Irish Squash is delighted to announce that Anytime Fitness is the title sponsor of the Irish Junior Open 2017.
Anytime Fitness is the world’s largest gym chain with gyms in Ireland at Kilmainham & Dún Laoghaire. Anytime Fitness is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. In Anytime Fitness you will find fantastic amenities, world class equipment, free classes and professional staff. Every member receives a free peronalised training plan when they join to help them along in their fitness journey.
The Anytime Fitness Irish Junior Open takes place on the 24th to the 26th of November in Sutton LTC and ALSAA Sports Club. With the opening of two new courts in Sutton there are now 5 squash courts that will showcase great squash for spectators. Last year’s event had 130 players from 7 countries and this year we expect even more.
SALMING EAST OF IRELAND JUNIOR SQUASH OPEN 
Takes place on the 27th, 28th & 29th of October
Open to players from all over Ireland and beyond. U/11 – U/19
This is a great opportunity to become accustomed to the new courts in Sutton for the Irish Junior Open the following month.
Once again SALMING will sponsor this event and we are delighted to have such wonderful prizes for our players.
For full event details click HERE 
Our Irish players managed a fine haul of medals at the Nordic Junior Open – Denis Gilevskiy won the Gold in the U15’s, Conor Moran won Gold in the U17’s, with Alex Smith getting a silver in the U15’s and Sam Buckley a silver in the U17’s. Sean Murphy got Silver in U13’s and Scott Gillanders taking Bronze in the U19’s event, so 6 medals in total which was superb. Well done to all the players.Well done to all the other Irish players. There were 24 Irish players playing in the Open, who all will have gained valuable experience at this event. 
Again Ireland has shown that we are continuing to produce players to compete and win at the highest level of European Squash with a total of 2 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal in the boys U19/17/15/13. The finals of the U17&15’s were all Irish affairs.
A great start to the ESF Super Series season!!
MUNSTER SENIOR OPEN
For the 1st time in many years the Munster Senior Open took place in Waterford, in the famous Celtic Squash Club, home to many great Irish Squash players over the years. The Open took place from the 13th – 15th October and had a super entry with Ireland’s top players playing.
Watch some recorded matches here (not all matches from Court 1 were recorded due to internet issues) – Irish Squash YouTube Channel
Ladies A:
Winner – Breanne Flynn
Runner-Up – Ciara Moloney
Ladies B:
Winner – Suzanne Margaret Connors
Winner of Ladies B Plate – Emma Murphy
Men’s A:
Winner – Brian Byrne
Runner-Up – Sean Conroy
Men’s A/B Playoff: 
Davin Power
Gary Robinson
Men’s C:
Winner – Noel Walsh
Runner-Up – Adam David Power
Men’s D:
Winner – Anthony James Purcell
Runner-Up – Ciaran Whelan
Men’s E:
Winner – Maurice Hartery
Runner-Up – Eddie Keenan
| Venue: | Celtic Squash Club | ||
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| Address: |
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| Name: | Eugene Walker |
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| Phone: | 0876465150 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Mens A/B Playoff, Mens A, Ladies A, Mens B, Ladies B, Mens C, Mens D |
World Squash Day 2017 – October 14th 
The theme for World Squash Day 2017 is to promote the social side of the sport. So we are encouraging all clubs in Ireland to organise an event for the day. There are prizes on offer for the best club activity, in the views of the judges. Send in pictures & a brief report of the day to [email protected]
The wonderful thing about squash is that it creates lifelong friendships. Two players can be hugely competitive on court during their match and then go for a drink together afterwards. World Squash Day gives us the opportunity to showcase the sport and show the rest of the world what they are missing.
Squash is rated one of the healthiest sports in the world. It is also a sport for life, with competitions starting at under-11 level and continuing through all the age groups to Masters events for players aged 80 and above.
Be a good neighbour and invite athletes from other sports to try their hand at squash. Whatever sports other people may play, you know that squash will give their fitness a boost. Even a tennis legend like Roger Federer credits much of his amazing movement and shot selection to playing squash as a youngster.
Professional Squash Association (PSA) Chief Executive Alex Gough said: “Every professional player first got on court, usually with their parents, at their local squash club. So all the professionals understand what we are trying to achieve in helping clubs to promote the sport. The PSA is committed to growing squash at every level and World Squash Day is the ideal vehicle to enable clubs to open their doors, invite people in and increase participation all over the planet.”
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Clubs can arrange an Open Day with lots of fun activities for members and guests all day long. Start off with free introductory coaching sessions for players of all ages and standards.
HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR: WHO TO INVITE
– Players from other sports clubs
– School groups (try to get the teachers involved and show them how beneficial squash can be to add to the curriculum activities)
– Invite business groups and explain how a happy and healthy work force is more creative and productive
MONSTER FRIENDLY MATCHES:
Who can organise the biggest social match on World Squash Day?
Challenge a local club to a friendly match and, whether it’s five-a-side or fifty a side, make sure you register the event on our World Squash Day 2017 Facebook page and the share the news on Twitter.
After the event, make sure you send your pictures & brief story of the day to [email protected]
INVOLVE YOUR JUNIORS:
Please involve your junior players in creating and planning events.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorldSquashDay/
Twitter: @WorldSquashDay
COMPETITION
Organise an event in your club for the day. There are great squash prizes on offer for the best club/biggest activity (in the views of the judges)
Send in pictures & a brief report of the day to [email protected]
Irish Squash has teamed up with SquashSkills.com and is delighted to announce that members of Irish Squash will receive 20% off the normal subscription rate! This means Irish Squash members will pay just over €2 a week for a full year’s access to the SquashSkills website.
Subscription comes with a huge range of benefits such as:
• Learning from top players such as Peter Nicol & Nick Matthew
• Over 2,000 coaching videos will help you with all your shots
• Monitor your improvement and gather data to target weak points
• Session planning tool allows you to create your own training sessions or follow pre-made sessions.
• And much, much more!!
SquashSkills is perfect for beginners, top players and everyone in-between. So sign up today!
Full details and to avail of this exclusive offer click HERE
The 2017 ANYTIME FITNESS IRISH JUNIOR OPEN will take place from the 24th – 26th of November. Once again the Open will be held at the super facilities of Sutton LTC & Aer Lingus Squash Club (ALSAA). With the opening of the 2 new courts at Sutton in May, there are now 5 modern squash courts, and so much great squash on offer for the spectators. Last 
year the Open had over 130 players from 7 countries. This year we expect even more.
ENTRY FORM (Irish Players only)
ENTRY FORM (Non Irish Players)
LEINSTER MASTERS’ SQUASH OPEN
Fitzwilliam LTC & Mt Pleasant LTC
Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th November 2017
Enter on-line HERE
LEINSTER MASTERS’ SQUASH OPEN
Fitzwilliam LTC & Mt Pleasant LTC
Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th November 2017
Enter on-line HERE
