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An all-round sportsman at school, Gary’s main
sport was football where he played at schoolboy level for two professional clubs. It was
not until 1978, at the age of 16 that Gary first picked up a squash racket. Then, whilst
studying in Salford and Cardiff, Gary was introduced to team squash, representing both
Universities for several seasons.
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At the age of 23 he joined Cardiff SRC’s
third team but soon progressed to their first team and eventually became the South
Glamorgan County Champion in 1993.
Gary represented and captained his County Men’s Team and Men’s Over 35 Team for
several years. He was a regular member of the Welsh B Team from 1991 and achieved his
highest Welsh Ranking of number 7 in 1995.
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During his years in Cardiff Gary developed his
coaching skills and was a Junior National Coach for 4 seasons, under the direction of Chris
Robertson, the Welsh National Coach.
Gary’s other major achievements include the following:
♦ Wales Over 35’s Champion 1999 and 2000
♦ Wales Over 40’s Champion 2003 and 2005
♦ Represented Wales in 23 International matches at Over 35’s and Over 40’s
level
♦ Captained Wales Over 35 & Over 40 Teams
♦ 2001 World Masters (Australia): Finished 10th in Over 35’s Event
♦ 2003 World Masters (Finland): Quarter-finalist in the Over 40’s Event
♦ 2006 World Masters (South Africa): 5/8-Seeding in the Over 40’s Event
Gary was the Squash Manager and
Professional Squash Coach at Redrice Health Club, Andover for 5 years, leading them to a
first ever Hampshire Premier League Title in 2002.
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Gary now coaches at clubs and schools throughout Hampshire and Surrey including:
Beechdown Health Club, Basingstoke, Hampshire
http://www.beechdown.co.uk
Hart Leisure Centre, Fleet, Hampshire
http://www.hartsquash.org.uk
Cannons Health and Fitness, Farnham, Surrey
http://www.cannons.co.uk/clubhome.aspx?id_Content=41
The Bourne Club, Farnham, Surrey
http://www.bourneclub.co.uk

Alton Sports Centre, Hampshire
Basingstoke Squash Club, Basingstoke, Surrey
http://www.basingstokesquashclub.co.uk
Basingstoke Sports Centre, Hampshire
Hook Community Squash Club
http://www.hooksquash.hampshire.org.uk
Aldermaston Sports Club
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in addition Gary is the:
♦ Hampshire Squash Development Officer for England Squash, responsible for
developing Mini-Squash in the County.
♦ Hampshire County Coach for the under 13 Boys Team
♦ Welsh Over 40’s Men’s Team Captain
♦ Active member of the Hampshire Squash Coaches Association
For more information on Squash Coaching
Email Gary Hales
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