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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). 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.

Sportcentrum Olympos
Sportcentrum Olympos

Uppsalalaan 3

3584 CT Utrecht

 

T. (030) 253 4471

E. info@olympos.nl

 
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Squash

The OlymPas enables you to play squash for 45 minutes a day, also in the evenings. Booking of a squash court is exclusively possible with an OlymPas, from one week before the time you wish to play. Go to the Service Desk or call (030) 253 4471.

 

Online purchasing

The OlymPas is required for squash. You can purchase the OlymPas at the Service Desk or online, payment through Ideal. 

 

NEW!! Squash ladder

Sportcentrum Olympos now introduces an easy way to ‘connect with’ other squash player via mobile or computer. Just check who is available and add your own profile. Join the Olympos ladder competition and play a match at your own level every two weeks (free for OlymPas holders!). 

Click for more information about the squash ladder and free signing up.

 

NB

  • Remember to bring your own racket and ball!
  • ATTENTION: clean indoor sport shoes are compulsory on the squash courts
  • We hire out rackets at € 5.00 per racket, including a deposit (your Membership Card). 
  • If the racket gets damaged, we will charge € 10.00 on top of the hire charge. 
  • We sell various squash articles from the Service Desk. Please enquire after our range and prices. 
  • Guest-players are welcome. Please purchase an OlymPas Day Pass (€ 10.00) from the Service Desk prior to their participation.
Sportcentrum Olympos
Sportcentrum Olympos

Uppsalalaan 3

3584 CT Utrecht

 

T. (030) 253 4471

E. info@olympos.nl

 
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Tennis

The OlymPas offers you the chance to play recreational tennis on the outdoor all-weather tennis courts at Olympos during set hours. By placing your Membership Card (OlymPas) on the reservation board you can book a court for a period of 45 minutes. Rules apply to the use of our tennis courts: please read the information sign. 

 

Online purchasing

The OlymPas is required for tennis. You can purchase the OlymPas at the Service Desk or online, payment through Ideal. 


NB
  • Remember to bring your own racket and ball! 
  • We hire out rackets at € 5.00 per racket, including a deposit (your Membership Card). 
  • If the racket gets damaged, we will charge € 10.00 on top of the hire charge.
  • Grips and balls can be purchased from the Service Desk. Please enquire after our range and prices.
  • Guest-players are welcome. Please purchase an OlymPas Day Pass (€ 10.00) from the Service Desk prior to their participation.
Sportcentrum Olympos
Sportcentrum Olympos

Uppsalalaan 3

3584 CT Utrecht

 

T. (030) 253 4471

E. info@olympos.nl

 
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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.

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US Beat It

US Beat It is the student squash association of Utrecht. Both seasoned squash players and those who have never played squash before are welcome at US Beat It and are in for a fun and sporty year if they become a Beat It member. During the weekly club nights at Olympos (these take place every Thursday) all members can play squash to their heart’s content. Moreover, during these club nights there is the opportunity to catch up with other members and have a drink at the sportcafé.
Do you want to improve your squash skills and put your skills to the test? At US Beat It you can do so. Together with Olympos, US Beat It offers weekly trainings for players of all different levels. These trainings are given by experienced trainers and members of US Beat It get a discount on these trainings. In addition, US Beat It organises multiple tournaments a year (in which students from different squash societies from all over the Netherlands compete) and offers its members the opportunity to take part in an internal league. All in all, Beat It offers its members more than enough opportunities to test the skills that they acquire during the year.

 

Social activities
In addition to all things squash-related, US Beat It members are also always in for gezelligheid (nothing is more Dutch than gezelligheid after all). Therefore, the monthly social events that US Beat It organises are valued by the members. These events range from pool nights to game nights and miniature golf. The highlights of the year are the members weekend, hitch-hiking weekend, Sint and Friet and the End-of-the-year BBQ. So, if you want to improve your squash skills, get to know new people and partake in fun (squash and non-squash related activities), join US 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.

Sportcentrum Olympos
Sportcentrum Olympos

Uppsalalaan 3

3584 CT Utrecht

 

T. (030) 253 4471

E. info@olympos.nl

 
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