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). Due to the absence of the squash trainer, a block of 5 weeks is offered in October.
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.
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!
In october a course lasts 5 weeks. The course costs € 23.
When you join the beginners' squash course for the first time, you will also pay € 23. Once you have attended a minimum of four course lessons, you will be reimbursed € 17 at the end of the course. In that case, the course will have cost you only € 6!
Rules of use
In order to provide a safe environment it is important that everyone observes the rules of use. Make sure that you take note of all the regulations before you come to Olympos. Together we are able to ensure that everyone can play sports safely and responsibly.
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
NB
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
Further information
If you have any questions, please contact us via secretaris@usbeatit.nl.