Below you will find frequently requested files for Central Squash Clubs. If there is something in particular you are looking for that can’t be found here or under the Central Squash Resources contact your District Administrator on admin@squashcentral.co.nz to request some support.
Buddy Clubs
Each year a Squash Central Committee member is matched up with a club. This is called the Buddy Club system and those committee members will be in touch with their buddy clubs and will attend a committee meeting or two throughout the year to offer advice and guidance as to how Squash Central can help the club to progress and grow.
Hosting Guidelines
Each year a Squash Central Committee member is matched up with a club. This is called the Buddy Club system and those committee members will be in touch with their buddy clubs and will attend a committee meeting or two throughout the year to offer advice and guidance as to how Squash Central can help the club to progress and grow.
Club Leadership Guide
Specially developed for Squash Clubs and written by former Central Squash Board member and “leadership” guru, Trevor Johnston. The guide covers the importance of “good” leadership and “how to grow” clubs. Includes notes on how to construct and develop Club Business Plans, People Plans, plus selecting & training leaders. Also includes basic role descriptions and templates, with many examples.
Funding Opportunities
There are many organizations that supply funding for projects to sports clubs. The Squash New Zealand website has some useful information as well as a spreadsheet of organizations and their contact details. This spreadsheet is attached and has been editing to only list those that fund organizations in the Central District.
If you require further advice please don’t hesitate to contact your District Secretary – Pauline Chapman.
It is very important to develop and maintain relationships with funders, particularly if you have been successful in receiving funding. There are some very simple things that we recommend you do, to ensure a positive ongoing relationship…
thank the funder, as many times as you can
keep your paperwork in order as the project goes so that the accountability report will be easy
be honest about spending (eg. if you want to change the donation slightly from the quotes, just ask them – they will usually be fine)
engage with the funders (eg. send them photos, letters, thank you cards etc)
complete the accountability report ON TIME (ask for an extension beforehand if necessary)
Summer Squash Fitness Programme
Please take the time to carefully read the notes below before beginning the program.
Important things to note – anyone Under 15, or new to a fitness program should use the beginner program. We want to build a culture of fit squash players by having our juniors learn how to push themselves. The very important first step to this process is easing into it, giving young bodies enough time to recover and absorb the training. Anyone under 15, or new to fitness should think of this program as an introduction to fitness. In February we want to hear that everyone felt confident to give it a go, we won’t be looking for world champion fitness results.
We have included an advanced program for those players (over 15 years old) who are experienced at fitness training. This is a very high-quality program and will be a great resource for the right people. If there are exercises you don’t recognize please youtube them to find a demonstration video. If you begin this program and find it is too challenging feel free to switch to the beginner.
The program begins with fitness testing. By the end of this week players should aim to complete 6x 30 seconds of court sprints (recording each length completed, including half lengths). Also, a 2km time trials. It is preferable that these are completed on different days, if not possible, a long break in between is acceptable. Completing this fitness test will give us a base line so players can see how much they improve through their training. Hopefully improving their motivation to continue working hard.
