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Junior Squash sessions 2025 - Saturday mornings

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:18:05 GMT

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Junior Sessions @ Blackheath on Saturday mornings @ 9:00am and 10:30am

(We will decide which session is best based on age and current ability).

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. We can provide eye protection and racquets for the first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will provide all other equipment going forward but feel free to let them bring along their own racquet if they have one. We also ask that they wear non-marking trainers so that the floors don't get marked, and comfortable sports clothing..

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

Please also bring along a water bottle or similar container as we want to ensure safety so ask them to use their own bottle, especially with COVID issues. There is water available if needed on site where they can refill the bottles

Squash is a game that can be played all year round in all weathers. Played properly, it burns huge numbers of calories and uses every muscle in the body. As well as physical fitness, it builds mental toughness – setting goals, quickly making high risk decisions, learning to win and how to cope with losing (when there’s no-one else in the team to blame). All this builds young people who look after themselves and develop pleasant, capable characters.

It is crucially important to allow young players to develop at their own pace and above all to make playing sport FUN ! Too great an emphasis on winning too early merely reinforces any pre-existing feelings of failure and serves to discourage youngsters from sport.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:17:27 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members (after two sessions we ask for membership)

It's a fun social night for players of all standards so try and join us for some squash induced sweaty mingling. This is a great opportunity to play on the courts, meet other members, and have a friendly knock. No need to book, just turn up with non-marking trainers and your racquet, you also currently don't need to be a member to attend (and it's FREE to attend but membership is required after two club night sessions).

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

Women's sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:16:02 GMT

Women's sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions continue each Sunday @ the same time of 5:30pm.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

So, if you are a complete beginner who would like to try out the game, or a competent player looking for a "knock", why not pop along for a session of fun and exercise, do some stretching and play some squash.

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session. The session is £5 to attend and lasts from 5:30pm until 7:00pm.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

2025 Handicap Tournamament

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:32:57 GMT

Congratulations to Alex Booth who won the 2025 Handicap Tournament, and to Abhishek Jaywant for making it through to the finals.

Alex was the second seed in the tournament and Abhishek the top seed with Alex having a -17 and Abhishek -18, so the games started at -1 to 0. Alex won a close first game 11/9 but Abhishek fought to win the second game 11/4. Alex went on to win the next two games and win the match by three games to one.

Well done to Alex and Abhishek and to the fifty players that entered the tournament.

A big thanks also to Alex for organising this tournament which was held for the first time since pre-covid times in 2019.

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:55:42 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members (after two sessions we ask for membership)

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

England Squash Membership changes from 19th August 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:30:00 GMT

England Squash Membership from 19th August 2024

Play with peace of mind

Receive up to £10 million of public liability and personal accident cover

On 19 August 2024, England Squash club affiliation and membership will change to a direct model, with individual player membership being separated from club affiliation. A range of new membership categories are being introduced by England Squash which will they are saying provide fantastic value and support for clubs and players alike, as well as uniting the squash community.

Their five new player membership categories have been designed to appeal to a wide range of players with each providing distinctive and unbeatable benefits which they are saying will enhance your squash experience on and off the court.

We recommend (the Committee at Blackheath Squash Club) that you take direct membership of England Squash at their "Just Play", "Play Plus" or "Junior" membership categories (as applicable) as these include up to £10 million of public liability and personal accident cover as well as other benefits.

Check out details on their website : England Squash - How your membership is changing

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:28:28 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume in the New Year on Sunday 7th January 2024 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:27:55 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members (after two sessions we ask for membership)

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

Club closing for Refurbishment works - 23 Sep 2024

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:37:19 GMT

The club will close for two weeks on 23rd September 2024

PLEASE NOTE: The club will be closed for two weeks from 23rd September 2024 for refurbishment works to the upstairs viewing area. The works include rewiring, new lights, and additional heater, a new floor and repainting.

Thank you for your understanding.

Women's Squash week event - 22nd September 2024

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:12:08 GMT

We are holding a special event at Blackheath Squash Club to celebrate Women's Squash Week. We encourage all ladies that have played before or would like to try out the game to pop along at 5:30pm on Sunday 22nd September 2024 to have a few friendly games, meet other ladies, get a bit fitter and to have some fun. We can loan a racquet for the session so just make sure you bring yourself, some non-marking trainers, comfortable sports clothing and a water bottle. Any questions drop an email to Pam at ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd September a; 5:0pm!

Pam x

England Squash Membership changes from 19th August 2024

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:13:10 GMT

England Squash Membership from 19th August 2024

Play with peace of mind

Receive up to £10 million of public liability and personal accident cover

Check out details on their website : England Squash - How your membership is changing

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:38:52 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members (after two sessions we ask for membership)

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

Junior Squash sessions 2024 - Saturday mornings

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:32:58 GMT

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

We are pleased to announce that the popular Junior Sessions @ Blackheath have resumed on Saturday mornings @ 9:00am and 10:30am (We will decide which session is best based on age and current ability).

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will provide all other equipment going forward but feel free to tell them to bring along their own racquet if they have one. We also ask that they wear non-marking trainers so that the floors don't get marked, and comfortable sports clothing.. After the first session we will charge £5 for the sessions and will look to run these in blocks of eight weeks, with the cost paid up front as that makes it easier to manage the finances. The blocks will run similar to school terms times.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

Please also bring along a water bottle or similar container as we want to ensure safety so ask them to use their own bottle, especially with the current COVID issues. There is water available if needed on site where they can refill the bottles

It is crucially important to allow young players to develop at their own pace and above all to make playing sport FUN ! Too great an emphasis on winning too early merely reinforces any pre-existing feelings of failure and serves to discourage youngsters from sport.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:32:04 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume in the New Year on Sunday 7th January 2024 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Club finals night - Friday 28th June 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:55:55 GMT

Club finals night from 7pm

The Club finals take place on Friday 28th June 2024 and start around 7pm. Why not pop along to see some great squash played and to socialise with other members, Finals will include the main tournament, plate final, racketball and over 45's and over 60's.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Blackheath Squash Team News

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:40:38 GMT

Congratulations to Blackheath Squash Team

Blackheath first team won their last two games of the season - beating Tunbridge Wells and Park Langley - to pip Bexley to second spot! This means Blackheath 1 came second in division 4 and secured back to back promotions! Well done lads. They have also been on a trip to Budapest (hosted by long term club member Gabor). Here’s some photos of their trip. We hope to host that the Hungarian team came visit us at Blackheath next year.

The other great news is that Rowan Moss is now captain of Blackheath Team 2 (supported by vice captain Mylo Scurr). Well done for taking this on Rowan and Mylo, you have all our support!

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:42:11 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume in the New Year on Sunday 7th January 2024 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Junior Squash sessions 2024 - Saturday mornings

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:41:49 GMT

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Box leagues @ Blackheath Squash

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:32:43 GMT

Internal leagues @ Blackheath Squash

The current round of box league games need to be completed and the scores updated by 27h August 2023. The next round is due to start soon afterwards.

There are currently twelve boxes with between five and six players in each box so there is plenty of scope to move up to the current level of your ability and meet and play against other members.

If you are a member and would like to join the next league email blackheathboxleague@gmail.com with your details. If you've been in the Boxes before and would like to re-join then Jon will try and put you back in at the same level. If you're new to Blackheath Squash then Welcome, and please let George know whether you'd consider yourself as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

PLEASE NOTE YOU HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CLUB TO JOIN THE BOX LEAGUES

AGM 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:15:34 GMT

Blackheath Squash Racquets Club 2023 Annual General Meeting 24 August 2023

7.30pm Meeting Room Main Pavilion

Minutes of 2022 AGM
Chairman’s 2022/23 report
Treasurer’s report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2022
Membership and light fees for 2023/24 – decision required
Election of Committee - Officers of the Club and General Members. Officers of the Club comprise Chairman, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary and Membership Secretary (see below)
Appointment of general members to the Committee (see below)
Election of Squash Directors to the boards of the Blackheath Cricket Football & Lawn Tennis Co and Blackheath Sports Club Limited (see below)
Any other business Note: documents for items 1, 2 and 3 above will be distributed by e-mail to attendees ahead of the meeting.

