At Grove Park, we see our Junior squash section as vital to the development of our club and have promoted and sponsored a range of initiatives over recent years to welcome new juniors into the club.

Although juniors are encouraged to play at the club as often as they like, (see below) there are regular squash coaching sessions that take place on Sunday afternoon from 4.30 - 6.00pm

The 2006-07 season should be really exciting. Experienced England Squash Level 2 coach, Dave Lane, continues after impressing with his enthusiasm in his first season at Grove Park last year. We are working closely with England Squash and local schools to bring in Mini-Squash for the first time in November. This exciting game fits the needs of younger children (5-11 year olds) and is played using specialised equipment designed to help children achieve maximum success.

For those who want to move up to the next level, there is monthly junior team squash with similar clubs in the area within the Greater Manchester Squash League.

We very much need and appreciate the role that parents play in the development of Junior Squash at Grove Park. The contribution made by parents is vital to establishing and developing a warm and welcoming atmosphere within the club - and likely to make our youngsters want to return every week to have fun, enjoy the sport and of course, to improve their squash. With everyone's varied commitments - the junior squash section is set up so that children can come every week or whenever they can. Many of our adult members have found that squash is a game that once learned can be returned to at any time in the future.

Some frequently asked questions …..

How can you help?

1. Coming down and watching the activities (adults are more than welcome every week)
2. Bring your trainers with you - to join in is half the fun
3. Committing yourself for an hour once or twice a term makes adequate supervision of our children easier to organise
4. Enjoy the activities ……

Do we need special equipment?

No, you just need loose fitting clothing and a pair of trainers (preferably with non-marking soles). Rackets are available if they don't have their own.

How much does it cost?

1. The club has set junior squash membership at £50 per year … although there will be a discount for members joining during the year, before the season starts or families with more than one junior.
2. There is a discount for family membership
3. If requested junior members can be given a light card to operate the lights.
4. The light meter costs £3.60 for 40 minutes for two members to play.

How often can we play?

1. Junior squash members can play any time when playing another adult member
2. Juniors playing other juniors must (for safety reasons) be accompanied by an adult. Times for playing are:

Monday - Thursday before 5.30pm
Friday all day
Saturday before 4.30pm or after 7pm (reduced light fee to £1 for 20 minutes)
Sunday all day

For unlimited play, juniors can upgrade to an Under 21 membership and enjoy benefits of a full membership.

How do we join?

Contact me on my home number -

   0161 439 3803

or email me -

   mp.belshaw@virgin.net

Martin Belshaw - Junior Squash Organiser

 

See Also -	Manchester Rugby Youth Manchester Rugby Club Mini and Junior Sections.