News and Updates - 03/06/24 | |
Hello Carl! Here's the latest rundown on all things squash related in the Boston area. | |
MFS Pro-AM Doubles at The University Club | |
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The postponed MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championships will be held from March 20th-24th. There will be competition in both men’s and women’s pro divisions, and two pro-ams will also be featured. Over $70,000 will be distributed to the professionals, and the best squash doubles players in the world will showcase their undeniable skill.
Save those dates to come watch some of the best men's and women's doubles players in the world compete in your backyard.
Location: The University Club, 426 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
Dates: March 20th-24th
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Celebrate International Women's Day at SquashWest on Friday, March 8th. Our 3rd annual party for only women- 10am-12pm. As always, it includes open (free) squash for all, a round robin, some beginner instruction, brunch and lots of fun. Bring a friend(optional) and a dish to share. Take some time off from the job and/or kids, and come to recharge yourself with us.
When: March 8th, 10am-12pm
Where: SquashWest,
29 Knox Trail, Acton, MA
What to bring: A Friend (optional) & a sharable dish
RSVP: Belkys Hazzard,
belkys@squashwest.com
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In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, 2024, Dover Squash Academy celebrates women and girls in the squash community by hosting a fun social event, Bring a friend and introduce them to squash, aiming to engage new women and girls to the game.
We will provide introductory coaching to all new players, answer questions and help them find a good start. All gear can be provided by the club.
When: March 8th, 5—7pm
Where: Dover Squash and Fitness, 721 Worcester St, Natick, MA
Contact: Khaled Ghoniem,
Khaled@doversquash.com
or HasanJafri, hasan@doverrug.com
Registration required.
Refreshments will be provided
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The Race for the League Championship Cup! | |
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With the playoffs about to start, here are the Top two club teams in each of the divisions as of 3/3/24:
Open 6.0+ UClub and UBC
Open 5.0+ CAC and T&R
Open 4.5 CAC and Maugus
Open 4.0 LifeTime/Blue and UBC-A
Open 3.5 NS&TC and CAC
Women's Hybrid CAC and NS&TC
Full standings by division can be found here: https://clublocker.com/leagues/1674/home
The race for the League Championship Cup(LCC) is officially underway. The LCC is a rotating trophy won by the club that the best overall results in league play during the season. Here are the leaders and all the clubs chasing them.
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Come to Harvard's Murr Center Thursday, March 28 to celebrate the squash community and root for your favorite teams during league finals night (free food, drinks and fine company). | |
St Paddy's Tournament at SquashWest | |
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SquashWest is thrilled to announce the upcoming St Paddy’s Tournament. Mark your calendars for an exhilarating weekend of competitive squash, camaraderie, and fun.
Tournament Details:
Clublocker: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/15981/info
Date: March 16th and 17th
Location: SquashWest, 29 Knox Trail, Acton, MA
Entry Fee: $80 per player payable in person at the club.
Perks: Lunch on Saturday, Pizza on Sunday, a limited edition Green SquashWest Shirt.
Categories and Draws:
Open Category - Limited to 48 players, divided into A, B, and C draws.
A-Draw: Men and Women above 4.5
B-Draw: Men and Women above 3.5
C-Draw: Men and Women above 2.0
Each player will get a minimum of three matches over the weekend. Plan for two matches on Saturday, and one or two matches on Sunday depending on how far you make it in the draw.
Registration:
To secure your spot in the St Paddy’s Tournament, please email gary@squashwest.com. Spots are limited, so act fast to avoid missing out.
Looking forward to a fantastic turnout and an unforgettable weekend of squash action. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills, challenge yourself, and meet fellow squash enthusiasts from our community.
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Lifetime Burlington Spring Squash Tournament | |
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Mark your calendars for April 6th and 7th for a weekend of competitive squash, camaraderie, and fun. Lifetime Burlington is thrilled to announce the upcoming
Lifetime Burlington Spring Squash Tournament, an exciting event that is open to everyone.
