Access essential training materials, certification opportunities, and practical resources to refine your skills and enhance your officiating
So far this season we have completed two series of on-line information sessions on the Rules of Squash. It is useful but not necessary to take them in order so please feel free to dip in and out!
This is a short pdf outlining the Sept 1 changes to the Rules of Singles Squash.
The third series will be held as outlined below and the links to the 40-minute sessions will appear on the day. You may have to update your Zoom software before joining the meetings.
As preparation or as an alternative you can watch the video version of the presentations on YouTube. Watch as much as time allows and return whenever it suits:
In line with World Squash Federation policy, Squash Ireland encourages all players to achieve the Player Certificate – Introductory Level on the World Squash Officiating platform. This will help inprove player enjoyment and safety as well as raise the general level of understanding of the rules. Representative players from U17 upwards must achieve the Player Certificate – Tournament Level. This is since the last ‘Worlds’.
Players who successfully complete the WSO Level 1 Course (after the introductory Level 0) can apply to the Squash Ireland refereeing secretary through [email protected] and request a voucher to cover the cost of receiving / downloading the WSO Level 1 Certificate.
All qualifications can be accessed on the WSO website.
The refereeing arm of World Squash, has designed a useful website to provide online referee education, training and certification. You will be able to move through the stages of your squash refereeing journey – from Level 0, to Level 1 (equivalent to previous Squash Ireland Club Grade), on to Level 2 (Tournament Grade) then Level 3 (National) and even higher if you have the appetite for it!
The higher levels (from Level 2 onwards) will still require appraisals by WSO assessors and Squash Ireland is working with WSO in that regard. The present requirement to have two successful assessments for Level 2 and upwards will continue. We are delighted to again have the experience of Joe Ruddy and Brian Williams to help with mentoring emerging referees with help from current Squash Ireland Refereeing Secretary, Lee Healy.
Good refereeing adds to the enjoyment of competitive squash. The downloadable resources listed below will help in that regard.
