Squash New Zealand is the governing body of
squash
Squash may refer to:
Sports
* Squash (sport), the high-speed racquet sport also known as squash racquets
* Squash (professional wrestling), an extremely one-sided match in professional wrestling
* Squash tennis, a game similar to squash but pla ...
in
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
. Founded in 1932, Squash New Zealand is affiliated to both the
World Squash Federation
The World Squash Federation (WSF) is the Sport governing body, international federation for Squash (sport), squash, an indoor racket sport which was formerly called "squash rackets". The WSF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (I ...
and
Oceania Squash.
Regional and club administration
Squash New Zealand is responsible for the administration of squash in 11 regions, each of which is managed by a regional district administration.
There are currently 200 clubs affiliated to Squash New Zealand which collectively creates a network of 590 individual squash courts.
Honours and awards
National awards
The Squash New Zealand National Awards have awarded since 1974. 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
Squash New Zealand is a sponsor of the New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame, established in 2009.
The Hall currently has 30 inductees:
See also
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New Zealand men's national squash team
The New Zealand men's national squash team represents New Zealand in international squash team competitions, and is governed by Squash New Zealand.
Since 1967, New Zealand has participated in three finals of the World Squash Team Open.
Current ...
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New Zealand women's national squash team
The New Zealand women's national squash team represents New Zealand in international squash team competitions, and is governed by Squash New Zealand.
Since 1981, New Zealand has participated in two finals of the World Squash Team Open.
Current ...
References
External links
Official site
Squash in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
1932 establishments in New Zealand
Sports organizations established in 1932
Sports governing bodies in New Zealand
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