North Coast Open Festival Of Squash
Wednesday 30 October 2024 to Sunday 03 November 2024
Overview
The 2024 North Coast Open will be rebranded as the 2024 North Coast Festival of Squash.
There are three separate events. The festival will feature Junior, Graded, and Professional Squash World Tour…
The 2024 North Coast Open will be rebranded as the 2024 North Coast Festival of Squash.
There are three separate events. The festival will feature Junior, Graded, and Professional Squash World Tour events, catering to a broad spectrum of squash players and enthusiasts.
More than 150 athletes from 15 nations are expected to compete, ensuring a high standard of international competition.
The festival will include workshops for coaching and refereeing, featuring WSO World Squash Officiating Level 1 Courses.
The Support Program will feature graded and junior events, attracting players from all states of Australia.
The PSA event will offer significant World Ranking Points, underscoring the importance of the competition.
Players and supporters will have the opportunity to explore the Coffs Coast through a tour of Costa Berry farm and other scenic locations.
Sponsors will showcase the latest squash gear, providing attendees with the latest in squash technology and equipment.
Dinner Function and Opening Ceremony:
The 2024 North Coast Festival of Squash is set to be a landmark event, combining top-tier squash competition with community engagement and regional promotion. By highlighting Coffs Harbour’s attractions and fostering a vibrant sporting environment, the festival will make a substantial contribution to both the local economy and the broader squash community.
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)