Squash & Racketball
Squash & Racketball at The Hallamshire
Squash & Racketball expected to return Monday 12th April 2021
UPDATE
Squash and racketball is expected to restart from Monday 12th April 2021. All players will need to book in advance and add their names to the booking. No play is permitted without prior booking.
It is expected to be solo practice or same household or support bubble only.
Any returning members who have suffered from COVID-19 or any other illnesses during the lockdown must check with their GP before returning to play at the Hallamshire.
Visitors are allowed to play at £5.00 per visitor.
We are ready to welcome new members. If a member of your household or support bubble would like to join, we can offer a family discount of 15%. Below are prices for a short term membership.
3 Month Adult Squash £75.00 / 3 Month Student Squash £40.00 / 3 Month U18 Squash £25.00 /
3 Month U14 Squash £8.00 / 3 Month U8 Squash £4.00
Please use hand sanitiser on entry to the club, on entry to the court, on exiting the court and on exiting the club.
Please arrive no more than five minutes prior to your booking and come ready to play. The court booking will last 40 minutes. Please exit the court promptly. Following the booking the court will be closed to allow aerosol droplets to disperse. Court timings will be staggered to lower the risk of congestion in the one way system.
Please follow the rules below.
• No handshaking/physical contact, and always maintain social distancing.
• Bring your own water bottle and arrive at the club with it full.
• Bring your own towel to wipe away sweat.
• Do not wipe your hands on a court wall.
• Bring your own balls and racket.
• Bring a change of shirt if you are prone to sweat a lot.
• Take your kit bag and water bottle on court.
• When your booking is finished, please wipe down the door handle and dispose of the wipes in the bin provided..
Want to try a squash or racketball group session? Email the coaching team for a free taster.
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The Hallamshire is one of the leading squash and racketball clubs in the country. Following extensive refurbishment, the Hallamshire now has some of the best facilities in the country, with 9 courts (five glass back courts & four hard back courts) all with LED lighting and underfloor heating.
Squash Membership for you and your family
12 Months
Adults - £230.00 / £22.00 Direct Debit
Students - £115.00
Under 18 - £70.00
Under 14 - £25.00
Under 8 - £10.00
We offer 15% family discount to all members.
Squash Member Benefits
- 2 weeks advance booking access.
- 15% discount on food, drink & apparel.
-Access to box leagues, teams, club championships and social nights.
- Fast track fob access.
-England Squash Membership through Hallamshire.
Adult court fee's are £6.00 peak and £4.00 off-peak, students prices are £6.00 peak and £2.00 off-peak and junior prices are £3.00 peak and £2.00 off-peak.
Whether you have just moved to the city or are looking for somewhere new to play, we have a wide range of social activities to suit every level. As a members’ club, we offer a friendly and sociable atmosphere, perfect if you are looking for new squash/racketball partners. Improve your game and meet other members by taking part in one of the box leagues, a social racket event or a team event. You can sign up at reception for all events.
Hallamshire Leagues & Competitions
Box leagues are a great way to improve your game, as are our winter and summer leagues; Email Leagues to join in. Keep your eyes on social media for upcoming events.
Want to meet new players? Try one of our coach-led social sessions.
Tuesdays - Social Racketball 10.20am-11.40am £5.00 per person
Thursdays - Social Racketball 10.20am-11.40am £5.00 per person
Fridays - Squash Club Night 6.40pm-8pm £5.00 per person
External Leagues & Competitions
The Hallamshire has a proud tradition in the local Sheffield & District Squash leagues. The Hallamshire has 8 open division teams, 3 ladies' teams, 2 racketball teams and 1 veterans' team.
The club also offers 3 teams in the Yorkshire Squash League. The Premier League teams play on a Wednesday night throughout the squash season,
Coaching
The Apex Academy is a squash and racketball coaching provider based at Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club, headed up by Neil Guirey and his team of excellent coaches.
Apex run comprehensive coaching sessions for all ages and abilities. With a focus on enjoyment and development, the programme is designed to help players improve and get the most out of their game. All coaches are fully qualified, insured, DBS checked and licensed.
Junior Coaching
Mini Squash (U11's) - Wednesdays, Thursday 4-5pm and Saturdays 9.20-10.40am.
Beginners / Intermediate - Monday, Tuesday, Friday 4-5pm and Saturdays 9.20-10.40am.
Advanced - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 5-6pm and Saturdays 10.40am-12noon.
Adult Coaching
Beginner Squash - Tuesdays 7.20-8.40pm
Intermediate Squash - Thursdays 7.20-8.40pm, Fridays 7am-8.20am and Saturdays 2.20pm-4.20pm.
Advanced Squash - Saturdays 2.20-4.20pm and Saturdays 4.20pm-5.40pm. The later session is team training.
Beginner Racketball - Mondays 10am-11.20am and Mondays 7.20pm-8.40pm.
Intermediate / Advanced Racketball - Wednesdays 6.40-8pm.
Events
We have a full calendar of social events that you can see here.
Nick Matthew Academy
The Hallamshire is home to three times World Squash Champion, Nick Matthew OBE. Nick’s passion for squash began at the Hallamshire and he is an inspiration to all squash players. The Hallamshire is a performance hub for England Squash.
We enjoy a lot of social opportunities in the squash and racketball department, with a range of box leagues, coaching sessions from Apex, our scholarship programme and the Nick Matthew Academy.