Squash NSW Junior Pennant Results

Saturday, 12th September saw the conclusion of the Squash NSW Junior Pennant Term 3 league. It has been great to see the players improve and progress across the term and see some new faces.
This term has seen 10+ teams from Thornleigh Squash and Fitness / Briars Sports , Barker and St Andrews, 6+ teams from St Pius and a couple of teams from Jets and newcomers Dural. It is a great format of 5 weeks comp then the 6th week being the finals round. Week 7 has now becone the magic round that is either a round robin, timed event or some doubles play. We encourage all clubs and schools to participate in this Saturday morning comp as a good foundation for children taking the first steps into competitive play. Division 1 and 2 are those players that are now participating in Squash Australia rated Bronze level events at local affiliated clubs.
To enter a team or request further information please contact zoecollins@nswsquash.com.au
Mike Dickens and Rex Thomas presented the awards for term 3 and the division winners were:
  • Div 1: Jets 2
  • Div 2: St Pius 1
  • Div 3: St Andrews 3
  • Div 4: Briars 6
  • Div 5: Barker 8
  • Div 6: Barker 6
  • Div 7: St Andrews 7
  • Div 8: St Pius 5
Well done to all of the players and we will see you in Term 4 for the summer season.

The Inaugural Squash NSW Ladies Pennants

On Saturday, 22 August, the Thornleigh Squash and Fitness Ladies Beginner Group played the final round of the inaugural Squash NSW Ladies Pennant at Bondi Squash Club. Following the group’s impressive growth under Michelle Pym, Head Coach Mike Dickens recognised an opportunity to create a fun and competitive format for beginners from different clubs.

Bondi also fielded eight beginners, making for a fantastic afternoon of friendly competition. Thank you to GM Jess Rogerson and the Bondi team for their warm hospitality and ongoing support of female participation in squash.

Our team looked fantastic in their Briars Sports shirts. Thank you to Briars Sports for continuing to support our growing squash programs and the healthy outcomes they deliver across the club and wider squash community.

Next on the calendar is the Bondi Women’s Open on 19 and 20 September.

Display Match – Greg Lobban v Patrick Rooney

On the 18th of July, the Briars Squash club was treated to a fantastic display of the worlds best with Greg Lobban Australias Olympic hope Current world ranking #28 and highest WR #16 played against England’s Patrick Rooney Current WR#40 Highest WR #18.

With a junior clinic kicking off the day, followed by the adults getting put through their paces we saw the true speed and power of what top-20-in-the-world players can do.
After the clnics we played a 1 point challenge tournament where the clinic participants goto battle out 1 point witht he winner progressing. We saw young Ahan Bhat take out the signed shirt from Greg Lobban.

A brutal 5 set match gave the crowd something rarely seen in Australia due to players needing to be in the northern hemisphere for paid leagues and majority of tournaments. Greg Lobban snuck in the 5th game for the win.

We then enjoyed a delicious meal cooked for us at the club from our partner Hayashi Teppanyaki whilst the juniors got autographs and we got to just talk to the pro’s. Great to see such humble and pleasant athletes taking the time to speak tot he members and answer questions.

Squash NSW State Championship

Junior players from Briars @ Thornleigh Squash and Fitness delivered outstanding results at the Squash NSW State Championships in Bega, securing four podium finishes. Congratulations to Kasper, the Under 19 State Champion, and Naveen, the Under 15 State Champion. Kasper now heads to Canada as Australia’s No. 1 player for the World Junior Championships. Congratulations also to Kasper, Karissa, Naveen, Samiya, Kaira, Kieran and Ahan on their selection for the NSW State Team, a fantastic achievement for the players, coaches and club!

Briars @ Thornleigh Junior Results:

U11 Boys
5th place Amit

U13 Boys
2nd place Ahan 🥈
4th place Ayan
5th place Manav
6th place Azir

U13 Girls
3rd place Samiya 🥉
4th place Kaira

U15 Boys
1st place Naveen 🥇🏆
6th place Matthew
8th place Zayd

U15 Girls
5th place Karissa

U17 Boys
4th place Sean
5th place Kieran
9th place Daniel G

U17 Girls
5th place Karissa
6th place Pirthika

U19 Boys
1st place Kasper🥇🏆
4th place Daniel
8th place Darvan
9th place Oliver

U19 Girls
7th place Maeghan