Squash Waikato together with the three Waipa Clubs, held their first Cambridge and Te Awamutu Primary School Tournaments on the 18th (Cambridge) and 19th (Te Awamutu) September. 55 beginners (aged 10-11) competed in their own local tournament, allowing them to practice what they had learnt over the course of their 8 week Kiwi Squash Programme through school.
Congratulations to Pirongia School, (Te Awamutu Pimary School Champions) and Kaipaki School (Cambridge Primary School Champions) who both claimed The 2019 Big Nix Interschools title and trophy for their respective areas on Wednesday and Thursday this week (the competition was intense!)
A special mention to the Te Awamutu Primary Interschool Champion, Zack Hopping (Pekerau Primary School) and The Cambridge Champion, Gethyn Foster (Cambridge East School and also to Runners Up, Charlee Neilson (Pekerau, TA) and Adam Finn (Cambridge East School) who each won cash, free or discounted professional coaching, club memberships or registration to club programmes!
These 2 local Primary Tournaments together with the 2 local Intermediate Big Nix Tournaments have been introduced to allow for greater participation and to cater for the growing number of schools offering squash to beginners via their local club. The top boys and girls from each school are invited to represent their school in the original Waipa Big Nix Interschools tournament, which commenced back in 2016. This year it will take place on the 20th October at both the Cambridge (Primary) and Te Awamutu (Intermediate) Clubs. 4 schools and 40 students are competing this Wednesday in Cambridge, with Te Awamutu Intermediate School having had their trials last Friday.
For full Primary School results click here. Visit/’LIKE’ the Te Awamutu Squash and Cambridge Racquets Club Face Book pages to view all the photo’s and a complete summary of each tournament.
This community project commenced back in 2014 when Squash Waikato supported the 3 Waipa Clubs (Leamington Squash Club, Cambridge Racquets Club and Te Awamutu Squash Club) to offer more opportunities, skill development and healthy fun for children, parents and teachers both at school and at the club. We have worked in partnership with Sport Waikato and Waikato Institute for Leisure and Sport Studies KiwiSport Leaders to make it a real community focused project and easy for those interested to continue on with the sport. As a result of this, each club are gaining new members every year.
Even though the conversion statistics from school to club for this year aren't finalised yet, Cambridge Club for example, recently reported 17 new students, 2 parents, a teacher and 3 student leaders who have linked in just this season. Leamington say their junior programme has really grown also and they reported 15 new members last year. They had new volunteer parents also and one recently has decided to join their committee as junior convenor. Te Awamutu Club have existing and new programmes at near capacity already with many parents signing up to the new Squash Waikato modules, teaching them how to best support their child on court, having fun learning together. In total last year 71 new players engaged in squash after school or work independently in The Waipa as a result of these programmes/new events, with 35 new known members joining due to the Kiwi Squash project.
These school programmes started with just 3 schools in the Waipa 5 years ago and now 13 schools are part of the Kiwi Squash Programme in this area alone. 50 schools have had Kiwi Squash in the overall Waikato area with other local tournaments or events being introduced to follow the successful Waipa community development model.
Most schools in the Waipa are now independently delivering squash at their local club with minimal support by us or at times, Project Energize. The sustainable programmes are run by teachers and parents who we have trained and supported thanks to the Community Partnership Funding received from KiwiSport (Sport Waikato).
These kiwi squash school programmes and tournaments, now run right from primary through to secondary school age, give all people a great taste of squash at it's best. They also encourage schools to seek out new interest and train their students each year for these tournaments. Each of these clubs have special memberships/programme offers for all participants and their families as well as the opportunity to register for professional coaching by Kay Newman (at Leamington Squash Club) or Brian Barnettt (at Cambridge Racquets Club) in Term 4 on Mondays, Fridays or Saturdays. The community is fortunate to have access to quality coaches like this with both having international experience.
A big thanks to all the Waipa Clubs and more specifically Stephen Orange, Gina Lowe, Wayne Peterson and Bronwyn Brier for their amazing work and passion. Thanks to our Kiwi Sport & Squash High School Leaders who have volunteered their time to upskill and work with their peers and younger children at the clubs. Thanks to Anton Barr and his Project Energise Team who have fully supported this project in their schools. Also to our Kiwi Squash Coach, Kay Newman for training all our teachers, parents and club coaches and of course to Kiwi Sport (Sport Waikato) for the funding to make this all possible. To everyone else (there are lots of you) who made this possible, you have MADE A DIFFERENCE in your community....THANK YOU!