Current Officers

Chairman: Kev Clark
Treasurer: Neil Harris
Membership Secretary: Roald Piper
Secretary: Danny Dowling

Current General Members

Ville Leppanen
Fred Francis
Keith Bonsels

Other General Committee Members may be elected as needed

Junior Squash sessions 2023 - Saturday mornings

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:40:19 GMT

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Ladies sessions 2023 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:43:41 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume in the New Year on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Group training Summer break

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:20:41 GMT

Group Sessions - Summer break

The Sunday morning Group Training sessions with Ville are taking a two week break and will return on Sunday 20th August 2023

Please book here to guarantee your place:

Beginners Group Session 9:00am - 10:30am - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-intermediate-session

Advanced Group Session 10:30 - 12 noon - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-advanced-session

Hope to see you on court soon.

For the uninitiated, the sessions are planned around group drills and hitting practices tailored to accommodate varying skill levels over two courts. It's an hour and a half of pretty much constant hitting and fun in great company.

Please contact me for more details.

Ville Leppanen

Head Coach, Blackheath Squash Club

+447939007224

Club Night 2023 Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:53:03 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members (after two sessions we ask for membership)

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

Junior Squash sessions 2023 - Saturday mornings

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:52:04 GMT

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Ladies sessions 2023 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 09:50:46 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume in the New Year on Sunday 8th January 2023 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Squash Stars coming to Blackheath Squash Club

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:49:06 GMT

Squash Stars - 2023

What is Squash Stars?
Aimed at 5-11 year olds, Squash Stars is our new junior programme at Blackheath Squash Club. starting on 10th September 2022 that builds fundamental skills and confidence, encouraging kids to reach for the stars on and off court. This six-week junior beginner’s programme focuses on guiding children to collect stardust in skills such as hand-eye coordination, racket work, movement, balance and match play. The more stardust they have, the brighter they’ll shine! Each Squash Stars session is led by our trained leader, [insert name here] and will give your child the chance to explore, play, and make friends in a fun and safe setting. We want to help them soar in every aspect of their life and that starts with a positive experience with sport.

What does your Squash Star get?
For just £42, your star will get six sessions and a kit bag which includes a racket, ball, Squash Stars t-shirt and a pair of goggles straight to your door.

Why should my child try Squash Stars?
Squash will leave your child beaming from ear to ear. As it’s suitable for kids of all backgrounds, shapes, and sizes, squash provides an inclusive space where they can truly belong. It’s also an indoor sport, so they can avoid the unpredictable British weather and stay warm on our courts! By taking part in Squash Stars, your child will benefit in many ways:

They'll have tonnes of fun whilst being active and learning something new.
It’s an opportunity to make friends outside of school.
They can put their new skills into practice and head to the court as a family, giving you an opportunity for extra quality time together.
The sessions boost confidence and encourages them to reach for the stars.

Find out more and sign up your child at squashstars.co.uk

Any questions? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Club re-opens Monday 8th August @ 5pm

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:25:26 GMT

Club re-opens Monday

The Club will re-open from 5pm next Monday 8 August. It is closed during that day to allow some snagging work to take place. The new electric court heaters are in place and look much better than the old gas heater.

Some points for members attention:

The scaffold is remaining in place until it rains to allow access to the roof to deal with any leaks. Please take care when entering and leaving the Club. In particular the balcony door does not fully open due to the scaffold so please open and close slowly!

An unexpected consequence of the new roof installation was the need to remove the water tanks from the loft space. Now all cold water facilities-taps/showers/WCs-are fed direct from the mains supply. However this work was unplanned and we are still in the process of replacing the hot water supply. This will not be completed until sometime after next Monday so in the interim there is no hot water.

The new court heaters have different controls to the old heaters. We will post instructions on use by the court doors and will also send members an e-mail. Given the current weather it is not anticipated they will be needed in the short term!

The areas above the court walls look great and we will be arranging for the court walls and floors to be cleaned up in the autumn by a specialist squash court maintenance contractor.

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:07:31 GMT

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions resume on Sunday 14th August 2022 at 5:30pm and continue each Sunday @ the same time.

The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Junior Squash sessions restarting Saturday mornings from 13th August 2022

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Mon, 30 May 2022 10:04:20 GMT

Great news...... Junior squash sessions to resume 13th August 2022

We are pleased to announce that the popular Junior Sessions @ Blackheath will resume Saturday 13th August 2022 @ 9:00am and 10:30am (We will decide which session is best based on age and current ability).

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Box leagues @ Blackheath Squash

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Thu, 26 May 2022 08:19:45 GMT

Internal leagues @ Blackheath Squash

The current round of box league games need to be completed and the scores updated by 29th May 2022. The next round is due to start soon afterwards in the new year.

There are currently twelve boxes with between five and six players in each box so there is plenty of scope to move up to the current level of your ability and meet and play against other members.

If you are a member and would like to join the next league email blackheathboxleague@gmail.com with your details. If you've been in the Boxes before and would like to re-join then Jon will try and put you back in at the same level. If you're new to Blackheath Squash then Welcome, and please let Jon know whether you'd consider yourself as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

Junior Squash sessions restarting 7th May 2022

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:43:43 GMT

Great news...... Junior squash sessions to resume 7th May 2022

We are pleased to announce that the popular Junior Sessions @ Blackheath will resume Saturday 7th May 2022 @ 9:00am and continue with two sessions each Saturday from 9:00am - 10:30am & 10:30am - 12 noon. We will decide which session is best based on age and current ability.

The sessions will be a mix of exercise, coaching and games but the emphasis will be on having fun while getting some exercise and meeting others in a friendly and safe environment. The players will also learn the basic rules of squash including how to score a game. The first session will be free and we can provide eye protection and racquets for this first session. Going forward, and if they like the sessions and want to continue, we will ask for eye protection to be provided as these get damaged and the players don't tend to look after them if provided by us. We can help source these if required and they cost around £15 to £20 depending on the brand.

We will also require a consent form from you which we would ask you to complete and bring along to the first session.

It is a sad reality that 70% of youngsters have given up active sport by the age of 13.

Have a question or need more info? email juniors@blackheathsquashclub.com

Club Night is back!

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:44:38 GMT

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

The popular Club Night is returning every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00. It's free to attend for everyone, including non members.

It's a fun social night for players of all standards so try and join us for some squash induced sweaty mingling. This is a great opportunity to play on the courts, meet other members, and have a friendly knock. No need to book, just turn up with non-marking trainers and your racquet, you also currently don't need to be a member to attend (although we hope you like us so much that you decide to join), and it's FREE to attend.

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

London Squash Festival

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:48:19 GMT

London Squash Festival 2022

London Squash Festival is back on in July @ Bexley Squash Club. Blackheath Squash have traditionally entered a team. Please let contact Ville if you're interested . @royalgreenwich @englandsr #squash #squashgirlscan #blackheathwomenssquash

Group training resumes on Sunday mornings

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:42:53 GMT

Sunday morning training sessions are back.......

Happy New Year!

Sunday group sessions will resume this Sunday 2nd January 2022 at the normal times. Club night will hopefully resume towards the end of January.

Please book here to guarantee your place:

Beginners Group Session 9:00am - 10:30am - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-intermediate-session

Advanced Group Session 10:30 - 12 noon - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-advanced-session

Hope to see you on court soon.

Please contact me for more details.

