Play Squash at the RA
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The RA has just what you are looking for with seven (7) international Squash Courts and an on-line court booking system. The RA Squash Club Members are also active users of the Rankenstein system.
The RA Squash Club has been thriving since 1978 and is home to some of the top squash players in the National Capital Region. The Club's friendly and relaxed atmosphere provides a fun and competitive environment. Whether you are an open player or new to the game, there is something for every player at the RA. You'll feel right at home at the RA. |
Quick Links
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Experience Squash - Open to members and non-members
Adult Clinics & Programs
Adult clinics and programs are offered at the RA Centre in partnership with Squash Gloucester. For more information on programs and rates, please visit Squash Gloucester or email Ian Woodhead. Please note that registration for Squash Gloucester programs are completed through Squash Gloucester on-line.
Junior Programs & Training (7 - 18 yrs)
Junior programs and training are offered at the RA Centre in partnership with Squash Gloucester. For more information on programs and rates, please visit Squash Gloucester or email Ian Woodhead. Please note that registration for Squash Gloucester programs are completed through Squash Gloucester on-line.
Court Bookings
RA Squash Club (RASC) members and non-members have the ability to book squash courts both online or over the phone with Member Services at 613-733-5100.
Court bookings are 1 hour in length. All participants are required to leave the court once the one hour time period is over. In order to ensure all members have access to the courts, there are no back-to-back reservations. Courts may be booked up to 7 days in advance.
FEES
Squash Club Members (FULL) - $0.00
*Please note non-prime time members will be charged the regular $30.00 non-member court fee when booking outside the non-prime hours.
Non-members - $30
*Please note Non RA Squash Club members are eligible to book a squash court; the cost is $30 and covers a 45 minute court booking plus two non-member day passes. For non-members planning to play with an RA Squash Club member, please have the member book a court; a $15 non-member guest fee is due upon arrival.
Court bookings are 1 hour in length. All participants are required to leave the court once the one hour time period is over. In order to ensure all members have access to the courts, there are no back-to-back reservations. Courts may be booked up to 7 days in advance.
FEES
Squash Club Members (FULL) - $0.00
*Please note non-prime time members will be charged the regular $30.00 non-member court fee when booking outside the non-prime hours.
Non-members - $30
*Please note Non RA Squash Club members are eligible to book a squash court; the cost is $30 and covers a 45 minute court booking plus two non-member day passes. For non-members planning to play with an RA Squash Club member, please have the member book a court; a $15 non-member guest fee is due upon arrival.
Tournaments & Socials - NEW
To check out all tournaments in the Ottawa Region, check out the O.D.S.A. website.
To check out all tournaments in the Ontario Province, check out the Squash Ontario website.
To check out all tournaments in the Ontario Province, check out the Squash Ontario website.
Upcoming RA Tournaments:
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Season Challenge
A tournament that runs from January to the end of April! Players will play 8 self-scheduled matches in January and February. In March and April, the play will be a double elimination tournament to determine who will play for the RA championship in April. All skill levels welcome! Register with RA Member Services or on-line through PlayRA using the 4-digit barcode. Program barcode: 1964 *This tournament is open to RA Squash Club Members Only |
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Open Tournament
February 2 -5, 2023 Register Online on Club Locker DRAWS Men’s (A, B, C, D), Women’s (A/B, C/D) Draws may be limited, adjusted or combined based on number of entries and player rankings. FEATURES Cash prizes Three matches guaranteed Out of town players - Friday start - Billeting available space limited Local players - Thursday start Friday night pizza Saturday/Sunday morning refreshments 1 point mini tournament - held mid-day Saturday Start times available Tuesday evening (January 31, 2023). FEES $60(plus HST) - Non-RA Member $50(plus HST) - RA Member |
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Join the Squash Club
The RA Squash Club has a number of membership options to choose from providing something for everyone. All Squash members do not pay court fees when playing during their membership privilege time.
When you join an RA Club you are joining our not-for-profit Association. Active Club Members enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership for the duration of their Club membership.
When you join an RA Club you are joining our not-for-profit Association. Active Club Members enjoy the benefits and privileges of an Association Membership for the duration of their Club membership.
ADULT membership Options & Fees
SQUASH ADULT FULL - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Full Membership privilege times: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $585
*Add a FULL LifeFIT membership to your Squash membership for the preferred fee of $144.
SQUASH ADULT FULL - 3 MONTH Membership
3 Months renewable
Full Membership privilege times: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm
Fee: $175
SQUASH ADULT NON-PRIME - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Non-Prime Membership privilege times:
SQUASH ADULT WEEKEND - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Weekend Membership privilege time: As of 5:00pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Fee: $360
12 months from date of purchase
Full Membership privilege times: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $585
*Add a FULL LifeFIT membership to your Squash membership for the preferred fee of $144.
SQUASH ADULT FULL - 3 MONTH Membership
3 Months renewable
Full Membership privilege times: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm
Fee: $175
SQUASH ADULT NON-PRIME - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Non-Prime Membership privilege times:
- Mondays to Thursdays: 7:00am to 11:45am, 1:15pm to 4:15pm and 8:45pm to 10:45pm
- Fridays: 7:00 am to 11:45 am, 1:15 pm to 4:15 pm and 5:45 pm to 10:45 pm
- Saturdays and Sundays: 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 1:15 pm to 10:45 pm
SQUASH ADULT WEEKEND - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Weekend Membership privilege time: As of 5:00pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Fee: $360
INTERMEDIATE & JUNIOR membership Options & Fees
SQUASH INTERMEDIATE FULL - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Available to those between the ages of 18-25 years with valid student ID.
Intermediate Membership privilege time: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $310 RA member
SQUASH JUNIOR FULL - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Available to those between the ages of 6-17 years.
