Congratulations to our winners.
2025 SASS trip to Malaysia and Singapore
Our very own Amy Shannon on her way to way to Malaysia and Singapore as part of the SA Schools Squash team.
Left to Right: Logan Kidson, Cobus Schimper, Dean Katzin, Vanessa Christensen, Wian Fourie, Anushka Janse van Rensburg, AMY SHANNON, Jody Emslie and Calvin Deutschmann.
2024 Jhb Junior Squash Girls at the SA Schools Closed
Our girls were hitting it out the park at the SA Schools Open last week. Well done to Laura Smit, Amy Shannon & Julia Anderson. Flying the flag high.
Why do Squash Players need safety glasses?
Why do we need safety glasses ? – By Shelly Manning Because squash is the only sport in the world where we play with 2 blunt objects (racquets) and a speeding missile, within a confined space of 4 walls. Every other racquet sport, you hit towards the opposite side of the court where your opponent is, and you can see them all the time. Our sport is like physical chess where you can manoeuvre the ball and your fellow player to all 4 corners of the court, and hopefully keep them behind you! For this reason, all the rules of Continue Reading
Outdoor Squash in South Africa
A great piece by Tshepo Molefe The few early stories about what is known as squash today indicate that in the early 1800 the ball was hit against any available wall in the front. The history of squash on WSF indicates that squash started with one wall in the front. Then side walls were introduced as players wanted to use whatever space that was available. Initially it was played in the outdoors of schools like Harrow and prisons like Fleet Prison and Kings Bench Prison. With the popularity of the game it evolved and was played in a three wall Continue Reading
2023 AGM Photo’s and Winners
The Jhb Junior Squash Annual General Meeting was recently held at St Stithians College. It is also at this time that we acknowledge some of the winners of the different schools leagues. Well done to all those who placed well. The final results can be found at the bottom of this post.
Joburg Junior Squash AGM and Prizegiving
It is once again time for our annual prize giving and AGM. AGM PRIZE GIVING The annual prize giving will take place immediately after the meeting. Certificates will be handed out to all school league winners and runners up as well as all IPT players. Last year was really badly supported and we encourage players to come along this year. It is open to all players, not only prize winners.