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The Central Squash Team made a strong statement over the weekend at the National Graded Championships, hosted at North Shore Squash Club in Auckland, with seven of their nine players making it to the finals—and a flurry of national titles and runner-up finishes to show for it. From Day 1, Central signalled they meant business. Rebecca Bennett, Jayden Bailey, Jessie Harding, Madison Lee, Lily Alabaster, Joe Waetford, and Laurie Potter all kicked off their campaigns with straight-set wins. Despite tough losses for David de Villiers and Jesse Perkins, the team maintained strong momentum heading into Day 2. Saturday proved

The 2025 Central Open wrapped up in style over the weekend, with SquashGym Palmerston North playing host to one of the region’s biggest events of the year. A strong field of 150 players took to the courts across 22 divisions, delivering a fantastic weekend of squash filled with quality match play, hard-fought rallies, and great energy throughout the venue. A huge thank you goes to the team at SquashGym for their superb organisation and warm hospitality, and to InspireNet for their ongoing support as tournament sponsor. Their contribution helped create a top-notch event that players and supporters alike thoroughly

Ohakune Squash Club hosted a standout weekend of junior squash with the 2025 Central Juniors tournament over the weekend with smiles, sweat, and sportsmanship stealing the show. With players from across the Central District descending on the mountain town, the annual event proved once again why junior squash continues to thrive in the region. The tournament was a showcase of youthful talent, fierce rallies, and above all, exceptional sportsmanship. From the very first serve to the final point, players of all ages demonstrated respect, resilience, and a genuine love for the game — win or lose. Club volunteers and

The Central Squash Graded Championships brought a thrilling weekend of competition to Ohakune Squash Club, as players from across the region battled it out for the chance to advance to Nationals later this year. The Graded Champs, a key step in the popular Champion of Champions pathway, saw fierce matches across all grades. Since its national debut in 2012, the Champion of Champions event has become a staple on the squash calendar, offering a unique format similar to SuperChamps — but with a focus on individual glory rather than team play. Ohakune Squash Club provided a fantastic atmosphere for

A spirited showdown between Central Squash and Waikato Squash took place on 6 April 2025 at Kawaroa Park Squash Club, with both regions battling it out for bragging rights and the prestigious Leevey Shield. Despite an early 6am start for most of the players, both teams were raring to go and ready on court by the scheduled 9:30am start. From the first serve to the final point, the intensity was high, with the Central Seniors Team leaving it all on court. But the Waikato side proved too strong on the day, taking the Shield with an emphatic 19–5 victory.

After a brief hiatus, the Central Masters made a triumphant return in 2025, hosted this year by the Ōkato Squash Club. With 38 players entered, it was fantastic to see the event back up and running, bringing together Masters players from across the Central district for a weekend of spirited competition and camaraderie. Players from near and far travelled to the picturesque coastal town of Ōkato, ready to test their skills on court and catch up with old rivals and friends. The atmosphere was buzzing throughout the weekend, with plenty of tight matches, tactical squash, and good laughs both

The Central vs Eastern Junior Squash Challenge, held on February 1, 2025, at Hastings Squash Club, delivered a thrilling day of competition as junior players battled it out for regional supremacy. For the first time in five years, Eastern managed to wrestle the trophy away from Central, securing a well-earned 23-17 victory. The event featured two male and two female representatives from each age group, ranging from U11s through to U19s, facing off against their counterparts in a series of intense and hard-fought matches. The competition showcased remarkable skill, determination, and sportsmanship from both sides. At the halfway point,

The 2024 Central Squash Awards celebrated an impressive year in squash, bringing together players, coaches, and club members to recognize outstanding contributions across the district. Hosted at Whanganui Squash Club, the evening was MC’d by club president Jeff See, who guided attendees through a night of accolades, camaraderie, and inspiring achievements. Referee of the Year went to Pauline Chapman, whose dedication to refining the understanding of squash rules across Central District is unmatched. Known for leading educational sessions and volunteering at tournaments nationwide, Pauline’s tireless commitment ensures fair play and supports the next generation of squash enthusiasts. In the

The NZ Senior Districts Teams Champs were held at Otago Squash Club on Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September 2024. The Central Ladies team were 2nd seeds and the Men 7th seeds going into the tournament. It wasn’t a perfect start for the Central team with a flight delay out of Palmerston North which saw the team arriving at Dunedin Airport at 11.35am with the ladies due on court at 12pm. If only the airport wasn’t so far away. After some fast bag collection and piling into the rental cars it was straight to the club to battle

49 women took part in the 5 round tournament series with competitors coming from as far as Wellington and Masterton to compete. The E grade and below ladies series has come to an end after four rounds of one day tournaments. The series kicked off in March at Feilding Squash Club, followed by one day events at Hawera Squash Club, Whanganui Squash Club and finishing on August 18th at Levin Squash Club. Over the series 48 ladies played in either one, two, three, or all four one dayers, including nine ungraded ladies, one of which who entered the final