Past News

1:26 Mar 2020Cousins Shield and Mitchell Cup announcement
2:23 Mar 2020Covid-19 - The impact on squash - 23rd March
3:19 Mar 2020Coronavirus Squash NZ Update - 19th March 2020
4:16 Mar 2020AON New Zealand Junior Open update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
5:10 Mar 2020Leung and Harrison Take Out Auckland Open Titles
6:10 Mar 2020The best of squash hits Eden Epsom
7:03 Mar 2020Trans-Tasman team confirmed
8:03 Mar 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
9:24 Feb 2020Mixed results for Kiwi top seeds at Henderson
10:19 Feb 2020NZSSA coaching opportunities
11:10 Feb 2020A great draw has been confirmed for the men’s Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Squash Open with three players ranked within the top 100 in the world and five different nationalities taking part.
12:03 Feb 2020Squash NZ is calling for expressions of interests for National Team coaches
13:28 Jan 2020WSF World Masters Championships - Entries Open!!!
14:14 Jan 2020Entries are now open for the AON New Zealand Junior Open 2020!!!
15:06 Jan 2020Top squash will be coming to New Zealand as Wayne Werder is handed the flag for the staging of the next WSF Men's World Teams Championship to be staged in Tauranga in 2021.
16:23 Dec 2019The New Zealand men’s squash team has secured their best finish in 20 years with a 5th placing at the world championships in Washington DC today.
17:12 Dec 2019Launching the Barfoot and Thompson PSA Summer Series
18:16 Nov 2019New Zealand’s Paul Coll has fallen short at the World Squash Championships final, in Doha, Qatar losing to Egypt’s world No.3 Tarek Momen (Egypt) in straight games.
19:07 Nov 2019A strong New Zealand men’s squash team has been confirmed for the world championships in Washington DC in December this year
20:22 Oct 2019National Champions of Champions Winners
21:22 Oct 2019Masters National Individual Champions Crowned in Timaru
22:21 Oct 2019Exciting opportunity to join the Squash NZ team!
23:21 Oct 2019Squash New Zealand is looking to employ a full-time Communications & Support Manager to build the profile, inclusiveness of squash to current participants and new audiences throughout the country.   About the business Squash New Zealand is the national governing body for Squash in New Zealand.  Our purpose is to make squash a healthy and enjoyable choice for a growing number of New Zealanders and to advance squash successes on the international stage.   About the role Reporting to the CEO, the Communications & Support Manager is responsible for the successful planning and creation of engaging, informative and relevant editorial and digital media content relating to all aspects of squash throughout New Zealand (participation, events and high performance).  The role is Auckland based but some national travel will be required to attend key events (4-6 a year).  The successful candidate will be positive, proactive and have the skills and drive to work in partnership with squash districts, clubs and the wider squash community to increase the visibility of squash in New Zealand   Benefits and perks Great office environment (one of several National Sports Organisations based AUT Millennium Centre) Part of the leadership team A key role to play in the success of the organisation Gym discounts   Ideal skills and attributes: Experience in managing proactive and reactive multi-channel communications programmes Sound knowledge in the use of traditional, digital and event media platforms Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator Initiative to identify and seize opportunities, select appropriate content and manage the messaging to achieve results and manage stakeholders needs Knowledge of the game of Squash and an interest in its growth and profile Ability to communicate effectively with squash staff, volunteers and other stakeholders in the game     The full job description can be found here /content/Communications%20and%20Support%20Manager%20-%20Squash%20NZ%20-%20Position%20Description%20-%20Oct%202019.pdf .  For additional information please contact Jamie Tong on 021 333-073.To apply for the Communications & Support Manager role please send a resume and a one-page cover letter by email to Jamie Tong, Chief Executive - jamie@squashnz.co.nz.  Applications close Monday 3 November 2019 and interviews will be held 11th or 12th of November.    
24:10 Oct 2019New Zealand squash pro, Paul Coll has moved up a spot to a joint career-high world No.5 ranking after the PSA Men’s World Rankings for October were released this morning.
25:18 Sep 2019Squash NZ is calling for expressions of interests for 2019/2020 National Junior Squad Lead Coach positions. We are looking for coaches to create a high-performance environment that is cohesive, inclusive, supports growth and produces athletes capable of learning and succeeding on the world stage as per the goals of the high-performance mission. [picture:] Coaches must demonstrate alignment to Squash New Zealand’s coaching attributes, core beliefs and the values of Haeta Poiatu. Read More... /news/index.cfm?content_id=5000 Squash NZ is calling for expressions of interests for 2019/2020 National Junior Squad Lead Coach positions. We are looking for coaches to create a high-performance environment that is cohesive, inclusive, supports growth and produces athletes capable of learning and succeeding on the world stage as per the goals of the high-performance mission. [picture:] Coaches must demonstrate alignment to Squash New Zealand’s coaching attributes, core beliefs and the values of Haeta Poiatu. The JDS squad is entry to the Squash NZ Performance Pathway for competitive squash players with HP aspirations and learning the foundations of performance. Approximately 12-15 years of age. The Elite squad (former Emerging Squad) is introduction to HP environments and international competition for athletes demonstrating potential for future high-performance involvement. Tracking towards national team representation in 1-3 years’ time. Athletes aged 13-16. The World Junior Squad (former Elite Squad) is preparation for the world junior championships and transition to full time high-performance training The one-year lead coaching roles available are: Junior Development Boys Lead Coach Junior Development Girls Lead Coach Elite Girls Lead Coach Elite Boys Lead Coach For the national junior squad role description please click here:  /content/20192020%20National%20Junior%20Squad%20Lead%20Coach%20Role%20Description.pdf National Junior Squad Lead Coach Role Description /content/National%20Junior%20Squad%20Lead%20Coach%20Role%20Description.pdf The two-year lead coaching role available is: 2020-2021 World Junior Girls Squad and World Junior Girls Championships Team Lead Coach For the WJG Squad and Championships Team role description please click here:  /content/20192020%20World%20Junior%20Girls%20Lead%20Coach%20Role%20Description.pdf World Junior Girls Lead Coach Role Description /content/World%20Junior%20Girls%20Lead%20Coach%20Role%20Description.pdf Interested coaches should send a cover letter outlining how they would add value to the Squash NZ High-Performance Programme, their CV and the role they are applying for including: • Skills Summary • Experiences and Accomplishments • Coaching Qualifications • Any other relevant awards and information • Referees. Please email your cover letter and CV to HP Manager Shelley Kitchen at shelley@squashnz.co.nz by Friday 27th September 2019. The successful candidates will be named shortly thereafter.

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