Junior Membership privilege time: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $185
12 months from date of purchase
Available to those between the ages of 18-25 years with valid student ID.
Intermediate Membership privilege time: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $310 RA member
SQUASH JUNIOR FULL - ANNUAL Membership
12 months from date of purchase
Available to those between the ages of 6-17 years.
Junior Membership privilege time: Seven days a week, 7:00am - 10:45pm.
Fee: $185
ADULT Programs & Leagues
Tune Up League
Stay tuned for Fall 2023 sessions!
Fall Squash Leagues
Maximum player limit of 48 players per night. The number of players may be reduced to accommodate an even number of players or teams. Register early to avoid this risk! For more information: Steve Wallace or Matthew McGraw
Tuesday Night Club League (TNCL)
TUESDAYS: 6:30pm – January 10 to May 2, 2023
A great option for squash players of all levels; TNCL has been a staple of the RA Squash Club for over 25 years. Teams of players are organized by levels and play box matches which are refereed. 5 games to 15. This league is open to RA Squash Club members only.
Open to players ranked from position 140 and below in the ODSA Rankenstein rankings.
FEE: $34/17 weeks - RA Squash Club Members
Program Barcode: 1966
*When booking on-line, Squash Club members league fee will be reduced to $34.00 at the “checkout” window.
City League
WEDNESDAYS: 6:30pm – January 4 to April 12 2023
We hope that City League will resume this season but we are prepared just in case… Sign up for City League/Wednesday Night Club League and we have you covered either way. Geared to slightly more advanced players, TNCL has teams of players, organized by levels, play refereed box matches. 5 games to 15.
Open to players ranked in the top 250 in the ODSA Rankenstein rankings.
FEE: $20/15 weeks - RA Squash Club members
Program barcode: 1965
*When booking on-line, Squash Club members league fee will be reduced to $20.00 at the “checkout” window.
Stay tuned for Fall 2023 sessions!
Fall Squash Leagues
Maximum player limit of 48 players per night. The number of players may be reduced to accommodate an even number of players or teams. Register early to avoid this risk! For more information: Steve Wallace or Matthew McGraw
Tuesday Night Club League (TNCL)
TUESDAYS: 6:30pm – January 10 to May 2, 2023
A great option for squash players of all levels; TNCL has been a staple of the RA Squash Club for over 25 years. Teams of players are organized by levels and play box matches which are refereed. 5 games to 15. This league is open to RA Squash Club members only.
Open to players ranked from position 140 and below in the ODSA Rankenstein rankings.
FEE: $34/17 weeks - RA Squash Club Members
Program Barcode: 1966
*When booking on-line, Squash Club members league fee will be reduced to $34.00 at the “checkout” window.
City League
WEDNESDAYS: 6:30pm – January 4 to April 12 2023
We hope that City League will resume this season but we are prepared just in case… Sign up for City League/Wednesday Night Club League and we have you covered either way. Geared to slightly more advanced players, TNCL has teams of players, organized by levels, play refereed box matches. 5 games to 15.
Open to players ranked in the top 250 in the ODSA Rankenstein rankings.
FEE: $20/15 weeks - RA Squash Club members
Program barcode: 1965
*When booking on-line, Squash Club members league fee will be reduced to $20.00 at the “checkout” window.
Add Squash to your Club or LifeFIT membership
Club/Activity Combo Membership
RA members are eligible for preferred pricing when combining the following RA Club/Activity memberships with an annual Full Squash Membership. Members receive the same privileges as annual Squash Full Members.
Add an Annual Full Squash Membership to your Club/Activity membership for the following fee.
GROUP 1
Canoe Camping Club, Chess Club, Photo Club, Ski Club and Stamp Club Memberships - $384 RA member
GROUP 2
Archery Club, Badminton Club, Curling Club, Gun Club, Pickleball Club and Racquetball Club Memberships - $264 RA member
GROUP 3
Squash Club, LifeFIT and Judo Club Memberships - $144 RA member
RA members are eligible for preferred pricing when combining the following RA Club/Activity memberships with an annual Full Squash Membership. Members receive the same privileges as annual Squash Full Members.
Add an Annual Full Squash Membership to your Club/Activity membership for the following fee.
GROUP 1
Canoe Camping Club, Chess Club, Photo Club, Ski Club and Stamp Club Memberships - $384 RA member
GROUP 2
Archery Club, Badminton Club, Curling Club, Gun Club, Pickleball Club and Racquetball Club Memberships - $264 RA member
GROUP 3
Squash Club, LifeFIT and Judo Club Memberships - $144 RA member
Coaching TeamIan woodhead
Ian’s love of squash began at 15, and he began training full time at 18. At his highest level, he was training, and competing against world-class players in the North of England, but he later discovered he had a passion for coaching. He has worked for England Squash coaching some of England’s top junior players followed by a string of positions at high profile clubs in the UK. Following this, Ian took a position up at Ottawa Athletic Club, growing the program to become the largest and most competitive in Ottawa and Northern Ontario, coaching a handful of Gold level players in the process. Most recently Ian moved to Vancouver to take charge of one of the top four private members clubs in the country, growing the program from 30 juniors to 70 in two years. During this time, he coached three beginner players to the top 10 in the province for their respective ages. On top of this, Ian produced one provincial champion and two juniors that were at a level that allowed them to not only compete in the Canadian Junior open, but also the US Junior Open, competing against the top Egyptian juniors in the world. "I'm very happy to be back in Ottawa and having agreed to run our programs out of the RA. What we are planning to do at Squash Gloucester is run an inclusive junior and adult program for people of all ages that allows everyone to play the sport that we love. Our aim is to also add a competitive segment to our programs that enables us to produce some of the finest squash players not only in the region or province, but in the country" |
Ian Woodhead Coach, Squash Gloucester |
