Young aspiring squash players will have the opportunity to learn from experienced coaches when a free Junior Squash Coaching Clinic is hosted at the Jan Wilken Squash Courts on 8 August.

The initiative, organised through a collaboration between Buccaneers Squash Club and Swakopmund Sport Club, is open to children and teenagers aged six to 18 years, regardless of their playing experience.

Running from 9:00 to 12:00, the clinic is designed to introduce newcomers to the sport while helping more experienced juniors sharpen their skills through structured coaching sessions. Participants will receive instruction from a team of qualified coaches, including Coach Devon, Coach Bimbo, Coach Imms and Coach Mikey, who bring expertise in technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning and performance development.

To make the event accessible to all, participation is free of charge and rackets and balls will be provided. Organisers have asked participants to wear non-marking sports shoes suitable for indoor courts.

The clinic forms part of ongoing efforts to promote squash among young people and encourage greater participation in the Olympic sport at grassroots level. Organisers hope the event will inspire a new generation of players while strengthening the junior squash community on the coast through fun, learning and active participation.

By Rudi Bowe