Glenda Knox
Community Development Officer, Squash Waikato
Division 1
Winner: Zack Hopping (Pekerau)
R/Up: Charlee Neilson (Pekerau)
Division 2
Winner: Braxtyn Here (Pirongia)
R/ Up: Emaani Mullins (pekerau)
Plate: Jofie Jaunay (Pirongia)
Division 3:
Winner: Trent Kennedy (Puahue)
R/Up: Sam Taylor (Pirongia)
Plate: Charlie Storey (Puahue)
Division 4:
Winner: Greyson Here (Pirongia)
R/Up: Luke Downard (Puahue)
Special Plate: Saraiah Hongara (Puahue)
Plate: Archie Keelty (Pirongia)
Division 1
Winner – Gethyn Foster
Runner Up - Adam Finn
Plate Winner - Tarj Murray
Special Plate Winner - Rory Bourke
Consolation Plate Winner - Kush Patel
Division 2
Winner – Brooklyn M
Runner Up - Dylan Eades
Plate Winner - Colter Lattin
Special Plate Winner - Hannah Boucher
Consolation Plate Winner - William Baker
Division 3
Winner – Kasim
Runner Up - Vinnie Proebstel
Plate Winner - Taylor Phillipps
Special Plate Winner - Maddy Hancock
Consolation Plate Winner - Gabbie Bolton
A huge thank you to our sponsor Werder Rackets.
Series Results
‘Best & Fairest’. At the end of the series coaching sessions with Werder Rackets and racket will be drawn from all the nominees: Winner – Alex Martin
v Winner Ben Newman – 112pts
v Runner Up Katerina Reedy – 110pts
v 3rd Place Hannah MacDonald – 97pts
| Te Rapa | Lugton | Ruakura | Paeroa | Waihi | Huntly | Lugton | Te Awa | Cam | HSTC | Total | |
| Ben Newman | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 112 | |
| Katerina Reedy | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 110 | |
| Hannah MacDonald | 10 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 97 |
Men: 1. Zac Millar 2. Lawamba Chileshe 3. Temwa Chileseh 4. Allan Crome 5. Ben Calvert 6. Phil Buscke Somervell Coach: Phil Buscke Somervell Manager: Nicola Blake
Women: 1. Casey Owen 2. Georgia Robcke 3. Nicola Blake 4. Sophie Hodges 5. Ashleigh Matthews Coach: Phil Buscke Somervell Manager: Nicola Blake
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Men’s Winners 2018 |
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Women’s Winners 2018 |
Runner Up |
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Division 1 - Hamilton 1 |
Cambridge A |
Division 1 – Lugton A |
Thames A |
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Division 2 – Ruakura 1 |
Ngaruawahia A |
Division 2 – Taumarunui A |
Te Awamutu A |
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Division 3 – Leamington A |
Thames A |
Division 3 – Taupiri A |
Leamington A |
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Division 4 – Cambridge D |
Hamilton Old Boys A |
Division 4 – Te Awamutu B |
Hamilton C |
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Division 5 – Thames B |
Lugton Park D |
Division 5 – Te Awamutu C |
Taumarunui C |
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Division 6 – Leamington B |
Morrinsville C |
Division 6 – Aria |
Leamington C |
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Division 7 – Waikato Hospital |
Te Awamutu D |
Division 7 – Lugton D |
Te Rapa C |
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Division 8 – Lugton Park E |
Te Awamutu E |
Division 8 – Te Kuiti C |
Te Aroha B |
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Division 9 – Ruakura 4 |
Morrinsville D |
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Division 10 – Lugton Park G |
Morrinsville E |
This event provides an opportunity for every player, regardless of grade, to compete to be a national champion!
At the District Super Champs Eliminations clubs in a single district play off to find the district champion in each grade. The district champion is then eligible to travel to the National Super Champs finals to play off for the national title. Teams contest ties in round-robin and/or knockout format, with the team that wins three or more matches declared the winner.
Important Dates
A large contingent of New Zealand’s rising squash players have been confirmed for the men’s and women’s world junior individual champs followed by the biennial men’s world junior team championships next month in Chennai, India.
