Squash New Zealand Annual Report 2012

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Squash New Zealand Annual Report 2012 2012 Year of Women’s Squash In previous years, Squash NZ has coordinated national Open Day campaigns that focused on one day of the year, but this year, it was decided to run a year-long campaign with a defined focused and thus, the Year of Women’s Squash was born. It was a national campaign to encourage Districts and clubs to focus on promoting squash to women and girls, to encourage them to participate more in our sport. Squash NZ produced some resources, case studies and ideas for clubs to use to introduce more women and girl members but then it was up to the clubs and Districts to use these in an appropriate way that was within their capability. Squash NZ will be undertaking a formal review of the campaign in November-December. But whilst formal data is not yet available on the success of the programme, anecdotal data suggests that many clubs have introduced new programmes and initiatives, encouraged by the national campaign. club followed up this initiative by including a separate grade in their Open Tournament specifically for the participants of the Sunday sessions. Some quotes from the participants include: “It’s getting addictive” “One of the best sports I have played” “Have joined the family so we can come down during the winter and have time together” “I look forward to my time out from the kids on Sunday” As a spin-off success story, the programme facilitators who attended a Coach Development session have enjoyed their coaching so much that they are keen to do more, keep up-skilling and have joined the club’s coaching team. CASE STUDY: SQUASH CITY INVERCARGILL The club introduced a Sunday afternoon Introduction to Squash session and have been overwhelmed with the success of the programme. The initiative has seen many women join the club and some have even signed up their whole family. After the initial success of the pilot programme, the club extended the sessions and introduced a new session to meet the abilities of the participants – beginner and extended. The 44
Squash New Zealand Annual Report 2012 After the success of the annual campaign 2013 has been declared the YEAR OF YOUTH SQUASH (YoYoS) to coincide with the pilot of a national squash in schools programme and to encourage clubs to introduce or improve their junior programmes and initiatives. 45
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