Report from Oceania Squash Federation - NZ World T
Published: 17 Jul 2006 - 13:26 by rippa rit
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"NEWSLETTER No. 38
JULY, 2006
MEN’S WORLD JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
New Zealand play host to the Men’s World Junior Individual and Teams Championships. The Individual Championship commenced at Palmerston North on 16 July and will conclude on 22 July.
This will be followed by the Teams Championship from 23 – 28 July.
A total of 126 players from 19 countries entered the Individual Championship, with Egypt’s Ramy Askour seeded No. 1 who is hoping to win a second World Junior Men’s title.
Pakistan’s Aamir Atlas Khan is seeded No. 2 for the Individual, with another Egyptian, Omar Mosaad seeded No. 3 and Simon Rosner of Germany at No. 4.
These Championships provide a great opportunity for squash enthusiasts in the Oceania region to see top quality players in action and at the same time soak up the atmosphere of a world event.
SQUASH COURT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
The first professional event to be played on an “all glass” court, took place from 4 – 9 July in India. The event – the “Qatar Airways Challenge” was held in Hyderabad, India’s fifth largest metropolis.
All glass walls have been a revolutionary feature of squash for some time, but the new “all” glass court is unique in that it includes a glass floor.
Manufacturers ASB claim that the floor is absolutely anti-skid, elastic and even. The colour is determined by what is under the floor, which will be a big plus for advertising.
2006 OCEANIA MASTERS
Preparations are well advanced for the 13th Oceania Masters Championships which will take place from 19-21 July 2006.
Players from Australia and New Zealand are included in the impressive receipt of entries for the Championships, being hosted by the Norfolk Island Squash Association.
No doubt, players and supporters will also take the opportunity of taking in the Norfolk lifestyle while on the Island, including the attractions and various activities the Island offers.
2007 OCEANIA MASTERS
Norfolk Island Squash will also host the 14th Oceania Masters Championships on their picturesque island from 16-20 July, 2007.
A package of activities will be developed around the Championships to keep players and supporters entertained both on and off the court.
Further details will be released by Norfolk Island Squash in due course.
OCEANIA MASTERS – 2008 AND 2009
Expressions of interest are invited from Associations, promoters etc., to host Oceania Masters Championships in 2008 and 2009.
With the World Masters Champi9onships being held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2008, a tremendous opportunity exists to provide a lead-in or follow-on event to these Championships.
The Oceania Masters assists in promoting the sport in your country or area, in addition to injecting income into the area and promoting its features.
Expressions of interest can be forwarded to the OSF Secretariat.
SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES – 2007
The 13th South Pacific Games will be held in Apia, Samoa from 25th August to 7th September, 2007.
Arrangements for the Games is progressing on schedule. New squash facilities with provision for singles and doubles courts will be available for the squash competition.
The following countries are expected to enter in the Men’s and Ladies Singles, Men’s and Ladies Teams and Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Teams Doubles events:
Cook Islands
Fiji
New Caledonia
Norfolk Island
PNG
Samoa
Further details on the Games will be released shortly.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2007
The 8th Oceania Squash Championships will be held under the umbrella of the 13th South Pacific Games in Samoa. Games medal winners will also be awarded Oceania Championship recognition.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2009
Current planning is for the 9th Oceania Squash Championships to be staged under the umbrella of the 2009 Pacific Mini Games which will be held in Cook Islands.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2011
New Caledonia will be host country for the 14th Pacific Games.
Planning is underway for the 10th Oceania Squash Championships to be held under the umbrella of these Games.
2006 PNG INTERNATIONAL/OCEANIA MEN’S OPEN CANCELLED
PNG Squash has been forced to cancel the 2006 PNG Squash International, incorporating the Oceania Men’s Open.
Issues associated with the continued use of the squash complex in Port Moresby (relating to building construction safety), has forced this highly successful event to be cancelled.
PNG Squash is aiming to run the event in 2007.