Players coming from a wide range of experience and with an eye on the future have been selected. Waikato’s Anika Jackson has been selected for India along with Temwa Chileshe in the boys team, while Georgia Robcke (Waikato) has been named in a development spot. Waikato's Phil Buscke will also be attending as one of the girls coaches.
“The players have been through a particularly rigorous selection process this year. The broadening of the team to include development players gives some the opportunity to prepare for future events that was not previously available. Following the inspirational Commonwealth Games results the players selected will be wanting to replicate this success,” said Shelley Kitchen, high performance manager Squash NZ.
The Men’s and Women’s World Junior Individual Championships take place at the Indian Academy, Chennai from 18-23 July followed by the biennial World Junior Team Championships. All players named to represent New Zealand will be taking part in this month’s national senior championships in Henderson.
Register Now on iSquash!!! Before 2nd June 2018
For more on this story go here
Closing date 12 March 2018.
Full player list below:
For more information click here
The selectors will be looking at the kids with a view to picking them for the squads and upcoming Waikato Squads.
Time of the muster are as follows.
Players Under 11, 13 for next season 10am -12pm
Players Under 15, 17 and 19 12pm-2pm
Register Here for the muster and/ or the squads – if you can’t attend the muster, please register for squads if you are interested.
The Waipa Big Nix Interschools Squash Tournament, held in Te Awamutu on the 26th October, was a big hit with all who were involved. Cambridge Middle School claimied victory as the 2017 Big Nix Squash Champions and took the trophy off the previous title holder, TA Intermediate who were only a mere point behind. 32 Intermediate kids had been selected to represent their school at this annual event which followed on from the Primary School Division held at Cambridge Racquets Club, the month earlier, which also had a 32 draw.
Squash Waikato is committed to the management and improvement of its top performing players, and has a robust training program to facilitate the squad structure. In order to provide the necessary skilled management and delivery of this program, we require a High-Performance Coach to facilitate and manage the players and coaches. To ensure we get the best coach we can for our players this opportunity has gone to market.
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We have had a successful Junior 1-day Series for 2017. With over 90 different participants throughout the series. The feedback was consistently positive and kids and parents alike loved the event. It’s a great way to introduce new players to competition, give established juniors regular matches, and instill the values and expectations on our new players.
Results/Awards
‘Best & Fairest’ of the series – Nathan Robertson
Winners
Ryan Jones
Megan Keeley
Conner Hill
22-24th September 2017
Hamilton Squash & Tennis
It has been very challenging this year to find a club to host and run the Champ of Champions 2017. In a last attempt to try and run this event I will be taking registrations until Sunday 17th September. Then I will make a call on the Monday 18th September as to whether it is possible to run the event. Please can you pass this around your clubs.
Entry Fee Only $20
Winner of each grade invited to represent Waikato at National Finals. Players divided into grades based on 1 Sep list.
Enter via; manager@squashwaikato.co.nz or 0274653303
Entries close: Sunday 17th September
Points table will follow shortly.
New Zealand has come away with two gold medals and one bronze from the 2017 WSF World Doubles Squash Championships in Manchester after good wins earlier this morning. The medal tally equalled last year and it was the same pairings taking out the titles as well.
For King, the wins were just reward after she felt the weight of being a defending champion in two of the events.
“....... we came here with pressure on our shoulders obviously going in, in both of the events as top seeds in my parings. It’s kind of a bit of a relief really, We had a fair idea we could play to a really good level, but it’s always making sure you put it out on court every day. In the mixed we lost early in the pool but we got better every day, a bit like a fine wine. I’m just really happy we came away with two gold and a bronze.”
I think it’s just positive for us all looking at the season ahead and moving forward to the Commonwealth Games.”
King will now go to a base in Bristol for training before travelling to Shanghai the China Squash Open, August 31-3 September.
The Squash Waikato Senior Team will soon be on their way to Hawkes Bay for the upcoming Senior National Inter-District Teams Event on 18-20 August. Both Men's and Women's teams have been named; The Men's team will have the services of Chris Lloyd, Allan Crome, Tyler Ranger and Ben Calvert. With Phil Buscke Somervell as both reserve and coach. With the Women's squad consisting of Jacinta Matson, Casey Owen, Nadine Cull and Nicki Blake.
Best of luck from us all at Squash Waikato.
Spring interclub is on its way but first congratulations to our Winter Interclub Winners!!!
