The Anatomy of a Squash Player: - Squash BC

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