Tournament Details:
Date: April 6th & 7th, 2024
Location: Lifetime Athletic Club - Burlington, 186 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA
Entry Fee: $75 per player, Pay here: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs02G7z2bdgcec9AA
Categories and Draws:
Open 4.0 (up to 4.0) - Up to 32 players
Open 5.0 (up to 5.0) - Up to 32 players
Women's 4.0 (up to 4.0) - Up to 32 players
Matches: Matches run from ~10 am to ~3 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Registration:
To secure your spot in the Lifetime Burlington Spring Squash Tournament, please register by March 30, 2024. Spots are limited, so act fast to avoid missing out on this incredible event.
Registration Open on Club Locker: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/16266/info.
For more information, contact the Head Pro, Khalid Atlas Khan: kkhan2@lt.life
Cell: 781-640-6666
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The Squash Calendar is back by popular demand! MA Squash is glad to announce the reincarnation of the long lost Squash Calendar where you can find a comprehensive list of all the adult, junior and doubles tournaments in New England, plus a schedule of the local college matches. We have also included the PSA tournaments which will be live streamed on SquashTV. Find everything all in one place on our website.
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LearnSquash Summer Clinic
LearnSquash will be running a series of 5 summer squash clinics, 3 at the Winsor School Squash Center and 2 at the LCC at SquashBusters.
At the players will be separated by skill level with content curated specifically for the different skill levels. The curriculum will include all basic fundamentals, drills, conditioned games, footwork, rules, fitness, along with match play and tactics.
Clinic #1
June 12-14 (Wed-Fri)
Location: Winsor School
10am-3pm (lunch break, 12-1pm)
Ages: 10-17yrs old, boys/girls
Max: 20 participants
Cost: $450
Clinic #2
June 18-20 (Tues-Thurs)
Location: Winsor School
10am-3pm (lunch break, 12-1pm)
Ages: 10-17yrs old, boys/girls
Max: 20 participants
Cost: $450
Clinic #3
June 25-27 (Tues-Thurs)
Location: Winsor School
10am-3pm (lunch break, 12-1pm)
Ages: 10-17yrs old, boys/girls
Max: 20 participants
Cost: $450
Clinic #4
July 16-18 (Tues-Thurs)
Location: LCC at SquashBusters
10am-3pm (lunch break, 12-1pm)
Ages: 10-17yrs old, boys/girls
Max: 32 participants
Cost: $450
Clinic #5
July 23-25 (Tues-Thurs)
Location: LCC at SquashBusters
10am-3pm (lunch break, 12-1pm)
Ages: 10-17yrs old, boys/girls
Max: 32 participants
Cost: $450
To register and for more information, click here
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SquashWest Clinics
Junior Clinics:
SquashWest is excited to offer a variety of clinics for the youth to work on their game.
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Beginner/Intermediate
Sunday 8:45 - 9:30 am Beginners students
Sunday 9:30 - 10:30 am
Intermediate students
Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Advanced (tournament) students
These clinics have been a tremendous success, and we encourage you to have your children join in on the fun and learning. For inquiries and registration, please contact Gary Gargan at gary@squashwest.com.
Women's Clinics:
Do you want to try the sport of Squash in a women's only clinic? Belkys is a former professional tour player who is offering ladies only clinics for beginner and intermediate players. The clinic will provide you with an active, social and enjoyable time while enjoying the values of squash that encompasses strategy, quick wits and a vigorous workout.
For inquiries and registration, please contact Belkys Hazzard at belkys@squashwest.com.
Location: SquashWest
29 Knox Trail
Acton, MA 01720
More information for both clinics available on SquashWest.com
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Junior Squash Clinic- Harvard (All Levels Welcome)
Days and Times: Sept - May
Evening Clinics- Mondays and Wednesdays, September-May, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Coach Profiles:
Hameed Ahmed (Harvard Squash Assoc. Head Coach)
Luke Hammond (Harvard Squash Asst. Coach)
Location: Murr Center
Harvard University
65 North Harvard St
For more information and registration:
Please email
Hameed Ahmed,
hameed@nextstepsquash.com or visit nextstepsquash.com
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Dover squash & Fitness
Join Dover squash academy March break junior squash sessions which is open to all age groups. Session's main focus will be on: games, group training and fitness.
