The Headspace Charity Squash Extravaganza raised more than $22,000 that attracted four of the world top 20 and six 2018 Commonwealth Games representatives to the Elanora Squash Centre on the Northern Beaches of Sydney on Saturday, the 24th of March, 2018.
Pictured (L-R): Aaron Frankcomb, Cameron Pilley, Donna Urquhart, Jake Cohen (Event Organiser), Joelle King, Paul Coll, Rex Hedrick and Zac Alexander.
The event was very generously sponsored by East Coast Squash Academy, Jack Goodman, David Fleming and Trevor Butt, three local Sydney squash players, who were able to have a hit with their favourite professional in attendance. This event takes Jake Cohen, the event's organiser, total amount raised for mental health charities to over $48,000.
The Extravaganza saw Paul Coll, Joelle King, Donna Urquhart, Cameron Pilley, Zac Alexander, Aaron Frankcomb and Rex Hedrick participate in front of more than 70 people at the Elanora Squash Centre.
The Extravaganza saw Paul Coll, Joelle King, Donna Urquhart, Cameron Pilley, Zac Alexander, Aaron Frankcomb and Rex Hedrick participate in front of more than 70 people at the Elanora Squash Centre.
"I loved watching the top quality squash on offer. I really enjoyed the event and the evening’s festivities,” declared Helen Zaman. “Event organiser Jake Cohen did a marvellous job of arranging the event. Being able to raise such a large amount for headspace is sensational."
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance to promote young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental and physical health, work and study support as well as alcohol substance abuse rehabilitation services. To contact headspace, please email info@headspace.org.au for any information or further details.
Did you know?
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher percentage than any other age group.
Alarmingly, suicide is the leading cause of death for young people, accounting for one third of all deaths in this age category.
Research shows that 75 per cent of mental health issues emerge before the age of 25. By treating these issues early, it has been shown that providing a holistic model of support, the risk of them developing into more serious problems is greatly decreased.
Headspace is proud to have provided over 1.5 million services through its centres, online and phone support helping more than a quarter million young people.
Headspace has been overwhelmingly effective, with 60 per cent of its clients showing significant improvement. The other 40 per cent are still on their journeys and are continuing to receive services, which we hope will prove equally beneficial for a long life of peace, serenity and joy.
Events like this combine social interaction with physical exertion and in the case of the professional players, the physical prowess and mental tenacity that we can all aspire to acquire.
"I'd like to thank all those involved in the event, especially the East Coast Squash Academy’s Dr Marc Dussault and founder Aaron Frankcomb for MC’ing the squash matches and donating their speaker and appearances fees respectively. Also, I want to mention that an event of this size could not have been successful without Tim Wyres and Katherine Moore’s amazing support and allow us to host the event at the Elanora Squash Centre, one of Sydney’s premier sport venues.” Jake Cohen said.
Did you know?
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher percentage than any other age group.
Alarmingly, suicide is the leading cause of death for young people, accounting for one third of all deaths in this age category.
Research shows that 75 per cent of mental health issues emerge before the age of 25. By treating these issues early, it has been shown that providing a holistic model of support, the risk of them developing into more serious problems is greatly decreased.
Headspace is proud to have provided over 1.5 million services through its centres, online and phone support helping more than a quarter million young people.
Headspace has been overwhelmingly effective, with 60 per cent of its clients showing significant improvement. The other 40 per cent are still on their journeys and are continuing to receive services, which we hope will prove equally beneficial for a long life of peace, serenity and joy.
Events like this combine social interaction with physical exertion and in the case of the professional players, the physical prowess and mental tenacity that we can all aspire to acquire.
"I'd like to thank all those involved in the event, especially the East Coast Squash Academy’s Dr Marc Dussault and founder Aaron Frankcomb for MC’ing the squash matches and donating their speaker and appearances fees respectively. Also, I want to mention that an event of this size could not have been successful without Tim Wyres and Katherine Moore’s amazing support and allow us to host the event at the Elanora Squash Centre, one of Sydney’s premier sport venues.” Jake Cohen said.
For more information about mental health, you can contact headspace via the following email: info@headspace.org.au or visit a headspace centre near you: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/
The East Coast Squash Academy:
Founded in 2013 when Aaron Frankcomb retired from the Professional Squash Tour, the East Coast Squash Academy set out to create a business model to expand the presence of squash within local communities surrounding squash centres.
The Academy’s first location was at Willoughby Squash Club where Aaron Frankcomb was hired as the club’s resident squash pro. The Academy produced some stellar results including: Attracting a handful of junior players with aspirations of going on the professional (PSA) tour. Its junior program had the biggest contingent of players on the NSW Squash Junior ranking list, with players on the NSW junior state teams, Australian junior teams and Australian senior players. The Academy has developed NSW and Australian Junior Champions. At its peak, the junior squash program boasted (pun intended!) over 500 children participating in weekly squads and training sessions. Memberships and participation in squads increased by 100% and 300% respectively and tournament registrations reached at an all-time high.
The Academy has been the home base to two full time senior players that reached careers highs of top 240 in the world on the Men’s PSA Tour. Its best female professional reached a top world ranking of 106.
The Bondi Waverley Squash Club was the Academy’s second location, with over 30 hours of coaching services per week were provided to increase court utilization and grow profits by leveraging unused off-peak times.
In 2016, The Academy expanded its reach with the following locations: Energize Health and Fitness, North’s Fitness, Sydney CBD Squash Club, Elanora Squash Club and Manly Squash Club.
