Shepparton has a strong history of producing exceptional Squash and Racquetball players.
Since its inception in 1976, the Country Individual Championships has been won by a Shepparton player 22 times, including four of the last five events. Local talent, Ben Ratcliffe, has won the past two years and is on track to be the number one seed again this year.
The annual tournament is amongst players from across regional Victoria and is being held in Shepparton this year for the very first time. Hosted by GV Squash and Racquetball Club on behalf of Squash and Racquetball Victoria, the event is open to squash players from across region Victoria, who will compete according to their ability across six divisions.
All matches will be timed and played on the one day, with winners awarded based on total points won.
The squash and racquetball Country Individual Championships will take place at GV Squash Club, 83 Archer Street Shepparton, on Sunday, October 20 from 10am until 4pm.