Days and Times: 11th Mar- 15th Mar,
15th March - 18th Mar,
9am-12pm
Location: Dover Squash & Fitness
721 Worcester St
Natick, MA 01760
For more info email khaled@doversquash.com
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NTA Squash Clinics:
Little Belters (Ages 4-7 years old): Sat 10:15-11:30am
Introductory FUNdamental squash related program to give young children a good run around and most importantly have a lot of fun.
Development (US Squash rating 0-1.5): Sat 11:30am-12:45pm, Sun 1:15-2:30pm
The main focus of the Junior Development Squash sessions is on developing the necessary hand eye co-ordination, teaching basics squash techniques and more importantly making it fun for young children looking to take their squash to another level or stepping on court for the first time.
Aspire (US Squash rating 2.0-3.0): Mon 6-7:15pm, Sat 2-3:15pm, Sun 2:30-3:45pm
This more advanced sessions involve a variety of routines, themed conditioned games, match practice and fitness requirements of advanced junior players. There is also a real focus on tactical awareness and developing the mental attributes of the game.
Inspire (US Squash rating 3.0-4.0): Tuesdays 4:45-6pm, Saturdays 3:15-4:30pm, Sundays 3:45-5pm
This squash focuses on developing squash skills, techniques, movement patterns and squash tactics.
Elite (US Squash rating +4.5): Wed 5:45-7pm, Sat 12:45-2pm, Sun 12-1:15pm
The high performance squash clinics are for the players who train consistently.
Play the Pro Adult Clinic: Wed 7-8:15pm, Fri 6:15-7:30pm
Want to the know if you play the right shots? In this clinic, you will work up a sweat by playing rallies with the coaching professional, who will teach when to play different shots.
Location: Nick Taylor Academy,
Cross Courts Squash & Fitness,
19 Tech Cir, Natick, MA
Contact: Nick Taylor,
978-760-3556
nick@ntasquash.com
www.ntasquash.com
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SquashBusters
SquashBusters is running a series of FREE skill level round robins at SquashBusters. To attend you are required to complete a brief facility quiz and sign the waiver that follows it. The link is here- https://rise.articulate.com/share/Wsk0FTm6dGcPUmOLXz0Q75AgGdtGC85M#/. This is a one time process.
There will be 3 more round robins for the season:
NOTE: They will be mixed skill level from 1.5-5.5+!
Sat, March 30 (10am-12pm)
1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating)
Sat, April 27 (10am-12pm)
1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating)
Sat, May 25 (10am-12pm)
1.5-5.5+ Skill Level USR (Universal Squash Rating)
Location: LearnSquash Community Club(LCC) at SquashBusters
795 Columbus Ave ,
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
All 8 courts will be available for the round robin!
For more information and to enroll please email info@learnsquash.com.
Website: www.learnsquash.com.
Membership at LearnSquash Community Club at SquashBusters (LCC)
The LCC is accepting new members and there is an option for a pay to play membership or a monthly dues membership. Email us at info@learnsquash.com to enquire.
More information at www.learnsquash.com.
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360 Squash Academy
360 Squash academy is excited to offer year round training at the Belmont Hill School, to ensure that our players stay in top performance and improve throughout the year. Our clinics and private lesson opportunities push our players out of their comfort zones to improve their games.
Winter clinics are on:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30-7:00 & 6:30-8:00 juniors all levels
Saturdays and Sundays :
9:00-10:30 juniors rating below 4.0
10:30-12:00 juniors rating 4.0+
For more info,
contact Karim Shohayeb
email: info@360squash.com
website: www.360squash.com
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