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Apply now for a grant up to €300 for HiiT Squash programmes for women
News, Programmes | 15.05.2025

Apply now for a grant up to €300 for HiiT Squash programmes for women

Home / News / Apply now for a grant up to €300 for HiiT Squash programmes for women
News, Programmes | 15.05.2025

We are thrilled to announce the launch of grants up to €300, funded through Sport Ireland’s Dormant Accounts Fund, to help clubs run HiiT Squash Programmes for Women. This initiative follows the success of our pilot programmes, which saw fantastic engagement and positive feedback from participants.

What is HiiT Squash?

HiiT Squash is an innovative fitness-focused squash programme developed by Coach Developer Jennifer Dillon and Physiotherapist Derek Ryan, that combines High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with squash skills to create an engaging and high-energy experience. The sessions are designed to be accessible for beginners while still challenging enough for those with more experience. It’s a brilliant way to introduce new women to the sport while promoting fitness and community within your club.

Programme Details:

  • The programme is exclusively for new members to the club.
  • All events must be made available for booking through SportyHQ only.
  • Programmes must be completed by 31st August 2025.
  • Clubs may choose to charge participants a nominal fee for the programme.
  • Clubs are responsible for arranging a qualified coach to deliver the sessions.
  • All promotional artwork bearing the Squash Ireland logo must be approved by Squash Ireland.

The HiiT Squash 6-week Programme is fully developed and available for download on the Squash Ireland website.

Building sustainability beyond the grant

A key objective of the Sport Ireland Funds is to support programmes that become self-sustainable over time. We encourage clubs to consider options to fund the programme independently once the grant period ends. You can download our Toolkit for Programme Sustainability for some ideas. We are happy to support clubs in developing sustainability strategies and provide guidance on effective community engagement.