Let's talk about the current Mini Poll

Published: 06 Jun 2006 - 08:12 by rippa rit

Updated: 26 Sep 2008 - 09:03

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I thought, after all the forum discussions about the players, etc the Mini Poll made me stop and reflect on the years. It was a difficult question. Yes/No, regarding the new technology - something we do not want to ever give up of course, with all the zip coming from the strings.
On the bigger picture, I guess technology also embraces more than squash rackets. What else?

the switch from Amateur to Open status of the game, about 1975/6 I think off the top of my head.
players exposed to national/international competition younger, eg this year is to be the 14th World Junior Mens Titles, in NZ.
the introduction of satellite coaching programs in regions
the establishment of the Sports Institutes.
Scholarships to assist players make a career out of squash, and fund their travel, coaching, gym, accommodtion, etc.
funding of sports science projects at Universities, eg the Energy Systems, Biomechanics, Video Analysis, etc.
the establishment of professional international tournament circuits throughout the world.
appointment of world class players into paid positions, eg Club Pro, spreading the expertise.

That actually is quite a bit I think, and it all adds up to money. No doubt others will have more to say too.
Wow, if somebody gave squashgame that sort of $$$ we would have a "BALL"