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Eastside Squash run the following programs:
* Totball
* Primary School Coaching
* High School Coaching
* Inter-School Pennant
* Junior SuperSquash
* Adult Coaching
* Walk-In SuperSquash
* Ladies Daytime Squash
* Masters Pennant
* Inter-Club Pennant
* Wednesday In-House Pennant
* Tournaments
* Gentle Squash
Totball
The focus of this program is to develop fundamental skills, for example, running, jumping, throwing, catching, swinging etc. with the emphasis being on 'hand-eye' coordination activities. Totball is a fun and safe program for 5 to 8 year olds to develop basic skills for all racquet sports.
Our qualified instructor runs Totball on a Thursday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
The session fee may be paid on arrival, or you may pay the term fee in advance. There is an annual fee for registration and insurance with Squash Tasmania. After paying the annual fee participants will receive a free Totball Tee Shirt. All equipment is supplied.
Primary School Coaching
Group coaching is run by qualified squash coaches for primary school children attending Grade 3 to 6. Sessions are held Monday to Friday at various times. Please ring the centre for details.
The session fee may be paid on arrival or you may pay for the term in advance. TThere is an annual fee for registration and insurance with Squash Tasmania.
Children pwho pay for the term may attend as many groupo-coaching sessions as they like and are not charged for court time if they want an additional hit during non-peak periods.
Individual coaching is also available.
High School Coaching
Qualified coaches run group coaching for high school and college students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, variaous times are available.
The session fee may be paid on arrival or you may pay the term fee in advance. TThere is an annual fee for registration and insurance with Squash Tasmania.
Students who pay the term fee may attend as many group-coaching sessions as they like and are not charged for court time if they want an additional hit during non-peak periods.
Individual coaching is also available.
Inter-School Pennant
Inter-School Pennant is run as a winter school sport. It commences after Easter and finishes at the end of second term. It is open to all high schools and colleges in the Hobart area. Teams are graded according to their ability and matches include singles and doubles.
Matches are played at Eastside Squash.
Friday Junior Comp
The Friday Junior Comp is held on Friday after school from 6:00 to 7:30pm. High School, College Juniors and Primary School Juniors in Grades 5 and 6 are eligible to play. Each player must be a member of an affiliated club.
Junior Members are required to pay a session fee except juniors who have paid for the term. A prize is awarded for the best performance on the day and all participants go into the draw for an additional prize.
A Mixed Coaching group for grades 5 to 12 runs from 4:45 - 5:45pm every Friday before the Junior Comp.
Adult Coaching
Qualified coaches run group-training sessions for groups of 3 or more players. The session time can be arranged to suit the coach and players.
Individual coaching is also available.
Walk-In SuperSquash
Walk-In SuperSquash is a great way to meet people and enjoy squash. You don't need a partner. Just turn up and we will arrange some games for you with people around your standard. We can also hire you a racket if you don't have one.
Players score their own games and it is all over in an hour to an hour and half.
Players are given a handicap and point-a-rally scoring is used. Games are to 31 points. Players are guaranteed at least three games. A prize is awarded to the player with the best overall score.
Walk-In SuperSquash is held on Thursdays from 5:30pm to 7:15pm and on Saturday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.
Players are required to be a member of an affiliated squash club. Free Eastside Membership is offered for the first four visits.
Ladies Group
Ladies Group is suitable for all ages and playing standards of lady players. The program is run by a qualified coach who can provide helpful hints to get you started or to improve your game. Rackets are available free of charge and balls are supplied.
The emphasis is on participation and friendly games. It is a good opportunity to meet people with similar interests. Ladies Group is on every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 7:15pm.
Masters Pennant
To play Masters Pennant you must be at least 35 years old. Masters pennant is held at Eastside on Monday night from 7.30pm to 10.00pm. Players must be a member of an affiliated squash club.
Teams are made up of three players and matches use a timed squash format. Two halves are played for each match. The first half is 20 minutes long and the second is 15 minutes. There is a 2-minute break between halves. Point-a-rally scoring is used.
Players are encouraged to attend a social gathering at the end of the night.
Inter-Club Pennant
Inter-club pennant is for the player who enjoys the friendly rivalry of playing against other clubs in a serious competition. There are two pennants per year; the first commences in early March and the second in August. Teams are entered from five clubs playing out of four centres. There are separate ladies' and men's pennants.
All players must be a pennant member and pay a pennant administration fee to the pennant organiser.
Wednesday In-House Pennant
In-house pennant is a mixed pennant for players who would prefer to play at Eastside but still enjoy being part of a team and competitive matches. The first pennant commence in late January and the last finishes in December. Players must become Eastside Members.
Traditional scoring is used. Teams consist of four players. The popular play-mark-and-go concept is used.
Tournaments
Eastside Squash hosts both junior and open tournaments on a regular basis. Check out our calendar for details.
Gentle Squash
'Gentle Squash' is a low impact, fun and friendly alternative to the game of Squash. Gentle Squash is designed to minimise running, whilst improving upper body movement and hand-eye coordination. Players hit a large foam ball straight onto the front wall, unlike unrestricted squash where balls may hit the sidewalls first. The alternative rules allow for longer and friendlier rallies between players. Frequent breaks are encouraged with games and break both in 5-minute blocks.
Gentle Squash generates better health, fitness and agility, leaving the players with a general feeling of well being. Trials over several weeks have improved people's weight and even reduced their medication.
Gentle Squash is supervised by a friendly qualified coach, who advises and encourages overall game and fitness improvement.
Gentle Squash is held every Friday afternoon at 1.30pm and Sunday at 3.30pm. The first lesson is FREE, with a session fee for subsequent lessons. Afterwards coffee/tea is provided free of charge. Players are encouraged to stay for a chat.
All rackets and balls are provided, all that we ask is that you bring non-marking soled shoes, a towel for a shower and lots of enthusiasm.
For enquiries or costs please call Eastside Squash Centre.
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