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Yes we can play next week - thank goodness BUT: No spectators; 1 person per 4 square meters with a maximum of 10 Indoors(presume in each indoor space). So in order to meet these restrictions, players/participants will need to ensure their 1.5m distance from each other when not participating in their match and stick to the assigned area for their teams Finals without moving around too much. Please let all involved know we have permission to play next week with strict restrictions. ** CLICK BLOG TO READ MORE ABOUT OTHER MEASURES **

It is with heavy heart that we notify you that Robin Selwood has passed away on 25th March 2021.

Epping will be completing this Midweek season at RMIT and for Thursday night playing at Essendon. For those matches listed as 'HOME' matches, please consider RMIT as the Home base. 7.30pm start and we may have to play on a couple of courts to get through before 10pm. Obviously there will not be a Supper component Midweek. Essendon will be able to host Suppers for the Thursday evening comp.

Supper are back in a limited format. Basically, IF players wish to partake in a supper then they will need to bring their own - just a small plate to share with anyone else who wishes to stay. Currently Werribee and RMIT(Epping) will not be able to host Suppers. So that leaves Fitzy, Essendon and Gladstone Park can host suppers.

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I am informing you of Ian's passing on Sunday. We have been told that there will be a death notice and funeral information posted on the 3rd of March in the Herald-Sun. It is proposed that the funeral will take place this Friday 5th March at approximately 2pm (please check the Notice for clarification) at Tobin Brothers 9306 7211 in Glenroy.

Thursday competition starts Round 1 (18th Feb), All play is at Essendon. Midweek competition starts Round 2 (22nd Feb), Round 1 will be made up down the line, let's see how we go with lockdowns before tweek fixture.

There will not be Suppers at any venue this season given the change to the number of persons allowed to congregate together currently. Hopefully we will not have to make any other adjustments.

It is with great sadness that the North West Squash League farewells Ray Meadows.

The North West Squash League is greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Bryan Bird.

As you would be aware, the Victorian State Government recently announced that from 22 June 2020 all indoor sport and recreation activities venues may reopen with up to 20 people per space, and up to 10 people per group or activity at any one time. Squash and Racquetball Victoria (S&RV) has prepared a 'Return to Play Squash and Racquetball in a Covid-19 safe Environment Plan' which is detailed here. reference: squash victoria