Ville Leppanen

Head Coach, Blackheath Squash Club

+447939007224

Christmas @ Blackheath Squash Club

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:42:50 GMT

Group sessions over the festive break:

Club Night back in the New Year - 1st and 3rd Friday of the month
Sunday morning Group Sessions continue over the Christmas break
Junior sessions: Last session 16th December 2023 - Back 6th Jan 2024
Last Women's session this Sunday 17th December and back on 7th Jan 2024

Club open as usual over Christmas - Pavilion Bar closed will close at 5pm Christmas Eve and re-open at 6pm 2nd January 2024.

On behalf of the Club Committee we wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Last Women's session this Sunday 19th December at 5:30pm. Back on the 9th Jan 2022 (COVID permitting).

No Club Night this Friday 17th Dec. Club Night back in the New Year.

Courts open for booking over the break using the online booking system.

Have a safe and happy Christmas

Blackheath Squash Club

#womenssquash #jumperday #secretsquashsanta

Women's Squash - Halloween Special 2021

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:54:12 GMT

Halloween is coming… and we had to do a Halloween inspired women's squash session!

These are some of the spooky images, scary or what?��

#womenssquash #londonsquash #halloweensquash #englandsquash @dunlopsquash @england_squash #blackheathsquashclub #squashgirlscan #womenssquashweek #womensquash

Club Night is back!

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:31:13 GMT

Friday 15th October 2021 @ 8pm and most Friday evenings after that (COVID permitting)

The popular Club Night is returning on Friday 15th October 2021 @ 8pm and will take place at the same time on Friday evenings. This is a great opportunity to play on the courts, meet other members, and have a friendly knock. No need to book, just turn up with non-marking trainers and your racquet, you also currently don't need to be a member to attend (although we hope you like us so much that you decide to join), and it's only £3 with the first session free.

For more info drop us an email info@blackheathsquashclub.com

Women's Squash Week event @ Blackheath Squash - 26 September 2021

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:54:37 GMT

Thank you to all of you for turning up on Sunday and making the event such a great success. Special thanks to Khushi and Sheetal for organising the event and for the food and drinks.

We hope you all enjoyed the evening and the mini tournament. Congratulations to the winner, who was the winner?

Women's Squash @ Blackheath!

We hope to see you all next Sunday!

#WomensSquashWeek

#SquashGirlsCan

Ladies, always wanted to try squash then why not give it a go? Want to get back to playing squash, then this could be a good opportunity to fall back in love with the game!

I f you have a query or would like more details then email Pam :

ladies@blackheathsquash.com

Ladies Sunday sessions are back @ Blackheath Squash

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:29:29 GMT

Ladies Squash sessions Sunday's @ 5:30pm - All standards welcome

The popular Ladies Sessions resumed in May 2021 following the closure due to COVID and will continue on Sundays at 5:30pm. The sessions are open to ladies of all standards and currently no membership is required (although welcome).

Please make sure have non-m arking trainers and bring a racquet if you have one, if not we can loan you one for the session.

#Women'sSquashweek #SquashGirlsCan

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Box leagues are back!

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:20:00 GMT

Internal leagues to return @ Blackheath Squash

After a challenging time, we are pleased to say that we restarted the Box Leagues on Monday 21st June 2021 with this round completing on 26th September 2021.

If you are a member and would like to join the next league simply email Jon Brodie-Levinsohn with your details.

If you've been in the Boxes before then Jon will try and put you back in at the same level. If you're new to Blackheath Squash then Welcome, and please let Jon know whether you'd consider yourself as Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.

I look forward to kicking off the Box Leagues again soon!

Jon

Notice of AGM

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:53:44 GMT

Notice of Annual General Meeting - 26th August 2021

The Club's 2021 annual general meeting will be held on Thursday 26 August at 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the Pavilion Bar or weather permitting outside. An agenda will be circulated nearer the time. If you would like to attend please e-mail.

Ladies Sunday sessions are back @ Blackheath Squash

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:28:08 GMT

Ladies Squash sessions to resume - Sunday 23rd May 2021 -5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions have resumed from from Sunday 23rd May 2021 @ 5:30pm and will continue on Sundays at the same time. Safety protocols will be in place and the sessions are open to ladies of all standards. Currently no membership is required (although welcome) so if you are a complete beginner who would like to try out the game, or a competent player looking for a "knock", why not pop along for a session of fun and exercise, do some stretching and play some squash. Please make sure you are wearing a mask when coming along (you won't need to wear this when playing) and have non-marking trainers.

For more information about safety protocols click here

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Box leagues are back!

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:54:36 GMT

Internal leagues to return @ Blackheath Squash

After a challenging time, we are pleased to say that we're planning on restarting the Box Leagues on Monday 21st June 2021

As it's been a while since our last Box League, we're asking everyone who wants to be in the Box Leagues to Opt-In again. To Opt-In simply email Jon Brodie-Levinsohn with your Name and Box League in the Subject Line.

You have until Friday 18th June 2021 at 8pm to let Jon know, at which point he will set up the Boxes to start on Monday 21st June 2021.

I look forward to kicking off the Box Leagues again soon!

Jon

Sunday Training Sessions are back!

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 25 May 2021 12:02:37 GMT

Sunday morning training sessions are back.......

It gives me great pleasure to announce the resumption of group training on Sunday 23rd May 2021. Booking required while safety protocols remain in place. We're going with the old slots, with beginners at 0900-1030 and more advanced players at 1030-1200. .

From Sunday 23rd May 2021, the groups will run every Sunday, rain or shine, at a cost of £10 per person. Due to current safety protocols numbers are restricted. For the time being, until all Covid restrictions are removed, the Sunday sessions are limited to 8 places per session.

Please book here to guarantee your place:

Beginners Group Session 9:00am - 10:30am - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-intermediate-session

Advanced Group Session 10:30 - 12 noon - https://calendly.com/blackheathsquashcoach/sunday-advanced-session

Hope to see you on court soon.

Safety protocols remain in place. Please contact me for more details.

It's been over a year since the last session and I very much welcome everyone back.

Ville Leppanen

Head Coach, Blackheath Squash Club

+447939007224

Club reopening -Reopening guidance 16th May 2021

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:29:56 GMT

Blackheath Squash Club - return to full squash from 17 May 2021

Message from the Blackheath Squash Club Committee

England Squash have confirmed that full squash can be played between members of different households from Monday 17 May 2021. This is great news and we hope to see many of our members return to court. However there are still COVID 19 safety restrictions in place which members must respect.

The Club has been led by Government and England Squash requirements and putting the safety of our members first. The Club has made various changes to minimise risk to members but members themselves must take responsibility for behaving safely and complying with the Club's COVID guidelines. These guidelines, updated for the latest Government and England Squash advice, are available here and on the Club's website and on the notice board in the corridor. All members who wish to resume play must take the time to familiarise themselves with these guidelines.

Members must read and understand their new responsibilities in relation to keeping the Club safe before attending the Club and adhere to these responsibilities at all times whilst at the Club. To make a court booking Members must have read the guidance and by making a booking are agreeing to abide by the guidelines.

Following the release of detailed Government guidance England Squash updated their guidance to squash clubs on 18 May to include the following:

Hand hygiene, thorough washing and sanitising remains the most effective method of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Players must sanitise hands and disinfect balls before play, at 20-minute intervals, and at the end.

The Club's guidance to members has therefore been updated to include the above. Members can use the hand sanitiser and wet wipes by the court doors to sanitise their hands and the ball.

