In recent years, Squash NSW has established a suite of sub-committees aligned to its strategic plan and operational needs. These committees provide focused leadership, expertise, and capacity in key areas while engaging the broader squash community in meaningful governance participation. As Squash NSW moves through a period of renewal and growth, it is vital these structures are maintained, properly supported, and aligned with best-practice governance.

1. Finance & Governance Committee (FRAC)

Purpose: Oversee financial sustainability, compliance, and governance.

Contributions:

• Reviews budgets, financial reports, and risk registers
• Supports audit processes.
• Monitors regulatory and policy compliance.

2. Infrastructure & Facilities Committee

Purpose: Improve access to quality squash facilities across NSW.

Contributions:

• Identifies infrastructure priorities.
• Supports clubs in facility development and funding bids.
• Advocates with local and state governments

3. Nominations Committee

Purpose: Manage appointments and support effective board composition.

Contributions:

• Identifies and vets new board and committee members.
• Ensures diversity and skill balance.
• Plans for leadership succession

4. Strategic Growth & Participation Committee

Purpose: to provide informed guidance and recommendations to the Board on strategies, initiatives and partnerships the grow participation across all demographics

Contributions:

• Monitor the growth of participation and retention in squash across NSW
• Builds participation through Squash Aus “Squash Stars”.
• Resource succession planning for Squash NSW to grow footprint and deliver quality programs e.g. Coaches, Referees and Volunteers.

5. Philanthropy & Fundraising Committee

Purpose: Develop alternative revenue streams through giving and sponsorship.

Contributions:

• Builds relationships with donors and partners.
• Coordinates fundraising campaigns.
• Oversees Sponsorship partnerships with entities like the Australian Sports Foundation, Banking institutions.

Workgroups

1. Junior development & participation Workgroup

Purpose: Engage and empower young people in the sport.

Contributions:

• Advises on junior programs and participation trends.
• Encourages youth leadership and retention.
• Supports player pathways and inclusion.

2. Competition Division Workgroup

Purpose: Competition Division Committee is to organise, manage, and ensure the fair execution of competitions within Squash NSW

Contributions:

• Develops and enforces rules and guidelines to ensure fair and consistent competition standards.

• Plans and coordinates events, including scheduling, logistics, and resource management.

• Recruits and oversees judges or evaluators to maintain integrity and quality in assessments.

• Promotes participation and engagement by communicating opportunities and encouraging