Squash

Introduction

Squash at Auckland Grammar School is incredibly popular, with three competitive teams playing in external competition and a full internal competition for all other players. We are very lucky to have two world class squash courts on campus that our teams can train and play on.

Our Premier 1 team has an incredibly proud history. They are the reigning Auckland Champions and have won 7 national titles over the years, the second most of any NZ school.

Squash as a sport is incredibly good at developing many aspects of fitness, and professional squash players are regarded as some of the fittest athletes on the planet. This video clip shows how Formula 1 drivers use squash as a form of fitness!

General Information

Terms played: Term 2 and Term 3

Game days:

• Premier 1, Premier 2 and Open A – Wednesday after School (10 May – 26 July)
• Auckland Individual Championships – 23-24 May
• Auckland Teams Championships – 20-21 June
• New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships – 4-6 August (Auckland)
• Auckland Grammar School squash competition – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school

Practice times: times vary, but usually in the morning before school

Costs:

• Senior inter-school teams (not including Premier 1) – $50 per player (not including tournament travel and other trips)
• Auckland Grammar School squash competition – $20 per player

Equipment: Students need their own squash racquet, non-marking shoes, and a white shirt. Boys must wear eye protection (provided by the School)

Registration: registrations are now closed

Master in Charge: B. Richardson. Students can talk to him in the Physical Education department during the School day or contact him via email.