The headlines are set out below:

full squash between members of different households allowed at the Club from Monday 17 May 2021
maximum number of players on court at any one time is 4
non-member and visitors not allowed at Club except for coaching/training sessions
courts must be booked using the on-line booking system and all players must be added to the booking for track and trace purposes
no need to check-in using the check-in screen in the Pavilion Bar
the court fans are to be turned on during and after play and the downstairs door is to be hooked open whilst members are using the Club to increase ventilation
social distancing off court is to be observed at all times and face coverings are to be worn off court
the maximum number of people allowed in the balcony area is 6
the chairs and stools in the balcony area are not to be used (to reduce touch points and cleaning requirements)
balcony windows must be opened if the balcony is in use and the balcony door hooked open to increase ventilation
changing rooms are not to be used other than for access to WCs and avoiding passing others in the corridor.
Members must turn up changed and ready to play. No items of clothing, kit, bags, bikes, scooters etc are to be left in the changing rooms.
members must continue to hand sanitise on entry to the Club, wipe down touch points with wet wipes, dry mop the courts after play and not touch court walls
booking slots will remain at 1 hour, play is for 40 minutes only, 5 minutes court cleaning and 15 minutes air clearance. Members MUST NOT PLAY FOR LONGER THAN 40 MINUTES.

We hope to restart some group activities although numbers will be restricted to comply with the relevant guidelines. For the time being we will not be running Club Night, Match Nights or Junior Coaching. Box leagues will re-commence in June after member annual renewals have taken place. Further information on annual renewals and box leagues will be sent out shortly.

If you have any questions regarding the above please raise them by e-mail

Click here to download full member guidance

Blackheath Squash Committee

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15th May 2021 - It's official!

We’re excited to announce that from Monday 17 May 2021, you can play full court squash with different households. This means you can play multiple households without having to form a squash bubble or play modified versions.

What can we play?

Adults and juniors from different households can play full court squash – e.g best of five games with tie breaks, and singles and doubles.

Up to four adults or juniors can get on court at any time allowing for doubles.

Do I have to follow any safety protocols?

Yes. You must continue to observe current UK Government advice on COVID-19 for your own health and safety, and everyone at your club/venue. Key things to remember are:

Maintain social distancing off court.
Wear a face covering off court.
Wash your hands before and after you play.
The poster above is a quick reference guide that you must follow to keep you and fellow players safe:

Returning to the club

Due to the UK Government restrictions still in place including social distancing, your need to follow the guidance displayed around the club and on this website.

Let's work together

We need to work together to keep squash safe and our club open. It's important that we all follow the latest guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19.

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Blackheath Squash -re-opening confirmed for 12 April

Message from Blackheath Squash Club Committee

Earlier this week the Government confirmed indoor sports venues can re-open from Monday 12 April. Detailed guidance is still awaited but at this stage is seems almost certain squash clubs will be allowed the following activities:

solo practice;
Fu ll squash for members of the same household and their support bubble; and
one to one socially distanced coaching.

The Committee is very pleased to let you know the Club will therefore be re-opening next Monday for these activities . We will update our detailed COVID guidance to members once the Government and England Squash issue their guidance. In the meantime here are the headlines for use of the Club from next Monday:

all bookings are to be made on-line using the MyCourts system
members must add the names of their opponents (only same household/support bubble members currently allowed) to their bookings so the Club can apply with track and trace requirements
members are not allowed to bring guests to the Club
booking slots are now staggered on the hour and half hour to reduce contact in the corridor
booking slots are for an hour, however members must only play for 40 minutes, use 5 minutes to clean the court and the remaining 15 minutes is to allow for air circulation and clearance between bookings. Members MUST NOT PLAY FOR LONGER THAN 40 MINUTES. The court booking fee of £6 is equivalent to 40 minutes play using the old light tokens
changing rooms and showers are not to be used other than for access to the WCs, members must turn up ready to play and nothing is to be left in the changing rooms during play eg kit bags, bikes etc.
before entering the club members must hand sanitise and after play members must sweep the courts using the court mops and wipe down touch points (door handles, mop handles etc) with the wet wipes provided
members should turn on the court fans (switches in the corridor) during and after play to increase court ventilation
social distancing is to be observed at all times and the Club recommends face masks are worn in the corridor, changing room and balcony areas. Masks are not to be worn during play.

If you would like one on one coaching please contact the Club Coach Ville at ville@theanimalfarm.co.uk

If you wish to play a member who is in your household support bubble please notify the Club's COVID Officer, Kevin Clark , at kevin.clark100@ntlworld.. You may have already done this under previous arrangements but to keep our records up to date please do so again. Support bubbles are not the same as squash bubbles. Further information on support bubbles can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household

Given the opening on 12 April 2021 is relatively limited and many members will not use the Club until further easements under the roadmap are allowed the Club Committee has agreed to extend the credit for annual membership so there is no need re-new annual memberships for the time being. We will be in touch to let you know when annual memberships will need to be renewed.

If you have any questions please contact the Club's COVID Officer Kevin Clark

Blackheath Squash Club Committee

30th March 2021

The latest update from England Squash is that they expect clubs to be able to re-open from 12 April 2021 for limited play comprising:

solo practice;
full squash for members of the same household; and
one to one socially distanced coaching.

Guidance for indoor sports from Sport England is expected next week after which England Squash will update their guidance to clubs. So currently we expect to be able to re-open the Club from 12 April for the above allowed play. We will confirm this and provide an update on England Squash detailed guidance nearer the time. Further relaxations of restrictions are expected at the earliest from the 17 May and 21 June in line with the Government's roadmap.

5th January 2021

The Government have just announced a new lockdown for England so we remain closed. We will update further when we have information about a change.

Thank you for your continued support.

Stay Safe

The Commitee

19th December 2020

The Government have just announced new Tier 4 Covid restrictions for London. Details are a bit sketchy at the moment but the press are reporting gyms and indoor leisure facilities are to close from midnight tonight. So unfortunately we are closing the Club from midnight tonight.

If you have a court booking after today please cancel it. If you incur a late cancellation charge please email us and we will refund the charge to your Mycourts account.

Stay Safe

The Commitee

30th November 2020 - Return to Play from 3rd December 2020

The Government have announced the new tiers which apply from 3 December 2020. London is in Tier 2 which prohibits mixing of different households indoors. However, under guidance issued by England Squash (ES) yesterday the Club can re-open from Wednesday 3 December 2020 with restricted play and all the usual COVID-19 safeguards . Taking into account the ES guidance and what the Club can manage safely the Club Committee have agreed the following restricted play can take place from 3 December:

Single player - solo practice
Same household or support bubble – full squash
One to one coaching with adults using socially distanced practices

All COVID-19 safety requirements remain in place. Full member COVID-19 guidance can be found on the Club website at https://www.blackheathsquashclub.com/reopening-guidance-for-members

Unfortunately, full squash in squash bubbles is not allowed under Tier 2 ES guidance so the box league bubbles and social bubbles remain suspended for the time being. The only full squash play allowed at the Club is for members of the same household or support bubble. We are now recognising support bubbles, which is a change from our previous practice before the November lockdown. Please see below for more information on support bubbles.

Support bubbles

The Club will now recognise Support Bubbles so if a member is in a Support Bubble with another member's household they can regarded as being in the same household for the purposes of playing squash at the Club. If you wish to use a Support Bubble with another Club member for playing squash at the Club please notify Kevin Clark .

Support Bubbles are not the same as squash bubbles. A summary of Government guidance for Support Bubbles is given below, full guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household

A support bubble is a close support network between a household with only one adult or a household with one adult and one or more people who were under the age of 18 on 12 June 2020 in the home (known as a single-adult household) and one other household of any size.
Once you make a support bubble, you cannot change who is in your bubble.
From 14 September, if you form or continue in a support bubble, you cannot then change your support bubble.

Court schedules/booking

We have made some changes to the court booking schedule. Both courts will be open for play. Start times are staggered on the hour and half hour to reduce congestion on changeover. Court booking slots are hourly however members must only play for 40 minutes. The remaining 20 minutes of the booking slot allows for 5 minutes court cleaning, after which members must leave the Club building. The remaining 15 minutes are for air clearance before the next booking. Members should make every effort to start on time and MUST finish play after 40 minutes. Court fee is £6 and payable on-line when booking a court. This fee is the same as paying for 40 minutes of play under the previous light token system.

