COVID-19 Update for Players & Coaches
Each squash club will have made well-informed and well-intentioned decisions about club closure or restricted access to facilities during the COVID19 outbreak. Irish Squash fully respects and supports decisions made to close sports club facilities where risk assessments by management conclude that this is essential.
Where a club has allowed continued access to squash facilities, Irish Squash recommend the following restrictions on use:
One player only per court at a time
Only use own racket & ball
Maintain social distancing (2metres) at all times from any other person whilst off court
A player should arrive in their gear ready to go on court and to leave immediately after court use
Showering/changing should be done at home
Disinfectant wipes should be available outside the court for cleaning court door handle (& any other surfaces contacted by hands, body fluids) before & after use of the court
Parents should decide whether their children can responsibly follow the recommended guidelines - if not, juniors should not be allowed to play
A coach may continue to work provided lessons are one-to-one, coach remains off court and 2 metre distance is maintained at all times from the player
At all times, anyone with ONE of the following symptoms- fever, cough, generally unwell- should stay at home and contact their GP.
If in any doubt, trust your instincts and please stay at home!
We ask clubs to forward this message to your members and put on your club noticeboard.
Rosie Barry
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update March 18th - See the updated Irish Squash calendar here - irishsquash.com/calendar/
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, the ESF has announced that the Euro U15/17 and Senior Div 1/2 championships have been cancelled.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - See the updated Irish Squash calendar here - irishsquash.com/calendar/
For HSE updated advice see here - www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html
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Coronavirus Outbreak Update
12.30pm, 12th March 2020
All Irish Squash events are cancelled with immediate effect, today 12th March until March 29th 2020, as per advice from government and public health experts.
Decisions on international team events in April and May will follow as soon as possible- please be aware that cancellations may be unavoidable.
Updates will be provided on our website and our social media platforms.
Please also check europeansquash.com for information on ESF events.
See website notice : bit.ly/2TZtKPt
HSE advice on Covid 19 - www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html
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Pictures of the prize winners from the Masters' Closed Championships.
Congratulations to you all. Draws - www.tournamentsoftware.com/sport/draws.aspx?id=F2FF52DB-CCB5-4768-B325-51BE76334FA1 ... See MoreSee Less
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Coronavirus outbreak update:
Irish Squash are reviewing all events (national and international) on our calendar between now and the end of June. We will be guided by government and public health policy in deciding whether events will go ahead as scheduled. Please be aware that events may be cancelled at relatively short notice. Our priority is the welfare of all members in our squash community.
Updates will be provided on our website and our social media platforms.
Please also check europeansquash.com for information on ESF events.
A decision about the Masters Home Internationals will be made by the end of this week. Do not make any travel arrangements yet.
Rosie Barry
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European Squash Federation
European Squash Board Members Hugo Hannes, Rosie Barry, Jackie Robinson and Thomas Troedsson welcomed almost 30 people from 16 countries who participated in the ESF Tournament Director seminar in Amsterdam at the weekend. More pictures from the Irish Squash Awards.
Award winners
President's Award - Steve Richardson, (collected by his father Alec), Club of the Year - Sutton, Connacht COTY - Sligo, Leinster COTY - Westwood, Munster COTY - Dunhill, Ulster COTY - City of Derry, Senior Player of the Year - Sam Buckley, Masters POTY - Orla O'Doherty, Junior POTY - Emma McGugan, Coach of the Year - Eoin Ryan, Referee OTY, Brian Williams, Volunteer OTY - Ciaran Roche.
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Irish Squash President, Rosie Barry speaks about the Presidents Award winner Steve Richardson & presents the award and cup to his father Alec Richardson. Steve, A truly great servant of Irish Squash and one of the greatest internationals of recent years! 1st cap 1992 #GameForLife ... See MoreSee Less
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Coach of the Year Eoin Ryan with his award. Along with Masters player of the year Orla O'Doherty. Garret Buckley accepted the Senior player of the year for his son Sam Buckley. All richly deserved. Sutton also won the National club of the year, celebrating a great night for the club. ... See MoreSee Less
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After a hugely successful Masters' National Championships, it is time for the championship dinner. The Irish Squash Awards will also be presented this evening. Looking forward to hearlding our prize winners in front of over 150 guests.
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Masters' Closed on going today with some super matches. Finals on this afternoon. Get down to Fitzwilliam if you can.
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Limerick Open entry deadline has been extended to March 3rd.
Support the newest event on the senior tour, in the superbly renovated facilities of Limerick LTC!!
So get your entry in now!!
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Junior Interprovincials on next weekend in
Galway LTC.
Good luck to all the players.
See below for the teams.
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Junior Interprovincials - Irish Squash
Junior Interprovincials are on in Galway LTC on March 7th & 8th . With teams from all 4 provinces from U11’s to U19’s. Teams Connacht Leinster Munster GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE PLAYERS! Junior Interprovincials on next weekend in Galway LTC with teams from all 4 provinces.
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IRISH SQUASH INAUGURAL AWARDS 2019
The judges have made their decisions. So the Irish Squash Inaugural Awards for 2019 are to be presented at the Irish Squash Masters Closed dinner on Saturday 7th March 2020 in Fitzwilliam LTC. Thank you to all who made nominations.
The categories are
1. Coach of the Year 2019
2. Volunteer of the Year 2019
3. Referee of the Year 2019
4. Club of the Year 2019
5. Junior, Senior and Master Player of the Year 2019
6. President's Award for Year 2019
7. Players that received their first cap in 2019 in Junior,
Senior or Master International events
Tickets for the 5 course dinner can be ordered at a cost of €40 each and can be booked through Fitzwilliam LTC reception on 01 6603988 by the 28th February.
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U19 Champion Sam Buckley in conversation with David Noone. Congratulations. His last Junior tournament. #juniorsquash #gameforlife ... See MoreSee Less
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Some pictures from the Nationals at the super facilities of Galway LTC.
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