It's Awards Time!

Nominations are now open for the National Coaching Awards, and Districts are also looking for their Club and Volunteer winners to put forward to the National Awards.

National Coaching Awards

Coaching and coaches form a critical part of the squash landscape in New Zealand. Coaches from across the country at all levels donate their time and knowledge to allow athletes not only to improve their game but to also to enjoy the game to its potential. The Squash New Zealand Coaching Awards recognise the hard work and endeavor that coaches put in on a weekly basis.

The award categories are aligned with the National Coach Development Framework to reflect this and are as follows...

• New Coach of the Year - a coach that has been coaching for 2 years or less at any level
• Club and School Coach of the Year -  a coach that is working with junior or senior athletes in a club or school setting. This could include the coaching of individuals, junior programs, beginner coaching, schools coaching and graded teams
• Performance Coach of the Year - A Coach who is working with athletes at a District Representative Level or above/and or working with a District Performance Squad.

Nominating your coach is easy, so please take five minutes and tell us how great your coach is today!

• Nominate online here
• Download a Nomination Form here
• More information can be found here

National Volunteer of the Year Award

This award was launched in 2012, to celebrate the numerous hours of work put in by club volunteers to deliver our sport at a local level. The award aims to encourage clubs to recognise their volunteers and provide an opportunity to do so. Your Squash District will find it's regional winner and then the 11 winners are automatically nominated for the national award. Please take a few minutes to recognise your club volunteers today.

Nominate through your squash District today!

• District contacts can be found here
• More information on the volunteer award can be found here

Please note that Cenral Squash and its members are not participating in the National Awards this year.

Club of the Year

The Club of the Year was established in 1988 to reward clubs for their valuable contribution in the delivery of squash and recognises achievement. It is open to all affiliated squash clubs within New Zealand. This year, Squash Districts are taking all award nominations and their winner will automatically be nominated for the national award.

Tell us why your club is the best in your District and NZ! Nominate through your squash District today!

• District contacts can be found here
• More information on the club of the year award can be found here

Please note that Cenral Squash and its members are not participating in the National Awards this year.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and hearing some wonderful volunteer, coaching and club stories.