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WORLD SQUASH UPDATE Issue 83 November / December 2019 FOR ALL WSF REGIONAL & NATIONAL FEDERATIONS cc: WSF Regional Presidents, WSF Commission Members, Stakeholders, PSA members, SPINs, Media, Accredited Products and Companies CAPE TOWN HOSTS SUCCESSFUL AGM The World Squash Federation Annual General Meeting took place on 6 November in Cape Town, South Africa, hosted by Squash South Africa. The WSF Conference, which preceded the AGM, facilitated informal discussions and featured presentations to update the delegates on key initiatives - including the World Squash Officiating, a joint enterprise between the WSF and Professional Squash Association (PSA) to develop an online platform that will provide National Federations with the tools to develop refereeing in their country. The new initiative is scheduled to go live before the end of the year. Additionally James Sandwith, from BEBRAND, presented the findings of a strategic review commissioned by WSF, with the report now available for all member nations to appraise. The 49th Annual General Meeting, attended by representatives of 24 National Federations, saw delegates agree an amendment to the Articles of Association to reduce the risk of inappropriate leadership behavior and to ensure that delegates in attendance at an AGM have a formal connection with their National Federations. There were no changes to the standard Rules of Squash. However, the Rules of Squash 57 were updated, adding an extra ball rebound resilience at 33 degrees C that will help to ensure that the differential between blue and black balls - and their range of bounce - will be more uniform across the brands that are WSF-approved. The WSF Championship Regulations were updated with respect to player eligibility, the use of random draws and a new timeline and procedure for seeding juniors. -
Issue 44, May/June 2013
IInnssttaanntt UUppddaattee ISSUE 44 MAY/JUNE 2013 To: ALL WSF MEMBER NATIONAL FEDERATIONS cc: WSF Regional Vice-Presidents, WSF Committee Members, WSA, PSA, Accredited Companies ST PETERSBURG AWAITS May 29 is a critical date for squash. Last December we presented our case to the IOC’s Programme Commission and this day in May we shall do so to the IOC Executive Board in St Petersburg, Russia, along with the other shortlisted sports for the place on the programme of the 2020 Olympic Games. The presentation group will be led by WSF President Ramachandran and features our two world champions Nicol David and Ramy Ashour, whose passion and charisma are sure to impress the IOC President Jacques Rogge and his fourteen IOC Board colleagues. The bid film will be shown – it features the two players and has already been viewed nearly 110,000 times, along with the video giving a snapshot of the 185 countries that play squash (you can see both at http://www.worldsquash.org/ws/?p=10564) – along with a new film, that is being finished featuring innovation, broadcast and presentation. The spoken presentations will be accompanied by over 70 great slides illustrating the points made. What happens next is not confirmed. Originally it was stated that one sport would be recommended for ratification by the full IOC membership but indications now are that a few sports may be put forward for the final vote. That will be made clear on the evening of 29th May and we must hope that we are there for the final decision in Buenos Aires on 8th September. -
Issue 63, July/August 2016
WSF Instant Update ISSUE 63 JULY/AUGUST 2016 To: ALL WSF MEMBER NATIONAL FEDERATIONS cc: WSF Regional Vice-Presidents, WSF Committee Members, PSA members, Accredited Products and Companies EGM SIGNALS CHANGES INDEPENDENT REVIEW TO BEGIN A World Squash Federation Extraordinary General The Independent Review annouced by President rd Meeting, held on 3 June in London and presided over Ramachandran at the EGM has now been put in place by WSF President N Ramachandran (pictured), was with the appointment of I Trust Sport to carry this out attended by delegates from 43 nations. task for WSF. It was a WSF Annual General The objective of the review is to determine whether Meeting in France last the WSF and its partners are “fit for purpose” in their November which endorsed a governance, structures, areas of responsibility and proposal that a working group relationships, including relationships with the Olympic comprising a number of Movement and other key stakeholders; and to make member nations would look at recommendations within four months of initiation. This possible improvements to the will be valuable in shaping structure, policy, strategy constitution and structure – a and relationships in the years to come. process felt necessary as the sport and its governance evolves. The approach that I Trust Sport will be taking is a combination of desk research using a defined Their deliberations during the first months of this year governance assessment process and a 360 degree led to a set of eighteen motions being brought forward review involving interviews with individuals within the to the June EGM. They ranged from constitutional WSF and representatives of stakeholder organisations. -
