Squash

Squash

Squash originated in the early 19th century at Harrow School in England, where students discovered that a punctured ball, which “squashed” against the wall, offered a more challenging and exciting game than traditional racquet sports.

The sport is played indoors on a four-walled court with two players (or four in doubles) taking turns to hit a small rubber ball against the front wall, making it difficult for the opponent to return before the ball bounces twice. Squash emphasizes speed, agility, strategy, and endurance, with points scored when an opponent cannot make a legal return.

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Age categories

Individual Men and Women: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+
Teams: 35+, 45+, 55+

The age category you will compete in for Squash will be determined as at the first day of the Squash competition which is likely to be the first day of competition. The age of the youngest player on the team will determinate the team’s age category. For example, if you turn 40 by the first day of competition, you would compete in the 40+ age category.

Events and disciplines

Single Events
A Grade – Open/Competitive: This grade is for players who have competed at an international or national team level and players who have competed in national, provincial/state championships and competitive leagues.

B Grade – Recreational: This grade is for those who play in non-competitive leagues and for social and casual players.

Team Events
A Grade – Open/Competitive: For all players who have competed at an international or national team level, and those who have competed in national, provincial/state championships, and club players.

B Grade – Recreational: This grade is for those who play in non-competitive leagues and for social and casual players.

Minimum of 3 players per team, maximum of 5. Must have a minimum of one male, one female per team.

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Athlete Comments & Reviews

“Physical activity is a must, I’m back after 8 years”

“For me the most important is that you stay fit. I didn’t do any sport after giving birth for 8 years. Staying active improves the quality of life.”

“You might compete against World Champions”

“Masters Games, you never know who the competition is going to be until you have a few races. Quite often they’re former Olympians or World Champions in their day. You get a very broad spectrum of athletes and their abilities over their lives which is a really good thing really.”

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“I have more time now with my work to do sport again, it’s the possibility to keep doing sport in a competitive way.”

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