Squash
Our facilities
Our facilities include four high-quality squash courts (including one glass back) with glass front walls, recently refinished floors, and electronic scoring systems and displays.
Courts can be accessed by members 24/7, and may be booked using our booking system, Hello Club.
Our tournaments
We have typically have three major tournaments each year, as well as Club Champs and the Thorndon Doubles.
Club nights
Squash club nights run every week:
- Thursdays 5:30pm to 8pm
- Sundays 3pm to 5pm
Prospective members welcome!
Club days are open to both members and those considering becoming one. There is no fee for using the courts, balls, or rackets. We do ask that after their second visit and they wish to continue coming along that they join the club as a member.
What do I do?
Come down to the club from about 5:30pm on Thursdays or 3pm on Sundays, wander into the squash area (follow the outside landing) and let a member know that you are new and here for club night. They’ll show you the ropes and introduce you to fellow members.
What do I need?
Some gear to do some running around in (squash is energetic) and some non-marking sports shoes. If you’ve got a squash racquet, that is good. If not, the club can lend you one for the night (you’ll need to buy one if you want to join and keep playing though). The club supplies squash balls for club nights.
Format
Due to popularity, most courts will be playing three quarter court, some courts may have single matches depending on numbers.
What if I’m just a beginner
If you are a complete beginner club day can be challenging because you will be matched up with players with a wide range of skills. However, this can be useful to see how your skills match up. We want to encourage and welcome new members and will try and assist. There is coaching at the club, and people often find that with some lessons and practice they are quickly able to join in fully. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our club manager.
Brad Watts
Club Manager
Interclub
If you’re serious about squash or even wanting a little more challenge than the social games you’ve been playing, then Interclub is the competition for you.
Autumn Interclub starts in March, Winter Interclub in May/June, and Spring Interclub in August/September.
Format
Where possible, you will be placed in a team from 4–6 players of similar graded ability with a team captain. You play once a week on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 7pm-11pm. Games are alternated throughout the Wellington region with five home games and five away games. The home team supplies supper after the games.
How to sign up
This competition is only open to full club members, and you must be registered on the grading list.
Get in touch with our Squash Club Captain to register your interest.
Intraclub
From time to time, usually pre and post-season we also have intraclub. The format is similar to interclub but all games are at our club.
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Registering on the grading list
- Create an iSquash account (select Thorndon as your club)
- Get in touch with our Squash Club Captain to organise assessing your grade