If you have any questions regarding the above please contact Kevin Clark.

Blackheath Squash Club Committee

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4th November 2020 - Club Closed

Parliament has approved the Government's four week lockdown for England so the Club will be closed after tonight for four weeks, opening again on the 3rd December 2020. Current thinking is that the 3 tier system will be reintroduced then and we will re-open in tier 2. However, in the current situation one thing that is certain is nothing is certain so we will update this website nearer the time to confirm the opening date and what play will be allowed at the Club.

In the meantime look after yourselves, keep safe and hope to see you back on court soon

2nd November 2020 - Blackheath Squash Club - 2nd COVID-19 lockdown

England Squash has issued guidance to squash clubs, venues and coaches following the UK Government’s proposal to introduce a four-week national lockdown. Squash clubs and venues should prepare to close from this Thursday, 5th November to Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 inclusive. These lockdown measures are dependent upon a House of Commons vote this Wednesday, 4th November 2020 and should it pass, squash clubs and venues are likely to be ordered to close from Thursday.

In light of the above it is extremely likely the Club will be closing from this Thursday, so last day of play will be Wednesday. Hopefully we will be open again on the 3rd December 2020.

Confirmation of the closure will be sent when confirmed by England Squash but this will probably be on Wednesday evening so currently members should not book courts after this Wednesday to avoid having to cancel them at short notice.

Also the bar will be closing from Wednesday evening until the 3 December.

Apologies

17th October 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - BUBBLES SUSPENDED

Following the Government decision to put London in 'High' COVID 19 restriction Tier 2 which does not allow indoor mixing of different households the Committee have reluctantly decided to suspend all squash bubbles, both box league and social, until further notice from tomorrow Saturday 17 October 2020 . If you have a bubble game planned please cancel it. If you incur a late cancellation charge please let me know by replying to this e-mail and you will get a credit.

From tomorrow the only play allowed at the club will be solo drills, full squash for members of the same household and coached activities. It is frustrating we have to do this but at the end of the day its about keeping our members and the local community safe.

Any questions please e-mail

2nd September 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - Bubble Arrangements

Following recent changes to England Squash guidance the club is introducing full squash for members of the same 'bubble' from Monday 7 September. This message explains how bubbles will work at the club.

First of all some ground rules about bubbles. These are set by England Squash:

each bubble can have up to six members from different households;
members can only belong to one bubble at any time;
members can change bubbles but must wait 7 days after leaving a bubble before joining another bubble. During this 7 day break from full squash members can play solo drills and have coached sessions.

The Club is introducing two types of bubble:

Box League Bubbles : A bubble will be created for each box in the league; and
Social Bubbles : these will be bubbles for those who do not want to play in the box leagues but wish to play full squash with members who are not in their household.

Box League Bubbles

A new box league will be set up using bubbles for each box. Box sessions will run for approximately 6 weeks, at the end of a box session there will be a 7 day gap before the next box session runs. During this time box league players are not allowed to play full squash. They may play solo drills or take part in coached sessions. To maximise play we will endeavour to organise the boxes so each has the maximum number of players i.e. 6. Also box players are encouraged to play social games with their fellow box members as well as their box game. The Box League Bubbles will be run by Jon Brodie-Levinsohn. Entry to the first box league session runs from now to 6 September. Your initial box position will be based on your last position in the pre-lockdown leagues. If you were not in the pre-lockdown leagues please advise Jon your level i.e. beginner, intermediate or advanced. Jon will be in contact with all entrants with further details of the the league session.

If you would like to join the Box League Bubbles contact Jon Brodie Levinsohn at leagues@blackheathsquashclub.com and provide the following declaration:

'I confirm I have read, understood and agree to comply with the Blackheath Squash Club’s Returning to Squash member guidance and responsibilities published on 1 September 2020 and the England Squash guidance for full squash in Bubbles’

The member guidance which includes the England Squash guidance for full squash in bubbles can be downloaded here.

Social Bubbles

Social bubbles will be set up and run by members, one of whom must be the 'Bubble Leader'. The Bubble Leader must notify the COVID-19 Officer, Kev Clark , that they are setting up a bubble and provide the names of the members in their bubble. Social Bubbles will run without time limit. Members may join or leave social bubbles, observing the 7 day break between leaving one bubble and joining another. Bubble Leaders must notify the COVID-19 Officer of all joiners and leavers for their bubble.

Social bubbles will be published on the MyCourts system under the 'League' tab as if they were a box league so everyone can see what social bubbles exist and who belongs to them. Social Bubbles can be set up any time.

If you would like to set up a Social Bubble and be that Social Bubble's Leader then email Kevin Clark at chairman@blackheathsquashclub.com with a list of members in your bubble. You and each member of your bubble must provide the following confirmation to Kev Clark. As Bubble Leader you must ask your bubble members to provide this declaration to Kev.

"I confirm I have read, understood and agree to comply with the Blackheath Squash Club’s Returning to Squash member guidance and responsibilities published on 1 September 2020 and the England Squash guidance for full squash in Bubbles"

The member guidance which includes the England Squash guidance for full squash in bubbles can be downloaded here.

28th August 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - re-opening update - Blackheath Squash - full play to be allowed for Squash bubbles!

Some good news for squash players - England Squash announced yesterday a relaxation on restrictions on playing squash. From 1 September full squash will be allowed for members of a squash 'bubble'. A bubble comprises 6 players who can be from different households. You can only be in one "bubble".

The Club Committee is looking at when and how 'bubbles' can be introduced at the Club. This will take a few days and given its a long weekend we expect to be able to let members know middle of next week with the aim of allowing bubbles to start playing from Monday 7 September at the earliest. There are official guidelines the Club and members must follow. Below is a summary of these guidelines. Please note that to play full squash in a bubble you will be required to wear safety goggles.

28th July 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - re-opening update

Safety is our main priority! Further to guidance from the UK Government and England Squash, especially around Social Distancing, Blackheath Squash Club plans to open to Members only in a limited way on the 1st August 2020. Full details are in the PDF File " Members Return to Squash Guidance" that can be downloaded.

Further details can are on the website: https://www.blackheathsquashclub.com/reopening-guidance-for-members

16th July 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - re-opening update

England Squash (ES) has issued guidance to clubs on how they can re-open. The guidance allows a limited return to play from the 25 July 2020 subject to clubs being able to meet certain requirements.

ES full guidance on re-opening can be found here https://www.englandsquash.com/backtosquash.

The guidance requires clubs to carry out a formal risk assessment and develop a COVID-19 Secure Plan prior to opening. The Club Committee is reviewing the guidance and has commenced development of the Club's risk assessment and COVID Secure Plan. The guidance from ES is detailed and requires careful consideration and the safety of our members is our top priority. We expect to be able to let members know when and how the club will re-open early next week once we have completed the risk assessment and plan.

10th July 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - re-opening update

Yesterday the Government announced further relaxations of lockdown restrictions that include the opening of indoor sports facilities from the 25th July 2020. This includes squash clubs which is great news!

Squash clubs will be subject to social distancing and other Covid-19 safety requirements. England Squash expect to issue guidance on this next week. Once we have this guidance we will be in touch to let you know when and how the club will re-open. Until then the club remains closed.

23rd June 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - Latest Government Advice

England Squash Statement 23rd June 2020:

"Last week the Government announced that grassroots and community sport could return at the beginning of July at the very earliest. However, the Government have today announced that indoor sports venues must remain closed until further notice. Like you, we are extremely disappointed by this news and eager to see the sport return but we must sit tight and keep all courts closed for the health and safety of our communities. Thank you once again for your continued patience.

