Please note that the C Grade Women will be practising on Sundays 2 courts @ 4.00pm.
Western Spring college wil be training on Monday afternoons from 3.30pm to 4.30pm using 2 squash courts
July
Wednesday 07/07/10: MS01, 4 - courts
Wednesday 21/07/10:MS05, 4 - courts
Get the best workout on the planet
It's official: squash leaves tennis, cycling, running and rowing for dead when it comes to burning calories. And you never have to worry about the weather. To top it off, we have some of the best squash courts in all of Auckland (the front walls were only replaced in July 2007).
How do I get started?
The first thing to do is show up at club night (Thursdays from 7pm) for a grading from our professional squash coach. He'll match you with someone of similar ability to give you a decent hit.
What's the story about interclub?
Once you've got a grading you're ready to play interclub, the home and away team's event played one night a week. Home teams always put on the after-match spread, so although it's competitive, interclub's fairly social too.
But I'm not super competitive…
Then put your name down for our in-house club league . It's a fine way to meet other players. Best of all, unlike interclub, you don't have to commit to a particular night - we put together a new draw every month then leave you guys to arrange a time that suits.
Can I bring a mate who's not a member?
Sure, as long as you play them outside peak hours (4pm - 8pm) and remember to pay the visitor's fee . After 3 visits you should probably start dropping a few hints about becoming a member too.
Visitor's fee
Fill in one of the visitor's fee envelopes outside the club office, stick in $10 for every hour played, then leave it with the barman or slip it under the door of the club office.
When's the best time to play?
You should be able to find a spare court most of the time. But the courts do get booked for tournaments, interclub and juniors. So check the notice board at the club as well as the calendar of events . Better still make a booking .
Booking a court
Become a member and you can book Court 1 up to 2 weeks in advance. Just fill in the booking sheet downstairs, or, give our ace administrator Leanne a call on 376 0681. (The other 3 courts work on a whiteboard system of first in, first served.)
P.S. Here's the go with the lights
The squash lights are operated on a panel to the right of the Pro Shop. You'll need two members' swipe cards to turn them on during peak hours (4pm - 8pm). Off-peak, you only need one member's swipe card plus the swipe card on the chain to the left.
Is professional coaching really worth it?
As with most sports, squash can be damn frustrating if you're constantly making unforced errors. Grab a few tips on technique and ring craft from our resident professional, Chris Lloyd (027 286 6028), and chances are you'll enjoy your squash a whole lot more.
Get the best workout on the planet
P.S. Here's the go with the lights
