What is Totball?

Totball has been specifically designed to expose the sports of Squash and Racquetball to children in the lower primary school and kindergarten level and introduce them to the skills and concepts of these games in a fun and safe environment.

Totball Sessions

Totball utilises modified equipment, games and rules to ensure that all players can participate successfully. Each one hour session comprises a broad range of activities aimed at developing co-ordination (particularly "hand-eye"), fundamental and perceptual motor skills, etc, which all focus on the central theme - FUN!!!

Quality Guarantee

Only Squash and Racquetball Centres who are affiliated with Squash SA may conduce Totball sessions and may only utilise appropriately trained Totball Instructors.
Not only does Squash SA conduct all training but has also established links with each Totball Centre for ongoing monitoring and support to ensure that the quality of the program is maintained.
Instructors are provided with updates on a regular basis so as to keep up with the latest skills, games and activities and teaching/coaching techniques.

Benefits of Totball

Only a small segment of each session is devoted to 'Squash and Racquetball specific' skills or activities. Not only will your child experience a sound introduction to these sports but will also learn skills which are transferable across to other sports that they may attempt.
Due to the nature of the activities being mainly group orientated, your child should gain confidenct while interacting with children of the same age in a fun and non-threatening environment.

What does the Totball program involve?

1. Schoolyard visits by Squash SA Development Officer/Totball Instructors
2. Free introductory Totball sessions at the local Squash & Racquetball Centre
3. Registration to the ongoing centre Totball program involving:

• 1 hour sessions
• Trained Instructors accredited by Squash SA
• Modified equipment (supplied by the Centre)
• Development of Squash/Racquetball skills and concepts
• Development of other 'sport' and 'life' skilss such as motor skills, co-ordination with emphasis on 'hand-eye' activities, fundamental skills e.g. running, jumping, throwing, catching, swinging, etc.
• Group activities and games
• Recognition of skill achievement via series of Totball certificates, each a test of different skills varying in difficulty
• Awards of participation and significance via Totball ribbons
• On court parental assistance and involvement
• FUN for all involved!!!

Cost

1. Initial Schoolyard Visit by Squash SA Development Officer/Totball Instructor is FREE
2. Introductory Totball session at the local Squash & Racquetball Centre is FREE
3. Ongoing Centre sessions cost between $5 and $7 per child per session. There may also be a term fee available which includes a T-Shirt (cost varies from Centre to Centre)

Further Information

For further information regarding the Totball program or to locate the Totball Centre nearest you,
contact the Squash SA office on (08) 8277 2522 or Email des.panizza@squashsa.asn.au