BOP Squash has a few famous faces helping their Elite and Development Girls' Squad this season.

Former world ranking squash players Dame Susan Devoy and Joanne Williams, who represented New Zealand during the 80s and 90s, have been bringing their expertise to squad camps – Sunday training sessions which take place about every three weeks.

With the squad trying to make the BOP Under 19 team after a season interrupted by lockdown – the group of 12 to 18 year-olds are stoked to have Susan and Joanne on board.

'The girls are excited to be back on the court, and really appreciate having the support of players with Susan and Joanne's experience,” says Squash BOP coaching director Robbie Wyatt.

Living in the BOP herself, Susan has supported local sport for years. This is the first time her friend and fellow teammate Joanne, who lives in Cambridge, has been involved with BOP Squash, says Robbie.

'I worked with Joanne for about five years coaching national teams in Auckland, so it's great to have her on board.

'We're already very lucky in this district for having great coaches, and as a country we have a history of high ranking women's players. So, seeing the talent in our 16 Elite and Development players is really exciting.”

The squad will find out if they make the BOP U19 team next month.