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For the latest information please email Brian Cowan on squash@pgrfc.co.uk
Contacts: Adult Squash - Steve Elliot on 01772 734318 or (M) 07709 303483.
Junior Squash - Brian Cowan on 01772-715841 or (M) 07799-887618
PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS SQUASH NEWS
With four courts we are one of the larger clubs in Lancashire and operate five teams in the North West Counties Squash League, plus three teams in the Preston and District Intermediate League. We have internal leagues for Adults and Juniors, plus Social Squash evenings on a Sunday at 7pm for all comers and a Ladies Session on Mondays at 7pm.
As an England Squash Chartered Club we offer coaching for all ages and playing standards, in group or individual sessions. The Club also frequently runs external competitions attracting players from around the country in addition to our own excellent squads.
The Hoppers 1st Team won the North West Counties Squash League (NWCSL) for two consecutive seasons (2003/4 and 2004/5), whilst the recent Juniors have accumulated four National titles and several County Championships.
New Junior Coaching Schedule - April 2006
MINI-SQUASH
This is an activity for children where fun and enjoyment are blended with ball skills development and the first steps along the squash development path.
Ages 5 - 7 Years (MS-FUNdation) Saturday 13:00 - 13:40
Ages 8 - 9 Years (MS-Improver) Monday 18:20 - 19:00
Ages 10 - 11 Years (MS-Pro) Thursdays: Girls 19:00 - 17:40, Boys 19:40 - 20:20
Saturday Club 10:00 - 12:00
Ages 11 - 19 Years: From Beginners to County Standard
Group Coaching, Junior Challenge ladder, Training groups, Inter-club matches - FUN
Individual Coaching:
This is provided by our England Squash Qualified coaches for Club Members at a standard rate of £10 per 40 minute session. These sessions can be delivered as part of a long term player development program or as one-off exercises to address player requirements.
For further details on Junior Activities and Coaching please call Brian Cowan on 07799-887618
Updated April 2006
Inter-Schools Tournament - brilliant success: March 2006
Organised by England Squash North West Area Manager John Gibson, this competition was held as the trial for a format to be rolled out nationally. Groups of 11 and 12 year old children from local schools who had not played squash before were brought to the club and taught the basics of squash. Each school then selected three boys and three girls to compete in a team competition at the Hoppers.
Considering these children had only three hours practice the standard of squash was excellent and the end result was a closely competed final between Broughton Technology and Business School who were pipped at the post by Corpus Christie Sports College. Other schools competing were City of Preston High School, Fulwood High School, Christ The King High School and Tulketh Community Sports College.
North West Counties Division 1 Champions - Second consecutive season
Hopper 1st team maintained their dominance of the North West Counties Squash League taking the Division 1 title by a wide margin. The squad included Marcus Berrett, Paul Lord, John Lambert, Greg Laidler, Danny Massaro, Jonathan Gallacher, Andy Heller and Richard Mackie, all of whom made important contributions throughout the season.
Junior Graded Tournaments at Hoppers a big success
Organised by Club Coach, Brian Cowan these tournaments have attracted players from around the country and a high standard of play. The tournaments are based on the England Squash Grading System with groups ranging from players new to competitive squash through to seasoned players in the County feeder system. We will be organising more Graded events next season from September onwards.
Hoppers Squash Club receives England Squash Charter - Saturday 22nd July 2005
Richard Halsall, Hoppers Club Chairman received the Bronze Charter award on behalf of the Club from John Gibson, Area Manager for England Squash and a regular visitor to the club. This award recognises the good organisation and operating practices of the Squash Section and the commitment to Junior Squash development at the club.
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