Division 1 - Hamilton 2 Division 1 – Thames A
Division 2 - Ruakura 1 Division 2 – Cambridge A
Division 3 - Ngaruawahia A Division 3 – Te Kuiti A
Division 4 - Aria A Division 4 – Te Aroha A
Division 5 - Cambridge E Division 5 – Morrinsville C
Division 6 - Matamata D Division 6 – Lugton B
Division 7 - Lugton Park C Division 7 – Te Kuiti B
Division 8 - Matamata E Division 8 – Thames C
Division 9 - Morrisville E
Division 10 -Leamington C
With the 2017 World Junior Championships kicking off yesterday the New Zealand Representatives are looking ready to put their best foot forward as they are set to show the world what New Zealanders are made of.
There are 12 players representing New Zealand include 4 Junior Women’s players who will stay on to compete in the World Junior Women’s Teams event, whilst the 6 Junior Men will compete in a non-sanctioned Teams event.
The Junior Women’s team features Waikato’s very own Anika Jackson, as well as competing in the individuals event. The Junior Men competing in the World Junior Individual Championships includes Lwamba Chileshe. Both these players have claimed numerous titles between them all and we wish them both the best of luck in the Worlds.
This years Waikato Secondary Schools Teams Event saw both the defending girls and boys teams claiming back their trophies once again. The event took place at Hamilton Squash & Tennis Club again this year on the 27th & 29th of June with a total of 50 teams entered. With 3 players in every team plus reserves, we were certainly pleased to attract over 150 entries this year providing a lot of great squash for spectators!
Waikato Secondary Schools 2017 Individual ResultsThe Waikato Secondary School Individuals was held on the 21st of June at Hamilton Squash & Tennis Club, Hamilton Old Boys and Te Rapa Squash Club. The format was a little different this year with the boys and girls on the same day. We had over 80 entries and therefore had to spread out over 3 squash clubs.
Over the past few months of 2017 Squash Waikato has run 13 coach development modules which has seen more coaches gain a national coaching qualification.
Already this year more than 90 keen teachers and club coaches have taken part in an interactive and practical module workshop where they have learned the skills required to coach their school-aged students or players for the upcoming season. By attending the coach development modules, the coaches will soon be passing on even more knowledge to the squash community.
Our impressive Waikato players have brought home 5 medals after competing at The World Masters Games which commenced on the 26th April at North Shore Squash Club. Waikato had 19 players entered into the Open Divisions of their respective age groups with 3 taking advantage of the recreation draw.
With 8 days of intense international competition, all players were fortunate to be a part of the Auckland Games which have been declared the best ever by The International Masters Games Association.
The NZ Junior Champs this year was held on the 2st – 23rd April, attracting over 190 Players from both New Zealand, Australia and further afield to the Cambridge Racquets Club and Leamington Squash Club to compete in the first National title of 2017.
Many of the players backed up for their second big tournament in a week, after competing in the Southern Cross Travel Insurance Oceania Junior Championships/Trans-Tasman Series with 3 of Waikato's juniors taking home medals (Sophie Hodges U13- Silver, Temwa Chileshe U15 - Bronze and Anika Jackson U19 - Bronze).
This year in conjunction with the winter interclub we will once again run the premier league interclub. Rules 3 players per team. Teams to be organised by Squash Waikato. All games will be played at one venue on a Wednesday evening. Best of 5 games PAR to 11. Players graded B1 and above. 10 week round robin.Deadline for registrations Friday 17 March
2019 National Super Champs Draws
Mens and Womens F-J Grade
Waikato representative teams:
Mens - Hamilton Squash and Tennis Club (#5 Seed) and Lugton Park Squash Club (#3 Seed)
Womens - Mercury Bay Squash Club (#4 Seed) and Lugton Park Squash Club (#6 Seed)
Mens and Womens E Grade
Waikato representative teams:
Mens - Lugton Park Squash Club (#3 Seed)
Womens - Lugton Park Squash Club (#5 Seed)
Mens and Womens D Grade
Waikato representative teams:
Mens - Matamata Squash Club (#6 Seed)
Womens - Lugton Park Squash Club (#2 Seed)
Mens C Grade (no C grade womens team this year)
Waikato representative teams:
Mens - Thames Squash Club (#9 Seed)
Mens and Womens B Grade
Waikato representative teams:
Mens - Te Rapa Squash Club (#6 Seed)
Womens - Lugton Park Squash Club (#3 Seed)
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