Squash
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2007-08


Members agree, the quality of the RA’s Squash program speaks for itself. Club activities are conducted under the guidance of the Club Professional, Jeff Watts. Watts, a professional for over 20 years, is one of the area’s most active pros and has coached the Ottawa Elite Junior Squad over the last several years.
As well, Club volunteers maintain a website informing members of upcoming events. This site can be viewed at
www.racentre.com/e/sports/squash.htm.    

Club
Club members may reserve one of our seven international courts, one, three and seven days in advance. Club activities include a mixed and a women’s house league, a weekly club league and men’s and women’s city league, Saturday afternoon drop in house league and tournaments throughout the year. A computerized rating system, accessible to members, allows players to track their progress, find partners and register for club events. Private, semi-private and group coaching is available from Jeff Watts.

Season: year-round

Club Website
As well, Club volunteers maintain a website informing members of upcoming events. This site can be viewed at www.racentre.com/clubs/squash/

 

Membership categories
Prime time

Prime members may make advance bookings on either a seven day, three day or 24 hour basis and may play seven days a week, 7 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.

Fee: $456 RA member

Non-prime time
Provides access to the courts:

Mon. - Thurs.
7:00 - 11:40 a.m.
1:00 - 4:20 p.m.
9:40 - 10:20 p.m.
Fri.
7:00 - 11:40 a.m.
1:00 - 4:20 p.m.
7:40 - 10:20 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
12:20 - 3:40 p.m.
6:20 - 10:20 p.m.
          
Fee: $293 RA member

Weekend
Weekend member privileges start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and continue all day Saturday and Sunday.

Fee: $240 RA member

Student
Available to full-time students between the ages of 19 - 25 years (student card required). These players have the same playing and booking privileges as prime time members.

Fee: $237 RA member

Junior Club
Junior Squash Club membership is open to those 18 years of age and under as of December 31st of the registration year. Juniors have the same playing privileges as prime-time members and may book courts either three days or 24 hours in advance.

Season: year-round
Fee: $115 RA member

Instruction
Junior members can participate in the instructional program. Beginner classes are aimed at those who have never played or rarely played squash. Juniors who have played squash for a minimum of one year are better suited to the intermediate classes. Players at the intermediate level should be able to sustain a 10-stroke rally.

Sessions
Sat. 9:40 a.m. to 11 a.m.
      
1. Sept. 22 to Nov. 24
2. Jan. 12 to Mar. 15
        
Fee: $80 one session/Junior Squash member
$140 two sessions/Junior Squash member

 

Special Events & Tournaments

Meet & Greet : September 21 , 2007
Squashtoberfest: October 18 - 21, 2007
Holiday Kick-off : December 7, 2007
Winter Open: January 31 - February 3, 2008
Club Championships: March 25 - 30, 2008
Calcutta: April 13 - 18, 2008
Annual General Meeting: April 18, 2008

Tuesday Night Club League
It is a great way to meet new women and men squash players, enjoy after game get together in the Fieldhouse restaurant and build your squash endurance. (Not in the Fieldhouse, on the court). Our league consists of 40-45 players organized in 8-9 teams depending on sign up numbers. Every week teams compete in matches based on the American scoring system – a game to 50 points with the rally winner awarded a point. There are no breaks during these member-refereed matches.  The registration fee $25 includes TNCL apparel, end of session social with food and drink, and prizes. If you can’t commit to playing every Tuesday night we welcome you to sign up as a spare. (Free).

Formal session starts are the first Tuesday in September and January. Sign up details posted in squash viewing gallery and court access bulletin boards a few weeks prior . Informal Tuesday play all summer (June - Aug.) No sign up, and it’s free. Show up Tue. 7-7:30pm to play. Requirements to play TNCL are one of the following RA Squash Memberships. (prime-time, student, or junior membership)

If you have any questions about the RA Squash membership please feel free to inquire at Member Services 613-523-6250. Questions regarding Tuesday Night Club league, contact Dennis at fric198081@hotmail.com or Guy at gonzogb@videotron.ca; Blier.JEG@Forces.gc.ca

Game's results - weekly (in PDF format)

Schedule (in PDF format)

Player's Guide (in PDF format).


For further information contact Eric Campbell at 613-736-6221 or at ecampbell@racentre.com


RA Centre
2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 7X7

613-733-5100, email: racentre@racentre.com