2006 World Junior Men's Squash Individual and Team Championships

All 4 corners of the globe are to be represented at next years 14th World Junior Men's Squash Championships hosted in Palmerston North, with 20 nations confirming team entry.

To date they include; the Home countries, plus teams from Europe, Africa, US & Canada, South America, Japan & Asia and the Anzacs, Australia and New Zealand. Spain and Mexico have shown interest but are yet to commit, while a surprise entry from Mongolia was received with interest. Unfortunately due to WSF rules, their entry cannot be accepted as they are yet to be become a full WSF member.

Entries confirmed (as of 11.15.05) are:

1. AUSTRALIA
2. CANADA
3. EGYPT
4. ENGLAND
5. FINLAND
6. GERMANY
7. INDIA
8. IRELAND
9. JAPAN
10. KUWAIT
11. MALAYSIA
12. NETHERLANDS
13. NEW ZEALAND
14. PAKISTAN
15. SCOTLAND
16. SOUTH AFRICA
17. SWITZERLAND
18. USA
19. WALES
20. ZIMBABWE

All About Palmerston North
Written by Trevor McGuinness

Situated on the banks of the Manawatu River nestled at the foot of the impressive Tararua Mountain Range, a growing city of 78,100, Palmerston North is unique. The subdivision of Palmerston North began in 1866, with the most important stimulus to the growth of the town being the development of pastoral farming. As early European settlers cleared the native forest with axe and fire, a new vegetation of grasses and clovers provided the basis for cattle and sheep farming. The city has been able to maintain a complementary relationship between the modern conveniences and technology of big city life, and the quality and ease of small town lifestyle, offering visitors and residents alike 'the best of both worlds'

Palmerston North is a vibrant youthful city with the active student population, nearby Linton Military Camp, and several knowledge organizations. Since 1930 the establishment of Educational and New Research Institutes has broadened the City’s economic base. The city hosts an impressive range of educational institutions. Local primary and secondary schools have a proud tradition of academic, sporting and cultural achievement. The home campus of Massey university provides an enormous number of courses and supports research in many fields. UCOL is the leading regional polytechnic in New Zealand. Other institutions such as International Pacific College and Te Wananga O Aotearoa also welcome students from around the region and around the world.

About The Venue
Written by Trevor McGuinness

SquashGym Palmerston North is one of New Zealand's premier sporting club's, host to many New Zealand National Squash events over the years including, the 1971 World Men's Championship and host to the upcoming 2006 World Junior Men's Championships.

Although approaching it's 70th year, the 2002 and 2000 NZ Club of the Year has kept pace with the fast moving sports leisure industry and opened a new public Gym in December. The $300,000 plus investment has seen the latest Gym gear installed, another valuable asset to the complex. The club with an ever-increasing player and membership base of over 700, boasts 5 Squash courts including 3 glassbacks and a Championship gallery court. They are also in the process of building a further 3 ASB 'movable wall' glass back courts. Other facilities include; Pro-Shop, Club Office, Bar & Lounge(s) and Changing rooms.

For more information about the 2006 World Junior Men's Squash Championships, please visit http://www.2006worldjuniors.co.nz

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