Have a student in grades 6–12 looking for a fun, fast, and engaging winter sport?

Squash could be the perfect fit!

The winter season runs December 1 through mid-February, with top teams aiming to qualify for Nationals in Baltimore.

Squash is great for both body and mind. Players typically practice 2-3 times per week, including one weekend session (for example: two weekday practices from 4-5pm plus a 90-minute weekend practice).

Several local public school teams and club-based squads still have room for a few more players. In addition to established high-school teams from Brookline, Needham, and SquashBusters (Boston & Lawrence), the following clubs welcome players from any nearby town, you just need to be able to get to practices:

• Acton-Boxborough – Coaches: Paul Ansdell, Matt Sidaway, Belkys Hazzard, Chris Mach (at SquashWest)
• Arlington – Coach: Ali Merchant (Harvard Murr Center)
• Cambridge Rindge & Latin – Parent Advocate: Jonathan Henke; Student Coach: Milo Miller (Harvard Murr Center)
• Concord-Acton Development Team – Coach: Martha Soper (SquashWest)
• Lincoln-Sudbury+ – Coaches: Paul Ansdell, Matt Sidaway, Belkys Hazzard, Chris Mach (SquashWest)
• Newton Development Team – Contacts: Steve Lantos, Anton Sizer, Chris O’Brien (Fessenden courts)
• Wellesley – Coach: Henry Ma (Maugus Club)

All abilities are welcome—whether your player is brand-new to the sport or has prior experience. Reply to this email if you're interested.

OPEN HOUSE: Come Try Squash!

Meet varsity players, beginners, and team captains. Try the sport, hit around, and have fun!

Loaner racquets and goggles will be available.

When: Saturday, Nov 22 & Sunday, Nov 30

Time: 1:00–2:30 PM

Where: SquashWest, 29 Knox Trail, Acton, MA

Interested or want to RSVP for the Open House? Email: John Bleuer

Registrations for the MA state singles championships for juniors and adults are now open. Registration deadline is January 2, 2026. Play starts on January 12, 2026.  All matches are self-scheduled (except the finals) and played on international width courts at a mutually agreed upon location. Finals Night will take place on Thursday, April 30, 2026. All finals will be played at Harvard's Murr Center.

Links to sign up

Juniors: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/18231/info

Adults: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/18230/info

Junior Round Robin – Sign Up Now!

Please complete the form to add your child(ren) to the '25-'26 Junior Round Robin Roster. You may update your availability anytime during the season.

These Sunday afternoon round robins at Harvard’s Murr Center are designed for beginner to intermediate players to:

• Play friendly, low-pressure matches
• Build skills in a supportive environment
• Learn more about squash through complimentary programming (e.g., how to referee, what it takes to play in college)

Remaining Dates:

• Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Sunday, February 8, 2026
• Sunday, March 8, 2026
• Sunday, April 12, 2026

Reach out to Lovey Roundtree at loveyroundtree@gmail.com with any questions. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response.

Are you a coach, parent, aspiring player, tournament director, team or youth clinic leader?

Check out these amazing online resources available to help grow the game, empower coaches, engage youth players and educate parents and others that support squash. These materials have been developed by US Squash professionals in conjunction with mental health and wellness experts specifically to help grow the sport and foster very fun ways to coach, learn, and improve performance. Great tools for all of us!! 

The 14-minute short film Crack Shot  explores both the highs and the darker elements of competition, set against the backdrop of squash. The film has won awards, in particular earning recognition for its visual representation of a game that is traditionally difficult to follow for unfamiliar audiences. Its Boston-based filmmaker, Alex Cohen, is pursuing development of a feature-length version. The project aims to present squash in a manner accessible to general audiences, with potential timing to coincide with the sport's debut at the LA28 Olympics. The short film is available for viewing.

The full-length film script, similar to Queen's Gambit and Karate Kid, has the underdog prevailing and finding healthy resolutions. Those interested in the feature film development, including potential lead investors, can access a project deck and contact Mr. Cohen directly.

Interested in hosting a MA Squash sponsored free referee clinic at your club? Please contact Nat Lovell for a one hour multi-media Rules and Refereeing Clinic at your club or school.

Nat Lovell has spent more than 15 years refereeing high-level squash across schools, colleges, clubs, and the PSA tour. His experience includes major events such as the World Junior Championships, US Open, US Junior Open, PSA World Championships, Central American & Caribbean Games, Massachusetts State Championships, CSA Men’s and Women’s College Championships, and the PanAm Games.

He officiated at the 2021 PSA World Championships in Chicago and the 2018 Central American Caribbean Games in Cali, Colombia, and was selected to represent US Squash at the 2019 Junior Pan Ams in Toronto.



For over a decade, Nat has served as the Rules & Referee Director for Massachusetts Squash, running clinics at schools, colleges, and clubs throughout New England. He has worked closely with top officials from PSA and US Squash and is currently certified as a US Squash National Level Referee and WSO Level 3 Referee.

If interested, contact Nat Lovell.

Squash Calendar: Find a comprehensive list of all the adult, junior and doubles tournaments in New England, plus a schedule of the local college matches on Squash Calendar. We have also included the PSA tournaments which will be live streamed on SquashTV. Find everything all in one place on our website.



Looking for Junior Clinics near you?

Checkout the website for details.

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