Event Round Up SSL JUNIOR AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS The thin red line 14 February 2010 | BRIGHTON It looks as though our younger players have been doing some training VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 MAR 2010 over the summer break and the bar has definitely been raised. We had an international visitor who just happened to be in town from Canada and he is someone to look out for in the future. Sam Ejtemai from Victorian Government Code of • opportunities for people of all Vancouver is only 13 and he took out the B Grade Sect 2 division which abilities to participate in the sport was mainly made up of our under 15 boys. It was good to see Darcy St Conduct for Community Sport and develop to their full potential John back on the winning list and took out the A grade • respect is shown towards others, the section in style. For full report go to Squash Vic website— club and the broader community tournament/juniors. Every person in Victoria has the right to participate in Squash Vic Staff: community sport which is safe, welcoming and inclusive. • a safe and inclusive environment for

Left: A Grade winners Sarah Cardwell and Ben Couch with Southern Squash Equally everyone plays a part in ensuring their actions and all Executive Director League representative, Mike Edney. behaviours are supportive of these values. • elimination of violent and abusive Fiona Young

behaviour High Performance Manager The Victorian Government's Respect Agenda is about • protection from sexual harassment or Events in April Richard Cagliarini ensuring that respect for ourselves, others and the intimidation. community, is at the centre of what it means to be Development Coordinator Victorian. As part of this Agenda, the Government is 3—11 April Squash Vic has various Codes of Conduct as national Junior Series—Adelaide Leigh Sands committed to enabling every person, in any capacity, to Contact Squash Australia 07 3367 3200 have the opportunity to participate in community sport part of the national Member Protection Gippsland Open Finance & Administration without fear of abuse, intimidation and harassment. Policy. These codes are consistent with the Entries have closed Officer (P/T)

Women’s Open (VIC) (QLD) Kath Ryan message of the Victorian Government Code 16—18 April State Sporting Associations and clubs also have a Women’s State 1 & Aleisha Kramme (TOW) Tegan Doherty (MOR) of Conduct. VMSA Masters Championship —GP Squash City, Gladstone responsibility to ensure participation in any community Below Event Coordinator (Cas) Park Cameron White sport event is free of any anti‐social behaviour both on The Codes of Conduct for players, coaches, Women’s A Grade Libby Belton (ROSE) Kim Lonsdale (MAFF) Entries close April 2 and off the field which prevents others from taking part officials, spectators and parents are available Contact Helena Morgan 0417 579 311 Match & Pennant and getting active. Women’s B Grade Josse Tan (MONU) on the Squash Vic website under About Coordinator (P/T) Bryan Bird Squash Vic/Policies. Women’s C Grade Marg Gunnser (LAKES) Jessica Johnston (MAFF) 17—18 April The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport Racquetball Championship—Wangaratta outlines behaviours which are expected to be followed by Men’s Open (SA) Rex Hedrick (VIC) Contact John Broadway 5721 5721 every person involved in community sport, as well as Don’t miss out... Men’s State 2 & Leigh O’Connell (MSAC) Michael Bourke (SQL) Download entry form from Squash Vic Racquetball website identifying the behaviours which must not be tolerated. Below (go to calendar) Professional Closing date 9 April The Code supports A Right to Respect: Victoria’s Plan to Men’s A Grade Greg Murphy (BEN) Chris Nock (MAFF) Prevent Violence Against Women by taking a zero Development tolerance stance towards violence against women. The Men’s B Grade James Farquhar (LAKES) Chris Fuhrmeister (LAKES) 18 April Junior Graded Series #3 Doubles—MSAC Code also aims to encourage cultural and behavioural Opportunity—for Clubs, Men’s C Grade Jeff Peterson (LAKES) Peter Hargreaves (MAFF) Contact Squash Vic 9682 2199 for details change to prevent it happening in the first place. Venues and Individuals Enter online at www.squashvic.com.au Men’s D Grade David Goh (MSAC) Tim Ada (MAFF) INSIDE THIS ISSUE: The inaugural ‘Squash Unites’—Marketing Acts of violence, discrimination and vilification are illegal Workshop is now scheduled for FRIDAY 21 acts within Victoria. It is a club’s responsibility to not only report these to the appropriate legal authorities but to MAY at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Junior Activities 2 ensure these acts are not tolerated by the sport or club. Centre. See enclosed flyer for details or Sue wins “Fuzzy” Events in May 2010 contact Squash Vic 9682 2199

