Summer Squash & Courts' Status
Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Read below for all things squash related in the Boston area.
It's time to pass the torch on the beloved Concord Acton Squash Club
Have you been dreaming of opening your own Squash Club? The Concord Acton Squash Club is up for SALE and is poised for a smooth transition to new ownership.
If you, or anyone you know, may be of interest, please contact:
Paul Ansdell
Mobile: 978 902 1395
Summer Clinics
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.
Harvard Coaches hosting Summer Drop-in Clinics at Milton Academy for players ages 7-16.
Upcoming Dates (M-Th):
  • July 12-15
  • August 16-19
  • August 23-26
Full week and Individual day options available. COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL IN PLACE. Please email Luke for more information.
Led by Bowdoin Head Coach and 2020 NESCAC coach of the year, Theo Woodward, Polar Bear Squash Camps will take place this Summer:
  • Session 1: June 13-17
  • Session 2: June 20-24
  • Session 3: July 11-15
  • Session 4: July 18-22
Cost: $1,350
This camp will take your game to the next level as you will be provided with the tools and techniques to master the game of squash, work on technique, match strategy, mental toughness, agility and team building. Click here to register!

LearnSquash will be running a series of 8 weeks of summer squash junior clinics at the Winsor School Squash Center starting on June 15. Each week the clinics run from Tues-Thurs from 10am-3pm. The clinics will cover all of the basic fundamentals of the game including - stroke production, movement, rules, match play and basic strategy and tactics. In addition, LearnSquash/Winsor now have an Interactive Squash Court as a new addition to their program as well as a squash ball machine.
Click here for more information and to register.
The Nick Taylor Squash Academy, based at Cross Courts Squash & Fitness in Natick, is hosting Summer Clinics for players of ALL LEVELS. In order to create lifelong squash players, NTA keeps juniors and adults engaged in fun sessions while developing their games through the player pathway.
Programming starts June 14th with options running through August 13th. Space is limited. Contact Nick to sign up!
May 2021 Court Updates
***Please note that the information below is current as of the date of this email. However, it is subject to change so we encourage you to contact each club at your discretion and/or refer to this google doc for the most current details***
Andover Racquets: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open to varsity players only. Vaccination required. No guests permitted. Looking forward to normal operation in next school year
 
Belmont Hill: Closed. Opening late August. Ventilation improvements.
 
BSC-Allston: Club is open; squash courts are being used for alternative fitness activities with no known date when squash will return.  
 
Cambridge Athletic Club: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. A limited number of showers are available. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Special memberships: daily and monthly fees. Lessons available. Ventilation upgraded, cleaning procedures enhanced, cardio equipment spaced out with plastic panes installed.
 
Concord Acton **(FOR SALE): Open for squash. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms/showers available June 1st. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Special memberships: daily and monthly fees. Temperature taken upon entering club, players come ready or change on court. Time allotted between playing periods for ventilation. Lessons available.
 
Cross Courts: Open for squash while following state guidelines. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open; no showers available. No guests permitted. Lessons available to members. Ventilation upgraded, cleaning enhanced.
 
Dana Hall: Closed until further notice.
 
Dexter/Southfield: Under construction; open probably in July.
 
Dover Squash: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted with manager acceptance. Lessons available for members.
 
Equinox: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests are permitted. Lessons available, but no pro at the moment. Cleaning enhanced; health checks for all players.
 
Harvard Club: Open for squash. Bubble groups only until May 29; thereafter, no restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are closed. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Some special memberships available. Lessons available. Cleaning enhanced.
 
Harvard University: Closed until September at the earliest.
 
Lifetime-Burlington: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Special memberships: daily fee or monthly membership. Lessons available. Ventilation, cleaning, and spacing improvements.
 
Lifetime-Metrowest: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Special memberships: daily fee or monthly membership. Lessons available. Ventilation, cleaning, and spacing improvements.
 
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA: Open for squash; pods required. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests not permitted. Lessons not available. U/V installed for ventilation.
 
Maugus Club: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. No guests permitted. Lessons available for members. Cleaning enhancements; air filters.
 
Milton Academy: Closed until further notice. Ventilation improvements; increased sanitation procedures.
 
M.I.T.: Open to MIT on-campus students and staff only. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are closed. Vaccination not required. Guests not permitted; hopefully, will be allowed in the fall. Lessons not available. Ventilation improvements.
 
Newton Squash & Tennis: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks not needed on court if both plyers are fully vaccinated. Locker rooms are open. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Lessons available. Ventilation upgraded, u/v installed, dividers installed in fitness area
 
Tennis & Racquet Club: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open with limited showers. Vaccination not required. No guests permitted. Lessons available for members. Special memberships: monthly fee, summer memberships. Lessons available for members. Filters installed; cleaning enhancements.
 
Tufts: Open for squash to college community only. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are closed. Vaccination not required. No guests permitted. Dividers installed; sanitation stations.
 
Union Boat Club: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open with limited showers. Vaccination not required. No guests permitted; hopefully, will be allowed in September. Lessons available for members.
 
University Club: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks not needed on court if both plyers are fully vaccinated. Locker rooms are closed for renovation. Vaccination not required. Guests not permitted. Lessons available for members. Ventilation upgraded; gaps between signups; enhanced cleaning.
 
Winsor School: Open for squash with no player restrictions. Masks required on & off court. Locker rooms are open; no showers available. Vaccination not required. Guests permitted. Lessons available. Ventilation upgrades; U/V, enhanced cleaning.
 
Permanently closed: BRC, BSC-Waltham, Infinitum

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