We are busy finalising a toolkit for clubs and venues including a risk assessment template to facilitate safe play. Once we receive guidance from the Government to open all venues and have clarity from Sport England on any of the details, we will prepare and release our toolkit and resources to clubs, venues and coaches. Any premature response could lead to confusion amongst the squash community. It is a frustrating time for the community, but we must impress the need to follow Government guidelines only as and when they are available, not beforehand, for the safety of everyone. We appreciate your patience at this time and will update you as soon as we hear anything. In the mean time, there are some areas that clubs and venues can start to think about such as access and court bookings - visit our FAQs page for more info.

All squash activity in England currently remains suspended following the UK Government’s advice to close sports facilities. The Government issued further FAQs on 11th May in relation to exercise and what is and isn't permitted. Specifically: "As with before, the public cannot: exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, or go swimming in a public pool.

19th June 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - remaining closed awaiting further guidance from England Squash

We remain closed awaiting further guidance from England Squash. Their latest update:

"All squash activity in England currently remains suspended following the UK Government’s advice to close sports facilities. The Government issued further FAQs on 11th May in relation to exercise and what is and isn't permitted. Specifically: "As with before, the public cannot: exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, or go swimming in a public pool."

This means that all squash clubs and facilities should remain closed until further notice - this includes anyone wishing to engage in solo practice or members of the same household playing on a squash court . As we await further information from the Government, we are planning how we can best support squash clubs when they reopen, including grants and guidance for day-to-day operations. We are very eager to see squash return as soon as it possibly can, in a safe way that is aligned to Government advice. We will share more information at the appropriate time, so that we can all get back on court."

https://www.englandsquash.com/news/england-squash-coronavirus-statement

Thank your for your patience

11th May 2020

Blackheath Squash Club - remaining closed

Following last night's broadcast by the Prime Minister and today's publication of the Government's 'road map' to ease the lock down England Squash current official advice for squash clubs is:

'Squash clubs and facilities should remain closed until further notice following the Prime Minister's address to the nation on 10th May. As we await further information from the UK Government, we are planning how we can best support squash clubs when they reopen, including grants and guidance for day-to-day operations'

Therefore the Club will remain closed for the time being. We are monitoring the situation closely and will let you know when we have a better idea of when squash can get going again at the Club.

20th March 2020

Message from Kevin Clark - Chair Blackheath Squash Club:

"Hi, I am very sad to let you know that we are now closing the club from tonight as a result of the coronavirus. We have been monitoring the situation closely and the news this evening that the Government is requiring gyms and leisure centres to close, as well as pubs and restaurants, means it is no longer possible to keep the club open.

I know many of you will be disappointed by this news, as am I, but we have a responsibility to our members and the local community to keep people safe. We will be monitoring the advice and will re-open as soon as we safely can.

For those of you with light tokens, please keep them until they can be used. If the closure goes on for some time we will extend members annual renewal date to take account of the closure.

If you have any other questions please e-mail me.

Stay safe"

Kevin Clark - Chair - Blackheath Squash Club

19th March 2020

Bar closing from tomorrow

In light of the current circumstances the Blackheath Sports Club Executive Committee have decided to close the bar from tomorrow. Tonight is therefore the last night the bar will be open. The Squash Club remains open, however members will no longer be able to buy light tokens from the bar. We will be putting in place limited alternative arrangements for members to buy light tokens and will notify you of these shortly.

18th March 2020

Given the current circumstances regarding Coronavirus the box leagues have been suspended. The Club currently remains open for social play. It is also no longer necessary to check in for your court booking using the screen in the bar until things return to normal and the late cancellation and no-show fees have been suspended.

17th March 2020

Following yesterday's Government advice regarding Coronavirus all group activities at the Squash Club will be suspended. This includes Club Night, Ladies Squash, Sunday morning training sessions and Junior Coaching on Saturday mornings.

For the time being the Squash Club remains open for social play and it is of course up to each individual member to decide how much social interaction they feel comfortable with.

From next Monday the bar will be operating on reduced hours as follows: Monday to Friday 7pm to 9pm; Saturday 1pm to 3pm and closed on Sunday. This will mean members may not be able to check-in so the check-in requirement will be suspended together with the late cancellation and no-show charges.

I know that we are all aware of the guidelines laid down by the Government but if any member or any member of their household has a fever or persistent dry cough, they should not come to the club and isolate themselves for 14 days.

As we all know the situation is fast moving and we will endeavour to update you as quickly as possible if any further changes are made.

16th March 2020

The squash club remains open at the moment which is in line with England Squash guidance, which states that 'community squash will continue to take place unless we are advised otherwise by the Government'. For more see https://www.englandsquash.com/news/england-squash-coronavirus-statement

Members can help by ensuring that they do the following:

wash your hands before coming up to the club
wash your hands before and after play at the club (there is currently soap in both changing rooms - please leave it there after use)
avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces, for example do not use walls to wipe sweat off hand
bring your own towel to wipe sweat/dry hands

We will continue to monitor official guidance.

England Squash - " We would encourage all players to follow the widely available guidance of public health with regard to maintaining good hygiene to avoid spreading of the coronavirus virus. Information on how to do this is provided on the NHS.UK website, with additional information available on the Public Health England blog ".

England Squash have set up a dedicated web page with advise specific to the squash community and this can be accessed here

SQUASH GIRLS CAN PLAY AGAIN @ BLACKHEATH SQUASH

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Sun, 16 May 2021 10:00:38 GMT

Ladies Squash sessions to resume - Sunday 23rd May 2021 -5:30pm

The popular Ladies Sessions are set to resume from Sunday 23rd May 2021 @ 5:30pm and will continue on Sundays at the same time. Safety protocols will be in place and the sessions are open to ladies of all standards. Currently no membership is required (although welcome) so if you are a complete beginner who would like to try out the game, or a competent player, why not pop along for a session of fun and exercise, do some stretching and play some squash. Please make sure you are wearing a mask when coming along (you won't need to wear this when playing).

For more information about safety protocols click here

For more details email me @ ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Pam X

Post Lockdown - restart your squash safely

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:31:19 GMT

Ville Leppanen - Head Coach - Blackheath Squash Club

Tips to get you safely back on-court & reduce injury risk

With Blackheath Squash Club hopefully due to reopen soon, members may want to prepare for the resumption of squash. Below are some tips from Ville, Head Coach at Blackheath Squash, to help you safely back on court after a long break away from the game!

Over the past few months my training routine has included solo movement drills or "ghosting" - playing an imaginary game on your own, without a ball, swinging at thin air while working on movement patterns - in Greenwich Park. Having provided daily public entertainment to bemused passers-by, I'm now very excited to take my training back indoors when Club reopens on 12th April...! ;-)

Squash is an explosive sport about which the oft repeated mantra is that you don't get fit by playing squash, you have to get fit to play it. The macho sentiment appeals to some, but there are many more ways to play and enjoy the game, and it all starts with choosing the right kind of ball.

The competition standard is the double dot yellow. It doesn't bounce much and is probably a little too dead for the majority of ordinary club players. The game becomes rushed and jerky as players scramble around in short, mad bursts chasing a dying ball. Playing with a single dot, which bounces more, lengthens and slows down the rallies, helping even very good players become much better players. The even bouncier red dot and the very bouncy blue dot are fantastic for intermediate players and beginners.

In addition, you can impose conditions on your games like hitting above the service line only. A warm up game hitting above the service line is a great way to start each session. It's nice and relaxed, gets the heart going and makes you think about placing the ball, which often gets lost in the mad rush of a "blast it and hope" rally.

As we head back to Club, use these two ideas to gently ease your way back into squash. Your body will thank you. Play obviously being restricted for a little longer, most of us will only be able to enjoy solo sessions. If you're stuck for ideas on what to do on your own, email me and I'll be happy to send you materials. Combining movement drills and target hitting over 40 minutes can be a tough and fun workout.

I'm excited to get back into coaching and can't wait for the green light to start the group sessions. In the meantime, if you fancy a string of one to one sessions to Restart Your Squash, please get in touch via email ville@theanimalfarm.co.uk or on the phone 07939007224.

