Hutt City Squash

Kia ora all,

Just thought I'd send a quick message to ensure everyone knows that Graeme Astle has stepped into the president role for Hutt City Squash.

Graeme and I have been working closely together with the Phoenix takeover so he is well positioned to keep the work in this space going. As you all know, Graeme is highly respected in the squash community, cares deeply about Hutt City Squash and is highly skilled. You're in fantastic hands. Thanks Graeme for all your help over the last couple of years, it's meant a lot.

Graeme has the support of the entire committee.

As much as I have enjoyed the challenge, I am moving to Australia in a couple of weeks.

I do want to thank the committee for the constant hard work, especially during these tougher times.

Neil is the glue that holds this club together, an absolute legend. Every tournament, in-house, kids night, interclub and other squash event is done by Neil. If he asks for help, make sure you volunteer. He needs you.

Warren and Michelle have been doing a fantastic job getting the books in order, keeping my spend manageable.

Warren has also become the IT guy, making sure your experience is how you expect and simplifing the setup for the user. It's been good knowing that I don't have to do it.

Michelle has also been a huge advocate for women's squash, driving ladies night, ensuring there are teams entered in competitions, and ensuring the little things are done like soap in the showers at tournaments.

Andy keeps us on our toes, ensuring we are crossing the right t's and dotting our i's. He has a few ideas and plans to improve the place, give him a hand to get some stuff done.

Terry has been a legend. The amount of time he spends cleaning walls and introducing new people to others helps promote our club. We need more people like Terry.

I also want to say a special thanks to a couple of others no longer on the committee. Bryan who worked tirelessly keeping the club going for many years.

And Nikki, who drove change at a good rate. When something needed to be done, Nikki would do it, would drive it, and ensure it got done, not just talked about. Take the court sponsorship for example, how good do the courts look?

For the club, the ride isn't over. There is still.lots of work to be done. But it can only be done by volunteers. The club needs your help. Without it, the club is at risk of collapsing. The risk now is greater than it's ever been. Play more squash is a great start. Chip in the help when you can. Every little bit helps. And make Hutt City Squash a place that people want to be.

The ball is in your court.

That's a wrap for Our Hutt City Squash Open for 2026. A big thanks to Brock Shute and The Mortgage Advice Company for sponsoring the tournament and ensuring it was a succesful event.

Here's the results;

women's Open - Winner - Gemma Gee
Runner up - Anna Marquis-Skepetaris

Women's Div 1 - Winner - Claudia Hawkes
Runner Up - Charlotte Haxton

Women's Div 2- Winner - Sophia Gambitsis
Runner Up - Ngahuia Owen

Women's Div3 - Winner - Ellie Briggs
Runner Up - Jessie Wang

Men's Open - Winner - Evan Williams
Runner Up - James Thompson

Men's Div 1 - Winner - Glenn Blay
Runner Up - Samuel Locke-Brook

Men's Div 2 - Winner - Adam Hempel
Runner Up p- Snehith Jampala

Men's Div 3 - Winner - Matt Anderson
Runner Up - Alexander Biss

Men's Div 4 - Winner Isaac Hastings
Runner Up - Jackson Blay

Men's Div 5 - Winner - Mitchell Wong
Runner Up - Tony Smiler

Well done to all players. Scary watching some of these junior players going so well. Looks like Squash here in Wellington has some very exciting future players.

Looking for a male to play in our Hutt City Open tournament next weekend. Any grade will be fine as draws have not been released as yet. If you can play, drop us an email at [email protected] or leave a message here.

This guy in the photo probably not available.

🔥 Entries Are Filling Fast! 🔥
The Hutt City Squash Open is shaping up to be an absolute cracker of a weekend, with a strong field already registered and plenty of quality players lining up to take a shot at the $500 First Prize! 🏆

With entries rolling in, now is the time to secure your spot before the draw starts to fill up. Whether you're chasing the title, looking for great matches, or just keen for a fantastic weekend of squash and club atmosphere, this is an event you won't want to miss.

👊 Strong competition
🏆 $500 First Prize up for grabs
🎉 Great squash, great people, great weekend

Don't leave it too late—register now to lock in your place and make sure your mates do the same. The more players, the bigger and better the event!

Think you've got what it takes? $500 says you don't. 😏

Tag the player you reckon can't beat you for it.

🔥 HUTT CITY OPEN | 16–18 JULY 🔥

The Hutt City Open is coming up fast, and the draw is filling with players who think they're the one walking away with the $500 first prize (Men's and Women's Open). Only $40 to enter — quality competition, a great weekend of squash, all grades welcome.

If you're confident, prove it on court. If you're not... we'll see you there anyway. 👀

👉 Register now before entries close.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Mortgage Advice Company for backing the event and our squash community.

📍 16–18 July. Hutt City. Let's go.

Great stuff, Men's 'D' grade team won the Wellington Superchamps over the weekend. Today getting the job done by beating Island Bay 4 matches to 1. A great effort by the whole team. Now the hard work starts with training for the National Finals in September. The Nationals are also to be played at Tawa.

Good luck guys.

A quick SuperChamps update. The 'D' grade men's team have played four rounds so far winning every round 5 nil. They have Island Bay at 12.30pm tomorrow, a win and that secures first place and off to the National Finals. If you are keen to support these fine looking gentlemen feel free to pop over to Tawa Squash Club or watch the live feed, go to YouTube and search Tawa Squash, court four. Playing order is Neil, Praj, Warren, Ashton and Matt. Nick and Brock sitting this one out but both could easily slot into the starting team. Coach Graeme Astle will again be giving us advice and no doubt Terry Hession, Nikki Matthews and Carl Hamilton will be offering support as well.

The mens 'E' grade team had their first win this evening, well done lads.

Our 'C' grade ladies have finished second each time they have played so far but pretty sure they have tried their hearts out.

It's now the day of Superchamps squash. 3.5 hours from the first matches kicking off. Let's go Hutt City Squash, go well.

We have our Ladies 'C' graders heading over to Masterton for the weekend.

Our 'D' grade men are heading over to Tawa, if interested games will be livestreamed for courts 2 & 4.

Our 'E' grade men are heading up the coast to Kapiti.

All the best everyone and know the club are wishing you all the best.

If you are not playing SuperChamps and want to play in a one day tournament on Sunday, here you go.