22 November 2022 Dear squash players and parents, We had a fantastic response to the SOS tournament and numbers are almost back to the pre-Covid numbers. Although this is fantastic, it does bring about some organizing challenges. Likewise, school sport is a constraint that try to work around and have done so by not having games scheduled on a Saturday morning. However, this further reduce the available time for matches. For the younger age groups (U11 / U13 / U14) we have accommodated the parents’ requests to have all matches take place in one session. Again, this comes with its Continue Reading
First High Performance Training Session
On Friday the 14th of October, JJS, hosted the first of our 6 targeted Squad training sessions to be held from here onwards, and especially in the new year, leading up to IPTs in July. As many of our players only play school leagues and junior tournaments , our committee has determined that further squad training sessions will enhance player’s skills, team morale, and lead to better individual and provincial results. As a province with one of the largest catchment areas in the country – and with a very proud and accomplished history behind us – we feel that it Continue Reading
2022 SOS (Start of Season) Tournament
The 2022 SOS Tournament was recently held at Parkview Squash courts. There was a great turnout of over 130 players in all age groups (from under 11 to under 19, boys and girls). As usual the Parkview facilities were in perfect condition and even though it was very hot, there were a number of parents who stayed to watch thier kids perform. For a full list of result, please go look here : 2022 SOS (Start of Season) Tournament
Who is Joburg Junior Squash ?
Joburg Junior Squash is the controlling body of Junior Squash in and around the Johannesburg area. Joburg Junior Squash is a non-profit organisation and all profit goes back into developing Junior Squash in and around the Johannesburg area. Joburg Junior Squash offers primary and high school squash leagues and have a number of fun, provincial and national weekend tournaments being played throughout the year. Once the players have participated in some of these tournaments the top Joburg Juniors will get invited to represent Joburg Junior Squash in the South African Junior Inter-Provincials, which are held in June throughout the country. Continue Reading
Top Schools 2022
04-06 June 2021Joburg Junior Squash Top Schools’ (high schools’ teams)St John’s CollegeEmail: admin@cgjs.co.za www.CGJS.co.za 2019 SA Top Schools St. Mary’s 4thKES 5th
SA Schools Rankings 2021
22nd November 2021 Dear Parents, Players and Coaches, SA SCHOOLS MERIT SQUAD: Joburg Junior Squash Players Due to Covid, SA Schools Squash were unable to enforce selection criteria for Top 10 ranking. However, it was decided to announce a merit squad and an emerging player’s squad.Congratulations to the following players who have been included in the SA School Merit Squad.Julia Anderson Girls U14Emma Shannon Girls U16Rachel Shannon Girls U19Daniel Deutschmann Boys U14Joshua Shannon Boys U14John Anderson Boys U16Joshua Deutschmann Boys U16Diodivine Mkhize Boys U16Nathaniel Ndebele Boys U19 Congratulations to Muzi Buthelezi U19 on being included in the SA School Emerging Continue Reading
Behaviour off court – a cautionary guide for parents
As a parent of a young nationally ranked junior squash player I am proud of my progress so far: he is a junior county player, county tournament champion, England squad. Haven’t I done well? What’s more, as manager, chauffeur, sponsor, I made sure that he has had exposure to his peers from other parts of the country by participating in tournaments from the West Country to Derbyshire. All very satisfactory! But wait, who has been putting in the major effort? Right, the young player himself. Who is next on the list for congratulations? Me, surely. No, his coach. On court Continue Reading