Let’s help Charlie get to Texas world junior squash championship!!

Charlie Prince has been named in the 12 strong New Zealand team to go to the 2024 WSF World Junior Squash Championships to be held in Texas in July.

The team is made up of six junior males and six junior women

The Junior World will run July 10-23 in Houston. This year’s championships comprise an individual as well as a team competition and will feature concurrent men’s and women’s team events for the first time in event history.

It's a really high-class competition and it'll be great for Charlie to test himself against the best young squash players in the world.

Charlie began playing squash at 8 years old in Kaikoura and was coached by top Kaikoura players at the time before transitioning to Christchurch Boys High School, Charlie's dedication to squash only intensified. With the expert coaching of Maike Allred, he continued to ascend to new heights, showcasing remarkable talent and determination. Charlie who now works in Christchurch as an apprentice plumber has been ranked 3rd in the team’s event made up of 4 players, whilst players 1 & 2 are full time semi-professional players.

Charlie's accomplishment stands as an amazing achievement, and the club is incredibly proud of him. The anticipated cost for this opportunity is approximately $8000 NZD.

Your donation, big or small, means a lot to this young Kaikoura local. With your support, he can continue pursuing his dreams of further success on the international stage. Thank you for being a part of his journey