GDS MS Squash – Fall/Winter/Spring
Go Mighty Hoppers!
The GDS MS Club team will play in the CIML, an intraclub league with multiple different middle schools competing.
What is Squash –
An indoor racquets sport like racquetball and one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sports in the US, squash is exploding at the junior level. The Ivy League and other top colleges place a strong emphasis on their squash programs and often give consideration to applicants who play squash.
Many middle school players go on to play squash at the college level. Named by Forbes magazine as the top-ranked healthiest sport, squash is a great cardio workout that also provides ideal training for other sports. A lifetime sport, squash is a fun activity the whole family can participate in. The GDS MS junior squash program, run by one of the area’s top squash pros, Connie Barnes is held at Chevy Chase Athletic Club. The program will emphasize squash techniques and strategies, fitness and sportsmanship and is open to all levels.
When – Training days – check on most recent clinic days and times
Duration – Example: 1 hr training sessions, a session is about 13 weeks. Note – 45 minutes technical and 10 mins off court, the players will be given a self directed sheet of speed and agility exercises to do for the last 10 mins.
Content – Hourly sessions include squash instruction, match play, and speed, strength and agility training. All skill levels will be accommodated.
All year round? – There are options for Fall, Winter and Spring. Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions.
Equipment – Non-marking shoes, racquet, goggles (equipment may be purchased from Connie: good quality racquet and goggles $120 + 6% tax – if purchasing yourself please check weight is no more than 145 gr).
Other –
- During winter session the kids would participate in the Chase Interclub Middle School League (CIML) with other area middle schools.
Squash Facts – http://aussienicksquash.
Contact – Please contact Connie at conniesquash@gmail.com with questions.
Location, directions and access – Chevy Chase Athletic Club, 18th floor Penthouse, 5454 Wisconsin Ave Chevy Chase MD 20815. There is validated parking $1 for 2.5 hrs, and free Sundays. Entrance to garage is around the back of the building assess via Hills Plaza road opposite the back driveway exit of the old Panera’s/ Chipotle.Take freight elevator to 18th fl or catch other elevator to 17th fl and locate (small) sign saying 1800 and walk up 1 flight.
CIML Winter ONLY: Players wanting to participate in a league team in the Chase Interclub MS League (CIML) should look at the CIML page: More Info about CIML
