News and Updates - 1/18/22
Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Here\'s the latest on all things squash related in the Boston area.
While Dr. King was not much of an athlete, his philosophy on community, equality and perseverance transcend every race, occupation and sport.
We hope that on this day of remembrance and in these unprecedented times, we can all remember this piece of advice:
"If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl; but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
POSTPONED: Women's Squash Social
The women’s leagues social and round robin originally scheduled for today, 1/18, has been postponed until the end of the regular league season (March/April) due to current Covid concerns and out of an abundance of caution. 

Stay tuned for further updates!
Special Clinic with former World Champion, Gregory Gaultier, Jan 29-30 @ Dover Squash
This is a unique opportunity to learn from the great world champion Greg Gaultier, who just retired from the PSA tour. Nicknamed "The General", Greg has won 44 titles including the British Open, the World Open, the Tournament of Champions, and World Series finals. Alongside Thierry Lincou and the French National Team, he won two Silver medals at the World Team Championships in 2003 and 2009.

Along with the clinic sessions, there will also be Complimentary exhibition (Talk, questions, photos) for the players and parents to cap the weekend on Sunday evening Jan 30 , 2022, 5.30-6.30pm.

CLINIC SCHEDULE, DETAILS AND CONTACT AT THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW!
Equinox Boston Women's Open Jan 26-30
Amateur Draw is STILL OPEN for levels 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5
$75 Entry Fee
Contact Shahid Khan (shahid.khan@equinox.com) to enter!
Upcoming Clinics
Concord Acton is hosting weekly Clinics and Round Robins as follows:
  • Tuesday - Women's clinic
  • Wednesday - Junior Clinic
  • Thursday - Women's round robin
  • Friday - Master's Clinic, 4.0-6.0 round robin
  • Saturday - 2.0 - 3.5 round robin and doubles round robin
  • Sunday - Junior clinics, 3.0 - 4.0 round robin and doubles round robin
For more information, email Paul.
LearnSquash Fall programs have been redesigned (including an Interactive Squash Court!) and commenced 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)
  • (NEW)  
Thursdays
  • 6:00-7:30pm: Intermediate + Clinic, skill level based, ages 7-16yrs (must qualify to join).
  • (NEW) 

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.
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.
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.

Please email Luke for more information.
Kush Kumar Squash Clinics at NTA/Cross Courts Squash & Fitness
Sign up for the Sunday Elite Clinic before spots fill up!

Join the Sunday Elite 10:15am-11:30am Clinic hosted by Kush Kumar – Asian Games Gold medalist, 2 time Collegiate National Champion at Trinity College, 9 time National Champion for India, and Former World #3 (U-19).
The clinic will be held every Sunday between 10:15am and 11:30am, and is the perfect opportunity for all aspiring players with a rating above 3.0 to get first-hand training from top squash players.
Save your spot the clinic today to improve your squash game and strategy alongside top college athletes including:

  • Kush Kumar – Former #1 at Trinity College Men’s Squash Team – Rating of 6.7
  • Ashley Davies - Former #1 at Rochester University Men’s Squash Team – Rating of 6.7
  • Nku Patrick - Former Player at Trinity College Men’s Squash Team & Pro at Squash Busters – Rating of 6.1
  • & more!
For more information, contact Kush Kumar at (860)402-8307 or by email at kumarsquash01@gmail.com
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