The Anatomy of a Squash Player: - Squash BC

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Junior Program:Junior programs play a vital role in producing future squash players and elite players ofour sport. Many clubs run junior programs and gain family memberships. Squash is a greatsport for parents to play with their kids. Allsuccessful sports have successful juniorprograms which teach the game to kids whenthey are most able to learn. These kids maydrop out of squash for a period of time butthey will usually come back to the sport laterin life and usually to the club where theylearned to play the game since that is “theirclub.”Skill Awards Program:This program uses badges to mark the progress in squash player’s improvement. It isusually used for juniors but adults may find it fun as well.School Program:Many Clubs have schools in their vicinity that may be willing to come to the club andexpose their students to extra sports. Most of these schools are usually High Schools whohave students who can drive to the club. This is an excellent way to introduce young peopleto your club and the game of squash.Post Secondary Program:Like the school program, many clubs have some form of Post Secondary institution nearthe club. Squash Canada has a program where they will pay a level 1 coach $25.00 per hourand a level 2 coach $30.00 per hour for running a program that involves post secondarystudents. Squash BC has subsidized students to attend the Canadian UniversityChampionships. We would ultimately like to see a Post Secondary league for BC and therest of CanadaHistorically squash players have first picked up a racquet when they were attendinguniversity/college. It is with this in mind that we need to introduce these young people tothe game of squash. They will also be the ones who can most afford to belong to your clubafter they graduate and get into the work force.Instant Squash Program:This program is set up to give new players to the game a chance to take some lessons,receive some squash equipment, be able to start playing safely and have some fun. Most ofthe equipment suppliers in BC will provide a package for the equipment depending on yourdesired needs. This program can be designed to fit any clubs needs in promoting the gameof squash to it’s new members.
The following has been put together by Squash Ontario.Squash - the King of Sports‣ Forbes magazine ranks squash No. 1 among the healthiest sports, with "convenience on itsside:"30 minutes on the squash court provides an impressive cardio-respiratory workout".‣ Tennis Industry Magazine, now called Racquet Sports Industry, has reported that squash isthe only racquet sport that is growing in the United States, based on court construction andgear sales. Most U.S. players have a college degree, and by one's estimate more than halfearn $100,000 U.S. annually, says the Chicago Tribune‣ Because of its global reach, squash suits business travelers‣ "It's a very cerebral game - it's akin to chess," says Chicago neurobiologist Dr. SangramSisodia, who learned to play the game as a child in India. As a researcher of Alzheimer’sdisease, adds the Tribune, he firmly believes in increasing blood flow to the brain throughsuch exertion. "Squash has beneficial aspects physically, mentally and emotionally."DemographicsSquash is on the upswing in Canada while enjoying tremendous popularity globally. One of thefastest growing sports in the world, it is played by approximately 15 million people on over 47,000courts.In Canada, squash is played by more than a quarter of a million people over the age of 15. This ismore people than cycling, and more participants than gymnastics, track and field, and figureskating, all combined. Players compete at over 425 clubs (private/public) in Canada with thegreatest concentration in Ontario.World Squash StatisticsThere are 47,000 courts in the world and over142 countries have squash courtsParticipation by CountryEnglandGermanyAustraliaEgyptUnited StatesCanada9,000 courts5,563 courts4,600 courts3,600 courts2,840 courts1,620 courts
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