As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Singapore Squash wishes all of our Muslim friends, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

With stricter Covid-19 measures and a worsening pandemic situation in some neighbouring countries, may we all draw strength from one another during this festive period to overcome this crisis together. Stay safe, squash safe! 💪🏻
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Thank you to all those who signed up, our slots are all filled for the Mini Squash Tryouts! For those of you who are still interested, do consider signing up for our Mini Squash Program directly.

Click on the link in our bio for more details and to register!
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ARTICLE: Here's everything that went down at the TECH MAHINDRA SGSquash Men's & Women's Novice Tournament! Read the full article using the link in our bio 👀
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In line with the government's efforts to clamp down on rising COVID-19 cases and clusters in the community, all squash courts (both public and private) are to be closed from 16 May to 13 June.

We look forward to the cooperation and understanding from all users during this time of stricter measures.

For more information, please visit https://www.sgsquash.com/sgsquash-news/2021/back-to-stricter-covid19-measures-singapore/

Mini Squash Tryouts CANCELLED

In light of the recent announcement by the Ministry of Education to suspend children & youth-centric sport / physical / activity classes / programmes from 19 May, the Mini Squash Tryouts initially set for 29 & 30 May will be CANCELLED.

More information regarding the Mini Squash program will be provided at a later date, sit tight!

Happy #throwbackthursday to the Dymon Asia SG Masters Open 2021! A common question many of you might have about the title sponsor, Dymon Asia, is - who is Dymon Asia and why are they supporting squash so generously during such difficult times?

Read this article to find out more about how Mark Wong of Dymon Asia went from starting out squash with an old junior wooden racket, to contributing in his own little way and helping squash grow on this little red dot 🇸🇬 he calls home.

https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/from-burghley-courts-to-title-sponsor-the-story-of-mark-wong-of-dymon-asia/

Singapore Squash wishes all, happy Vesak Day!

Due to the ongoing Heightened Alert (HA) from 16 May to 13 June, and the announcement from the Ministry of Education to cease all youth-related events and programs, the Oncocare SGsquash Junior Circuit - 2nd Leg will be cancelled. The safety of our participants is of the utmost importance to us.

We thank you for your understanding.

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Can't workout at the gym now? Stay fit with us as we bring you through a series of exercises suitable for all ages! #squashthisworkout

This is a strength workout, so your goal is to get in quality reps and not rush through the workout!

For more tips on this set of exercises, click on this link ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPfZl_LlgQ-/?utm_medium=copy_link

Singapore Squash's first novice tournament in over ten years evokes huge positive response from participants! 🔥

Read more about what they have to say in the following article: https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/part-1-very-encouraging-feedback-from-participants-of-the-tech-mahindra-sgsquash-novice-tournament-on-their-experiences-and-organisation-of-the-event/

Feeling stiff and lethargic from working or studying at home for too long? Squash this workout with us today!

Perform 3 sets for each exercise.
Rest 45s in between exercises.

Start with the A exercises. Alternate between the two exercises until you have completed 3 sets. Then you can move on to part B, and so on.

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A1. 1 1/4 Squat, 12 reps
𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲

A2. Racket Plank Swap, 60s
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗺.
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B1. Racket Russian Press, 12 reps each side
𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱.
𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

B2. Glute Bridge Reach Over, 12 reps each side
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝗽.
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲.

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C1. 2 Way Trap Raise, 10 reps each way
𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻.
𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲.

C2. Side Lunge w Knee Up, 10 reps each leg
𝗧𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗽.

C3. Side Lying Hip Abduction, 20 reps each leg
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.
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Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean the grind stops! Here's our 4th workout series, are you in?

For the full step-by-step instructions, click on this link ➡️ https://t.co/3rGfgBnkoQ https://t.co/cpiOb6jzMx

In this second part of the two-part series, we look at some of the challenges that the participants from the Tech Mahindra SGSquash Novice Tournament faced and their views on the existing infrastructure available in Singapore: https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/part-2-getting-a-court-to-play-has-been-challenging-and-perhaps-impossible-at-times/?fbclid=IwAR14r8NaFZf2_WYev5XSwfSJw7tVgQSN1MKdLEebrH3_TdDug2IbamryclM

Are your squash rackets collecting dust in a corner because the courts are closed? Grab them now for our Workout No. 5! Here's a series of the various squash shots, so find an open area and start working on your swing!

For the full instructions to this workout, click on this link ➡️
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Had a busy week? Remember, you're NEVER too busy to workout for a healthy lifestyle and get fit 💪🏻 Here’s Workout No.6 !

Click this link for the full instructions to this workout ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQDbREdF-85/?utm_medium=copy_link

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/

Advocating a work-life balance through sports. Read about how squash has impacted and benefited our sponsor, Tech Mahindra: https://www.sgsquash.com/ssra-events/2021/tech-mahindra-advocating-work-life-balance-through-sports/

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.