Squash
Why try squash?
- Squash is all about enjoying your time on court, regardless of your age or ability
- You'll be given some beginner-friendly activities to help you get used to hitting the ball. And if you miss, laugh it off and try again!
- It's played indoors which means you'll stay dry
- Squash provides a relaxed setting to make new friends
- You can rock up solo or bring a friend to the session
- It's a great activity to relieve stress. There's nothing like hitting a ball against a wall to forget about your worries
- Most squash sessions are around 40-45 minutes, making it a quick, but fun, workout
- It's a really enjoyable way to exercise, so if the gym or running isn't for you, squash is a great way to move your body
- We're a super welcoming community and always ready to welcome new players with open arms
Fancy giving it a go?
Come along to Hereford Squash, Tennis and Racketball Centre, just drop in. Bring a friend, partner, or family, everybody's welcome. You'll just need suitable court shoes with clean, non-marking soles. We can provide rackets, balls, goggles for under 16s. Coaching is available on a one-to-one basis or group sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays; junior coaching in groups is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food and refreshments available in the bar after you've finished.
Squash is a popular and well supported sport ranging from juniors to adults and from beginners to an England O. 65 representative Tom Burton - ranked 2 in 2023. Squash and Racketball are excellent games for your general fitness, giving an energetic workout in a 45 minute session.
There are different grades of ball for different standards of play for squash as the ball must be kept warm by rallying for it to bounce well. Using the appropriate ball will add to your enjoyment of your game. Eye protectors are recommended for squash players as the ball is the size of an eye socket. Juniors must wear eye protectors on court as directed by the England Squash Association.
Racketball is also played on the squash courts. The rules of the game are very similar to those for squash but shorter, large-headed rackets and larger, bouncier balls make it easier for beginners or those of us who are less mobile to play.
Facilities
There are 5 squash courts all with viewing galleries.
The show court has a glass back wall so you can watch a game from the bar area while relaxing in the company of others and enjoying a drink.
Club mixed squash leagues are run on a monthly basis for those who wish to play competitively against other members and meet others of a similar standard.
Annual Club Tournaments and Handicap competitions are well established for Squash
- The Centre Championships.
- The Centre Handicap Championships.
- The Terry Mac Handicap Championships [a tribute to a former member, raising money for local charities].
- The Christmas Handicap Team Championships [Teams consist of 3 men, a lady & a junior].