Irish Squash

Irish Squash Summer Camp Report - The first of two Irish Squash Summer camps took place in Old Belvedere last week. Coach Deirdre Faul took 16 squash campers through their paces for the week in all aspects of mini squash. Brian McNally from Old Belvedere also called in to go through the squash rules and referee area of the game. Friday was pizza and prize giving and Cathy Quinn, Operations Manager with Irish Squash called in to assist. Well done to all and we look forward to welcoming the new junior members to Irish Squash. Photos from the camp left and full report from Deirdre Faul can be viewed here.

Summer Camp Report from Galway - Last weeks summer camp in Galway proved to be a great success with campers making the daily trip from as far away as Claremorris as well as local from the surrounding areas. Aisling Blake and Edwin Brennan introduced campers to a wide range of skills including some of Aislings tips on how to become a professional squash player. Thanks to all who took part and we look forward to making this a yearly event.

2FM Breakfast Show host Hector dropped in to the Galway Lawn Summer Camp on Wednesday last to check out the local talent, potential opponents and of course to face a showdown with Irish Number 2, Aisling Blake ! Some pictures on the right from a great day - Hector looking very fresh after the mornings workout!!

Squash Development - Mini Squash.

Coaches Needed!!

We always need extra coaches with availability on weekdays during school hours. Please contact the squash office with details and qualifications on info@irishsquash.com

All of the below programmes could not run without the funding from the Irish Sports Council.

Leinster Area

Deirdre Faul is the current Leinster RDO working with schools mainly in South Dublin but looking to expand to all areas. Deirdre can be contacted on 087 6313485 or squashrocks@live.com.

Development Report - View latest Leinster Development Report Here

Connacht

Mini Squash is very active in the Connacht area with Edwin Brennan working hard in Galway, Sligo and Mayo taking part in sessions. There is huge enthusiasm from the partipants with some of them already taking the next step and becoming members of Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

With the qualifications of new coaches pending over the coming months this promises to be a very exciting time for Mini Squash.

Development Report - View latest Connacht Development Report Here

Munster

Lee Healy is heading up Development in Munster with sessions taking place mainly in Limerick and Cork.

View Latest Munster Development Report Here

What is Mini Squash?

Mini Squash is the Squash approved 'mini' game suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years. It offers an ideal introduction to the game of squash and is played using specialised equipment. The specialised equipment and learning programme enables children to develop skills in the game of squash and to keep fit whilst having fun. The ideal combination to ensuring that kids enjoy the sport and also lead a healthy lifestyle.
There are three levels, which are traffic light coded - Red, Orange and Green.
These three levels called FUNdation, Improver and PRO and each have individual stages of progression with each stage becoming more challenging.

FUNdation





This is the first level of Mini Squash and is vital to the building of skills and confidence. The emphasis is very much on developing fundamental skills including movement and co-ordination while being introduced to the basic elements of the game of squash.

Improver




The Improver level develops basic racket/eye coordination through hitting practices and games. The ball used for this is bigger, bouncier and slower than a traditional ball thereby giving the player more time to learn and play basic strokes.

PRO





PRO is the final stage and prepares players for the full game of squash through the development of the technical and tactical principles of the drive, volley, service, service return, boast, drop and lob.