North Coast Open
Wednesday 16 August 2023 to Sunday 20 August 2023
Overview
The North Coast Open Professional Squash Associated Challenger Tour 10 Event is a higher classification Tournament on the World Squash Tour conducted by the Professional Squash Association (PSA). The tournament is open to all international players.
The events higher classification and World Ranking Points places significant importance on the competition.
This is the twentieth North Coast Open to be conducted at the Centre. The tournament will be conducted over 5 days.
In addition there will be a Support Program of Graded events which attract players from all states of Australia ensuring a high standard of competition throughout the week of activities.
The North Coast Open is conducted annually.
The event is one of the most popular events on the Squash Australia Tour Calendar and is renowned for the organisation and program delivery.
Coffs Harbour is promoted as a popular tourist destination accessible from capital cities for many international and interstate participants and visitors to take part in the sport program and see the abundant attractions the Coffs Coast Region has to offer during their stay.
With the 2022 event now concluded the feedback indicates that this tournament program is what people are delighted with and want more of.
They are very keen to visit the Coffs Coast Region which is also economically rewarding for the accommodation, retail and hospitality venues throughout the city.
Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have handrails on all your stairways
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have TVs with captioning option
Have twin beds available on request
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
