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.
Availability and costs
The course costs €.
When you join the beginners' squash course for the first time, you will also pay € . Once you have attended a minimum of eight course lessons, you will be reimbursed € at the end of the course. In that case, the course will have cost you only €.
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 periods1 to 4 (check the schedule here):
- Period 1: Monday 8 September 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025
Start registration Monday 11 August 2025, registration closes on Sunday 24 August 2025 - Period 2: Monday 17 November 2025 to Sunday 8 February 2026
Start registration Monday 13 October 2025, registration closes on Sunday 2 November 2025 - Period 3: Monday 9 February 2026 to Sunday 19 April 2026
Start registration Monday 5 January 2026, registration closes on Sunday 25 January 2026 - Period 4: Monday 20 April 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026
Start registration Monday 16 March 2026, registration closes on Sunday 5 April 2026
NB
What to wear / bring:
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Your own squash racket (or rent one from the Service Desk)
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Clean sports shoes that do not mark or damage the floor
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Light sportswear, short sleeves and shorts or skirt (jacket/sweater for warming-up)
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Water bottle
Further information
If you have any questions, please contact us via secretary@usbeatit.nl.