New Resources & Programmes Available

Squash NZ are pleased to launch new SquashStart coaching resources and two new aligned programmes - Squash Ignite and Social Slam. After developing Kiwi Squash, a programme aimed at introducing squash to 5-12 year olds, the next focus was on 13-18 year olds. We realised that teaching this age group, involved many of the same principles as teaching adults and rather than developing different coaching resources, decided to develop one set of resources that could be used for any adults, aged 13 and over.

In alignment with the resources, we have also been busy developing the two latest coaching modules in the Squash NZ National Coach Development Framework - Module 4: Club Youth and Module 6: Adult Starters Club. This means that coaches and clubs who are interested in running beginner squash programmes can attend the coaching module (locally delivered through a network of trained facilitators) and purchase the SquashStart coaching resources which will make it very easy for them to run the programmes.

We have also been busy developing some marketing resources alongside SquashStart, which will make it easier for clubs to run programmes, by providing them with the artwork and posters, so that most of the work is done for them. To begin with, we have launched Squash Ignite (aimed at 13-18yo) and Social Slam (aimed at 18-35yo) but we would like to introduce some more programme marketing materials in 2015.

SquashStart coaching resources

SquashStart’s aim is to make it easy for clubs and coaches to run beginner squashprogrammes to encourage members of their community to learn the sport and therefore hopefully join the club.

SquashStart is a set of resources that are available for purchase, to make it easy for clubs to run beginner squash coaching programmes for ages 13 and over. SquashStart consists of a manual outlining eight lessons to teach new squash players how to play the game. In conjunction with the manual, a DVD demonstrates all activities. 

• 65 page manual outlining eight lesson plans: $20 (+GST)
• DVD demonstrating all activities included in the manual: $15 (+GST)

Squash Ignite

Squash Ignite is a programme that clubs can run, aimed at teaching teenagers (13-18 years) how to play squash. Squash Ignite uses the national SquashStart resources and clubs can download and use the free promotional materials to market the programme.

More on Squash Ignite can be found at www.squashnz.co.nz/squashignite 

Social Slam

Social Slam uses the national SquashStart resources and clubs can download and use the following free promotional materials to market the programme.Slam is a programme that clubs can run, aimed at teaching adults how to play squash.

The marketing materials are aimed at ages 18-35yrs and really geared towards the social player, but clubs do not have to limit their programmes to this age group.

More on Squash Ignite can be found at www.squashnz.co.nz/socialslam