Ville Leppanen

Socially Distanced Training Sessions

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:00:15 GMT

These have been temporarily suspended as we have moved into Tier 3 and are unable to run these sessions.

Contact Ville to find out when Sunday morning training can resume in a modified and socially distanced format

When allowed Sunday morning training will resume in a modified, socially distanced format. We will meet up on Sunday mornings from 0900 onwards in pre-booked slots, with pairs of players training on two courts in a socially distanced way under coach supervision and guidance.

email: ville@theanilmalfarm.co.uk

phone: +447939007224

Annual Membership Fees 2020-2021

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:27:26 GMT

Message from the Blackheath Squash Club Committee

The 2020/21 annual membership fees would normally start to become due from 1 October 2020 for members with a 1 October renewal date. In the light of the disruption caused by COVID-19 and the closure of the Club for 4 months the Club Committee has decided to give all members who were members during the closure a free 4 months membership for 2020/21. For example, members with a renewal date of 1 October 2020 will get free membership until 31 January 2021.

Members who have extended discounted memberships will get a free four month extension to their extended membership.

The full annual membership rates for senior members remains at £120 for peak membership and £48.50 for off-peak membership. Junior annual membership fees will increase from £10 to £15 for 2020/21 to reflect the £15 affiliation fees the Club pays to England Squash and Kent Squash for each junior member. The junior annual membership fee will increase to £20 for 2021/22 so the junior membership makes a contribution to the Club's finances.

After taking into account the 4 month free membership the annual membership fees due for 2020/21 for existing members with a renewal date of 1st October are as follows:

Senior peak - £80

Senior off-peak - £32

Junior - £10

The Club is offering a staggered discount for early payment on the above fees as follows:

- renew prior to annual renewal date - peak membership £60, off-peak £24, Junior £7.50;

- renew within one month after annual renewal date - peak membership £65, off-peak £26, junior £8

- renew within 2 months after annual renewal date - peak membership £70, off-peak £28, junior £8.75

- renew within 3 months of annual renewal date - peak membership £75, off-peak £30, junior £9

The closure of the Club during 2019/20 for 4 months and the current restricted play arrangements have had a significant negative impact on the Club's finances. We believe it is right to offer members the free membership period and the discounts above to reflect the disruption caused by COVID-19. However, If you would like to support your Club by making a voluntary donation you can do so via our LocalGiving page.

With Gift Aid we receive an extra 25p for every £1 pledged by you from HM Revenue & Customs. Thank you for your support!

https://localgiving.org/charity/blackheath-squash-club/

The Club Membership Secretary will be in touch with members with 1 October renewal dates shortly.

Blackheath Squash Club Committee

Ville's view – Three simple habits to get you safely back on-court & reduce injury risk

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 13:46:40 GMT

Ville Leppanen - Head Coach - Blackheath Squash Club

Three simple habits to reduce the risk of injury and post match soreness!

With Blackheath Squash Club hopefully due to reopen soon, members may want to prepare for the resumption of squash by adopting three simple habits that will reduce the risk of injury and post match soreness after a long break away from the game!

Step One - Get a bit stronger

The only body we were born with gets a pretty good battering in our sport. Once we hit 30 we start losing muscle mass and the trend only increases with each passing decade. Regular muscle maintenance not only supports and protects our lower back and joints, but it also enables more controlled movement on court.

I recommend you visit British squash legend Nick Matthew’s YouTube channe l on which he demonstrates squash specific exercises for which you won’t need any equipment or access to a gym. It’s all home based, body weight based stuff.

Please remember that there is gain without pain. Increase your sets and reps slowly.

Step Two - Start warming up

A comprehensive warm up could look like this, but even a simple two minute warm up will help prevent injuries.

First and foremost, raise your heart rate and get a surface sweat . Skip rope, run up and down the court or jump up and down on the spot if space is restricted , as it is at most clubs. Whatever space allows, give it a minute to raise your heart rate and break a sweat.

Activate your muscles by moving around in ways that mimic the flow of play. Wave your arms around, do rotations and lunges, working your way up to quick changes of direction that activate your butt and legs. Watch this video for ideas . Dynamic, active movement is preferable to static stretching.

Warm up adequately every time you hit the court.

Step Three - Cool down and recovery

The point of post match recovery is simply to ease the body back into normality. Static stretches may do more harm than good, but a couple of minutes of gentle jogging and movement followed by a nice shower will do the job. Replacing lost fluids , salts and energy would ideally happen within 30 minutes of a session.

As a bonus, try to include a weekly stretching and flexibility session into your body maintenance programme. Here’s recommended further reading.

Adopting these good habits will reduce the risk of injury, improve your squash and prolong your playing career. I’m happy to answer specific questions on all the above via email ville@theanimalfarm.co.uk or on the phone 07939007224.

Ville Leppanen

The Fantastic Four!

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:38:11 GMT

#bighalf Vitality Big Half Marathon - Team Blackheath Squash raise funds for the Club Re-development Fund

A big thank you to Johnny and the team for running the London Big-Half Marathon #bighalf to raise much needed funds towards the re-development of the courts at Blackheath Squash Club!

Team Captain Johnny -

"Just wanted to give you an update on the run from Sunday. The four of us that started all finished, and in respectable (all a fair way off our PB’s) times. It was a really enjoyable day, and we were lucky with the weather, although it was pretty cold first thing!!

We’ve raised just shy of £500 (£550 odd with gift aid) so far and are hoping to keep that total creeping up over the next few weeks whilst the page is live.

Please send a big thank on my behalf to those from the club that have donated. I am hugely grateful. If anyone wants to donate still, then they are of course able to ��"

If you would like to donate please click on the button below

Squash Girls Can - 8th March 2020 6pm

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:56:09 GMT

Ladies - Never played before or a seasoned squash player?
Why not pop along to our FREE Squash Girls Can Ladies session on 8th March 2020!

Ladies have you:

Played squash before and want to get back into it and meet other players?
Never played squash before but always thought you would like to give it a try?
Wanted to play some competitive but friendly games against other ladies but found it hard to find opponents?
Wanted to get some helpful hints about how to improve your game but didn't know where to get them?

Then why not come along to our special "Squash Girls Can" ladies session on 8th March 2020 at 6 p.m!

As a part of our on-going commitment to try and get more ladies playing squash at Blackheath Squash Club we are hosting a special session on Sunday 8th March at 6 p.m in support of International Women's Day .

The event is FREE and if you enjoy it you can pop along to our regular Sunday Night Ladies sessions where you can get fitter and enjoy some competitive squash games with like minded ladies in a friendly environment.

Need more info or have a question then please email pam@dannydowling.com o r you can just turn up on the night. All you need is to wear a pair of non-marking trainers and suitable sports clothing.

We look forward to welcoming you on the 8th March or any other Sunday at 6pm.

Squash – Pinball or Chess on Legs?

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:08:40 GMT

Ville Leppanen - Head Coach - Blackheath Squash Club

Squash, they say, is chess on legs!

With only a split second in which to decide the next strategic move, it's quite an extreme physical form of chess. Others see it as a hacking contest where the ball must be mercilessly bludgeoned until something gives. Irrespective of playing style, everyone who's been on court will agree on just what great fun squash is. It’s such an easy sport to pick up. Hitting a ball against a wall is a great way to break a sweat.

For a beginner, there isn’t a lot of chess involved. At a very basic level, just connecting with the ball is challenging enough. However, as you start progressing, the game, too, slowly begins to reveal its fascinating secrets.

At first you just think about getting the ball to the front wall for a good return. It's such a satisfying feeling to be able to do it repeatedly. Then you begin to purposefully focus on hitting the ball to its intended destination: a specific square meter on the floor in the back or front corners.

It leads to the pleasing realisation that the boast you've already hit, mostly by accident, can be used to move the ball to yet more destinations on the court.

