Squash at the SAC first started in 1962 when a block membership for 30 members was negotiated at the Jeu de Paume. The club built its own court in 1976 and added a second in 1990 to meet strong demand.
Teams & playing at the club
Traditionally, there are two squash teams registered in the Critérium Île-de-France, with league matches on Thursday evenings. Training is on Monday evenings (7.30 pm–9 pm) and Saturday afternoons (3 pm–6 pm).
Saturday afternoon is a good time to find a partner or ask whoever is on court to match you with someone at your level. Please wear shoes with non-marking soles suitable for the courts.
The club holds two open tournaments each year: the Toby Cox Memorial Trophy in autumn and the Queens Cup in spring. Dates are published in the newsletter and on the events calendar.
Team 2
Simon Marrison and Jean Meillassoux relaunched Team 2. If you are interested in joining, email member.services [at] saclub [dot] org.
Common ground rules
- Court keys are available at the bar when the courts are closed.
- Children are welcome to play squash with appropriate shoes.
- Only squash is allowed on the courts. Exception: junior cricket may use the courts in wet weather for softball practice, barefoot.
- On Wednesday afternoons, children may use the courts for squash when outdoor sport is cancelled because of bad weather.
- Racket donations: to help juniors try squash, we are building a stock of loan rackets. Leave unused racquets at the office or with bar staff.
Squash coaching
Roland Bassibey coaches at the club. He is widely experienced, teaches at several clubs, and speaks excellent English.
He runs the junior squash school (two one-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons). See Mini Squash for children’s sessions.
Private lessons: contact [at] rolandbassibey [dot] net · squash.rolandbassibey.net
Contact
Head of section: David Moore
Email: squash [at] saclub [dot] org