IRISH SQUASH LAUNCHES DIGITAL VERSION OF STRATEGIC PLAN – REACHING ALL OUR MEMBERS
The print version of the Irish Squash Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2027 was launched in February at the National Senior Championships with newly elected CEO of Sport Ireland, Una May in attendance as well as Shane Califf, NGB Director of Sport Ireland. We are delighted to now launch our plan online so it is available to all involved in the game. (Link Here)
The plan is centred on the squash club rather than on the individual player or provincial association. We hope after a very difficult 2 years that squash players at all levels are back on court in their clubs.
You will see that we have an ambitious plan to develop our game over the next 5 years. This requires us to continue to evolve as a strong governing body that is professional and fit for purpose. As a volunteer organisation with a professional outlook, we will ask for the support of players and clubs all across the country to help us deliver our goals.
With this in mind, the board of Irish Squash has appointed a 3-person team who will oversee implementation of the plan:
STRATEGIC DELIVERY GROUP (SDG)
The team comprises John Dineen who will lead the group, alongside Derek McGrath of Sport2Sport who was responsible for developing our plan and Christine Mooney, Honorary Treasurer in Irish Squash. John can be contacted at [email protected]
The plan will be reviewed regularly by the Board of Irish Squash to assess progress: goals will be measured and reset annually as necessary. We invite you to engage with the plan and we welcome all feedback. As we progress with the implementation process, we intend to expand the number of members directly involved in various sub-groups aligned with the Strategic Plan pillars.
An immediate opportunity to liaise with the SDG will be next Thursday 21st April at the PSA Irish Open in Fitzwilliam 2.30pm to 6.30pm. We look forward to engaging with as many members as possible.
Please consider getting involved, if you would like to contribute.
Rosie Barry
President Irish Squash
Rosie Barry, President of Irish Squash with Dr.Una May, CEO Sport Ireland launching the new Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027
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Ireland had 6 players entered in the Induividual Championships – Elliot Kelly, Aimee McConnell, Dylan Moran, Sean Murphy, Jack O’Flynn & Sophie Thomas.
See all the results of the players – HERE
Well done to all the players on their results.
The European Senior Championships take place in Eindhoven from April 27th – 30th The National teams have been selected. 
Women
Breanne Flynn
Ciara Doheny
Alessia Osbourne
Roisin O’Shea
Stephanie Ryan (Non Traveling Sub)
Men
Sam Buckley
Sean Conroy
Denis Gilevskiy
Oisin Logan
Conor Moran
Alex Smith
Coaches
Eoin Ryan
Arthur Gaskin
Alex Fuller
The Junior Committee have, announced the U13, U15, U17 and U19’s teams that will compete at European and Five Nations 
Congratulations to all the players selected and well done to all the players who competed on the National Junior Tour this season.
Under 13’s team to participate at the Five Nations tournament in Warwick University from April 22nd – 24th
| Adam Power | U13 |
| John Day | U13 |
| Conor Massey | U13 |
| Toby Holman Keogh | U13 |
| Rebecca Jackson | U13 |
| Lucy Walsh | U13 |
| Christina Pascual | U13 |
Under 15’s team to participate at the Five Nations tournament in Warwick University from April 22nd – 24th
| Conal Jackson | U15 |
| Ismail Wahed | U15 |
| Sam Holman Keogh | U15 |
| Christian Dromgoole | U15 |
| Shriya Drawid | U15 |
| Zoe Yeomans | U15 |
| Ella Walsh | U15 |
Under 15’s team to participate at the European Championships in Eindhoven from May 12th – 15th
| Conal Jackson | U15 |
| Ismail Wahed | U15 |
| Sam Holman Keogh | U15 |
| Shriya Drawid | U15 |
| Zoe Yeomans | U15 |
Under 17’s team to participate at the European Championships in Eindhoven from May 12th – 15th
| Daniel Lynch | U17 |
| Tristan Snodgrass | U17 |
| Robert Clery | U17 |
| Sara Sabry | U17 |
| Leah Connolly | U17 |
*Yuv Pahuja withdrew due to exams
Under 19’s team to participate at the European Championships in Eindhoven from April 14th – 17th
| Denis Gilevskiy | U19 |
| Dylan Moran | U19 |
| Sean Murphy | U19 |
| Hannah McGugan | U19 |
| Sophie Thomas | U19 |
WSF COACHING COURSE – ULSTER
Irish Squash are pleased to invite you to a WSF Level 1 Coaching course in Ulster.
Course organiser: Kieran Doherty
Venue: Lisburn Rackets Club, Co. Antrim
Weekend 1 – 9th and 10th of April
Weekend 2 – 7th & 8th of May
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 can be paid in this link: – HERE
You must be 18yrs to do this course.
As this course is part of the WSF Coach Education Programme, participants must register for their SPIN on the WSF website – HERE
As L1 Coach Candidate, which costs GBP 16. You must do this before the course starts.
If not already vetted with Irish Squash, candidates must apply for Garda vetting – Details on the Irish Squash web site – HERE
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!
N.B. Please send in your Garda Vetting & Safeguarding certs and WSF Coach SPIN to [email protected] before you start the course.
You will get your coaching badge then if you are successful.
On a weekend full of action, the Limerick Senior Open was taking place also. Great to have an active club in Limerick running a tour event. A great final with Oisin Logan winning a senior title for the 1st time this season, beating Sam Buckley.
Results: sportyhq.com/tournament/vie
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Congrastulations to all the new Junior National Champions
GIRLS
U11 – REBECCA DAY
U13 – REBECCA JACKSON
U15 – SHRIYA DRAWID
U17 – SARA SABRY
U19 – HANNAH MCGUGAN
BOYS
U11 – DAVID CONNELL
U13 – ADAM POWER
U15 – CONAL JACKSON
U17 – DANNY LYNCH
U19 – DENIS GILEVSKIY
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We are excited to launch the second cycle of our Racquet Sports Coaches Leadership Programme during Women in Sport Week! We are collaborating with Badminton Ireland, Table Tennis Ireland and Tennis Ireland once again to
get a four week programme to support female coaches starting out on their coaching journey. For more info and how to sign up see form below.
Participants will learn more on the following four key coaching areas; leadership, psychology, performance analysis and communication. There will be a guest speaker for each of our online sessions, along with the Women in Sports Leads on hand to facilitate them. This programme is aimed at female coaches starting out on their pathway to coaching. It will be delivered in a hybrid format with 3 weeks online and the fourth week with a face to face meet-up.
Applications are now open to apply. The closing date for applications is Friday, March 25th @ 5pm. The course is FREE.
Please send your application to the following: [email protected]
Places are limited, with additional details to follow post application.
Super weekend had by all with some great matches.
Results – HERE
See pictures of prize winners and of the dinner below.
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