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News and Updates - 4/29/22
Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Here\'s the latest on all things squash related in the Boston area.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FINALISTS IN THE 2022 MASSACHUSETTS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Pictured above: Ladies 4.0 Alexie Tan (R) defeats finalist Elle Rosier (L)
NTA Squash Classic by WLJ Capital
We are pleased to say that we have been able to attract a very strong draw featuring players from over 13 countries including Egypt, Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and the USA. The #1 seed for the Men's draw is World number 61 Arturo Salazar from Mexico and the #1 seed for the Women's draw is World number 60 Menna Hamed from Egypt, one of the most exciting prospects in the Women's game. We are looking forward to some very competitive matches throughout the week that will no doubt inspire our squash community from the Boston and MetroWest areas.

Below is the itinerary for the NTA Classic by WLJ Capital events:

Friday 13 May - Sunday 15 May
US Squash Gold Junior event. This event will be held at Cross Courts, Fessenden and Nobles. Please click on the following link to enter or for further details: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/13580/info

Wednesday 18 May
4PM: PSA First round matches start on all 4 courts. Free entry but limited space

Thursday 19 May
4PM-7PM: Quarter-final matches Free entry but limited space
6PM-7:30PM: Junior clinic with professional players.

Friday 20 May 
4PM: Semi-Finals on 2 courts: Free entry but limited space

Saturday 21 May
5PM-7PM: Finals on 1 court and presentation following the completion of both matches.

Sunday 22 May 
Amatuer Squash classic | A one day event for all levels of players from 2.0-5.5 rating. Please use the following link to enter: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/13431/info

Please contact Tournament Director Nick Taylor nick@ntasquash.com | 978 760 3556 for further details and for reservations/tickets.

Summer Camps & Clinics
Crimson Squash Camps with Harvard Head Coach, Mike Way. Players will learn all aspects of the sport: Technique, tactics, mental preparation, off-court strength and conditioning, flexibility and nutrition. In addition, video review is used for every player for both technical evaluation and match-play evaluation.

Session Dates: 
June 26-30
July 3-7
July 10-14
July 17-24

The camp is suitable for players of all levels but enrollment is LIMITED.

Contact Beth Zeitlin to secure your spot!
Junior Squash Clinics are available at Milton Academy on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm. Beginner to intermediate level and typically lower/middle school age. Private lessons are available as well. For further information contact Morgan Poor.
2022 Joe Raho (Head Coach @ Tufts) Summer Squash Camp. There will be two separate registration options per session (commuter and overnight) and open to all levels of play and for youth aged 12-18.

Session Schedule:
Session 1: July 11th - 15th
Session 2: July 18 - 22nd
Session 3: July 25th - 29th

9am - 5pm
*camp will end at 12pm on Fridays

For registration and more info, click here.
LearnSquash Spring programs:

Junior Clinics:
Sundays 
  • 9:15-10:15am: Beginner to Intermediate Clinic, ages 6-9yrs
  • 10:30-11:30am: Beginner to Advanced Beginner Clinic #1, ages 10-16yrs
  • 11:45-12:45pm: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Clinicv#2, ages 10-16yrs

Private or Semi-private lessons (Adults & Juniors)
  • Saturdays - 1:30-5:30pm
  • Sundays -  9:30am-12:30pm

Email us to inquire about booking a lesson. There is currently a waitlist for private lessons.

Covid policies: LearnSquash follows the city of Boston guidelines for mask mandates requiring masks for all indoor activities. There are no visitors or spectators allowed to the squash center for the time being. In addition, all participants must provide proof of vaccination ahead of time. 
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 spring/summer programming, coaching or playing opportunities at the school.
The Nick Taylor Squash Academy (NTA) is offering 10 weeks of summer clinics which will take place on the following dates from 09:00AM-3:00PM daily.

Week 1 | 13-17 June | Featuring John White - Drexel University head coach| 
Week 2 | 20 June-24 June | Development 
Week 3 | 27 June-1 July | Aspire/Inspire 
Week 4 | 4-8 July Elite 
Week 5 | 11-15 July | Elite 
Week 6 18-22 July | Little Belters/Development 
Week 7 25-29 July | Development/Aspire 
Week 8 | 1-5 August | Aspire/Inspire
Week 9 | 8-12 August | Aspire/Inspire 
Week 10 | 15-19 August | Led by Sam Todd | Elite  

All NTA programming is based at Cross Courts Squash & Fitness, 19 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760 - Please contact Nick Taylor for further details of the Summer program | nick@ntasquash.com or call/text (978) 760 3556
Led by Harvard Varsity Coaches, Next Step Squash continues to offer junior clinics. 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.
Introducing Thoboki Mohohlo, former Trinity College number 2, and a former pro PSA player, has joined Squashfit Academy. 

Squashfit Academy is running its Summer camps at Nobles in Dedham, during the weeks of June 13 -17, June 20 - 24 (both weeks 2 - 5pm), and August 22 - 26 (9.30am - 12.30pm). 

We also have weekly clinics on Tuesdays/Thursdays, from 6.30-8pm and on Sundays from 1.30-3pm. 
Please contact Mike Tootill at tootillmike@gmail.com for more information on our program. We also offer private lessons, group sessions, clinics, camps etc. for juniors, beginners to an advanced level.  
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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