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Grab your idling rackets because squash is coming back soon! Here's a short video about what to take note of when you're back in the courts from 21 June onwards 👀

For the latest information on the calibrated easing of Safe Management Measures for sport and physical activities, please click here ➡️
https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/relaxed-restrictions-for-phase-3-heightened-alert/
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Get ready for a ghosting session in our workout no.7 with coach Vivian!

Click this link for the full instructions to this workout ➡️: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQOTns-l9sS/?utm_medium=copy_link
[Update as of 18 June 2021]

In light of the recent announcement of tightened measures, the advisory as published on 14 June will be superseded by the latest SportSG’s advisory (18 June) on safe management measures: Calibrated Easing of Safe Management Measures for Sport and Physical Exercise & Activities.

Playing will still be allowed albeit from the max of 5 pax per court to the current rule of 2 per court, so get ready and grab your rackets!

Key measures:
•From 21 June 2021, a maximum of 2pax per court (inclusive of a coach). I.e. 1 to 1 coaching will be allowed.

•No waiting shall be allowed outside the court if there are 2 users in the premise.

•All current measures apply as per previous advisory.

For more information, do visit: https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2021/June/Calibrated-Easing-of-SMM-for-Sport
Angry Birds club member Lilian Tan has been playing squash for nearly 5 years! Being an all-rounded sport, squash keeps her active because of the physical and mental demands of the game.
[Further Postponement of the MARIGOLD 2021 SGSquash Circuit 2 Tournament]

In light of the recent announcement of tightened Safe Management Measures, the MARIGOLD 2021 SGSquash Circuit 2 tournament will be further postponed to 17 - 21 August 2021.

Should you wish to withdraw from the tournament, please contact us at: events@sgsquash.com

Thank you for your understanding.

For the latest SportSG advisory, please visit: https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2021/June/Calibrated-Easing-of-SMM-for-Sport
Having played squash for over 30 years, Calvin was first exposed to the sport by a colleague. His favourite feature about this game – critical-thinking!

Share with us your favourite part about squash!
[Player Spotlight]

Since she started playing squash nearly 2 years ago and joined a tournament for the first time ever back in May, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) squash player Chia Min has come a very long way! 👍💪

Squash has been a very big part of her life because of how the sport helps take her mind off stressful things. This therapeutic activity has also been a great aid in teaching her to be more calm and patient- whether for studies or work!
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WE ARE BACK TO 5 PAX PER COURT!

Following the recent announcement on easing of Safe Management Measures, the latest SportSG’s advisory (9 July 2021) allows group size of up to 5 pax per court, with effect from 12 July 2021.

For the latest information from SportSG on the calibrated easing of Safe Management Measures for sport and physical activities, please visit: https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/-/media/SSC/Corporate/Files/News-and-Updates/Media-Releases/2021/July/9/Updated-9-July-2021_Calibrated-Easing-of-SMM-for-Sport_PE_PA.pdf
📖 Read to find out more about what Singapore Squash has been up to in this part 1 article of our Community Updates 👉

https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/what-singapore-squash-has-been-up-to/
[Updated as of 17 July 2021]

Playing will reduced to a maximum of 2 pax per court:

https://www.facebook.com/232665693524098/posts/2717593861697923/?d=n

For the latest information from SportSG on the calibrated easing of Safe Management Measures for sport and physical activities, please visit:

https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2021/July/Updated-17-July-2021-Calibrated-Easing-of-Safe-Management-Measures
Singapore Squash wishes all our Muslim coaches, trainees and friends from all over Eid Mubarak and Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha.
ICYMI: As of 15 July 2021, the Fast and Easy Testing (FET) regime will be made mandatory to all coaches in the course of their work.

Coaches are required to do their Antigen Rapid Test (ART) test as part of the FET and produce a valid negative ART test results, with the frequency of the FET held once every 14 days.

For more information on the mandatory FET testing regime:
https://www.sportsingapore.gov.sg/-/media/SSC/Corporate/Files/News-and-Updates/Media-Releases/2021/June/24/FET-Notice-to-Sports-and-Fitness-Industry-15-July.pdf?la=en&hash=5843C89A232BBC796DCAA99458119B947E9215C7

More information on the ART test:
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/selftestart

Click here for the registration for the FET:
https://form.gov.sg/#!/60d2eda300843b0012baaf2c
Just had your COVID-19 vaccination recently?

Please avoid strenuous exercise or similar intensive physical activities as a precautionary measure.

Racket sports such as squash should be avoided for at least one week after your vaccination, while activities deemed safe include stretching, casual walking and light housework.

Click on the following link for more vaccination and health related advisories:
https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/vaccination
Squash Player Issue 2 of 2021 is out now!
In this issue, the squash world pays tribute to the legendary Malcolm Willstrop, who has personally guided two World Champions in Lee Beachill and his son James Willstrop.
Former World #1 and Vice President of World Squash Federation Karim Darwish joins the magazine as a columnist.
Read all about the outdoor squash movement that you’ve all been seeing on social media.
Closer to home, jumbo doubles is featured and gets some global audience in The view from Asia segment.