The Golden Age of Australian Women's Squash

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The game of squash evolved from the school playgrounds in Harrow, in the UK in the mid-19th Century, to all-glass transportable courts in exotic locations. It is now played by over 20 million people in 200 countries. The future of the game has never been brighter internationally. However, Australia is lagging behind. We have no players (male or female) in the top 20 in the world but it has not always been the case. This book records the stories of the extraordinary women champions and teams that emerged from 1962 until 2010 - The Golden Age. Heather McKay led the way with an amazing run of 16 British Open Championships (1962-77) and two World Championships (1976 and 1979). Other women champions and teams soon followed with Australia being the most successful nation during this period. The Golden Age of Australian Women's Squash recounts their stories and results, hopefully to inspire the next generation to 'take over the reins' and succeed on the world stage.