News and Updates - 9/20/21 |
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Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Here\'s the latest on all things squash related in the Boston area. |
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MA SQUASH will be sponsoring leagues in 2021-2022! We are delaying the start, extending the registration period, and waiving league fees (season will still end in March, 2022). Registration forms and information has recently been sent to all club Pros, League Chairs, and former league team captains. Contact your club Pro or former league team captain if you are interested in playing league this season. If you are currently a player without a club to call home, contact Lisa Putukian in order to be put on the nomads list.
Deadline to Register (teams): TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021
League play to start week of NOVEMBER 1, 2021
All players must show proof of vaccination to participate in league play
Home court rules apply (v/v masks, locker room access, etc.)
US Squash has been improving the ratings algorithm and including data from various parts of the world. Any slight increase in player ratings despite little or no recent match activity is universal and here to stay. Players still need to be eligible to play for the league team based on their ratings (e.g. no more than 4.50 for an open 4.5 team). We encourage all players to dust off their ratings and play/enter a few matches in Club Locker prior to October 12. The USQ algorithm still requires both a win and a loss (within a certain time frame) for a rating to appear on a player's profile.
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Vaccination Requirements for Play |
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MA Squash has decided to take a step similar to many organizations in our state and across the country and will require vaccination in order to play all MA Squash sanctioned adult leagues and tournaments.
To assist in this effort, US Squash is adding vaccine status to players profiles.
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Dover Squash Academy is proud to host
a special session with our star guest,
Hope Prockop.
Tuesday Sept 21
3.30-5.30 pm
Hope is a 14x US National Champion and the current Womens 50+ World #3. She brings tireless and passionate squash energy to those around her and has been an important figure in the history of Massachusetts squash! Hope is a referee for both US Squash and the Professional Squash Association, and currently coaches at Harvard Business School!
Get more details on the event and sign up here
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Mass State Doubles Tournament
Begins November 15th, 2021
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Deadline to sign up is November 5th. There is no entry fee but you must be a valid member of US Squash to participate - annual fee is $99.79.
Players may sign up for multiple divisions (including unsanctioned Women's B) with matches being self-scheduling. Final's night will be Wednesday, February 16th.
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The Dexter Southfield School is bringing squash and athletics to the next level with the launch of a brand-new squash facility, housing six ASB international courts. Located on the school's 36-acre campus in Brookline, just 5 miles from downtown Boston, the Dexter Southfield Squash Center will be open for the start of the academic year. Please reach out to the squash director, Dan Roberts, for more information on fall programming, coaching or playing opportunities at the school.
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LearnSquash Fall programs have been redesigned (including an Interactive Squash Court!) and start on Saturday, September 11.
Covid policies: LearnSquash follows the city of Boston guidelines for mask mandates requiring masks for all indoor activities. This applies to players and visitors to the center.
Junior Clinics:
Sundays
- 9:30-10:30am: Beginner to Intermediate Clinic, ages 6-9yrs (NEW)
- 10:30-11:30am: Beginner to Intermediate Clinic, ages 10-16yrs
- 11:30-1:00pm: Intermediate + Clinic, skill level based, ages 7-16yrs (must qualify to join)
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Thursdays
- 6:00-7:30pm: Intermediate + Clinic, skill level based, ages 7-16yrs (must qualify to join).
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Private or Semi-private lessons (Adults & Juniors)
- Saturdays - 1:30-5:30pm
- Sundays - 9:30am-1:30pm
Email us to inquire about booking a lesson.
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Have you ever played softball doubles and thought you would like to give its hardball sibling a try?
With the Mass State Doubles slated to begin November 15th the University Club pro staff would like to offer a clinic to any Mass Squash members on Sunday afternoon, October 24th from 2:00 - 4:00 ( 1 hour slots).
The clinic is designed to familiarize new players with the hardball game so that they will feel capable enough to consider playing in the upcoming State Doubles event.
Please note you must be fully vaccinated to attend and be prepared to show a picture of your vaccination card on your phone.
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Led by Harvard Varsity Coaches, Next Step Squash will return to offering junior clinics in the fall. Beginners/novice group: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:15pm, Intermediate and advanced: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:15pm, Saturday Round Robins once a month for both groups.
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The Winsor School in Boston has openings for Assistant Squash Coach positions for their all girls team 2021-22 winter season. No previous coaching experience is necessary. Looking for someone with some squash playing experience, but most importantly, with lots of squash passion to encourage and guide the young and bright players on and off the court. Our season goes from mid-November until the end of February with lots of days off during the holidays. If you are interested in joining the teams, please contact Head Squash Coach, Szilvia Szombati.
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Groton School seeks a head coach for their girls varsity squash program, to join our Athletic Department for the 2021–22 Winter Term (early December through early March). The successful candidate has a strong squash background, enjoys working with adolescents, and can engage well with a diverse group of students. Compensation will be based on experience and does not include benefits. Please note that prior to hire, the selected candidate will be asked to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Peter McGillicuddy, Director of HR.
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