UTS Squash Club conducted a very successful Open Day earlier this week, resulting in 32 new sign-ups to the club. The inflatable squash court which was located in the UTS Student Learning Hub certainly attracted the attention of many students and staff, with 110 people giving squash a go on the blow-up squash court!
 
The East Coast Squash Academy is excited to have partnered with UTS to launch the UTS Squash Club. The club is open to all UTS students and staff, and welcomes players of all levels. Training squads are currently being run several times a week in the CBD.
 
For more information on training and membership click here or email: ​utssquashclubcbd@gmail.com

​We are pleased to announce that the CHSRA will be running the 69th Annual City Houses Competition, proudly sponsored by City Tattersalls. The competition commences in early May to September, and includes mixed and Ladies grades. It is a team event, so players are welcome to enter with a group of friends or as an individual and be assigned to a team. Players of all levels are welcome to join.
 
Details about the competition:

1. The mixed event commences on Monday 10th May.
2. The Ladies Competition begins on 13th May and runs on Thursday nights. 
3. There will be a grading/coaching night (for the Ladies Competition) on Thursday 6th May.
4. The entry cost for the competition is $135.
5. Included in the entry cost is the opening cocktail night (includes – rules explanations, introduction to the players etc.) and there will also be a presentation night at the end of the competition.
6. The commitment is at most 1 night per week from 5.30 to 8pm in the CBD.
7. 4 players from each team will play each week, with 6 players in a team in the case a reserve is needed.
8. The draw will be available the week before the competition starts.

 
Click below for further information and entry into the City Houses Competition:

• A Grade event
• Main draw (mixed)
• Ladies Competition

 
Please note the following concessions on entry into the Ladies Competition:

• If you are a Junior/University Student – entry cost is $70.
• If you are entering into the main draw (mixed) – entry into the Ladies Competition is free.

 
A coach from the East Coast Squash Academy will be present for the duration of the Ladies Competition; it’s a fantastic opportunity for female players of ALL levels to compete in a social and fun environment. Our team at the Academy is grateful that City Tattersalls has provided sponsorship to help grow female participation in squash. We are really pleased with how the Ladies competition has grown over the last 2 years and hope to see last year’s players return, along with some new faces!
 
If you have any questions, please contact George Deubler directly: deubleg@cba.com.au

We hope you enjoyed our post about a new squash racket for right-handed players. But in the spirit of April 1st it's all a bit too good to be true!

Thanks to Marc Dussault for the laugh.

The East Coast Squash Academy is offering free squash lessons to female players. The 4-week program starts on 12th April and will run every Monday to Friday at the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Week 1

• Monday 12/4, Thursday 15/4, Friday 16/4: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
• Tuesday 13/4, Wednesday 14/4: 10am to 12pm

Weeks 2-4

• Monday 19/4, 26/4, 3/5, Thursday 22/4, 29/4, 6/5, Friday 23/4, 30/4, 7/5: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
• Tuesday 20/4, 27/4, 4/5, Wednesday 21/4, 28/4, 5/5: 10.15am to 11.15am

 
The free program will introduce women to the sport of squash in a fun and supportive environment, developing skills and overall fitness. Classes will cater to all levels, with players of different standards on different courts. No experience is required and equipment will be provided.

​Limited spots available. Sign up today!
 
For further information please email ursula@eastcoastsquashacademy.com.au

A HUGE thank you to Sydney CBD Squash Club and City Houses Squash Racquets Association for sponsoring the Squash Girls Can program. A big thank you to Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre for supporting the East Coast Squash Academy with our program. Without all parties' support, this offer would not be possible. We thank you all for assisting us in growing women's squash in the Greater Sydney area.

A new squash racket has been designed specifically to improve performance in right-handed players! 

Read more about the ground-breaking new racket here.