2008 Junior Program
Dates for Sydney and Regional Squads and NSW Squash Academy will be announced soon, and player information sent out shortly.
Watch this space for more information!

NSW SQUASH RANKINGS: Refer to NSW Squash Rankings Policy (hyperlink to NSW Squash Rankings Policy) for all you need to know about obtaining and maintaining your State Ranking.

GOALS for 2008
Increase junior squash participation by 10% overall.
Target 150 player entries for at the NSW State Junior Championships July 5th to 8th
Maintain programs for our promising players to achieve National Rankings.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - STATE TEAM SELECTION

Juniors must be a member of a Sydney or Regional Squad to be eligible for NSW State Team selection and NSW Squash Squads to selected Tournaments

As at 1 May each year, each player on the NSW Squash Junior Rankings list is to be circulated with a notice advising them that they must confirm with the NSW Squash Office by 31 May if they are available/not available for the State Junior Team. NSW Squash will then publish a list of those players available/not available for selection, so that all players on the rankings list are aware well in advance of their potential State Team opportunities.

2008 TRAVELLING SQUAD TOURNAMENTS
Also refer to NSW Squash Tournament Calendar

NSW Squash will be taking Squads to the following tournaments:
Malaysia Junior Events x 2       May 22 – 5 June     
Coffs Coast Junior Classic        Aug 2 - 3
Bega Junior Open                    Oct 25 – 26

NSW Squash Scholarship 500 Program
The Scholarship 500 program, is a NSW Squash initiative where companies or individuals can donate monies to sponsor a Junior Scholarship.
In 2007 there were 7 Scholarships recipients
Click here for application form

NSW Squash Player Development
NSW SQUASH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & TALENT PATHWAY
NSW SQUASH ACADEMY
Training Tomorrow’s Champion’s Today

The Player Talent Pathway below provides a broad overview of the process that is available to children who are first starting out in squash to professional players on the international circuit.

Talent pathway for NSW Squash Juniors
AIS SQUASH UNIT SQUASH INSTITUTE/ACADEMY (NTC)	ELITE	COMMONWEALTH GAMES WORLD CHAMPIONSHPS (INDIVIDUAL & TEAMS) INTERNATIONAL PSA & WISPA TOURNAMENTS
	NATIONAL SENIOR	AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (OPEN & CLOSED) NATIONAL TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS PSA/WISPA CIRCUIT
SQUASH INSTITUTE/ACADEMY (NTC) NATIONAL TALENT SQUADS HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS (NSW Institute of Sport) NSW SQUASH ACADEMY DSR REGIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORT REGIONAL TRAINING SQUADS	NATIONAL JUNIOR	WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (INDIVIDUAL & TEAMS) TRANS TASMAN TESTS NATIONAL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT
	STATE JUNIOR	AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS (INDIVIDUAL & TEAMS) NATIONAL JUNIOR SERIES SE ASIAN CIRCUIT STATE TITLES TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT
LOCAL CENTRE	JUNIOR CLUB	PENNANT COMPETITION JUNIOR LEAGUE IN HOUSE & INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS/CIRCUITS INTRA & INTER SCHOOL COMPETITIONS
LOCAL CENTRE	JUNIOR BEGINNER	DEVELOPMENT CLINICS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

SERVICES AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO JUNIOR SQUASH PLAYERS IN NSW
JUNIOR BEGINNER: There are a wide range of options for young beginner players to train and compete within club coaching programs to learn the BASICS. Squash is an easy game to learn, and there are modified games and equipment to suit every size and skill level. It is important that beginner players start to develop correct TECHNIQUE under the guidance of a qualified Coach.
JUNIOR CLUB: Players will be introduced to in-house and inter-club competition under the guidance of qualified coaches. Players should establish the ability and desire to respond especially to the TECHNICAL area through this stage of their development. Players should also have an understanding and appreciation of the TACTICAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL skills used in the game.Players should be introduced to PHYSICAL FITNESS programs specific to the game.

In Sydney and Country Regional areas, circuit tournaments are successfully running and cater for all ages and all standards. Contact your nearest Squash Club or NSW Squash for further information.
TALENT ID: Players that stand out with the potential, attitude and focus to develop into a high grade player, progress through the Sydney and Country Regional Development Squad programs into the NSW Squash Academy.
SQUAD TRAINING: The purpose of the Squad system is to provide training with players of comparable standard under professional supervision, which might otherwise not be available to the player concerned.Players are provided with a solid, regular and consistent training base at a more advanced level with the State’s leading squash juniors.The principal is that the squad training supplements (not replaces) private coaching sessions.

All Squads operate under the NSW Squash Academy’s banner which provides resources to help you achieve results.
In the following format will be followed:
Regional:6 sessions per year (depending on Region)
Conducted Sundays between 10 – 3pm (3-4 hours depending on Region)

Sydney: Twice monthly in North/West, South and Southwest districts (Day/s may vary between districts)
Sessions from February through to November
Overall annual plan – including competition and tournament schedule for each player
Additional training, coaching, tournament / event and touring opportunities as they arise
Individualised training programs to include technical/tactical (on-court) and physical (on & off –court) training
Training will target specific milestones, tournaments and events within the NSW & Australian Squash Calendars. The Squad Training will focus on 4 major areas: Technical, Tactical, Psychological and Fitness for Squash
Fitness, endurance, strength, conditioning and goal setting programs
Players may discuss variations with the Squad management to suit their needs
Player performance assessments and evaluations will be provided on an individual basis
Full term commitment
Additional opportunity to attend a NSW Squash Academy weekend training camp/s
With the Regional Coaches, the NSW Squash Head Coach will oversee the program with a pool of assistant and guest coaches

STATE JUNIOR: There are many opportunities for established Junior Players to improve.Most at this level would have represented at School, Regional, State and National Championships.
The PDC is very proud of the high-quality supportive team network being established throughout NSW. This is certainly a positive environment for our talented and performing players.

All inquiries to the PDC can be made through the NSW Squash office.
NSW Squash Phone: 9484 8271
6 Duffy Ave Fax: 9980 9684
Thornleigh NSW 2120
General Enquiries Email: admin@nswsquash.com.au