Primary Schools
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Squash is a relatively new experience for most Primary School age children but once they try it they are hooked!
With the new Unsquashable Mini Squash Programme, squash can be delivered in a Primary school setting, whether it is in a sports hall or a dining hall.
With 3 levels of award: red, orange and green the activities are progressive and fun and linked to the National Curriculum. There are even passports and stamps to keep momentum. Along with the activities there is special equipment, different size rackets to suit every age and ability and even a rebound wall to help get over the ‘wall space’ issue.
Our newly appointed Multi Skills and Squash Coach Matt Baker is making links with a number of Primary Schools in the county, firstly delivering some school based activity, then onto festivals (at either the school or club) and then on to after school clubs and established squash clubs. |
Secondary Schools
Somerset benefits from having a number of squash courts on school sites and County Development officer Matt is keen to increase the links between schools and the existing clubs.
Teachers Awards and CSLA Awards are available through England Squash – see website link below.
Clubs
England Squash run a very successful club accreditation scheme in line with Sport England’s Club Mark. There are currently five clubs in the county holding a Club Charter Award including a gold standard in Wellington (based at the Leisure Centre) Any schools work is expected to link with a Charter Club and where there are none, the club is advised and supported to work to the scheme.
There are currently approximately 12 squash clubs with active junior sections in Somerset.
Find you local club at www.englandsquash.com |
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County
Somerset have a proactive Junior Squash Association – follow website link below. The county support the work of the County Development Officer and are keen to build on all sporting links within Somerset. They run teams in the South West Leagues and also a number of club and county competitions are offered for all ages and abilities.
Coaching Courses
A number of courses are available from England Squash including Level 1 (Assistant), Level 2 through to level 4, Teachers Awards, CSLA and a 3-hour mini squash workshop. Please contact the regional office for further information. |
For information on any aspect of squash in Somerset please contact:
Matt Baker Somerset County Development Officer: matt.baker@englandsquash.com
For all other enquiries regarding squash please contact the regional office:
Tel:
01752 691616
Emma.Gibson@englandsquash.com
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