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Sign up Now! DC Open – Mid-Atlantic Regional Skills and Age Group Championships, Jan. 27-28 2018!

Join us for the DC Open – Mid-Atlantic Regional Skills and Age Group Championships on January 27-28, 2018!

The best things about this tourney:

  • Generally our events are held on 1 day
  • No transport required – fly into Reagan (or bus into Union) and metro to the club – dozens of restaurants and 2 recommended hotels in a 3 block radius
  • Shopping! Shopping! Shopping!
  • A social and friendly event
  • Coaching available

Sign-up HERE

BarnesSign up Now! DC Open – Mid-Atlantic Regional Skills and Age Group Championships, Jan. 27-28 2018!
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Junior WINTER BREAK Clinics/Camps 2017-2018! Join us for great squash!

Winter Break Clinics

These are designed as a mid-season intensive squash experience for juniors at all levels who are intent on improving their game. Camp highlights – Technical and tactical analysis, physical conditioning, game analysis, small group instruction and video analysis including a report with recommendations for training. Students will be divided into similar level groups

Coaches – Jim Masland, Connie Barnes,
Jacqueline Barnes (former Dartmouth #1)

Winter break dates: Dec 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

2 sessions per day – 10am – 12 and 1 – 3pm

Cost – $40 per session per day or $70 for both per day

for more than 5 sessions 10% discount

Pay at: https://aussienicksquash.com/product/general-purchase
And forward the receipt with details of participants to Conniesquash@gmail.com

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Seeking Assistant/ Assistant Coach

Seeking Assistant/ Assistant Coach

AussieNick Squash (AN) has been a driving force in the development of squash in the DC area for the last 15 years, with more recent expansions in Charlotte, NC. The major roles of this position would be as an assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, Connie Barnes, as well as an assistant coach at the Chevy Chase Athletic Club in Chevy Chase, MD.

Other job requirements include administration, marketing, and short-term travel to Charlotte and other AN locations. The job hours vary from 25 hrs/wk up to 50 hrs/wk during times of special events, such as tournaments. If you are a motivated and energetic individual looking for a challenging, interesting and rewarding position with guidance from one of the most entrepreneurial squash leaders in the US, please contact Connie Barnes with the contact information of three references at conniesquash@gmail.com

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Total Eclipse at AussieNick Squash! Join us to participate in the #1 healthiest sport! All levels and ages welcome.

AussieNick Squash is the place to be in the path of totality for a total squash eclipse everyday! This fall we have clinics, lessons, and programming for all levels and ages! We have weekend and weekday clinics and lessons, school programs and leagues, squash leagues for all levels, and a new corporate league! Need more information or are new to the sport? Contact Connie Barnes at conniesquash@gmail.com or call 301-807-9905.

 

BarnesTotal Eclipse at AussieNick Squash! Join us to participate in the #1 healthiest sport! All levels and ages welcome.
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New! Corporate Squash League – Join Today! All levels welcome – learn to play, meet others, stay fit – all on your time schedule!

The Corporate Squash League provides participation in a fun, fitness oriented and convenient program for businesses and staff in Friendship Heights to fit your schedule.  Coordinator is Jackie Barnes, Dartmouth alum, captain of squash team, and former top 100 world ranking.

Program details:

How is it set up? – Workplace  teams learn how to play squash and then play in a league with other local businesses. All levels welcome!

When? – Clinics will be set up at convenient times for teams to learn and practice during August and September 2017.

Cost? – Corporate membership is $75 pm and includes the league as well as full usage of the gym, exercise classes, steam room and more! (Wow!)

Why? – Because learning a new sport, meeting new people across different work places, and playing on a team are fun, especially when combined with the best cardiovascular workout you can get (Forbes magazine).

Match times? – Self-scheduled with your opponent. Before work, lunchtime, after work or weekends commencing mid September

Contact Jackie Barnes at Jacqueline@aussienicksquash.com

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Why are AussieNick Squash Camps considered the best in the DC Area? Summer Camp Update. Great activities and outstanding progress!

Why are AussieNick Squash camps considered the best in the DC area?

  • – Resort-like accommodation and wonderful food
  • – Brilliant coaching headlined by Alister Walker
  • – Fantastic support coaches Mac Awalt, Jim Masland, Nosh Khan
  • – Dynamic stretching sessions with former Dartmouth team captain Jackie Barnes
  • – Mental training sessions with Connie Barnes
  • – All the above!

Outstanding improvements with our 20 juniors this week!

BarnesWhy are AussieNick Squash Camps considered the best in the DC Area? Summer Camp Update. Great activities and outstanding progress!
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Summer Clinics and Round Robins, Sat. & Sun, Adult & Junior! Starts June 24!

Besides our wonderful summer camps, we are offering clinics and round robins on Saturdays and Sundays through summerPlease note that registration 24 hrs before the activity is required by paying on this LINK and sending the receipt to Coach Nosh, nosh@aussienicksquash.com

Commencing June 24

Juniors — Saturday

2–3pm 10 – 18 yrs beginners—good beginners  drop in $35 min 3 nosh@aussienicksquash.com

3-4pm 10 – 18 yrs good beginners- intermediate drop in $35 min 3 nosh@aussienicksquash.com

Juniors Sunday

5.45 – 6.30pm round robin $10 pp come and play – 1 game on one game off with a variety of players, coach will supply coaching tips. Cost $10 members, $20 non-members

Adults Sunday

6.307.15pm round robin $10 pp come and play – 1 game on one game off with a variety of players, coach will supply coaching tips. Cost $10 members, $20 non-members

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AussieNick Squash 2017 Summer Camps: An Exciting Array of Coaches!

It’s an exciting array of coaches this summer at squash camp! Connie Barnes Director of Squash; Rod Barnes Local Master-Coach, Dr. Jim Masland Squash Pro and Head Coach CCAC, Alister Walker, Former World #12, Assistant Columbia University coach, and top DC area  juniors, including Jacqueline Barnes (Dartmouth #1), Jeremy Barnes (Drexel), and Harry Dodwell (Whitman High School captain). Your child will benefit from a  terrific experience regardless of level. Campers are divided into Groups 1, 2, & 3.

Take a look and register under the Camp tab on the AussieNick Squash website!

(UPDATE: AUGUST ELITE CAMP DATE: The dates for Rod’s Elite camp in August are updated to August 8-11)

Note there’s $50 discount for returning campers!

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Summer Camps with Alister Walker, Former World #12 and Assistant Columbia University Coach, at AussieNick Squash!

Summer Camps with Alister Walker, Former World #12 and Current Assistant Coach for Columbia University are special summer events you don’t want to miss!  As an England Squash Level 3 certified coach, Alister has a wealth of knowledge from his experience playing professional squash since 2002.  He has captured 11 PSA World titles and has represented both England and Botswana in international competitions. Day is $1000/week; Sleepaway is $1700. If doing two weeks, Day is $1900/2 weeks; Sleepaway is $3300/2 weeks. Contact conniesquash@gmail.com  for more details!

BarnesSummer Camps with Alister Walker, Former World #12 and Assistant Columbia University Coach, at AussieNick Squash!
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