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 by clicking here.
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.
Prime time Membership
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.
| Season: |
Annual - 12 months from purchase |
| Fee: |
$495 RA member |
Non-prime time Membership
Provides access to the courts: |
Mondays to Thurdays
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7:00 am to 11:40 am |
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1:00 pm to 4:20 pm
9:40 pm to 10:20 pm
7:00 am to 11:40 am |
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Fridays |
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1:00 pm to 4:20 pm |
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7:40 pm to 10:20 pm |
| Saturdays and Sundays |
7:00 am to 9:00 am |
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12:20 pm to 3:40 pm |
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6:20 pm to 10:20 pm |
| Season: |
Annual - 12 months from purchase |
| Fee: |
$325 RA member |
Weekend Membership
Weekend member privileges start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and continue all day Saturday and Sunday.
| Season: |
Annual - 12 months from purchase |
| Fee: |
$275 RA member |
Student Membership
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.
| Season: |
Annual - 12 months from purchase |
| Fee: |
$249 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: |
Annual - 12 months from purchase |
| Fee: |
$119 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 |
| 1. |
Sat., Sept. 20 to Nov. 22 |
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9:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| 2. |
Sat., Jan. 17 to Mar. 14 |
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9:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Fee: |
$80 one session/Junior Squash member |
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$140 two sessions/Junior Squash member |
For further information contact Eric Campbell at 613-736-6221 or at ecampbell@racentre.com (please include phone number). Please call Members Services at 613.733.5100 for registration information.
Upcoming Tournament and Socials
The RA Squash Club is organizing a series of tournaments and events for the 2008-2009 season. As well, the RA will host two other squash tournaments organized by Squash Ontario and National Defence players, respectively.
| RA Fall Meet & Greet (RA members only) |
September 19, 2008 |
| Squash Ontario Master Women’s Team Tourney |
September 26-28, 2008 |
| RA Fall Classic Tournament (RA members only) |
November 6-9, 2008 |
| RA Holiday Round Robin (RA members only) |
December 12, 2008 |
| RA Winter Squash Open (open participation) |
January 22-25, 2009 |
| ODSA Grand Prix Juniors’ Tournament (open participation) |
February 22, 2009 |
| National Defence Tournament (NDHQ only) |
March 22-23, 2009 |
| RA Club Championships (RA members only) |
March 26-29, 2009 |
| RA Squash Club Annual General Meeting |
March 27, 2009 |
| RA Calcutta Tournament (RA members only) |
April 23-26, 2009 |
For the RA tournaments, the registration fee includes both squash and social events. There is a social-only option that allows members to bring guests. For more information on tournaments, please call Jeff Watts at 613-733-5100 or karakal@magma.ca
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).
Club Bulletin Board
As well, Club volunteers maintain a website informing members of upcoming events. The RA Squash Club's website can be viewed by clicking here.
For further information contact Eric Campbell at 613-736-6221 or at ecampbell@racentre.com (please
include phone number). Please call Members Services at 613.733.5100 for registration information.
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