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Squash

Squash is a fun, intensive and challenging racket sport. Student Squash club Beat It together with Sportcentrum Olympos provides 10-week courses (10 times 1 hour).   

Levels

• Beginners: You will learn the basic squash techniques such as forehand, backhand, service, drop and volley, and the proper racket and running techniques for your first match. If you have never or hardly ever played before, the beginners’ level is the best level to start with. 
   
• Advanced beginners: You will learn to improve the basic forehand, backhand and volley techniques. You will also practice match situations to apply the learnt techniques. If you have occasionally played recreational squash before, this level is the right level for you.   
   
• Intermediates: Once you have mastered the basic techniques and / or have been playing recreational squash for a longer time, you may want to start at the semi-advanced level. You will learn additional techniques such as lob and boast and you will practice increasingly challenging match situations.[
   
• Advanced: This level is for experienced squash players who may have played competitively or in a league. You will learn to refine your techniques and influence the pace of the rallies. 

At all levels attention will be paid to technique and tactics as well as to fitness and explosiveness. 

What to wear/bring

• Your own squash racket (or rent one from the Service Desk)
• Clean sports shoes that do not mark or damage the floor
• Light sportswear, short sleeves and shorts or skirt (jacket/sweater for warming-up)
• Water bottle    

Availability and costs
A course lasts 10 weeks: one lesson a week. The course costs € 45.80. 

When you join the beginners' squash course for the first time, you will also pay € 45.80. Once you have attended a minimum of eight course lessons, you will be reimbursed € 34 at the end of the course. In that case, the course will have cost you only € 11.80! 

Registration
Please register via the US Beat It website. You also need a valid OlymPas. In case of oversubscription, lots will be drawn. If you do not get placed, this does not mean that you will be reimbursed the costs of the OlymPas as you will be able to use the pass for many other sports activities. For further information about the conditions and availability, check the course regulations.

Course periods
Squash courses are available in periods B and 2 to 4 (check the schedule here):

Period B: Monday 16 October to Sunday 19 November 2023
Start registration Monday 11 September 2023, registration closes on Sunday 1 October 2023

Period 2: Monday 20 November 2023 to Sunday 11 February 2024
Start registration Monday 16 October 2023, registration closes on Sunday 5 November 2023

Period 3: Monday 12 February to Sunday 21 April 2024
Start registration Monday 8 January 2024, registration closes on Sunday 28 January 2023

Period 4: Monday 22 April to Sunday 30 June 2024
Start registration Monday 18 March 2024, registration closes on Sunday 7 April 2024

Further information
If you have any questions, please contact us via secretaris@usbeatit.nl.

Squash free sports

Play free squash at Olympos! Reservations are required: to reserve a court and time slot you need a valid OlymPas. Don't you have one? When booking a time slot, you will automatically be offered an OlymPas day pass, month pass or year pass (payment via Ideal). 

Rules of use
If you participate in the sports programmes of Olympos, you must adhere to the rules of use.

Please note:

• When you arrive at Olympos, always report to the Service Desk first, before going to the squash court.
• Every participant has to place her/his OlymPas on the board, next to the entry of the squash court, before entering the court.
• Bring your own racket and balls. We have limited availability of sports equipment at the Service Desk.

Please note: it is absolutely NOT allowed to play squash without a personal online reservation in advance, even if you do have a valid OlymPas and you are with someone who has reserved a spot on that court.

Book a court

Click here to book a squash court.

Squash ladder competition

If you are interested in using your OlymPas for more than recreational squash (free sports) only and wish to play matches at your skill level, you can join the Olympos squash ladder competition. You will be playing a game every two weeks. 

You can ‘connect’ with other players via your mobile device or PC. Just check who is available and add your own profile. 
 

Registration

Registration is FREE if you have a valid OlymPas. Go to www.sportconnexions.com/olympos or download the free app for iPhone and Android (search for ‘squash ladder’).
 

How does it work?

Every two weeks a new match round starts and you will be sent an e-mail invitation to join in. You will play against someone of your own skill level who you did not meet in the last three rounds. The actual match day recommendation is based on the availability of both players. 

By the end of the match round, the results will be processed:

• You will move up the ladder if you beat a player with a higher ranking
• You will be removed from the ladder if you failed to play twice in a row

Check the full match and scoring regulations.

Free access with the OlymPas
Participation in the Olympos squash ladder competition is free if you are an OlymPas holder. Want to play even more often? Your OlymPas allows you to enjoy unlimited and free recreational squash on our courts too. Obviously, you also have free access to all of the many other sports programmes available with your OlymPas! Click here to view the full range of programmes on offer with the OlymPas.

US Beat It

Members of US Beat It can expect a social and sporty year! Every week you are welcome to our club evenings (on Thursdays) at Sportcentrum Olympos to have a game against other squash players as well as drink and talk at the Sports Café afterwards. Beat It runs practice sessions for all levels, supervised by very experienced instructors. We also offer the opportunity to take part in internal and external leagues at various levels. 

Sports and social activities
Throughout the year, various tournaments will be organised, as well as other sports and social activities such a pub crawl, an exciting hitch-hiking weekend, a challenging racketlon and the ever great ‘members weekend’. So are you ready for a fanatic, super fun and sporty year?! Join us at Beat It!! 

Membership fees (exclusive OlymPas)
€ 25.00
 

Further information

Website: www.usbeatit.nl 

Email: secretaris@usbeatit.nl

Want to become a member?

If you wish to become a member of an SSC, you will have to:

• Pay membership fees to the club of your choice. The fees may differ per club. 
• Own a valid OlymPas or Sports Club Card. If you’re in rate category A an OlymPas is required. If you’re in rate category B or C, you can choose between an OlymPas or the Sports Club Card. 
• Register for free at Olympos as a member of you SSC.

Step 2 and 3 can be done online. If you’re already a member of this SSC, sign up below for this sports club for free by adding the registration to your shopping trolley. Do you wish to become a member, please first click here for more information and which steps you need to follow to register.