Squash has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, especially amongst the younger players who are looking at ways of having fun, improving their fitness and keeping in touch with family, friends and work colleagues.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1999-2000 report, there were 33,700 players playing squash in Western Australia and more than 273,000 across Australia.

Some describe squash as the game for today - because it's time efficient, doesn't take long to get hot and sweaty and best of all it's sunsafe.

Squash is a great game for people of all abilities and ages from 6 years to 60 plus years. With the new huge head racquets and the new bouncy balls, players can get a really good workout.

Families and friends enjoy playing squash because they can have a lot of fun, excercise and catch up all at the same time. Mind you chatting in the middle of a rally takes some doing!

Squashworks caters for the squash needs for all players. There is the casual court hire where you and your playing partner can book a court. There is social competitions for the players who want to improve their squash skills and who enjoy playing other people. And for the player who wants to play other people in a more competitive environment there is the State pennant competition and weekend tournaments.

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State pennants is run by the State squash association, WA Squash, in conjunction with Squash Clubs that are based at squash centres around Perth.

Squashworks manages the pennant competition on behalf of The Belmont Saints Squash Club. There are two seasons a year in Autumn from February to end of June and Spring from August to December.

Competition is offered for both men and women players with grades from A grade to F grade. Players are placed into teams of three or four players and play one match at their home courts one week and at an away court the following week.

The state pennants is perfect for players who want to be part of a team and who enjoy playing different players at different squash centres around Perth. New players are always needed to join the pennant teams. Send us an email if you would more information or if you wish to join a team.

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The social pennants is similar to the state pennants except that it is not as competitive and every match is played at the home centre every week.

Squashworks has two social pennant competitions - one held every Wednesday and Thursday night at our Belmont centre.

Players are placed in teams of 3 or 4 players and new players of all levels are welcome. Team & individual winners receive squash vouchers.

The competition begins at 7.30pm and is generally finished by 9.30pm. There is no suppers, except for the last night when we give out the prizes.

Social pennants is perfect for players who want to play different people and who don't want to travel too far to play squash.

Contact us for more information on the in-house pennants.

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Perth's newest squash competition is played every Monday at Squashworks centres. It's an individual competition that enables players to improve their ranking points. There is no travelling, no suppers, no late nights and all players are given a time slot to play their matches. Male & Female players of all levels can play. Contact us for more details.

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KING AND QUEEN OF THE COURT

The event will now commence on Saturday the 10^th of March at 12.00pm. The competition will then be on every Saturday until the 14^th of April. There will be no competition on the 30^th of March. This is a total of five weeks.

If you Company is interested please contact Chris Lark on 9277-6673

Cost - $10.00 per player each week.

King and Queen of the Court - This is an exciting fun competition were anyone can win rounds, the fast paced competition will run over 7 weeks. It is played against players of your own ability. You will play each round for 5mins against an opponent; you must try to win as many points as possible on court. If you are able to win on your court you will go up to the next court, if you are unable to win on your court you will go down to the next court.

Each week consists of eight rounds this will give every one the opportunity to make it to the highest court.

After each day's competition is complete I will record the top 10 player?s results. If you finishing on the highest court and winning the final round you win receive 10 points, second place you receive 9 points, third place 8 points and fourth place 7 points and so on till 1 point for tenth place.

Rules - There will be no Strokes or No Let's just lets which mean replaying the point if there is any confusion with players making a decision.

Each Team - Consists of 7 players and at least 1 reserve there must be at least one Lady per team. If there are any problems with getting these players each week you will be lent a player from the Belmont Saints Squash Club.

There will be a Medallion for the top Male and Female player at the end of the 5 weeks, as well as a Trophy for the winning team to be kept at the club as an ongoing competition.

Please feel free to contact me on 9277-6673 for further information.

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Gentle fitness is a new specially designed program for the over 45s who are keen to keep fit, have heaps of fun and socialise with new friends.

Gentle fitness is a re-introduction to fitness and fun at a level that everyone can enjoy. All exercises and activities are designed to suit the mature player - using fitballs, and a slower, softer ball, rules to cater for all levels and coaching for those who need a helping hand. Contact us for more information.

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If you haven't played in a squash tournament then you don't know what you are missing out on. Tournaments are a lot of fun, can be a really good workout, good experience and you get to meet some wonderful squashies. Best of all, you get to watch some of the best squash players, in Western Australia.

There are many squash tournaments held throughout the year, in Western Australia. Most are in the Perth metropolitan area and others in the country areas, like Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Mandurah. Some say the country tournaments are the best, not just for the squash but for the socialising that goes on all weekend.

Players of all ages and abilities can play in the tournaments. And you don't have to be playing in the State pennant competition to obtain a ranking to play. WA Squash supports social players to obtain a ranking through its player registration. Players need to be registered with WA Squash to play in the tournaments. Registration also covers you for insurance in case you are injured playing squash. Contact us to find out more about the tournaments and to place your name to our mailing list for coming tournaments.

For a calendar of tournament events click here.

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