Squash New Zealand is the governing body of squash in New Zealand. Founded in 1932, Squash New Zealand is affiliated to both the World Squash Federation and Oceania Squash.
| Sport | Squash |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Regional affiliation | Oceania Squash Federation |
| Headquarters | AUT Millennium, 17 Antares Place, Rosedale, Auckland |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Chairman | Kyle Pontifex |
| Board members | Cheryl Gush Vicki Beker Dave Brown David Hawes Shiree Hart Dame Susan Devoy |
| CEO | Martin Dowson |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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Regional and club administration
editSquash New Zealand is responsible for the administration of squash in 11 regions, each of which is managed by a regional district administration.[1]
There are currently 200 clubs affiliated to Squash New Zealand which collectively creates a network of 590 individual squash courts.[2]
Honours and awards
editNational awards
editThe Squash New Zealand National Awards have awarded since 1974.[3] The award categories include:
- Chairman's Award
- Club of the Year
- Most Improved Player
- National Coaching Awards
- Personality of the Year
- Refereeing Awards
- Rob Roche Award (Meritorious Service to Masters)
- Volunteer of the Year
Hall of Fame
editSquash New Zealand is a sponsor of the New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame, established in 2009.[4] The Hall currently has 30 inductees:
- Murray Day OBE
- Dame Susan Devoy
- Mohamed Dardir Ali El-Bakary
- Roy Haddon
- Leilani Joyce
- Ross Norman
- Bruce Brownlee
- Stuart Davenport
2010
- Charlie Waugh
- Neven Barbour
- John Gillies
- Don Green
- Allen Johnes
- Nancy New
- Carol Owens
- Susie Simcock
2011
- Ann Stephens
- Paul Steel
- Norm Coe
- Pam Davis
2013
- Bill Murphy
- Trevor Johnston
- Robyn Blackwood
- Rob Crothall
- Jade Wilson
- Joanne Williams
- Jenny Webster
2014
- Bryden Clarke
2018
2021
- Chas Evans
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Squash NZ - Home Page of Squash in New Zealand, Play Squash, Get Fit Playing Squash Have fun squash, Our Districts". www.squashnz.co.nz. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Squash NZ - Home Page of Squash in New Zealand, Play Squash, Get Fit Playing Squash Have fun squash, Our Clubs". www.squashnz.co.nz. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Squash NZ - Home Page of Squash in New Zealand, Play Squash, Get Fit Playing Squash Have fun squash, National Awards". www.squashnz.co.nz. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Inductees". New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
External links
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