The World Squash Federation Board recently met via video conference and took essential decisions concerning the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 WSF sporting calendar.
After approval of the request of Squash Australia to cancel the 2020 World Juniors Championship scheduled in July 2020, the WSF Board will continue to monitor the worldwide evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the options for organising our annual Juniors event in 2020 at a later date.
The Board outlined that the health and the welfare of the WSF athletes remain the first priority, hence the relevant Commissions will be consulted to determine the best-case scenarios in accordance with our regulations. In addition, the support of the National Federation Members might be required to find a new date ensuring the registration of our best juniors to one of our pinnacle events of the year.
The WSF Board has also decided to postpone the WSF 2020 Masters in Poland and has expressed its grateful thanks to the Polish National Federation and Hasta La Vista Club for their understanding and proposal to organise the 2020 Masters in 2021.
Further information with regards to age eligibility will be communicated after consultation by the Commissions concerned.
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Hadrian Stiff, Senior National Coach, has created daily zoom classes designed to help our young players keep fit, happy and healthy during this time. He is delighted to extend this opportunity to juniors (and seniors & Masters) to 
access the sessions.
His coaching team provide the online group lessons for you to take part in, each day, Monday to Friday. Session include: Skill development / fitness / movement / match analysis and more.
• John Welton – Program Manager, Bristol/Bath
• Steve Thompson – Junior Lead Coach, Bristol
• Alexey Severinov – Head coach, elitesquash Russia
• Filip Madaric – lead coach, elitesquash Torquay.
• Alexander Sadchikov – Lead coach, elitesquash Russia
The next session will be Monday 13th of August and feature a live Q and A plus match analysis with World number 1 Mohamed El Shorbagy, led by Hadrian Stiff, so don’t miss this one!
For security reasons they have to send the links direct to each attendee, so please sign up here to join the first class and be on our list for details of the following sessions. CLICK HERE
You will need to download the zoom app, which can be found HERE
COVID-19 Update for Players & Coaches
Each squash club will have made well-informed and well-intentioned decisions about club closure or restricted access to facilities during the COVID19 outbreak. Irish Squash fully respects and supports decisions made to close sports club facilities where risk assessments by management conclude that this is essential.
Irish Squash recommends that squash clubs should not be open during this time.
Where a club has allowed continued access to squash facilities, Irish Squash recommend the following restrictions on use:
- One player only per court at a time
- Only use own racket & ball
- Maintain social distancing (2metres) at all times from any other person whilst off court
- A player should arrive in their gear ready to go on court and to leave immediately after court use
- Showering/changing should be done at home
- Disinfectant wipes should be available outside the court for cleaning court door handle (& any other surfaces contacted by hands, body fluids) before & after use of the court
- Parents should decide whether their children can responsibly follow the recommended guidelines – if not, juniors should not be allowed to play
- A coach may continue to work provided lessons are one-to-one, coach remains off court and 2 metre distance is maintained at all times from the player
At all times, anyone with ONE of the following symptoms- fever, cough, generally unwell- should stay at home and contact their GP.
If in any doubt, trust your instincts and please stay at home!
We ask clubs to forward this message to your members and put on your club noticeboard.
Rosie Barry
President Irish Squash
Coronavirus Outbreak Update:
All Irish Squash events are cancelled with effect from the 12th of March until March 29th, as per advice from government and public health experts.
The 5 Nations U13/15 event in early April and the European U19 Championships in mid April have both been cancelled. The European U15/17 and European Senior Div 1/2 have not been affected as yet. But please be aware that cancellations may be unavoidable.
Updates will be provided on our website and our social media platforms.
HSE advice on Covid 19 –
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Irish Squash Calendar Updated 14th March –
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Rosie Barry
President Irish Squash
Junior Interprovincials are on in Galway LTC on March 7th & 8th . With teams from all 4 provinces from U11’s to
U19’s.
Teams
Connacht
Leinster
Munster
Ulster
GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS!
The Irish Squash Inaugural Awards for 2019 were presented at the Irish Squash Masters’ Closed dinner on Saturday 7th March 2020 in Fitzwilliam LTC.
The awards are for the following categories
- Coach of the Year 2019 – Eoin Ryan
- Volunteer of the Year 2019 – Ciaran Roche
- Referee of the Year 2019 – Brian Williams
- Club of the Year 2019 – Sutton LTC
- Junior, Senior and Master Player of the Year 2019 – Junior/ Emma McGugan, Senior/Sam Buckley, Masters/Orla O’Doherty
- President’s Award for Year 2019 – Steve Richardson
- Players that received their first cap in 2019 in Junior, Senior or Master International events
The judges for the awards were Rosie Barry (President), Shane Broadberry (Vice President) and Gar Holohan (Past President).
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Coaching Course – Level 2 – Leinster
There is a Level 2 course in Sportslink, Dublin on the 18th & 19th April with the 2nd weekend, 23rd & 24th May 2020,
All participants must be Garda Vetted or have applied for it. Also all candidates must have done a safeguarding course 1 or have applied for it.
Garda Vetting – https://www.irishsquash.com/garda-vetting/
Safeguarding Course – Search in your area for ‘Kilkenny LSP Safeguarding’ This is an example. Put in whatever county you live in, e.g. Louth, Carlow etc.
Both certs have to be sent to
[email protected] before you will receive your Coaching Cert.
Please pay for your course BEFORE the course starts on the link below. The cost is €275 for the full course.
Coaching Course – Level 1 – Leinster
The Level 1 course in Sportslink, Dublin on the 7th & 8th March has been postponed to March 28/29th, – Still to be confirmed.
All participants must be Garda Vetted or have applied for it. Also all candidates must have done a safeguarding course 1 or have applied for it.
Garda Vetting – https://www.irishsquash.com/garda-vetting/
Safeguarding Course – Search in your area for ‘Wexford LSP Safeguarding’ This is an example. Put in whatever county you live in, e.g. Meath, Kildare, Dublin etc.
Both certs have to be sent to
[email protected] before you will receive your Coaching Cert.
Please pay for your course BEFORE the course starts on the link below. The cost is €275 for the full course.
Please register here for the Referees Course in Thurles
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Please register here for the Referees Course in Belfast Boat Club
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