Squash
Squash is a racquet sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racquet and hit the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court.
Tip
Between shots, try and make it back to the centre of the court as quickly as you can. It gives you the widest range to hit the ball and will force your opponent to do more running.
Equipment
Sports clothes and shoes. Safety glasses are a must as the ball can move very quickly. Most squash clubs will have racquets, glasses and balls to hire or borrow, you can buy your own if you get really into it.
Seasons / typical registration periods
As squash is an indoor sport it can be played all year round. Typically registrations occur at the beginning of each year.
Approximate participation costs
Participation may vary but costs about $15 per game or $300 a season.
Levels of competition
Squash can be played either as singles or doubles. There is an entry level program designed for women called ‘Hits and Giggles’. There is also Cardio Squash and the Social Squash program which offer a more robust workout.
Squash organisations
- Squash Australia Programmes
- Squash Australia Court Finder
- Squash Australia Hits & Giggles
- Squash ACT
- ACT Junior Squash
- Squash NSW
- Squash NT
- Squash QLD
- Squash SA
- Squash Tas
- Squash VIC
- Squash WA
Social media
YouTube
Similar options
Tennis, badminton, baseball and cricket.