Best in Squash
Col Clapper
President &
Executive Director
Oceania Squash Federation"
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JULY, 2006
MEN’S WORLD JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
New Zealand play host to the Men’s World Junior Individual and Teams Championships. The Individual Championship commenced at Palmerston North on 16 July and will conclude on 22 July.
This will be followed by the Teams Championship from 23 – 28 July.
A total of 126 players from 19 countries entered the Individual Championship, with Egypt’s Ramy Askour seeded No. 1 who is hoping to win a second World Junior Men’s title.
Pakistan’s Aamir Atlas Khan is seeded No. 2 for the Individual, with another Egyptian, Omar Mosaad seeded No. 3 and Simon Rosner of Germany at No. 4.
These Championships provide a great opportunity for squash enthusiasts in the Oceania region to see top quality players in action and at the same time soak up the atmosphere of a world event.
SQUASH COURT TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
The first professional event to be played on an “all glass” court, took place from 4 – 9 July in India. The event – the “Qatar Airways Challenge” was held in Hyderabad, India’s fifth largest metropolis.
All glass walls have been a revolutionary feature of squash for some time, but the new “all” glass court is unique in that it includes a glass floor.
Manufacturers ASB claim that the floor is absolutely anti-skid, elastic and even. The colour is determined by what is under the floor, which will be a big plus for advertising.
2006 OCEANIA MASTERS
Preparations are well advanced for the 13th Oceania Masters Championships which will take place from 19-21 July 2006.
Players from Australia and New Zealand are included in the impressive receipt of entries for the Championships, being hosted by the Norfolk Island Squash Association.
No doubt, players and supporters will also take the opportunity of taking in the Norfolk lifestyle while on the Island, including the attractions and various activities the Island offers.
2007 OCEANIA MASTERS
Norfolk Island Squash will also host the 14th Oceania Masters Championships on their picturesque island from 16-20 July, 2007.
A package of activities will be developed around the Championships to keep players and supporters entertained both on and off the court.
Further details will be released by Norfolk Island Squash in due course.
OCEANIA MASTERS – 2008 AND 2009
Expressions of interest are invited from Associations, promoters etc., to host Oceania Masters Championships in 2008 and 2009.
With the World Masters Champi9onships being held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2008, a tremendous opportunity exists to provide a lead-in or follow-on event to these Championships.
The Oceania Masters assists in promoting the sport in your country or area, in addition to injecting income into the area and promoting its features.
Expressions of interest can be forwarded to the OSF Secretariat.
SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES – 2007
The 13th South Pacific Games will be held in Apia, Samoa from 25th August to 7th September, 2007.
Arrangements for the Games is progressing on schedule. New squash facilities with provision for singles and doubles courts will be available for the squash competition.
The following countries are expected to enter in the Men’s and Ladies Singles, Men’s and Ladies Teams and Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Teams Doubles events:
Cook Islands
Fiji
New Caledonia
Norfolk Island
PNG
Samoa
Further details on the Games will be released shortly.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2007
The 8th Oceania Squash Championships will be held under the umbrella of the 13th South Pacific Games in Samoa. Games medal winners will also be awarded Oceania Championship recognition.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2009
Current planning is for the 9th Oceania Squash Championships to be staged under the umbrella of the 2009 Pacific Mini Games which will be held in Cook Islands.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS – 2011
New Caledonia will be host country for the 14th Pacific Games.
Planning is underway for the 10th Oceania Squash Championships to be held under the umbrella of these Games.
2006 PNG INTERNATIONAL/OCEANIA MEN’S OPEN CANCELLED
PNG Squash has been forced to cancel the 2006 PNG Squash International, incorporating the Oceania Men’s Open.
Issues associated with the continued use of the squash complex in Port Moresby (relating to building construction safety), has forced this highly successful event to be cancelled.
PNG Squash is aiming to run the event in 2007.
Best in Squash
Col Clapper
President &
Executive Director
Oceania Squash Federation"
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