A Feast of Squash Planned for Oceania in 2015

The distribution of PSA / WSA Tour events in the Oceania region looks set to be the most competitive and lucrative ever seen in the region in 2015 following the return of the Australian Open, growth in prize money at the New Zealand Classic and new broadcast agreement reached with Sky New Zealand and FOX Australia.

With an additional nine tournaments taking place in Australia and a further three in New Zealand, the Oceania investment in PSA / WSA events is testament to the growth of professional squash in the region as membership, viewer numbers and tournaments continue to rise.

“Oceania has a rich history in squash with Australia and New Zealand having had a great domestic tour set-up for a very long time,” said PSA Oceania Representative Kashif Shuja.

“This year’s tour is the busiest I can remember for a very long time – catering for a wide range of players with a host of events, from closed satellite level all the way through to the PSA International 25 Australian Open.

“This is great for players, enthusiasts, venues and spectators alike and continues to showcase the excellent work being done by Squash New Zealand, Squash Australia, Squash Victoria and a lot of individual clubs, centres and regions all over Australia and New Zealand.”

The 2015 Australian Squash Tour will once again feature a sweep of events across the length and breadth of Australia, with the return of the Australian Open to Melbourne in August the ‘jewel in the crown’.

“The Australian squash tour has been a great success in not only showcasing world class squash to all parts of Australia but bringing together State & Territory Squash Associations with host centres to deliver a range of local events,” said Squash Australia CEO Gary O’Donnell.

“These events provide highly valued World Tour points to the Australian players but also offer their opponents who come from all parts of the world the chance to compete.”

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