Squash
West Heaton has a vibrant, family-friendly squash section that compliments the rest of the club's sporting facilities and includes disabled access. We offer the opportunity to play squash at all ages and standards over two courts as a year-round sport.
Weekly court use
Court usage at West Heaton can vary depending on the time of year. Throughout the week there may be various club activities including coaching sessions, social sessions, matches and tournaments. All of these bookings are reflected in our online booking calendar alongside regular member bookings.
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Please remember you must book a court to secure it and that only rackets members can book
Booking Allowances
Full Rackets/Squash adult and junior members are allowed 2x squash bookings of up to 1hrs each in a rolling 7 day period up to 7 days in advance. For more information on how this works, please read through the pages on our booking system.
Social Squash
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5.00-8.00pm
Join our Social Squash WhatsApp for more information.
If you are interested in playing social squash, or wish to be added to the squash mailing list, or squash social WhatsApp group, please contact Eddie Tasker at squash@west-heaton.co.uk or 07546 486 098).
Facilities
West Heaton has two squash courts; one with a glass back and one with a balcony. Both courts have a viewing area and independently operated heaters and lighting systems. Changing rooms and showers are also available. The squash section operates a year round booking system for both courts – more details available on joining.
Squash Guidelines & Etiquette
Footwear
Only non-marking squash shoes may be worn on court. Trainers or tennis shoes are not permitted as they damage the courts.
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Court cleaning
The most common cause of injury is slipping on a dusty floor so it is essential that the courts are brushed regularly. Please do so before your game.
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Tournaments
When playing in a tournament please act as marker for another match.
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Policy on Junior Squash Players
To comply with safeguarding and safety policies laid out by West Heaton and Squash England the following rules are employed with regard to Junior Squash players:
All Juniors:
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Are entitled to the same booking privileges as adults (2x 1hr bookings in 7 day rolling period) which must be booked on behalf of the junior by a parent or guardian
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Must have an appropriate adult present to play in any situation:
- Either a playing adults rackets member who is an appropriate adult, or
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a non-playing appropriate adult
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Can attend organised group sessions with a coach plus another appropriate adult
Juniors 15+ years additionally may:
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Attend individual coached sessions with a coach plus another appropriate adult
All under 18s must use protective eye goggles
Examples of appropriate adults:
Parents/guardians, family members, friends, and club representatives.
Note: Appropriate adults do not need to be a member of West Heaton unless they intend playing squash. Any one playing squash must be a West Heaton Rackets or Squash member.
Visitors & Guests
Members may bring the same guest to play on only three occasions in any one year; after three visits, it is expected that the visitor will apply to become a Rackets Member. The same rule applies to Social and Country Members.
