Squash

Squash

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Squash is a brilliant way to work out, let off steam and perfect if you have a competitive streak!

There are 2 squash courts available at the centre, complete with a viewing balcony and a glass backed court. The courts are in demand so please book courts in advance to secure your game.

For more information please contact Reception.

Henley Squash Club are also proud to call Henley Leisure Centre their home and information on joining their club can be found at www.henleysquash.co.uk

SOCIAL SQUASH

Come along to out weekly squash drop in session where you can meet and play against other players. These sessions will be facilitated by more experienced players from the Henley Squash Club who will get everyone mixing and enjoying the sport.

Sessions run on Fridays from 6:30-8pm and are open to all ability from beginner to advanced. All you need to bring is a pair of clean non-marking trainers. Rackets and balls will be provided if required.

This drop in was set up in collaboration with the Oxfordshire Squash and Racketball Association.

MONTHLY WOMEN'S SQUASH - WITH JILL!

Join Jill Campion, GSF athlete, British Open over 65s Squash champion and regular at Henley leisure centre, at women's only squash sessions to get to grips with this fun and fast paced racket sport. All abilities will be catered for including those who have never picked up a racket before.

Sessions cost only £4 PAYG and rackets and balls will be provided. Sessions will take place on a monthly basis with dates and times posted here. The first few scheduled session is:

Monday 3rd March 18:30-19:30

Bookings open 5 days in advance for non-members, 7 days for members on the Better UK app or online here.

Some facts about squash you might not know and will set you up for the session:

  • You don’t have to be super fit to enjoy playing squash
  • Squash is a game of strategy: it’s about thinking about where you hit the ball not how hard you can hit it
  • You don’t need to be technically proficient to have fun
  • Learning and practising together can be great fun and build new friendships
  • It helps if you play people of similar levels – so two beginners is perfect!
  • Playing regularly can reduce stress, improve your overall muscle strength
  • It can improve your peripheral vision and speed of reaction
  • Above all it is a fun and extremely satisfying way of playing sport with link-minded people

If you like to speak to Jill ahead of the session then please email us on henley@gll.org. We hope to see you and your friends on a squash court soon!