title: Squash New Zealand
text: # Squash New Zealand
  
  Squash New Zealand is the governing body of squash in New Zealand. Founded in 1932, Squash New Zealand is affiliated to both the World Squash Federation and Oceania Squash.
  
  ## Regional and club administration
  
  Squash New Zealand is responsible for the administration of squash in 11 regions, each of which is managed by a regional district administration.
  
  There are currently 200 clubs affiliated to Squash New Zealand which collectively creates a network of 590 individual squash courts.
  
  ## Honours and awards
  
  ### National awards
  
  The Squash New Zealand National Awards have awarded since 1974. The award categories include:
  
  * Chairman's Award
  * Club of the Year
  * Most Improved Player
  * National Coaching Awards
  * Personality of the Year
  * Refereeing Awards
  * Rob Roche Award (Meritorious Service to Masters)
  * Volunteer of the Year
  
  ### Hall of Fame
  
  Squash New Zealand is a sponsor of the New Zealand Squash Hall of Fame, established in 2009. The Hall currently has 30 inductees:
  
  * Murray Day OBE
  * Dame Susan Devoy
  * Mohamed Dardir Ali El-Bakary
  * Roy Haddon
  * Leilani Joyce
  * Ross Norman
  * Bruce Brownlee
  * Stuart Davenport
  
  2010
  
  * Charlie Waugh
  * Neven Barbour
  * John Gillies
  * Don Green
  * Allen Johnes
  * Nancy New
  * Carol Owens
  * Susie Simcock
  
  2011
  
  * Ann Stephens
  * Paul Steel
  * Norm Coe
  * Pam Davis
  
  2013
  
  * Bill Murphy
  * Trevor Johnston
  * Robyn Blackwood
  * Rob Crothall
  * Jade Wilson
  * Joanne Williams
  * Jenny Webster
  
  2014
  
  * Bryden Clarke
  
  2018
  
  * Shelley Kitchen
  
  2021
  
  * Chas Evans
  