The objective of the National Development Squad is to educate and prepare players for the demands of World Class Squash, future World Junior Squads and contention for selection to represent New Zealand at International Events. The expectation is that once players are ineligible due to their age (over 17), they will have progressed to the World Junior Squad, or be working towards a career as a professional player.

A maximum of 16 players will be selected based on age, recent form, ability (technical, tactical & physical), attitude (commitment & desire) and professionalism.

The aims of this squad are:

• To identify New Zealand's most talented young players
• To introduce them to, and prepare them for, the demands of international squash
• To produce players who can win medals at future World Junior Championships and/or gain selection into the National Squad

Squad members will be selected each year following the Junior Nationals (usually held in October), with activity begining early the following year. Continued membership of the squad will depend on commitment and performance and may be reviewed at any time.

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this squad are:

• Players who are eligible to play in the Under 17 (or younger) age group at the Junior Nationals 2012
• Players who are deemed to have the ability and potential to gain selection into a World Junior Team or to pursue careers as squash professionals
• Players who have expressed a desire to commit to a comprehensive weekly training programme.

Camp Dates 2013

• 2-3 February
• 25-26 May
• 7-8 September

Coaching

Lindsey Walters and Edmund Bradford will manage this squad in 2013. The High Performance Coach will provide guidance in the technical and tactical aspects of the camp meetings and the National Strength and Conditioning Coach will provide guidance in the fitness and strength levels required for international performance.

Squad Members

• Alex Revington
• Anna Hughes
• Callum Seymour
• Camden Te Kani McQueen
• Corbin Faint
• Ellen Verry
• Emily Flett
• Emily Nash
• Finn Trimble
• Jamie Oakley
• Jessie-Rose Ward-Thomas
• Kaitlyn Watts
• Parearau Kutia
• Rios Moleta
• Tohe Wanoa
• Tyler Ranger