WA SQUASH

Category: Education

  • Ref’s Rule – January 2026

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    Conflicts of Interest   Thanks Neil Butler   This month’s article is not directly related to the rules but to the integrity of our sport and the potential for ‘Conflicts of Interest’.   With such a small community involved in our sport, there will always be areas of conflict whether you are a Board member,…

  • No Appointment Necessary: Managing Emotions

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    Huge thanks to Guest Contributor Christian Hetebry, HealthSense Psychology and Well-Being     Squash is a fast, intense sport. Points turn quickly, rallies are demanding, and emotions can spike before we’ve had time to think. Learning to manage emotions both on court and from the sidelines is a key performance skill.   A helpful framework…

  • Ref’s Rule: Don’t Be a D*ckhead

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    Thanks Neil Butler   You may well ask what this has to do with the rules of squash.   I was listening to the radio the other day and Kasey Chambers was being interviewed about her book which is called “Don’t Be A Dickhead and Other Profound Things I’ve Learnt”.  The interviewer asked how the…

  • No Appointment Necessary – January 2026

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      Thanks Denise Christie, Registered Nurse   First Aid resources, information and courses have significantly expanded and improved in recent times.  For this edition, here are some fantastic and FREE resources that will be of immeasurable benefit when utilised by your Club.    St John’s have a wide variety of printable fact sheets which are…

  • Coaches Corner – November 2025

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    Back to Basics   Our junior programs are seeing very young juniors more and more but a lot of grassroots club volunteers would have no idea where to even start!  In this edition of Coaches Corner, Level 2 Coach and Coach Tutor Paul Kershaw strips it right back to basics.    Thanks Paul Kershaw  …

  • Junior Program Wind Up Activity Ideas

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    Thanks to the wonderful folks over at Fuel to Go & Play, check out these wind up activities that will help teach your juniors about good nutrition.  We think they’re VERY cool!   ps. You DON’T have to be a health professional to deliver these activities, we checked!   Wind Up Activity Ideas (1)

  • Ref’s Rule – October 2025

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    Thanks Neil Butler   Court Conditions   Given the changes in court construction and the types of floors being used, the rules have been changed to include clear instructions to the Referee in circumstances where the floor becomes wet.   If the court becomes wet because of sweat from the players during normal play, either…

  • Coaches Corner – October 2025

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    Volunteer Bootcamp – Coaching Masterclass Summary   Guest Contributor: Level 3 Coach and Level 1 Coach Assessor Dave Fear     Thanks to funding from the Federal Government, we were able to deliver a series of bite-sized professional development sessions for a group of wonderful volunteers that work with children and young people in our…

  • Ref’s Rule

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    Thanks Neil Butler   Introduction to the Squash Rules   Squash is played in a confined space, often at high speed. Two principles are essential for orderly play: Safety: Players must always place safety first and not take any action that could endanger the opponent. Fair play: Players must respect the Officials and the opponent…

  • Investing in Grassroots Squash: Building the Future of the Sport

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    Guest Writer: Level 2 Coach and Level 1 Coach Assessor Paul Kershaw   Thanks Paul!   In every successful sport, the strongest foundation lies not in the elite ranks but at the grassroots level. Squash is no exception. If we want to see thriving courts, strong junior participation, and future champions representing clubs, states, and…