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Two players, each with a racquet, take turns to hit a ball onto the walls of the court. The ball has to stay within the designated lines on the walls for the players to score a point.

An Overview of Squash

Squash provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. In one hour of squash, a player may expend approximately 700 to 1000 calories which is significantly more than most other sports and over 70% more than general tennis. The sport also provides a good upper and lower body workout by utilising both the legs to run around the court and the arms/torso to swing the racquet.

The game is played by two players (or four players for doubles) with standard rackets in a four-walled court with a small hollow rubber ball. The scoring system is easy to learn.

Benefits

Squash burns calories - an hour of squash can, according to research published in 2003, expends up to 1,000 calories in the average individual. The small court and non-stop action means players must keep moving and constantly change direction, a recipe for an excellent cardiovascular and muscular workout.

Involvement

You can book a court with a friend or join one of the many social sessions that run every week in clubs and leisure centres. If you want to play more competitively you can join a box league or get involved in a local competition or event.

Facts

  • Squash targeted Barcelona 1992 with its first bid for inclusion at the Olympic Games, but has failed to win entry on that and all subsequent occasions.

Find Squash Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Squash

A Club

A test club to demonstrate the power of Openactive data

Badminton

BSTC

Based near Birstall Retail park, and a ten minute drive from Leeds. Batley Sports and Tennis centre in reach for Leeds and most of Kirklees.

We offer programmes for Netball, Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Swimming and many more.

Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Chapel Allerton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

A well established tennis squash and racketball club in the heart of Chapel Allerton, that also boast a well maintained and air conditioned gym.

Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University

Leeds Trinity University offers a comprehensive Coach Education Programme and also offers it's students a fantastic Volunteer programme; which works alongside local community based organisations, companies and schools in line with offering their students

Athletics

Sport Works (Yorkshire) Ltd

Sport Works has a clear vision – to improve health, education and employment skills by harnessing the power of sport and leisure.

Aligned to this, we specialise in working with schools and disadvantaged/ disabled groups to improve health outcomes via

Badminton

Heaton Tennis & Squash Club

A multi sports and fitness club with a restaurant bar and therapies available. Non-Members welcome

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum

A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.

You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.

If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund

The Phil Hancey Squash Fund supports both talented young players and the wider community, with two funding opportunities available.

Angela Cwaczko

Participation Manager

07827237487

Mark Shipley

Regional Manager - Yorkshire & Humber

07714 226 218