MESSAGE FROM THE CEO OF GROWTHPOINT PROPERTIES
On behalf of Growthpoint Properties, I am pleased to welcome all players, officials, and supporters to the 2026 Growthpoint Jarvis Kaplan Tournament. We extend our gratitude to the Squash South Africa team for their hard work in bringing this event to life, and a special thank you to Mossel Bay for hosting us and bringing the action to the beautiful Garden Route.
At Growthpoint, we believe in the power of sport to connect people and grow communities. Through our ongoing support of squash tournaments and grassroots development initiatives such as the Growthpoint Superstars programme, we are proud to help turn this belief into action by growing the game at every level.
It is a privilege to continue our partnership with Squash South Africa, built on shared values, trust, and a long-standing commitment to excellence both on and off the court. We are proud to support a tournament that brings together talent from across the country and reflects the skill, discipline and resilience that make squash such a compelling game.
Best of luck to all the competitors. We look forward to a week of energy, talent and sportsmanship on the court!
Estienne de Klerk
Chief Executive Officer
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF SQUASH SOUTH AFRICA
Every year more than 200 of the top squash players from South Africa and our neighbours get together to play in the Jarvis/Kaplan tournament. It is the culmination of months of training, sacrifice, and hard work. It’s also the most long-standing and prestigious tournament in the country.
Congratulations to all the players on getting selected to represent your provinces or country here. May you make your supporters proud by how you play and how you conduct yourself on and off the court.
There are going to be winners and losers this week. Both outcomes will test your character and that is one of the reasons why we love sport.
Always strive to set an example for the thousands of aspiring players that look up to you, the elite players. Help us build and grow the sport so that someday soon a South African player can represent us at the Olympic Games.
Thank you to JP and his team of organisers that put in endless hours of work to make the tournament a success. Volunteers that contribute for the love of the game are the unseen heroes of the sports community.
Good luck for this week.
Blaar Coetzee
President: Squash SA
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF EDEN SQUASH
Dear Players, Managers, Coaches, Officials, and Supporters
On behalf of the Eden Squash Federation, it is my great honour and privilege to welcome you to Eden for the Growthpoint Jarvis Kaplan Tournament 2026, taking place from Sunday, 5 July to Friday, 10 July 2026.
We are proud to host South Africa’s premier senior squash tournament and to welcome the country's top players, who have earned their place here through dedication, sacrifice, and outstanding performance. The Growthpoint Jarvis Kaplan Tournament stands as one of the most prestigious events on the South African squash calendar, bringing together the very best talent from across the nation in a celebration of excellence and competition.
To our players, congratulations on reaching this level of the game. Your participation is a reflection of countless hours of training, unwavering commitment, and a passion for squash that inspires those around you. As you compete over the coming days, we encourage you to embrace the challenge, represent your province with pride, and showcase the sportsmanship and professionalism that define our sport.
This tournament is more than a contest for titles and honours. It is an opportunity to renew friendships, strengthen the squash community, and contribute to the rich tradition of South African squash. The matches played this week will undoubtedly be fiercely contested, but it is the respect shown between competitors and the spirit of the game that will leave the greatest legacy.
To our managers, coaches, officials, and support staff, thank you for the invaluable role you play in preparing, guiding, and supporting these athletes. Your contribution to the development and success of squash in South Africa is deeply appreciated.
As host province, Eden is privileged to welcome South Africa's finest squash players to our courts. We hope you leave with memories of outstanding competition, meaningful connections, and an appreciation for the hospitality and beauty of our region. We wish every player and team a successful and enjoyable tournament.
Welcome to Eden, and welcome to the Growthpoint Jarvis Kaplan Tournament 2026.
Yours in squash,
Louis van der Walt
President: Eden Squash Federation