Sue Rounds was nominated for a Radio SEN “Fuzzy State Sporting Associations and clubs will have the Coaching & 2 Award” by Lakes Entrance Squash & Racquetball 2 May responsibility of adhering to and enforcing the code Club. Sue is a single mum bringing up two boys but Level 1 Coaching Course (Day 1)—GP Squash City, Gladstone Professional through sport specific penalties. Squash Australia Awards Park Development 2010 still finds time to help out at the local squash Two Victorians received gongs at the recent Contact Squash Vic 9682 2199 centre. She helps coordinate the junior The Code provides the opportunity to make a positive Squash Australia Awards night. Lorraine Register online at www.squashvic.com.au (go to Calendar) Employment with 3 competitions each week and is a keen player impact on community participation in sport and recreation Howell was judged Coach of the Year and Squash Vic herself. Sue has run the canteen at tournaments, by encouraging appropriate behaviour at all times. Karim Langer Referee of the Year— 15—16 May gets behind social functions, club BBQs etc and Implementation of the Code will ensure that community congratulations to both recipients! has been ‘part of the furniture’ at Lakes for some Victorian Country Teams Championships—GP Squash City, Events Update and 4 sport remains safe and inclusive for all. 10 years. Gladstone Park Calendar Contact Mandy Hamilton [email protected] for details Code of Conduct The Fuzzy's aim to recognise the volunteers, the assistant coaches, the canteen 22—23 May • every person: spectator, player, club member, ladies, the club legends, those who do all the extras to keep the club running for official, participant, administrator, coach, parent the sheer love of it. SEN is calling for nominations from sporting clubs all over the Victorian Open Racquetball Championships—MSAC or member of the community involved with the state; who at your club do you think deserves a Fuzzy Award? Contact Squash Vic 9682 2199 sport, should work to ensure: Entries will be online at www.squashvic.com.au (go to • inclusion of every person regardless of their age, There is a weekly prize for the nominated winner, and they go into the draw for Racquetball section and then Calendar) gender or sexual orientation our Fuzzy of the Year award, at year's end . HOW CAN PEOPLE NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR A FUZZY? It's quite simple ‐ just email your nomination 22—23 May • inclusion of every person regardless of their race, to [email protected] and tell them a bit about what they do at your club to VMSA Masters Juniors—Moorabbin Squash & Fitness culture or religion deserve a Fuzzy Award.

THE THIN RED LINE PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Sports Leadership Grants The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Squash and Racquetball in Schools goes to Gippsland Office for Women (OfW) are looking to develop more Australian women in leadership and decision making roles in sport. In the week of the Gippsland Open Squash Championships, there was also a squash and racquetball road show

that came to the region. Development Coordinator, Leigh Sands conducted schoolyard clinics at Yarragon Applications open 1 March for the 2010–11 round of the ASC and Primary School, Bundalaguah Primary School, Bairnsdale Christian Community School, Eagle Point Primary OfW’s Sports Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women. These School, Lucknow Primary School, Newborough East Primary School and Tanjil South Primary School. In total, Australian Government grants and scholarships re offered to inspire over 400 students were introduced to squash and racquetball. and assist women in the sports industry to reach their full potential As a follow up, students were given the opportunity to attend a free come and try session at the local courts. in leadership, through education and development opportunities. 36 children attended the sessions in Drouin, Maffra, Moe and Bairnsdale. As a result of the promotions, Moe The ASC invites women from all areas and levels of the Australian squash club have been able to start a junior program, which will be coordinated by local Tegan Doherty. In sports community to apply, including women involved in sport as Bairnsdale, the new players will boost the numbers of the existing junior program. managers, administrators, media and communication officers,

coaches, officials, and women in sport governance.

