Squash Lessons Pathway
STEP 1 – Learn the basics with squash lessons
STEP 2 – Improve with drop-in squash
STEP 3 – Join a squash league
STEP 4 – Play on a squash team
STEP 5 – Compete in local tournaments
Racquet Network has programs in place at several squash facilities in Calgary to help players take all five of the steps above. Players meet other players at their level at every step along the way. Some players become friends. Some become rivals. Either way, players in our programs often tell us that they are playing squash more often and at a higher level than at any other point in their lives.
STEP 1 – Squash Lessons
Racquet Network offers squash lessons at three Calgary Community Centres: West Hillhurst Community Centre in the northwest, Oakridge Community Centre in the soutwest and Acadia Recreation Complex in the southeast. Of these three locations, West Hillhurst Community Centre is most centrally located. So that is where most group lessons occur. Please check our website for a full list of squash lessons and squash leagues in Calgary.
STEP 2 – Improve with Drop-in Squash
Racquet Network offers drop-in squash programs for all levels at the West Hillhurst Community Centre, which is located just a few minutes from downtown Calgary and just a few blocks east of Crowchild Trail. Drop-in squash is a great way to get back into shape and meet other squash players. It is also a great place to try out the newest squash racquets or to find out more about shoes, strings and other details. Our experts are on site to help drop-in players learn everything they need to know about playing squash in Calgary. Please check our website for a full list of squash lessons and squash leagues in Calgary.
STEP 3 – Join a Squash League
Racquet Network offers squash box leagues for men and women in Calgary. These leagues are ideal for players who want to become frequent squash players and play squash independently. Some of the players in our leagues have been playing continuously since the first box league was created in 2004. In order to join our box leagues, players must first pay a registration fee. Once they are properly registered, they are able to join as many box leagues as they want. Please check our website for more information about the benefits of becoming a Registered League Player in Calgary.
STEP 4 – Play on a Squash Team
Squash players who have completed Step 3 and have become registered as league players have the added option of being able to join one of Racquet Network’s interclub squash teams. With more than 1000 players, the Calgary Interclub Squash League is one of the largest urban squash leagues in the world. Players on teams in this league play against players from other clubs across Calgary. Please check our website for a full list of Racquet Network squash teams in Calgary.
STEP 5 – Play in Squash Tournaments
All squash players who have completed STEP 4 will be ranked members of Squash Alberta. As such, they will be able to participate in both Racquet Network squash tournaments as well as ALL of the biggest squash tournaments in Alberta. From here, top-ranked players are able to move into competition at the national and international level.
