Well done to the Joburg Boys A Team who brought back the gold and won the A section of the SA Schools IPT 2023 held in Stellenbosch hosted by Boland Squash : The u/19 Boys B section played out of their skin but fell at the last hurdle against Free State. The did however bring back the Silver medal, Well done to Joshua Barron and Etienne Schutte who were unbeaten the whole tournament and to Gary Chapman who only lost 1 match (3-2) Players : Gary Chapman, Alex Palmer, Etienne Schutte, Mark Thomas, Timothy Engelbrecht and Joshua Barron George Palmer, Continue Reading
2023 IPT Teams
Well done to all those who made the teams. Sunday saw the culmination of hard work, lots of sweat, and the odd tear or two – and a few bruises along the way – with our provincial capping ceremony for our dedicated squash players. This fine young bunch will fly Joburg Junior Squash’s colours high in various age groups across the country at our prestigious SA Schools Inter-provincial Tournaments at the end of the month. Congratulations to all of you! And to those that didn’t make it this year, there is always next year to aim for. Keep on playing, because Continue Reading
2023 Growthpoint SA Regional Squash Championships
The Growthpoint SA Regional Squash Championships for U15 U17 U19 took place in Johannesburg this last weekend. All winners of this regional event have the opportunity to compete in the SA National event in Cape Town in August. Congratulations to the winners below: Growthpoint SA National Regional U15 Girls- Winner Vivienne van der Schyff Growthpoint SA National Junior Regional Squash Championship. Joburg U19 Girls – Winner: Elske Garbers Growthpoint SA National Junior Regional Squash Championship. Joburg Boys U19 – Winner: Diodivine Mkhize Growthpoint SA National Regional Squash Championship. Girls U17 – Winner: Anke Garbers Growthpoint SA National Junior Squash Championship. Continue Reading
Joburg Junior Squash Top School tournament
Joburg Junior Squash Top School tournament was held this past weekend, hosted by St Stithian’s College. Using 6 glass backed courts with lots of atmosphere from the players, parents and coaches. St Mary’s Waverley were the girls winners, runners up were St Stithian’s Girls. This fixture was very exciting, many of the encounters going to 5 sets. King Edward VII were runaway winners, with St Stithian’s boys in second position. Other teams entered were Kingsmead, Northcliff, Roedean, Helpmekaar and St John’s Full Results as below :
2023 Standard Bank Joburg Junior Squash Closed tournament
To see the full results, click here. Thanks Standard Bank for he great sponsorship. As usual, the competition was well run and there were some great matches.
2023 Junior Squash IPT
Thanks to everyone who confirmed their availability to participate in IPT. Based on the commitment received, we will be sending the following: Venue Boys Girls U11 Port Elizabeth 0 team 0 team U13 East London 1 team (5 players) 1 team (5 players) U14 Joburg 1 team ( 5 players)** 1 team (4 players) U16 Bloemfontein 1 team (5 players) 1 team (5 players) U19 Stellenbosch 2 team (11 players) 1 team (5 players) We do not have enough players for the U14 boys team. However, if acceptable to the parents, we are happy to make up a team Continue Reading
2023 GRADED TOURNAMENT
Please see additional information on the 2023 Graded Tournament. The closing date to enter is close…. Please go to sportyhq at this link to sign-up : https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/2023-Graded-Tournament-Joburg-Junior-Squash
Jhb Juniors in the Northcliff Bell Tournament
Northcliff Country Club welcomed many JJS from various schools to play in their Bell Tournament last weekend. 2 of our u13 players excelled and taught the adults a shot or two! Well played Ana Jovic and Andrew Thomas. Playing in local and Joburg Junior tournaments really does help improve your overall game and skills set.The more you play, the better you get! So everyone who can, please enter into our upcoming, JJS Graded tournament at Western Racquets. Winning isn’t the most important thing – playing and enjoying it, is!
Joburg Junior Squash – Graded Tournament – 2023
• Closing date is Thursday 2nd March 2023, no late entries will be accepted.• Entries must be made through SportyHQ and players must be a paid-up member of Squash SA through SportyHQ.• Click here to enter.• Entry fee is R350.• The draw will be available on SportyHQ on Thursday 9th March.• Players not attending prize giving will forfeit their prizes.• All queries with regards to the Graded Tournament must be addressed to [email protected].• Games for all age groups will take place over the both days.
Joburg Junior Squash – Open Tournament 2023
The Open Tournament is taking place from 3rd – 5th February at Parkview Squash Centre. Entry is through SportyHQ. Click here to enter. A reminder that U16 and U19 qualifiers will take place on Friday night and anyone unable to play on Friday will automatically proceed to the lower ranking position.