The grants include scholarships for women in upper sports management of up to $10,000 a year for three years, one‐off grants of up to $5,000 for individuals and up to $10,000 for approved organisations. Applications close on Friday 30 April 2010. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit www.ausport.gov.au/participating/ women or call 1800 224 412

Above Left: Newborough East Primary School students watch with excitement as the inflatable squash court goes up. Above Right: Tanjil South Primary School students are taken through a warm up directed by local coach, Tegan Doherty. Left: Yarragon Primary School students gather in the inflatable court with Squash Vic Development Coordinator, Leigh Sands (left) and local coach, Tegan Doherty (right). Squash Vic Academy Athlete Update— Victorian Volunteer Small Grants Melody Francis ts Victorian Volunteer Small Grants of up to $5000 are available for Since February this year I have achieved and maintained a career high Victorian organisations to: ranking of 58. Which means in the last 12 months I have climbed 21 places. • attract new volunteers from diverse backgrounds, e.g. I also celebrated a move into the top 4 in the Australian Senior rankings, Indigenous people, newly arrived migrants, people with which strengthens my bid for selection into this years Commonwealth disabilities; Games Team to compete in New Delhi in October. • create new volunteering opportunities; and On the 27th January I competed in the 12 thousand dollar tournament in • strengthen existing volunteering programs as a way of Hong Kong called the Chairman’s Cup. My first round opponent was initially engaging new volunteers. meant to be Rebecca Chiu but a late withdrawal meant the draw changed and instead I was to play Joshna Chinappa (#34) from India. Who can apply? We played on a 3 glass walled court (only the forehand wall was solid). I Guest Coach Raj Nanda assists with Academy, Community not‐for‐profit organisations in Victoria can apply if they: rather liked the court and thought it suited my game nicely. The first game • involve volunteers at a local level; started off nicely and I raced ahead. The second and third were more TAP & TDS training • are an incorporated body, co‐operative or association; mental battles for me. I had to get my head around the fact that yes I could • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or have beat this girl. I came out and finished the fourth really strongly and felt set On Sunday the Academy, TAP & TDS players were greeted with a special written advice from the Australian Tax Office that no to fight and take the fifth. Unfortunately for me Joshna eradicated her guest coach in Raj Nanda, who offered his services and advice to the withholding tax is required from the grant payment. game of the silly little errors which were making my job easier and did not put a foot wrong. I was fairly players. Raj played the World Circuit for many years and reached a Non‐incorporated organisations may apply through another devastated I’d lost particularly after going in the fifth so confident. But it was still good to have pushed her so career high of 40. He originated from Victoria and now coaches in New organisation which will manage the grant funds; this organisation far. must be an incorporated body, co‐operative or association and have York working with some of the highest ranked players in the USA, so an ABN. In a last minute decision I competed in the Gippsland Open in Maffra on the 7th March. In a four person round when the call came through on the Saturday that he was in town and robin draw I played Sarah Cardwell and defeated her 3‐0. I then played another 3‐0 win for me. would like to help with training, we jumped at the chance to involve him. That same afternoon I played Lisa Camilleri in the final. I managed to beat Lisa 3‐1 rather confidently (for the Priority will be given to groups with relatively small operating most part!) and attain my first tournament win and trophy for 2010! This is the first time I have beaten Lisa, All the players mentioned how good he was and would like the budgets which rely on volunteers. previously my best result against her was a 3‐1 defeat. This proved to be such a great confidence boost for opportunity to work with him again whenever he is in town. Thank you Applications can be submitted at any time. squash, I now feel much more positive about the coming months Raj and we look forward to the next time you can train with us! More information Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356 (cost of a local call) THE THIN RED LINE www.squashvic.com.au http://www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au/