Squash & Racketball
If you are looking for a great way to get fit, meet new people, and have fun, squash and racketball could be the sports for you. To get started all you need is a ball, a racket, and a wall (preferably four of them though!).
Squash is played by more than 500,000 people in England, from the elite players like World No.5 Nick Matthew all the way down to the thousands who take part in local leagues and events. If you are looking to improve your fitness, squash provides an intense cardiovascular and muscular workout - perfect for burning calories.
With a match lasting around 40 minutes, there is plenty of time to take on your friends or colleagues during your lunch break and get back to work or University with bragging rights intact.
Racketball is very similar to squash, but is played with a slightly larger racket and a bigger, bouncier ball, making it easy to get a rally going. This ensures a good workout for both players, so if you have never picked up a racket before, or the old wooden racket is gathering dust, grab a friend and get on court.
Although both sports use different equipment, most clubs and centres have rackets and balls available to hire cheaply, so you just need to bring some sports clothes and trainers (do check with the club or centre about non-marking soles though).
The rules for both sports are almost identical, and to put them simply, you hit a ball against a wall! It's as easy as that.
So, we've covered why you should play, touched upon how you play and what kit you need, all you need now is somewhere to play.
There are 5,000 courts in England in clubs, leisure centres, universities and colleges so you will be able to find plenty of great facilities in your local area. Most leisure centres allow you to pay and play without signing up for a membership, and courts tend to cost around £5 per hour. Many regular players go on to join a club, which can provide access to competition, coaching, and a thriving social network. Find out more about types of club at the Where to Play page.
NE Regional Coach - David Duncalf, Mobile: 07811 158211, email: david.duncalf@englandsquashandracketball.com
North Yorkshire - Nick Williams 0791 9283 391
East Yorkshire - Steve Harris 0779 9078 053
West Yorkshire - David Hymas 07827343378
South Yorkshire - Sam Wileman 0758 4088 586
Northumbria - Ray Rycroft 0750 0601 994
Durham & Cleveland - Post vacant
Name :
Mark ShipleyJob Title :
Area Squash ManagerOrganisation :
England Squash and RacketballAddress :
Chapel Allerton Tennis & Squash Club, Wensley Avenue, Stainbeck Lane, Leeds, LS7 3QXTelephone Number :
01332 2666077Mobile :
0771 422 6218Email :
mark.shipley@englandsquashandracketball.comWebsite :
www.englandsquashandracketball.comName :
Carol CherryJob Title :
Regional Administrator NEOrganisation :
England Squash and RacketballAddress :
Chapel Allerton Tennis & Squash Club, Wensley Avenue, Stainbeck Lane, Leeds, LS7 3QXTelephone Number :
0113 2666077Email :
carol.cherry@englandsquashandracketball.comWebsite :
www.englandsquashandracketball.comUseful Links
Durham & Cleveland County Association
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