Squash is a racket-and-ball sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The players alternate in striking the ball with their rackets onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return.
Squash at the Y
WHAT IS SQUASH?
Squash is a racket-and-ball sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The players alternate in striking the ball with their rackets onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The objective of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return.
We now have a regulation squash court at our South YMCA location. For more information on the sport of squash and how to get involved please visit our partner Northwest Michigan Squash Club.
WHO CAN PLAY SQUASH
SQUASH PLAY IS OPEN TO:
- YMCA members
- YMCA reciprocity members
- Community members - with purchase of guest pass
SQUASH RESERVE COURT
Members ONLY
Court fee: FREE
- Reservations can be made up to 1 week in advance
- Reservations are 30 minutes or 1 hour periods
- Call 231-933-9622 or visit South YMCA Front Desk to reserve
SQUASH REQUIREMENTS
Players must:
- Have a completed waiver on file with the Y
- Be wearing clean, athletic shoes with non-marking soles
- Wear protective eye-wear on court - free rentals are available at the Front Desk
- Use appropriate squash racquet and squash ball - free rentals are available at the Front Desk
SQUASH - SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND INTRODUCTION TO PLAY
Squash Skill Development and Introduction to Play builds upon what beginners learned in the introductory weeks and takes it to a real game. Participants will learn the basics of scoring, technique, strategy and increase skill development on the court.
Weeks - November 18th through December 20th one day a week
INTRODUCTION TO SQUASH
Squash is a fun, lifetime racquet sport that puts a premium on fitness and mobility. In this two week beginners clinic participants will be introduced the the basics of the sport, understand the safety and sportsmanship within the sport and have fun learning the basics. At the end of the two weeks participants will be able to consistently hit the ball both with their forehand and backhand, understand squash terms and begin to play an actual game.
Weeks: November 4th through December 2nd one day a week.