Coaching Sessions

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:13:43 GMT

Interested in Picking up squash this year?

Squash is the healthiest sport in the world according to Forbes Magazine and the best way to get started is to book a string of introductory sessions with club coach Ville Leppanen . Please get in touch with Ville via email or on 07939007224 to discuss the range of options available to beginners and those returning to the sport at Blackheath Squash Club.

Re-development underway - gym site cleared!

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:12:23 GMT

Small steps but with the gym site cleared and planning permission invoked we have started to make progress!

The club re-development is underway with the demolition of the old gym building, the clearance of the site and the implementation of planning permission with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council - small steps on a long journey, as progress continues on this major project for Blackheath Squash Club!

This development when completed will allow us to continue to develop and improve our community projects to reach out to the local community and help enhance health and well-being in Greennwich, Charlton and South East.

Thank you for your support to date with the project.

Five do the Vitality Big Half Marathon - Team Blackheath Squash

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:09:30 GMT

Support Jonny and Team Blackheath Squash!

The Vitality Big Half Marathon is taking place on 1st March 2020 and for the first time Blackheath Squash Club has five runners taking part, club member Johnny Owens and four of his friends. They are running to raise funds for the Club's redevelopment to build two more courts which will enable the Club to play a key community role for increasing participation in the sport as well as expanding squash and racketball to under-represented and disadvantaged groups.

Johnny, Bene, Deano, Lewis and Tom will be running the Vitality Big Half. "Although we've all done at least one of these before, it's going to be a big challenge as life commitments have certainly challenged our various fitness levels. However, it's for a worthwhile cause, and we'll do our best!".

They are raising money for Johnny's squash club, Blackheath squash club. A long standing, well established club, with a really nice community feel, the club are raising funds to build two more courts, with a primary aim of the extra space being to play a key community role for increasing female participation in the sport as well as expanding squash and racketball to disadvantaged groups. Johnny plays regularly and considers squash a key aid in maintaining positive mental health.

Please donate what you can towards this worthwhile project. Johnny promises to play squash with you if you do :-)

To support Johnny and his friends and help the Club raise funds please go to:

https://localgiving.org/fundraising/five-do-the-vitality-big-half-marathon/

to make a donation.

Partnership with Leigh Academy

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:42:25 GMT

Leigh Academy - Squash sessions @ Blackheath Squash Club

You may have seen the new school development being built next door to Blackheath Squash Club. This is the Leigh Academy senior school. We are working with the school and Kent Squash to offer the school's pupils the opportunity to participate in after school squash coaching sessions.

We are kicking off next Monday 13th January 2020 with 16 pupils from Years 7 and 8. The session will be from 3.30pm to 5pm on both courts. and will run each Monday. They are being coached by a Level 2 Kent Squash coach and the sessions are funded by a National Lottery Awards for All grant and the equipment funded by Magic Little Grants.

We are keen to work with other schools, subject to court availability. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this and we will get back to you info@blackheathsquashclub.com.

Members please note that the courts will be unavailable between 3:30pm and 5:00pm on Mondays.

The Vitality Big Half Marathon

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:30:09 GMT

Run a half marathon for Blackheath Squash and help raise funds for the re-development

The Vitality Big Half Marathon is London's community running festival taking place on 1 March 2010

This one-day event offers a host of running distances, from a challenging half marathon to a free one-mile course, as well as a family friendly festival of food, music and activities. General entries to the half marathon are sold out but there are some remaining places for community groups like Blackheath Squash Club.

Participants must be aged 17 or over.

We have the opportunity to raise funds for our Club re-development by entering runners in the Half Marathon. If you are a member and would like to enter please email Kevin

London Marathon Charitable Trust Award

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:03:55 GMT

Blackheath Squash Club awarded £100,000 through the London Marathon Trust's Facilities Grants Programme towards the construction of two new squash courts.

For more info click here

Ladies Sessions - Sundays @ 6:00 p.m.

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 19:54:28 GMT

New - Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

We are keen to encourage ladies squash at Blackheath Squash and have set up a Ladies Session on Sunday evenings from

6:00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

This is a social and fun session for players of all abilities and you don’t need to be a member to join in!

If you would like to find out more about Ladies Squash at Blackheath Squash contact Pam:

ladies@blackheathsquashclub.com

Twitter Account

dowling.danny@btinternet.com (Danny Dowling) — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 08:33:39 GMT

Blackheath Squash Club Twitter account

We now have a Twitter account for the squash Club and its main purpose is for public announcements to promote our brand, activities and achievements, especially around our Community involvement and initiatives, and to help promote the club and keeping fit and active to the local community in Greenwich and the surrounding areas.

Please follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/BHSquashClub

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:15:11 GMT

Well done to all members who entered the various club tournaments this month and congratulations to the finalists and winners.

CLUB TOURNAMENT FINALS

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:09:39 GMT

The Club Finals night is Friday 28 June. Please come along and support the finalists and watch some great squash. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Play will commence at 7pm.

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Junior Squash sessions 2025 - Saturday mornings

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

Women's sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Women's sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

2025 Handicap Tournamament

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

England Squash Membership changes from 19th August 2024

England Squash Membership from 19th August 2024

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

Club closing for Refurbishment works - 23 Sep 2024

The club will close for two weeks on 23rd September 2024

Women's Squash week event - 22nd September 2024

England Squash Membership changes from 19th August 2024

England Squash Membership from 19th August 2024

Club Night - Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

Junior Squash sessions 2024 - Saturday mornings

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Club finals night - Friday 28th June 2024

Club finals night from 7pm

Blackheath Squash Team News

Congratulations to Blackheath Squash Team

Ladies sessions 2024 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Junior Squash sessions 2024 - Saturday mornings

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Box leagues @ Blackheath Squash

Internal leagues @ Blackheath Squash

AGM 2023

Blackheath Squash Racquets Club 2023 Annual General Meeting 24 August 2023

7.30pm Meeting Room Main Pavilion

Junior Squash sessions 2023 - Saturday mornings

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Ladies sessions 2023 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Group training Summer break

Group Sessions - Summer break

Club Night 2023 Monthly 1st & 3rd Friday @ 7:30pm

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

Junior Squash sessions 2023 - Saturday mornings

Junior Squash sessions - Saturday mornings @ Blackheath Squash

Ladies sessions 2023 - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Squash Stars coming to Blackheath Squash Club

Squash Stars - 2023

Club re-opens Monday 8th August @ 5pm

Club re-opens Monday

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Ladies sessions - Sundays @ 5:30pm

Junior Squash sessions restarting Saturday mornings from 13th August 2022

Great news...... Junior squash sessions to resume 13th August 2022

Box leagues @ Blackheath Squash

Internal leagues @ Blackheath Squash

Junior Squash sessions restarting 7th May 2022

Great news...... Junior squash sessions to resume 7th May 2022

Club Night is back!

Club Night is now scheduled for every first and third Friday of the month at 19:30-21:00

London Squash Festival

London Squash Festival 2022

Group training resumes on Sunday mornings

Sunday morning training sessions are back.......

Christmas @ Blackheath Squash Club

Group sessions over the festive break:

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Women's Squash - Halloween Special 2021

Club Night is back!

Friday 15th October 2021 @ 8pm and most Friday evenings after that (COVID permitting)

Women's Squash Week event @ Blackheath Squash - 26 September 2021

Ladies Sunday sessions are back @ Blackheath Squash

Ladies Squash sessions Sunday's @ 5:30pm - All standards welcome

Box leagues are back!

These have been temporarily suspended as we have moved into Tier 3 and are unable to run these sessions.

Contact Ville to find out when Sunday morning training can resume in a modified and socially distanced format

Ladies - Never played before or a seasoned squash player?
Why not pop along to our FREE Squash Girls Can Ladies session on 8th March 2020!