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March 2024 Some big and exciting news regarding our Squash Waikato staff, have a read below. Look out for the upcoming Waikato Graded Champs @ Matamata, the Waikato Open Racketball and the start of the ever so popular Werder Junior 1-Day Series. Upcoming Tournaments:
NZ DOUBLES 2024 Congratulations to Sophie Hodges who competed at the NZ Doubles Championships in Christchurch on the 1-2 March. Sophie came away with two national doubles titles, winning the Open Mixed Doubles with Apa Fatialofa (Henderson) and Open Womens Doubles with Winona-Jo Joyce (Devoy).  |
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WERDER JUNIOR 1-DAY SERIES 2024 Due to the change in SquashLevels grading system, we have changed the eligibility for juniors playing in the Werder 1-Day Series for 2024. This is open to all Juniors who are E grade & below from the 28 April (start of first tournament in the series). Please also note a change in venues on the 5th May & 11 August. Correct poster below. |
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GENERAL MANAGER ON LEAVE Nicki Blake will be on leave from Monday 25 March - Tuesday 9 April. Unfortunately, she will not be contactable via phone. Her emails will be being managed by Nicola Greene and Kylie Seator. If you need to get in contact with anyone regarding iSquash/MySquash, interclub, tournaments, club issues then please email board@squashwaikato.co.nz or ring/text Nicola 021 201 8379 If you need to get in contact with anyone regarding payments, Werder 1-day Series, then please email admin@squashwaikato.co.nz or ring/text Kylie 021 504 794 WAI/BOP MENS SERIES 2024 - SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY We are currently on the hunt for a sponsor for the WAI/BOP Mens Series, which is a new series this year directed at Men R18 and above, who are either beginner squash players (ungraded) or who are D2 & below. There are 8 tournaments in total, which are split between Waikato & Bay or Plenty. If you are interested in this opportunity or want to find out more then please email manager@squashwaikato.co.nz. See poster below, which will get your business advertised onto it. |
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NZ JUNIOR TRANS-TASMAN TEAM Congratulations to Sophie Hodges, who has been selected to represent NZ at the Junior Trans-Tasman Test Series in Melbourne on the 15-16 April. She will compete in the Oceania Junior Championships on the 12-14 April beforehand. This will be Sophies last international Junior tournament, as she moves out of Juniors in May. If you want to see the full team, then see the link below: UPPER NORTH ISLAND COACHING CONFERENCE 20-21 April A fantastic new coach development collaboration with some of our closer districts Squash Bay of Plenty, Squash Auckland and Squash Northland for 2024. Open to all coaches who are interested in coming together in the Mount for a day or two (you can attend either or both days) to learn and share ideas with fellow coaches. Day 1 is aimed at coaches and junior convenors who are working with beginner players through to C/D grade players. The day will be split between a range of workshops both on and off court. Day 2 is aimed at coaches working with higher graded players (C grade and above) or players aiming to be involved with the performance pathway. We will be observing a BOP Performance Squad and discussing a range of topics that are linked to working with performance players. It would be great to have as many Waikato coaches involved with this - carpooling options may be available. If you want to register or have any further questions, please contact Emma at development@squashwaikato.co.nz Registrations close Monday 15th April |
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JUNIOR QUADRANGULAR 2024 - RESULTS The Junior Quadrangular was held on the 23-24 March at Hamilton Squash & Tennis Club. A big thank you to Amy & Chris for helping organise everything prior and during the event. Results from Waikato: Round 1 - Waikato vs Auckland - 3-9 to Auckland, wins for Sabine Veitch (U15), Riley Noonan (U17) and Fergus Hill (U17). Round 2 - Waikato vs BOP - 3-9 to BOP, wins for Sabine Veitch (U15), Riley Noonan (U17) and Fergus Hill (U17). Round 3 - Waikato vs Northland - 8-4 to Waikato, wins for Hemi Gregory (U15), Riley Noonan (U17), Fergus Hill (U17), Sabine Veitch (U15), Charlee Neilson (U17), Charlize Davy (U17), Grace Burnard (U19), Shannon Nightingale (U19). 1st BOP, 2nd Auckland, 3rd Waikato, 4th Northland |
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GENERAL MANAGER - MATERNITY LEAVE POSITION - FIXED TERM SQUASH WAIKATO ARE HIRING! Our current General Manager, Nicki Blake, is going on Parental Leave from early July 2024. We will advertise the role on Seek, you can check it out here: www.seek.co.nz If you know someone that would be interested in applying, then please direct them to the link above or get in contact via email to board@squashwaikato.co.nz EMMA MILLAR - OUT OF OFFICE Emma Millar (Performance & Coach Development Officer) will be out of action from work on sick leave from 23rd April - 21st May 2024. She will be checking emails intermittently and responding when she can. If you have any queries, please get in touch with Nicki Blake. |
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RACKETBALL UPDATE March has seen a few rackets dusted off and the running on the 1st ever Racketball doubles event. A hardy bunch of RB enthusiasts contested 2 divisions of doubles which is unique in that RB doubles consists of alternative hits. Plenty of strategy involved and of course lots of engagement. No injuries incurred – definitely a bonus! The prize winners (Colin Hattingh and Garth Little John – Division 1 and Grant Meredith and Ken Louie – Division 2) gladly accepting their prize pack of a tube of deep heat / Ibuprofen and sport fluids for their recovery! April will see the running of the 2nd annual Waikato Open, which will be held at the Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club on the 20th of April. We hope to grow the field from the 1st year – with indications the Out of towners (Auckland and BOP) are heading over for the event. The event caters for all abilities from beginner to advanced and is a fun day. See poster below. In May, Morrinsville will host a Regional Tri-angular event between Auckland / BOP and Waikato. Teams (mixed) of 12 players will contest the ‘Blue Balls Challenge’ currently held by the BOP. Lastly, keep an eye on new interclub formats for Racketball, starting in May. If you are interested in registering or getting involved in Racketball, then email racketballwaikato@gmail.com. |
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