Instant Update
IInnssttaanntt UUppddaattee ISSUE 51 JULY / AUGUST 2014 To: ALL WSF MEMBER NATIONAL FEDERATIONS cc: WSF Regional Vice-Presidents, WSF Committee Members, WSA, PSA, Accredited Companies FOURTH WSF AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME what our new vision is, seeing what we're doing to HAILED AS 'INSPIRATIONAL' promote the game. "For the elite players, the 2015 Pacific Games here in PNG is what we're targeting - though we are also sending an eight-man squad to next month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and two players to the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa in 2015. "What this WSF Ambassador visit has given us can only lead to a better development strategy in the future. "I thank you for making the effort in coming across the world to promote this wonderful sport," Pereira concluded. Cameron Pilley (below), who was a finalist in the PNG The recent WSF Ambassador Programme has International in both 2004 and 2005, was delighted "inspired" the impetus for Squash in Papua New to make his debut as a WSF Ambassador: "It's been Guinea, said the PNG Squash President Edmond an honour to represent squash on this WSF Pereira at the end of the four-day visit to the capital Ambassador Programme and help to spread the word Port Moresby in June. about our great game around some of the smaller countries. Malaysia's world No7 Low Wee Wern and Australian number one Cameron Pilley spearheaded the World Squash Federation international promotional initiative devised to highlight the appeal of Squash in countries where the sport is at a developing stage. -
Pacquiao Injury Another Hit for Boxing
SPORTS THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 Pacquiao injury another hit for boxing LAS VEGAS: The people who paid $99.95 to watch at mission from Nevada boxing officials for a shot of high. The money was too big. The richest fight ever By then it was too late. Allowing the shot without home had no clue. Neither did those spending Toradol, an anti-inflammatory used to treat acute had to go on. “Athletes always fight hurt,” promoter knowing exactly what the injury was would have put $40,000 or more for a ringside seat Saturday night in pain. Bob Arum said the night of the fight. “We felt the Mayweather at a disadvantage, at the very least. Las Vegas. Fighters are tough guys. They often enter the ring work that was done on the shoulder during training “They had plenty of time to disclose it,” said Bob And, surely, the bettor who wagered $500,000 at not 100 percent because in boxing it’s an unwritten would give him the opportunity to use the right Bennett, executive director of the Nevada Athletic the MGM Grand sports book on Manny Pacquiao to rule that the fight must go on. hand. He deals with the injury and thinks he con- Commission. The lack of disclosure will probably beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. wasn’t in the loop. But this was different. This was the richest fight quered it and it was reinjured again. Happens in foot- mean a fine, and possibly a suspension for Pacquiao. They all thought they were getting the Fight of ever, a boxing match so big that the fighters were ball and every sport.” He can afford both, with a payday that figures to the Century. -
Squash Pulse ISSUE XV/ OCT, 2020 SQUASH PULSE 40Th Annual General Meeting
Squash Pulse ISSUE XV/ OCT, 2020 SQUASH PULSE 40th Annual General Meeting Due to COVID-19, the 40th Annual General Meeting, which was due to be held in conjunction with the Asian Team Championships in March at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, was postponed. After the Malaysian Government’s extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order and the consultation with ASF’s Management Committee, the Executive Committee decided to host the Annual General Meeting this year virtually on Saturday, 19 December 2:30pm. “The pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the world of sports. Our beloved sport, squash, is inevitable to face the challenge, too. Numerous squash activities in the region this year were either Mr. David Mui, MH JP, ASF’s President suspended or cancelled. However, we must prepare for the time when the pandemic subsides and regular activities resume,” said Mr. David Mui, MH, JP, ASF’s President, “thus, amidst the uncertainty and the ‘new normal', we must adopt technology and new thinking to develop and promote our sport.” Mr. Mui continued, “Though the member nations are not able to meet in person this year, we hope that we can still meet online for the AGM to share everyone’s current situation and to plan ahead next year’s activities.” This is the first time for ASF to host a virtual Annual General Meeting in response to this unprecedented pandemic. Year 2020 is a challenge for the world and for all sports too. We understand that most our member national federations have also been going through some trying times due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
