TOTBALL

This exciting new program for 5 – 7 year old children was developed with the financial assistance of Sport and Recreation Victoria.

Totball introduces young children to a wide range of games and racquet/ball skills sessions.

School clinics for grade prep – 2 are available upon request normally at no charge.

The VSF development officer conducts these sessions on the school premises and provides all modified equipment.

Contact the VSF on Ph: 9682 2199 to find your closest Totball centre.

RACQUETBALL

Racquetball can be described as a 'quirky' cross between the games of squash and tennis. The game is played on a standard squash court, but unlike squash, you play with a racquet that has a larger head and a bigger and bouncier ball.

This program provides grade 3 to 6 students with an introduction to racquetball within the schoolyard.

All equipment for the schoolyard sessions is provided and the sessions are free of charge, thanks to the support of VicHealth.

As a follow up to the schoolyard sessions the students are invited to an introductory racquetball session at the squash courts.

For those children that enjoy the introductory racquetball session at the squash courts they will be able to join a 4-week mini racquetball competition and thereafter join an ongoing junior racquetball competition/coaching program.

SQUASH-IT

A program providing grade 3 to 6 students with an introduction to squash within the schoolyard.

The introduction includes an explanation of the game of squash, students get to practice racquet skill activities, learn basic rules of squash and play a modified game of squash.

All equipment for the schoolyard sessions is provided and the sessions are free of charge, thanks to the support of VicHealth.

As a follow up to the schoolyard sessions the students are invited to an introductory squash session at the squash courts.

For those children that enjoy the introductory squash session at the squash courts they will be able to join a 4-week mini squash competition and thereafter join an ongoing junior squash competition/coaching program.

VICTORIAN PRIMARY SCHOOLS RACQUETBALL TEAMS COMPETITION

Primary schools across Victoria can enter boys and girls teams (3 players per team) in this competition. The VSF will be conducting the competition at district, zone, regional and state level during the 3rd school term.

The cost is $3 per player for each day of competition played.

Click here for an entry form and schedule of competitions.

Contact Mark Ikin on Tel: 9682 2199 or dev.officer@victoriansquash.com.au for further information.

SECONDARY SCHOOL SQUASH

Victorian Secondary School Squash Competition
The Victorian Squash Federation sponsors the Victorian Secondary Schools Sports Association Squash competition, providing support and financial assistance to the program.

Students participate from schools throughout Victoria in the teams competition.

Further details can be obtained from the VSSSA website.

Secondary School Squash Coaching
Schools wishing to include squash in their school physical education program can contact local squash centres to organise court hire bookings.

Alternatively, schools can contact the VSF on Ph: 9682 2199 to request assistance.

Upon request, most squash centres can arrange for a qualified coach to conduct squash sessions at their centre for Secondary School groups, usually at no extra charge to the the participants.

SKILLS PROGRAM

All junior players are encouraged to register and participate in the 'Squash and Racquetball Skills Program', which provides a systematic skills development program and accompanying practice drills.

The program takes players through a wide range of skills starting at beginner level (Level 0) and gradually increasing in difficulty up to Level 20 - a challenge for even top players.

Registered players receive an award at the successful completion of every level and a prize for each 'benchmark' passed - Levels 5, 10, 15 and 20. As a registered player, you will also receive a 'Player Kit' and be added to the Internet Skill Level listing.

Regular Club and Regional testing sessions are conducted around the state for players to be assessed at each level, as well as a number of Skills Tournaments.

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

High Performance Program training is conducted monthly at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre from 9-11am, catering for all players and ages looking to further their development in a high performance environment.

Squash Australia's Elite Coaching Program Coaches, coaches currently undertaking their Level 2 Accreditation, VIS Sports Science experts and VIS players all provide their services at these sessions.

Contact Karen Morrissey on Ph: 9682 2199 for further information.

The 2008 training year will commence with a four-day training camp to be held at MSAC from 10-13 December 2007.

Each October, talented squash players are invited to apply for a VIS squash scholarship.

The Victorian Institute of Sport Squash Program provides players with the highest level of coaching and training at the state of the art, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, along with access to VIS Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Athlete Career and Education Training experts.

Applications can be forwarded on request via the VSF office.

Further information on the VIS Squash Program can be obtained from the VIS website.

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT

The VSF supports a statewide junior tournament circuit comprising junior graded and junior age tournaments.

Juniors participants are rated or ranked on their performances in these events.

Juniors may have a tournament calendar and entry form for each event mailed directly to them by simply providing their details to the VSF office.

Click here to view 2008 junior tournaments.