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Squash In Ireland
History Irish Squash experienced a resurgence in popularity in the 2000s, following a dip in its profile during the 1990s. Belfast hosted the Women's International Squash Players Association World Championship in November 2006 with the final being played at the Ulster Hall. The Irish senior ladies team have performed well at the WSF World Team Squash Championships, winning bronze in 1985 and finishing 5th in 2008. They also finished in 4th position at the European Team Championships in France. Clubs Governance Irish Squash, the national governing body for squash in Ireland, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. Below the national body are four provincial organisations. Notable players Irish Squash includes notable players such as Jonah Barrington, Derek Ryan, Madeline Perry, Liam Kenny Aisling Blake and John Rooney. Jonah Barrington was honoured with a lifetime achievement award in 2006 at the World Squash Awards. Barrington played for Trinity and returned to compete a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's International Squash Players Association
The Women's International Squash Players Association (WISPA) was the governing body for the women's professional squash circuit between 1983 and 2011. The WISPA World Tour involved over 80 tournaments annually worldwide. Over 200 players were registered with the WISPA. The goals of the association were to: * Enable more players to consider a career in professional squash economically viable through the development of a world tour; * Produce and publish world rankings; * Increase exposure for the sport and its players; * Encourage professionalism among its members; * Raise the administrative standards at events; * Increase the level of support and advice offered to promoters; and * Improve communication and relationships with other squash organizations and the press. The new women's squash game is governed now by the Women's Squash Association (WSA). See also * Women's Squash Association * Professional Squash Association The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is the gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |