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Squash Sub-Committee
Reported by: MR NG EIK PIN Convenor
INTRODUCTION
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2020 had been a challenging year with COVID-19 disrupting many of the Squash activities. With the nation lockdown and strict safe distancing measures in place, we cancelled the National Squash League 2020, annual CSC Squash Invitational Handicap, President’s Challenge and year-end friendly games. During circuit breaker, we were delighted to upload a “Squash Ball Relay” video from the combined efforts of Squash players from their home. On a brighter note, we managed to commence a new Squash Adult Group Training Programme, organised a Fun Squash Workshop during the school holidays and refurbished both Squash courts to welcome a clean fresh start in 2021.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
The new Squash Adult Group Training Programme by Zainal Abidin Elite Squash Academy officially commenced its first session on 20 December 2020. The programme caters to both Beginners and Intermediate trainees on every Sunday from 3pm to 5pm. Currently, there are eight trainees and we welcome more on board.
We introduced a Fun Squash Workshop for adults, youths and children for the first time on 26 November 2020 to encourage families and individuals to pick up the new sport together.
Due to the frequent usage by our Squash Section members who had their trainings thrice weekly on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as well as the on-going Squash Youth Development Programme by Zainal Abidin Elite Squash Academy on Saturdays and regular social players, the Committee decided to refurbish the Squash Courts in mid-December 2020 to upkeep the conditions.
Between 14 and 20 December 2020, seven members participated in the Marigold Junior & Masters Squash Open 2020 organised by Singapore Squash Rackets Association (SSRA). Congratulations to Mr. Pang Hian Tee for clinching 4th place at the Men’s Masters.
The Squash Sub-Committee looks forward to the expansion of the Squash Section as well as continual increase in youth and adult trainees. We hope to gather new blood into our competitive teams and practise till the resumption of National Squash League 2021.
I would like to send my earnest gratitude to the Management Committee, Sports and Games Committee, my Sub-Committee members, staff, Section members, Zainal Abidin Elite Squash Academy, coaches, parents and trainees for sticking together to keep Squash alive amidst the pandemic. Stay safe and healthy!
Marigold Junior & Masters Squash Open 2020 Photo credits: Singapore Squash Racket Associations Fun Squash Workshop for adults, youths and children
