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Cairns RushGoldThe inaugural Great Barrier Reef Masters Games have been atremendous success with local players winning a dozen titles.
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A total of 60 Players participated in the Masters Games. Playerstraveled from as far as the Northern Territory, NSW and Victoria inpursuit of Masters Gold.
Whilst there was a warm and friendly reception from the locals itwas a different story on court where they were fierce and verydetermined to keep as much gold for themselves.
17 titles were up for grabs commencing with the Over 30 group andconcluding with the Over 70 Group. Congratulations to all thewinners but in particular the 12 NR winners who were all CairnsAthletes.
SQUASHCAIRNS
Phil TsilemanisAndrew WakefordPeter PritchardKeith PetriePeter AnichPaul BakerDarryl Elsley
Gida VarinaJoanne JohnstonDeborah FordCarlene RobertsonBess Lucas
Firstly, congratulations to for hosting the squash segmentof the inaugural Great Barrier Reef Masters Games. Secondly, I would liketo particularly acknowledge all the people behind the scene who made theevent possible and a wonderful success. It is my understanding that
ran an awesome tournament.
This month we are focusing on attracting more girls to squash. With only29 girls in the NR rankings its time to search for ways to get more girlsplaying our great game. If you need to secure funding for a girls specificprogram I would be willing to assist your club.
Last month I invited submissions from readers to recognise volunteers.Here is a wonderful opportunity to thank a person who has given of theirtime and energy to build a club and/or contribute to club activities.
Cairns Squash
KeithWone, Kathy Paterson and Gary Bradley
Is there a volunteer at your club that deserves to be recognised for theirefforts? Every club has that special person who always seems to be therehelping out in some capacity.
They love what they do and are not looking for anything in return so everynow and then it is important that we recognise them and thank them fortheir valuable contribution.
So if you would like to recognise one of your volunteers please contact meon the email below so we can put a story together to say .
If you can provide a photo and a list of what the volunteer does or evenhas done over the years I will put a story together.
Remember ... every volunteer likes to know they are appreciated.
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Attracting girls to our sport is arguably thesingle most important initiative any clubcan undertake.
The opportunities for girls to succeed in squashare without doubt the highest they have everbeen. With such limited numbers competing fortitles the chances of succeeding are greatlyenhanced. Getting an early start to learning thenecessary skills involved will help emensly.
A successful player or group of players canbring all important media attention to a club orcentre. Success creates a buzz and an allimportant energy. Everyone feels good as aresult.
Funding for a isnot guaranteed but is generally viewed as aworthwhile initiative by the various forms ofGovernment because they are always trying toget more girls active and participating in someform of organised sport.
Squash has been rated the healthiest sport inthe world. Combine that finding with the factthat squash is a sun safe sport and all of asudden the sport becomes a very attractiveoption for kids and parents.
Here is a suggested plan of attack:
1. Develop a small 1/2 day introductionprogram.
2. Incorporate an exhibition game between 2proficient young girls.
3. Use the exhibition to briefly explain the aim ofthe game and some simple rules.
4. Develop a series of physical activities whichare short and fun to test which girls might be
Girls Development Program
well suited for squash. See who can reallysprint. See who can skip. See who is naturallygifted with eye ball racquet co-ordination.
5. Provide them with appropriate junior racquetsand ball for their age and size. No point givingan 8 year old a full sized racquet and doubleyellow dot ball. They will soon become verydespondent! So make that small investmentand have sufficient modified equipmentavailable.
6. Target existing club members to see whohave kids aged between 5-10 and try to gettheir girls involved. The chances of getting ayoung girl to play squash, who has a mother orfather already playing the game are very high.They already have a support network.
7. Develop a logo and/or a little poster topromote the fact that you are trying to build ayoung girls development group. Highlight thebenefits of squash and promote the details ofhow they can get involved and have a go.
8. Find a person (preferably a female) toorganise and introduce new players to thegame. A squash playing teacher or mother ofone or two girls might be the idealCo-ordinator.
9. Find a person to become a talent scout. Itcould be the same person. Have the talentscout target girls at school athletic carnivals,cross country running, netball and any othersports and look for those players showing signsof speed and endurance. Offering them anopportunity to try squash will potentially bring“athletic” girls into our sport.
10. Once all the foundations are in place, thenseek Government funding to offer moreintensive school holiday camps to reallydevelop the girls skills over a 3-5 day period.Such an event would quickly boost their skillsdevelopment.
There are a number of resources at:http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/get-active/women-girls/index.html
MackayLeisureCentre
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Mackay Girls Camp:Sep 30 to Oct 49:30am to 12 noon each dayCost: $20Coach: Kay Barclay
Mini Squash & Tot BallCompetition:
5-11 year olds9 week programOct 6 to Dec 8 (excluding 10 Nov)Each 9:30am to 12 noonCost: $4 per sessionCoach: Kay Barclay
The is designed to recognise the mostoutstanding performance by a NR player at a majorchampionship each month.
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Red Star AwardAugust 2013
For the second month in a row there has been no tournamentsin which NR juniors have been competing. Therefore, onceagain there is no winner for August. With theAustralian Junior Championships coming up we will have atleast 6 candidates vying for the final two Awards for 2013.
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The 2013 December edition of the eMag will be used to featureour first Annual Award winner for the period September 2012 toOctober 2013.
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