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25/9/2009 - The latest update from Squash NZ Chairman, Jim O'Grady |
Coach Development Manager
SNZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Clarke as Coach Development Manager.
The position, which is a shared role with Sport Bay of Plenty, commences immediately.
Dave will already be familiar to many in the squash community from his previous coaching role
with SNZ.
His objectives will be
To develop more and better quality coaches throughout the country
Gain greater recognition and value for the work done by the coaches
Technical and tactical development
Leadership and support for district coaches
Provision of coaching resources
The creation of this position has been generously supported by SPARC.
World Team Championships 2009
The Men's Team World Squash Championships are being held in Denmark from the 27th September to the 3rd October 2009. The event began in 1967 and 2009 marks the 22nd edition of the championships.
Egypt are the top seeds, followed by England, France and Australia who make up the top four
seeds. New Zealand are seeded 10th and are in Pool G along with 7th seeded Canada and
unseeded Spain. NZ's first game is against Spain on the 27th September. The event promises to
be a great spectacle.
The New Zealand team, who is coached by Anthony Ricketts, consists of team members Kashif
Shuja, Martin Knight, Campbell Grayson and Alex Grayson.
We wish the team luck and hope they have a successful tournament.
New Zealand Junior Nationals 2009
North Shore Squash Club are hosting the NZ Junior Nationals for 2009. The individuals are
being held from the 1st 4th October followed by the teams event from the 4th 7th October.
With 250 entries this event promises to be a great spectacle and shows the depth throughout
the junior ranks. All of NZ's top players will be battling it out to take out their respective age group titles so it will be an exciting week of squash.
Introducing new staff member Kate
Squash NZ is pleased to announce the arrival of new staff member Kate von Biel who has been
appointed in the position of Programme Coordinator. Kate's role is to support the key
programme areas of;
Coach Development
High Performance
Events
Referees
Communication
Kate will effectively be the SNZ webmaster from now on so any stories you would like to share
should be sent to her in the first instance. She will also be collating and distributing general, high performance and coach development newsletters on a regular basis.
Kate recently graduated from Otago University with a double degree in Law and Commerce.
While at Otago she was President of Otago University Squash Club, Squash NZ Club of the
Year 2008. She grew up in the Waikato where she was part of the Waikato Squash Academy,
she is currently graded B1 and represented Otago University at the B Grade Superchamps final
in Taupo three weeks ago.
She can be contacted on kate@squashnz.co.nz
Interim Management
As an interim measure the chair and the board of squash New Zealand will look after the day to
day management of the national office. Each board member has accepted responsibility for a
programme area and Jim O'Grady will spend some time in the office each week to support the
work of the office staff.
This arrangement will continue until an announcement is made regarding a new CEO.
Responsibilities
Neil McAra finance and T2020 steering group
Wayne Werder High Performance
Warren Patterson - Events
Paul Cameron SIT project
Toni-Maree Carnie CEO recruitment
CEO Position
Squash New Zealand is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person for the critical role of Chief
Executive. The main purpose of this position is to lead, direct and manage Squash New Zealand
ensuring effectiveness, growth, performance and sporting credibility.
A job description is available from Ashley Smallfield at Harbour Sport ph 09 4154610 or email
reception@harboursport.co.nz. Please email applications, including a CV and referees to
Squash New Zealand Board, c/o reception@harboursport.co.nz prior to 4pm October 12 2009.
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