Camps
High-Performance Squash Camps
The World of Squash High-Performance Squash Camps are the premier training ground for ambitious squash players. We attract top-tier talent from every corner of South Africa, as well as international players from Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, and as far afield as the USA.
Focusing on elite-level training and match play, our camps feature guest elite coaches who bring world-class expertise to the World of Squash line-up.
🌟 Elite Support & Sports Science
Our annual events are fully backed by the University of Pretoria’s High Performance Centre (Tuks hpc). Players gain invaluable access to specialized service providers across crucial athletic fields:
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Sport Psychology: Mastering the mental game.
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Nutrition: Fueling for peak performance.
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Physiotherapy & Biokinetics: Injury prevention and movement optimization.
đź“… Our Annual Camp Calendar
Camps are strategically scheduled throughout the year to align with the squash season, player age, and skill level.
| Camp / Clinic | Timing | Target Focus |
| High Performance Camp | December / January | Elite pre-season prep |
| Easter Holiday Camp | April | Mid-season sharpening |
| Pre-IPT Camp | June | Targeted Inter-Provincial Tournament prep |
| Kick-Start New Season | August | Building momentum |
| Summer Holiday Camp | September & December | Skills development & conditioning |
đź’ˇ Custom Camps: Looking for something specific? We also design tailored camps throughout the year based on individual needs and group requests.
👟 Tailored Programmes for Every Level
Our daily programmes cater to specific ability groups, welcoming players as young as 7 years old (mini-SQUASHERS) for varying durations.
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For International Players: We offer full-service hosting with accommodation in local guest houses or the elite hpc lockers. Programmes are fully customized to your specific needs.
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The Takeaway: Players return to competitive play or their homelands armed with a comprehensive follow-up programme spanning on-court routines and strength & conditioning.
🔬 The World of Squash Edge:
Low Ratios & High Tech
To maintain maximum intensity, we utilize multiple centers ensuring a strict limit of only 2–3 players per court.
Individualized Attention
Every session is packed with hands-on guidance. Our expert World of Squash coaching staff is supported by in-training coaches (University of Pretoria B Sport Sci students), ensuring every player gets dedicated, individual attention within the group setting.
Cutting-Edge Training Technology
We leverage the latest sporting technology to analyze and elevate your game:
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Ball Machines & Footworkers for precision drilling.
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XCLR8 Equipment for speed and agility.
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 Video Analysis & Visual Coaching Programmes for frame-by-frame technique breakdown.
đź“© Ready to Elevate Your Game?
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Tours
- INTERNATIONAL TOURSÂ
“The highlight tour of my schools career” is how Thoboki Mohohlo SA U19 No 1 (2008) and World Junior player described the World of Squash Australia tour.
2018 sees the start of a new venture for the WOS tours as we head over to Hong Kong and Malaysia, for training with some of the best coaches in Asia. This is not new territory, as Head Coach Liz Mackenzie has accompanied SA Schools tours (as the nominated Coach/ Manager) on 8 occassions and has built up a strong relationship with Aaron Soyza –Â who is based at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. The tour group will be on court for 2 – 3 sessions a day, while also enjoying the sights of the resort town of Penang during their stay.
Departure date is set for 21 September 2018 with the return date of 7 October 2018. For more info please send an email to lizmsquash@gmail.com
This tour promises to be a regular on the World of Squash calendar.
- TOURS WITHIN SOUTH AFRICAÂ
World of Squash regularly organises tours to tournaments, training camps and visiting coaches for their players. Taking a group of athletes away for a weekend to participate in a tournament not only develops independence and camaraderie for the athlete, but also gives the World of Squash coaches a chance to interact and bond with their athletes. Parents play an important role in the relationship and their support on these tours is always appreciated and where necessary, included.
Regular World of Squash Tours have included the following:
- MMA:
- St Andrews School Festival – Bloemfontein
Wynberg Stayers Festival – Cape Town
KZN Junior Open – DurbanÂ
Australia - TuksSquash Junior Programme:Â
- KZN Junior Open – Durban
Epworth Primary Schools Festival – Pietermaritzburg
Bloem Primary Schools Festival – BFNÂ
Australia - TuksSquash High Performance and Academy Programme:Â
SA Student Individual Tournament
Annual USSA event
World of Squash coaches are regularly selected to act as Managers and Coaches for National tours. Recent tours have included Namibia, UK, Malaysia, Junior Worlds and World Student Championships.
