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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

BarnesNew! Corporate Squash League – Join Today! All levels welcome – learn to play, meet others, stay fit – all on your time schedule!
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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

BarnesSummer Clinics and Round Robins, Sat. & Sun, Adult & Junior! Starts June 24!
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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!

BarnesAussieNick Squash 2017 Summer Camps: An Exciting Array of Coaches!
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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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A Special Squash Event & Clinic with Jackie Barnes at Chevy Chase Athletic Club, Saturday, June 24, 11am – 12pm. Join us! 

Jackie is #1 and Captain of the Dartmouth squash team. A recruited athlete from the DC area, she played #1 all four college years. She recently led her team to winning the Kurtz Cup at the US Squash Women’s College Nationals. Jackie’s event will include a discussion with players about training, goals, fitness, academics and more with a 1.5 hour clinic and a parent meeting.

I hope you will bring your children to this wonderful event which will include a gift for participants and snacks. Cost $20.  Contact Conniesquash@gmail.com for more information.

BarnesA Special Squash Event & Clinic with Jackie Barnes at Chevy Chase Athletic Club, Saturday, June 24, 11am – 12pm. Join us! 
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Walt Whitman at US High School Championships

Play Squash

Make History

 

Whitman has the chance to send a team to the US High School Team Championship tournament for the first time.

In order to enter, we must have 7 committed players by November 15.

Are you in?

The Event: US High School Team Squash Championships

February 10 – 12, 2017 in Hartford CT

Whitman + teams from around the country

 

 Logistics: Miss two days of school (1/9 and 1/10)

Travel up on Thursday, Feb 9; back on Sunday Feb 12

Matches start Friday Feb 10; end Sunday Feb 12th

2 nights in local hotel

Travel by bus or carpool

Coach and parent supervision

Cost: Approximately $300 per player

Good news – We have a good chance of reducing this fee substantially through a grant, but must have player commitments by November 15 to apply for funding.

May also be reduced through fundraising.

Questions: Coach Connie Barnes conniesquash@gmail.com

Captain Harry Dodwell hmdodwell@gmail.com

BarnesWalt Whitman at US High School Championships
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