Squash Programs for Juniors
We offer a wide range of programs for juniors (elementary through high school). Our offerings include: Lessons (private/semi-private); Clinics & School Teams; Camp Programs; and Juniors Tournaments. Review all offerings below.
School Clubs
Current School Clubs information HERE
New school clubs can be formed in consultation with Connie Barnes. School clubs allow your child to learn and grow in our fantastic sport in a fun environment surrounded by their peers and classmates. We encourage and nurture rapid progress in skills and understanding while maintaining a friendly environment. Contact us today if you would like your school to have a Squash Club!
Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions Available: we can customize your program dates
Equipment: can be supplied on the first day; racquet and goggles generally $100 plus tax
Training Days: we can tailor your program days and will emphasize squash techniques and strategies, fitness, sportsmanship, and mental preparation
Contact: Connie Barnes email conniesquash@gmail.com
Home School Programs Squash is a great sport for home-schooled children as it offers a unique sport which can be played year-round that includes competition and leagues. Squash is a great cross trainer and was voted by Forbes magazine as the#1 best cardio workout your child can do of any sport in the US! Please contact Connie Barnes via email Conniesquash@gmail.com if you are interested in squash programs for home-schooled children.
Squash Lessons
Squash Lessons provide focused professional attention and are great for laying the technical foundation for new players and for accelerating progression for the more serious students of the game. Lessons/Re-stringing are priced as follows:
- 30 mins $50
- 60 Mins $85
- Restring $40
For more info on Squash Lessons, contact Connie Barnes at conniesquash@gmail.com or (301) 807-9905
Clinics
Small group clinics are for the more serious participant who is looking to improve their game.
- Juniors clinics- Coaches run clinics for all levels from beginners through to elite players. Please see below for upcoming clinics.
More information for Current Junior Clinics is HERE or please contact Connie Barnes at conniesquash@gmail.com or (301) 807-9905
Spring & Summer Camp Programs
AussieNick Squash offers a series of programs for beginner to elite juniors at the Charlotte Squash Club and our sister club Chevy Chase Athletic Club in DC. The flagship of our summer program is the Australia squash camp with coach Marc Forster. The camp is available from 2 to 8 weeks and whilst very intensive, (you will train alongside world-class professional players in Marc’s academy!), also includes many great experiences in one of the more fun countries on earth.
Australia Camp with AussieNick Squash
Summer Camps in Washington, DC
Charlotte Summer Camps in Charlotte, NC
Winter and Spring Break Camps TBA – ask us about additional school break camps!
Junior Tournaments
For a full listing of tournaments, see our Events Calendar. To get an end of year national ranking you need to:
- Pass the US Squash referees test (ask Connie if you need help )
- Become a US Squash member
- Participate in 4 tourneys in the same age group (i.e. BU17)
There are many different skill levels of tourneys:
- US National events
- Junior Championship Tournaments (JCT) – generally restricted to the best players in the country
- Gold – For advanced players
- Silver – for intermediate players
- Bronze – for beginners and advanced beginners
National rankings are done on a points basis. The more advanced tournaments tend to provide more points, but are more difficult to gain entry in to and to succeed. The national tournament schedule is available on the US Squash website. For advice on which tournaments to enter please contact AussieNick Squash. Back to Top
