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Squash
2009-2010

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 and one of the area’s most active pros.
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
7:00 am to 11:40 am
1:00 pm to 4:20 pm
9:40 pm to 10:20 pm
7:00 am to 11:40 am
Fridays
  1:00 pm to 4:20 pm
  7:40 pm to 10:20 pm
Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 am to 9:00 am
  12:20 pm to 3:40 pm
  6:20 pm to 10:20 pm
Season: Annual - 12 months from purchase
Fee: $335 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: $280 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: $255 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 Squash Club 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.

Upcoming Sessions
FALL 2009 Session
Sat. Sept. 19 to Nov. 21 9:40 - 11:00 a.m.
     
WINTER 2010 Sessions (8 weeks)
Sat. Jan. 16 to Mar. 13 9:40 - 11:00 a.m.
     
Fee: $90 one session/ Junior Squash Club member
  $160 two sessions/ Junior Squash Club member

For further information, contact Pat Coyne at 613-736-6206 or e-mail at pcoyne@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 2009-2010 season.  As well, the RA will host two other squash tournaments organized by Squash Ontario and National Defence players, respectively.

RA Squash Club Annual General Meeting April 9, 2010
RA Club Championships (RA members only) April 9 - 11, 2010
RA Calcutta Tournament (RA members only)   April 23-25, 2010

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 $27 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.

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HOW TO REGISTER
Click here for registration information. For clarification on registration procedures, please contact Member & Guest Services Staff at 613.733.5100.

For further information, contact Pat Coyne at 613-736-6206 or e-mail at pcoyne@racentre.com (please include phone number). Please call Members Services at 613.733.5100 for registration information.

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