2025 Masters Trans-Tasman Test Series
Dates: 29 August - 6 September 2025 (tentative - TBC)
Venue: Perth, Australia
2025 Trans-Tasman Test Series Policy
The National Team Selection policy outlines the selection processes Squash New Zealand Poipātū Aotearoa (SNZ) will select players for the New Zealand Masters Team to compete at the 2025 Trans-Tasman Test series held in Perth, Australia dates likely (29 August – 6th September), which is in conjunction with the Australian National Masters Individuals.
The underlying expectation is that the selection criteria will allow a team to be selected that best represents the vision of Squash New Zealand at this time, “New Zealanders enjoying squash from grassroots to excelling on the world stage”.
Full Selection Criteria
Selectors - Kathryn McKay, Lawrence Skurr, Malcolm Vaile
Congratulations to our 2023 Masters Trans-Tasman Test Team:
Oliver Johnston (Canterbury) - 35 plus male
Holly Shuja (BOP) - 35 plus female
Kashif Shuja (BOP) - 40 plus male
Suk Hee Kim (Auckland) - 40 plus female
Matt Green (Wellington) - 45 plus male
Erin Ellery (Canterbury) - 45 plus female
Scott Gardiner (Canterbury) - 50 plus male
Lisa Ashton (Auckland) - 50 plus female
Danny McQueen (BOP) - 55 plus male
Amanda Kennedy (Auckland) - 55 plus female
Brett Meyer (Auckland) - 60 plus male
Alessandra Ceriani (Auckland) - 60 plus female
Thomas (Alby) King (Otago) - 65 plus male
Karen Walton (Canterbury) - 65 plus female
Team Manager: Kathryn McKay (BOP)
It is an exciting mixture of returning Masters representatives and an equally exciting number on debut.
The 3 Selectors have put considerable thought over the past 6 months into the makeup of this team based on a wide range of criteria. Some positions were relatively clear-cut while with others, there was very little to distinguish between the very high quality of contenders.
We believe we have selected a team which will do New Zealand proud.
Test 1: Monday 9th October – Wanaka Squash Club
Test 2: Tuesday 10th October – Wanaka Squash Club
Test 3: Thursday 12th October – SquashCity Invercargill
Followed by G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Masters Championships 2023 13th - 15th October at SquashCity Invercargill
Congratulations and good luck to all NZ players.