Championship Regulations Are Divided Into the Following Sections
CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS 1st Edition - January 2009 2nd Edition - January 2011 3rd Edition - January 2013 4th Edition - January 2016 (Effective from 1 January 2017) CONTENTS SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION 1 A. INTRODUCTION 1 B. CHANGES TO REGULATIONS 1 C. DEFINITIONS 1 D. TENDERING FOR AND ENTERING CHAMPIONSHIPS 3 E. CONTROL OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP 5 F. DUTIES OF HOST ASSOCIATION 8 G. DUTIES OF COMPETING MNAs 11 H. DUTIES OF THE ASF 11 J. TROPHIES AND PRIZES 12 K. ELIGIBILITY 12 L. CLOTHING 13 SECTION 2 – ASIAN INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 16 M. MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 16 SECTION 3 – ASIAN TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 N. TIMETABLE FOR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 21 O. AGE CUT-OFF DATE 21 P. SEEDING OF TEAMS 21 Q. NUMBERS OF TEAMS AND FORMATS 21 R. TEAM REPRESENTATION 31 S. SQUAD ORDER 31 T. PLAYING AND TEAM ORDERS 32 U. REPLACEMENT AFTER INJURY OR ILLNESS 33 SECTION 4 – ASIAN DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS 34 SECTION 5 – ASIAN MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS 35 SECTION 6 – ASIA CUP 37 SECTION 7 – ASIAN GAMES AND OTHER REGIONAL GAMES 37 SECTION 8 – ASIAN JUNIOR SUPER SERIES 38 APPENDIX A – ASF CODE OF CONDUCT 43 APPENDIX B – GLASS COURT SIGNAGE 46 APPENDIX C – ASF LOGO/IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 47 APPENDIX D – ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP DEADLINES 48 APPENDIX E – ASF PROTOCOL 49 AJSS APPENDIX I – CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION 50 AJSS APPENDIX II – AWARD POINTS (CIRCUIT FORMAT 32) 51 AJSS APPENDIX III – AWARD POINTS (CIRCUIT FORMAT 8) 52 AJSS APPENDIX IV – AWARD POINTS (KNOCK-OUT FORMAT) 53 AJSS APPENDIX V – FINAL PLACING 54 AJSS APPENDIX VI – ZONES & COUNTRIES 55 SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION A. INTRODUCTION The ASF Championship Regulations are divided into the following Sections: SECTION 1 contains information applicable to all ASF Championships. -
Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department Of
Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports REPORT ON VISIT OF SHRI INJETI SRINIVAS, lAS, UNION SPORTS SECRETARY-CUM-DG, SAl TO CH EN N Al I visited Chennal on 30.04.2017 on the invitation extended by The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) to witness the 19 Asian Individual Championship-2017. 19th 2. The Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) hosted the Asian Individual Championships in Chennai from 26-30 April 2017. This biennial event was held under the auspices of the Asian Squash Federation (ASF). 3. Players from 11 countries including India took part in this event viz. Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore and India. A total of 69 players —41 men & 28 women took part in both the men's and women's categories. 4. The Indian Squash Academy and the Central Atrium at the Express Avenue Shopping Mall were the venues for this event. The finals were held at Express Avenue Atrium, Club House Road, Royapettah, Chennai. 5. On the day of the finals, the atrium was fully packed with spectators. People stood in the balconies of the floors 1-3 to get a bird's eye view of this event to cheer the Indians who had made it to the finals in both categories. 6. It was the first time ever that an Indian in Men's category was in the finals of the Asian Individual championships followed by an all Indian Women's final. Ms. Joshana Chinappa won the championships in the Women's category, the first time ever by any Indian in the history of Indian squash. -
SINGAPORE SQUASH EVENTS CALENDAR 2019 Month League MOE Date Event Title Organizer Venue
SINGAPORE SQUASH EVENTS CALENDAR 2019 Month League MOE Date Event Title Organizer Venue January 16 - 20 Asian Junior Team Championships 2019 ASF Pattaya, Thailand 14 - 17 SGSquash Junior Circuit - 1st Leg SSRA KSC February 21 - 24 SGSquash Circuit 1 (Senior) SSRA/PSA KSC 16 - 19 SGSquash National Championships 2019 (Junior) SSRA/PSA KSC March 25 Feb - 3 May National 20 - 24 SGSquash National Championships 2019 (Senior) SSRA/PSA KSC Schools "A" & "B" Division 9 - 13 SEA Cup 2019 SEASF Manila, Philippines Squash 11 - 14 SGSquash Junior Circuit - 2nd Leg SSRA/PSA KSC April Championships 1 - 5 Asian Individual Squash Championships 2019 ASF Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 9 - 12 SGSquash Circuit 2 (Senior) SSRA KSC May 30 - 2 Jun SGSquash Junior Circuit 3rd Leg SSRA KSC National 12 - 16 Lion City Junior Squash Championships 2019 SSRA/AJSS KSC June Squash League 26 - 30 Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships 2019 ASF Macau 3 - 7 Borneo Junior Open 2019 AJSS Borneo , Sarawak 3 Jul - 16 Aug 9 - 14 Penang Junior Open 2019 AJSS