Contact details: Tel: 0424 474 001
Email: Aaron@EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Website: www.EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Facebook: East Coast Squash Academy
Founded in 2013 when Aaron Frankcomb retired from the Professional Squash Tour, the East Coast Squash Academy set out to create a business model to expand the presence of squash within local communities surrounding squash centres.
The Academy’s first location was at Willoughby Squash Club where Aaron Frankcomb was hired as the club’s resident squash pro. The Academy produced some stellar results including: Attracting a handful of junior players with aspirations of going on the professional (PSA) tour. Its junior program had the biggest contingent of players on the NSW Squash Junior ranking list, with players on the NSW junior state teams, Australian junior teams and Australian senior players. The Academy has developed NSW and Australian Junior Champions. At its peak, the junior squash program boasted (pun intended!) over 500 children participating in weekly squads and training sessions. Memberships and participation in squads increased by 100% and 300% respectively and tournament registrations reached at an all-time high.
The Academy has been the home base to two full time senior players that reached careers highs of top 240 in the world on the Men’s PSA Tour. Its best female professional reached a top world ranking of 106.
The Bondi Waverley Squash Club was the Academy’s second location, with over 30 hours of coaching services per week were provided to increase court utilization and grow profits by leveraging unused off-peak times.
In 2016, The Academy expanded its reach with the following locations: Energize Health and Fitness, North’s Fitness, Sydney CBD Squash Club, Elanora Squash Club and Manly Squash Club.
Contact details: Tel: 0424 474 001
Email: Aaron@EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Website: www.EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Facebook: East Coast Squash Academy
Aaron Frankcomb:
Aaron Frankcomb was ranked in the top 100 professional squash players for 8 years, and for 4 of those years he was in the top 50, winning 4 PSA titles. He represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, was a Junior Champion in all age groups including 2 times in the Under 19 category and holder of scholarships in the Tasmanian and Australian Institutes Of Sport. He now coaches professionally and remains Sydney’s top ranked squash player and is still considered within the top 5 players in Australia.
Contact details: Tel: 0424 474 001
Email: Aaron@EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Website: www.AaronFrankcomb.com
Facebook: Aaron Frankcomb
Aaron Frankcomb was ranked in the top 100 professional squash players for 8 years, and for 4 of those years he was in the top 50, winning 4 PSA titles. He represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, was a Junior Champion in all age groups including 2 times in the Under 19 category and holder of scholarships in the Tasmanian and Australian Institutes Of Sport. He now coaches professionally and remains Sydney’s top ranked squash player and is still considered within the top 5 players in Australia.
Contact details: Tel: 0424 474 001
Email: Aaron@EastCoastSquashAcademy.com.au
Website: www.AaronFrankcomb.com
Facebook: Aaron Frankcomb
Trevor Butt (Avalon Law):
Avalon Law is a dynamic, boutique firm with extensive experience in providing legal services Sydney’s northern suburbs and greater New South Wales.
Trevor Butt, the firm’s Principal, has over 25 years of practice management experience and has built the practice with a strong client-focus and by forming close relationships with his clients.
Avalon Law’s clients include businesses both large and small, families, individuals and investors in the New South Wales property market.
Contact details: Tel: +612 9918 6922
Email: trevor@avalonlaw.com.au
Website: www.avalonlaw.com.au
Avalon Law is a dynamic, boutique firm with extensive experience in providing legal services Sydney’s northern suburbs and greater New South Wales.
Trevor Butt, the firm’s Principal, has over 25 years of practice management experience and has built the practice with a strong client-focus and by forming close relationships with his clients.
Avalon Law’s clients include businesses both large and small, families, individuals and investors in the New South Wales property market.
Contact details: Tel: +612 9918 6922
Email: trevor@avalonlaw.com.au
Website: www.avalonlaw.com.au
Jack Goodman (Studiosity):
Studiosity connects students to the best and brightest minds, so they can get help exactly when it's needed most. This is all done through their own awesome technology, accreditation, and academic integrity standards.
Together with education partners across Asia-Pacific and the UK - Universities, Schools, Private Providers, and Government - Studiosity ensure that in an age of online education, internationalisation, and mobilisation, every student can get the personal study support they need, anytime, anywhere.
Contact details: Tel: +61 2 9906 2700
Email: jgoodman@studiosity.com
Website:www.studiosity.com
Studiosity connects students to the best and brightest minds, so they can get help exactly when it's needed most. This is all done through their own awesome technology, accreditation, and academic integrity standards.
Together with education partners across Asia-Pacific and the UK - Universities, Schools, Private Providers, and Government - Studiosity ensure that in an age of online education, internationalisation, and mobilisation, every student can get the personal study support they need, anytime, anywhere.
Contact details: Tel: +61 2 9906 2700
Email: jgoodman@studiosity.com
Website:www.studiosity.com
David Fleming (Renaissance Smaller Companies):
Renaissance Smaller Companies is a boutique fund manager that specialises in Small Companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
The business was established in 2003 and since that time the sole focus has been on providing investment returns that meet or exceed our clients’ expectations over the medium to long term.
Contact details: Tel: +61 2 8223 5010
Email: dfleming@renaissanceasset.com.au
Website: www.renaissanceasset.com.au
Renaissance Smaller Companies is a boutique fund manager that specialises in Small Companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
The business was established in 2003 and since that time the sole focus has been on providing investment returns that meet or exceed our clients’ expectations over the medium to long term.
Contact details: Tel: +61 2 8223 5010
Email: dfleming@renaissanceasset.com.au
Website: www.renaissanceasset.com.au
To read more about the events success, check out this feature article written by Squashsite's very own Framboise Gommendy.
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