 16. You must do this before the course starts.
Candidates must apply for Garda vetting details on the Irish Squash web site – https://www.irishsquash.com/garda-vetting/
Also you must attend a Safeguarding 1 course, see the Local Sports Partnership in the county you live, to register for a course. It is just €15 and takes one evening to complete. Search for a course HERE
Courses are not in strict chronological order!
If you are under 18 then you will have to wait until you become 18 to do these.
You will get your coaching badge then if you are successful.
The DELL Munster Junior Open takes place in Cork on January 15th & 16th.
ENTER NOW (Entry closes on Sunday January 9th @ 11.45pm)
The Ulster Senior Open will take place from January 14th – 16th. Due to unforeseen corcumstances the tournament
will not be held in Belfast Boat Club. It will be held in Sutton LTC this year. Thanks to the Sutton LTC committee for agreeing to hold the event.
To protect everyone and ensure the tournament is run in a safe manner the following conditions are in place for the tournament. Please read them carefully before you enter the tournament.
*All players, coaches and officials and anyone attending the event must take a antigen test at the venue, which will be supplied and administered by Irish Squash.
*The use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (vaccine or recovery certificate) or the NI Covid Cert will be required for all players as per government guidelines. NI Covid Certs can be applied for at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/coronavirus-covid-19-covid-certificate-ni-residents
*Masks must be worn at all times around the facility, unless playing or eating in the restaurant.
*There are no spectators allowed at the tournament.
*As per current Government regulations the tournament must finish by 20.00hrs each day.
*Players must arrive 30 minutes in advance of their match to allow for antigen testing.
*The two conditions re no spectators and coaches & officials being antigen tested are conditions of the host club.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, both the Connacht & Leinster Junior Closed events have been postponed. Provisional new dates, Connacht – February 12/13th/Leinster – February 19/20th – Both TBC
For the attention of all Squash Clubs and Players
A number of new public health measures were announced on December 17th effective today December 20th 2021 through January 30th 2022.
Full details of the announcement can be found here – gov.ie – New public health measures announced – Friday 17 December (www.gov.ie)
In relation to organised sporting events the following apply:
Indoor Sport
Outdoor Sport
Sports should also monitor the various updates in relation to close contacts and international travel with a number of changes having come into effect.
Rosie Barry
President
All players must provide proof of immunity to Covid-19 infection in order to enter the competition – online entry form to include statement that this criterion is met by the player and that their Digital Covid Cert (DCC) will be shown to the Tournament Director (TD) on arrival at the venue. TD to keep spreadsheet updated of DCC viewed & approved for all entrants
In addition, any players travelling from abroad (Europe only) must:
Irish Squash reserve the right to introduce antigen testing on all competitors and officials on each day of a tournament – advance notice will be provided and testing kits also for each person
Rosie Barry
Presdent