Penang, Malaysia July National 11 - 14 SGSquash Circuit 3 (Senior) SSRA/PSA KSC Schools "C" Division Squash Championships 30 - 9 Aug World Juniors Squash Championships 2019 WSF Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August ASG 18 - 25 Asian School Games (ASG) 2019 HK Schools Hong Kong 5 - 8 SGSquash Circuit 4 (Senior) SSRA/PSA KSC September TBC SGSquash 49th AGM 2019 SSRA Camden Medical Centre October 24 - 27 SGSquash Junior Circuit - 4th Leg SSRA KSC 31 - 3 Nov SGSquash Circuit 5 (Senior) SSRA/PSA KSC 12 - 17 SINGAPORE OPEN AND MASTERS SSRA/PSA KSC November 21 - 24 SGSquash Junior Circuit - Grand Finals (Top 8 only) SSRA KSC 30 - 10 Dec SEA Games 2019 SNOC Clark, Philippines 2 - 8 RedTone KL Junior Open 2019 AJSS KL, Malaysia December 10-15 SINGAPORE JUNIOR OPEN SSRA/AJSS KSC Note: Dates and events are subjected to changes. -
Referees' Review
Referees’ Review June 2009 Editor: Rod Symington Following a very busy period on the In addition, the world of squash will be latter part of 2008, the first six months of waiting with great suspense for the final 2009 have been rather quiet for WSF vote of the full International Olympic referees. The economic downturn has Committee on whether squash will be inevitably led to some challenges for the admitted to the 2016 Olympic Games. tournament calendar, and the demand for At the time of writing there is a sense of WSF referees has been correspondingly cautious optimism; the WSF and its low. (See the Table of Assignments later allies have made tremendous efforts to in this Newsletter.) As a consequence, promote the case of squash, and this issue of the WSF Referees’ Review whatever the outcome the sport will have is somewhat shorter than usual. benefited from an infusion of renewed energy and professionalism. However, the second half of 2009 will be a busy season, with both the The 10th World Squash Refereeing Women’s World Open in the Conference will be held in Odense, Netherlands and the Men’s World Team Denmark on September 25 and 26. See Championships in Denmark. announcement on the next page. 10th World Squash Refereeing Conference “TOWARDS POSITIVE REFEREEING: THE WAY FORWARD” 25th and 26th September, 2009 First Hotel Grand, Odense, Denmark Friday, 25 September. Session One: Calling the Shots – Correctly! 8.45 Registration 9.00 Introduction 9.30 The Challenges in Identifying the Issues and Rod Symington PowerPoint Refereeing Moving -
Championship Guidelines
Championship Guidelines Version 5.1 – May 2018 SRFI Guidelines 1 Contents Championship Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................ 1 SECTION 1 – GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 MISSION STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................. 7 1.3 COMMITTEES ........................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 7 1.5 OWNERSHIP ............................................................................................................................................. 9 1.6 SRFI CHAMPIONSHIP PERIOD .................................................................................................................. 9 1.7 I-SPIN (INDIA – SQUASH PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) ............................................................ 9 1.8 CHANGES TO GUIDELINES ...................................................................................................................... -
Asian Squash Federation Calendar 2015
ASIAN SQUASH FEDERATION CALENDAR Edition: August 2015 2015 DATES EVENT M W LOCATION August 8 - 13 ASF Level 2 Coaching Course M W Tehran, Iran 11 - 14 Malaysian Tour Squash VI 2015 M W Perlis, Malaysia 12 - 16 HEAD Hong Kong Junior Open (AJSS Platinum Event & M W Hong Kong, China WJC T2) 15 - 18 Iran Junior Open (AJSS Gold Event & WJC T3) M W Tehran, Iran 21 - 23 ASF Referee Course M W Macau, China 23 - 27 22ndAsian Junior Individual Championship (WJC T2) M W Tehran, Iran 26 - 1 Sept Arab International Junior Open M W Egypt September 1 - 6 Stars On The Bund China Open 2015 M W Shanghai, China 1 - 6 JSW Indian Squash Circuit NSCI Open 2015 M W Mumbai, India 5 - 11 Commonwealth Youth Games M W Samoa 8 - 12 Malaysian Tour Squash VII 2015 M W Pahang, Malaysia 8 - 13 CCI International JSW Indian Circuit 2015 M Mumbai, India 15 - 20 Macau Open M W Macau, China 19 - 21 CMS Borneo Junior Open 2015 (AJSS Silver Event) M W Sarawak, Malaysia 20 - 24 ASF Level 2 Tutor Course M W Hong Kong, China 22 - 27 Kolkata international JSW Indian Squash Circuit 2015 M Kolkata, India 25 - 26 WSF Level 1 Tutor Refresher Course M W Hong Kong, China 26 - 30 Indian Junior Open (AJSS Platinum Event & WJC T3) M W Jodhpur, India October 1 - 6 CAS International Squash Championship 2015 M Islamabad, Pakistan 29 - 6 Nov Qatar Classic M Doha, Qatar November 4 - 5 WSF AGM Conference M W Nice, France 6 45th WSF AGM M W Nice, France 6 - 10 Qatar Circuit I 2015 M Doha, Qatar 6 - 11 Pakistan International Squash Tournament M Islamabad, Pakistan 13 - 22 PSA Men’s World Championship