Julie Hawkes (née Lamb; born 1948 in New Zealand) is a former professional squash player who represented Hong Kong for the majority of her career.
Early life and education edit
Hawkes completed her secondary education at Matamata College in 1966, where she excelled in tennis and netball and served as head girl.[1] She discovered squash while pursuing a degree in physical education at Otago University, later completing her teachers' training at Auckland Teachers' College.[1] Following her move to Wellington, Hawkes played squash for New Zealand and achieved the rank of number two on the women's team.[1][2] In 1975, she competed with the New Zealand Women's Team in South Africa.[2]
Career edit
After marrying lawyer and tennis player Richard Hawkes, the family relocated to Hong Kong, where Julie began representing Hong Kong in international squash tournaments.[1] She achieved significant success, winning local and regional competitions and becoming the Women's Over 35 World Champion at the World Master Squash Championships in 1985.[3] In recognition of her achievements, she received the "Outstanding Athlete" award from Hong Kong Squash on the 40th anniversary of its founding.[4]
Coaching and recognition edit
After retiring from playing, Hawkes transitioned to coaching, notably coaching squash champion Leilani Rorani.[5] Her coaching efforts were acknowledged in 2003 when she received a New Zealand "Prime Minister’s Coach Professional Development Scholarship."[6] In 2007, she was honored as New Zealand's Squash Coach of the Year.[7][8] She also served as a World Squash Foundation (WSF) Referee.[9]
Personal life edit
The Hawkes family resided in Hong Kong for twenty-three years.[1] Julie and Richard Hawkes have four children, one of whom, Jaclyn Hawkes, is also involved in squash, playing for New Zealand.[10] Jaclyn Hawkes won a medal in Women's Doubles Squash at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Awards edit
- International Championships (representing Hong Kong)
- Second place, Champion, East Asian Women’s Squash Championship[11]
- Champion, Women's Over 35, World Master Squash Championships (1985).[3]
- Champion, Women's Individual, 3rd Asian Squash Championships (22 Jan – 1 Feb 1986, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)[12]
- Champion, Women's Over 35, World Masters Squash Championships (1987, Auckland, New Zealand).[13][14]
- Second place, Champion, Women's Over 40, World Master Squash Championships (1989).[3][14]
- Other Championships:
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Julie Hawkes (Lamb)". Matamata College. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ a b Squash New Zealand Annual Report & Accounts Ending 31 August, 1975 (PDF). 1975. p. 22.
- ^ a b c "World Masters Champions". England Squash Masters. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Hong Kong Squash Awards" (PDF). Hong Kong Squash. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ McKenzie, Ian (January 2000). "Leilani Joyce: Steps to a Champion". Squash Player Magazine. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ Mallard, Trevor (25 March 2003). "Scholarships recognise coaching importance". The Beehive. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Squash New Zealand Annual Report 2007" (PDF). 2007. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "National Coaching Awards". Squash New Zealand. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "History of the WSF Referee Programme" (PDF). World Squash Federation. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Squash: Allrounder Hawkes finds her calling". Otago Daily Times Online News. 3 October 2010. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ Heywood, Peter (6 February 2011). "Singapore Squash". Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Past Asian Squash Individual Championships" (PDF). Asian Squash Championships. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "World Masters Squash Championships". Wiki Daily. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ a b "World Squash Masters" (PDF). World Squash Federation. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ a b "HKFC Squash: Club Champions". Hong Kong Football Club Squash. Retrieved 21 November 2019.