Squash Wales juniors have started 2022 with a bang! There’s been strong representation from Wales competing in the British Junior Closed and Inter-County finals on the coinciding weekend.
Over 20 players represented Wales in the British Junior Closed and it was heartening to see players competing from all the regions across Wales, indicating a strong future for Squash Wales moving forward.
We’re over the moon to report the British Junior Closed was Squash Wales most successful event to date. The highlight of the event was Archie Turnbull, Cardiff Squash Club winning the boys Under 15 event and claiming the British Champion title!
Here are the other notable finishing positions:
- U15 Boys Archie Turnbull Champion
- U17 Girls Ellie Breach 3rd Position
- U17 Girls Alyx Kelleher 4th Position
- U19 Boys Rhys Evans 5th Position
- U15 Girls Millie Breach 5th Position
- U17 Boys Ioan Sharpe 10th Position
- U13 Girls Madalena Sidoli 10th Position
Squash Wales had a record 9 teams reach the finals of the British Junior Inter-County Finals. The energy was electric thanks to an excellent turnout of players, coaches and parents who all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. Attitude, togetherness, and team spirit were exemplary.
Inter-County Finals Position’s
- South Wales U11 Girls Runner Up
- South Wales U15 Girls Plate Runner Up
- South Wales U17 Girls Champions
- South Wales U19 Girls 4th Place
- North Wales U19 Girls Plate Runner Up
- South Wales U13 Boys Runner Up Plate
- South Wales U15 Boys 6th Position
- South Wales U17 Boys 6th Position
- North Wales U19 Boys 5th Position
It’s been a fantastic start to the new year for Squash Wales and more importantly, it was a pleasure to see the players competing and enjoying their sport in such prestigious events, long may it continue.
The picture below is a splendid example of the teams enjoying their sport. Many thanks to the players, parents, and coaches.
Written By: Greg Tippings – Junior National Coach
