News and Updates - 5/12/23
Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Here\'s the latest on all things squash related in the Boston area.
SUMMER LESSONS & CLINICS
SquashWest Squash And Robotics/Coding
We have teamed up with the Penguin Coding Academy to offer a unique two-day camp coming up in April
Space limited to 8 students. Robotics and coding in the morning, squash in the afternoon. 
Dates: 20th and 21st of April, 2023
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Student ages 9-12 years old
Email gary@squashwest.com to join.
SquashWest Summer Sessions
sign up HERE
Squash camps (1/2 day and full day) as well as an innovative squash and chess camp, and a squash and coding class
Summer 1 June 20th - 22nd
Summer 2 June 26th - 29th - Squash and Chess Program
Summer 3 July 10th - 13th
Summer 4 July 17th - 20th - Squash and Coding Program
Summer 5 August 7th - 10th
Summer 6 August 14th - 17th
More info on SquashWest.com or email gary@squashwest.com to join a session
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.
The Dexter Southfield School is offering competitive and development junior squash clinics on Thursdays and Saturdays during the spring Program info and pricing can be found HERE. Please reach out to the squash director, Dan Roberts, with any additional questions.
Lessons/Clinics at Marblehead YMCA, No Membership Required

-Open to adults and juniors of all ages and skill levels

-Taught by Luke Hammond, Harvard Squash Asst. Coach

-Private, Semi-Private and group sessions available

Please email Luke for more information.
Summer Drop-in clinics led by Harvard Varsity Coaches.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

Dates: (Mon-Thurs)
Clinic 1: June 12-15
Clinic 2: August 28-31

Location:
Murr Center, Harvard University
65 North Harvard St

Please email Luke for more information.
*The newly launched 360 Squash Academy led by Karim Shohayeb is offering clinics as follows:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:30 & 5:30-7:00 all ratings 

  • Saturdays & Sundays 9:00-10:30 rating less than 4.0 and 10:30-12:00 rating 4.0+

Private lessons: Available every day

360 Squash Summer Camps:
June 5 - September 8
Mon - Fri

9:30-11:30/12:00 Training session 1
11:30/12:00-1:00 Lunch break
1:00-3:00 Training session 2

International summer camps:
- Dutch & European open camp June 26 -July 9
-Egypt camp July 27 -Aug 7

For sign ups: 
Karim Shohayeb

Location: Belmont Hill School
Private lessons are available from Shahid Khan at 160 Otis Street, Northborough, MA.

Contact Shahid for more information:
Cell: 781-269-0320
Dover Squash is offering Summer clinics for juniors of all levels starting in June.
All sessions will run from 9am - 12pm
Session 1: June 19-23
Session 2: June 26-30
Session 3: July 10-14
Session 4: July 17-21
Session 5: August 7-11
Session 6: August 21-25
The camp will feature 1 coach per court for more individual attention, target match play and group training culminating with with a tournament at the end of each week.
for more information email Khaled@doversquash.com
*Harvard Club of Boston 2023 Summer Junior Squash Program
 
  • Week 1 June 12th – 15th Future Stars 9am-1pm (6yrs -12yrs)
 
  • Week 2 July 17th – 20th Improvers 9am-3pm (11yrs-16yrs)
 
  • Week 3 August 14th – 17th Future Stars 9am-1pm (6yrs -12yrs)
 
  • Week 4 August 28th – 31st August Improvers 9am-3pm (11yrs-16yrs)
 
(4 or more students required for session to be held)
 
All inquiries please email Sharon ; cell: 617-450-8481
Squash Journey—lessons & clinics at Tufts University

Are you looking to balance mental & physical well-being in squash? Tufts University’s new assistant coach Alex Grayson is offering group clinics for intermediate to advanced level juniors are now available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm. Using the new 8 court facility on campus in Somerville/Medford, lessons and clinics will build a range of skills from mindfulness, mobility, and technique, to conditioning, recovery, and performance analysis. For more information, check out squashjourney.com or email Alex with any questions.
Individual lessons are also available for all levels.
LearnSquash programs:

Junior Clinics:
Sundays 
  • 9:00-10:00am: Beginner to Intermediate Clinic, ages 6-9yrs
  • 9:00-10:00am: Starter/Beginner Clinic (NEW), ages 10-18yrs
  • 10:00-11:00am: Beginner to Advanced Beginner Clinic, ages 10-18yrs
  • 11:00-12:00pm: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Clinic, ages 10-18yrs
  • 12:00-1:00pm: (NEW) Intermediate+ , ages 10-18yrs
  • 1:00-2:00pm: (NEW) Adults Beginner to Intermediate, ages 18+

Private or Semi-private lessons (Adults & Juniors, 45 min slots)
  • Saturdays - 11:15am-5:30pm

Email us to inquire about booking a lesson. There is currently a waitlist for private lessons.
Squash Clinics at NTA/Cross Courts Squash & Fitness
Spring clinics are underway at the Nick Taylor Academy for juniors of all levels. *Note that Membership to Cross Courts Squash & Fitness is required to sign up for these sessions.

Private lessons are also available to all levels of players, whether you’re new to the game or want to take your game to the next level.
For more information, check out their program page here.
NEW SQUASH CLUB IN BOSTON!
Exciting news for 2023, LearnSquash has partnered with SquashBusters and Northeastern University to open a squash club in 2023. The club will be called the LearnSquash Community Club at SquashBusters (LCC at SqB for short) and will be located at 795 Columbus Ave in Boston. The club will offer both regular monthly memberships as well as pay to play memberships.

For membership information, have a look at the website, www.learnsquash.com and/or contact 
Cliff Wenn at - info@learnsquash.com. 
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