The squash club has been incredibly active this year. Since the club fair, we have been growing in size, increasing from our preexisting 20 members to now over 30 players.
Normal meetings happen bi-weekly and act as a space where squash players can congregate for extra practice outside the season. In the different meetings, they are not as formal, but there would usually be two courts filled with players playing three-quarters or full court.
Another activity that the squash club sponsors is morning squash. Since last year, morning squash has also been offered on Fridays, a trend that we have continued and plan on extending into the springtime. During these practices, scheduled for 6:00 – 7:00 AM, Mr. Parsons will lead everyone in a warm-up. Then we usually have 40 minutes to play against each other or on our own. To wrap up, we have a conditioning and cool-down session. From doing sprints in the gym to push-up sets in the courts, there is always something to challenge us.
The squash club also participates in many clinics throughout the year. Clinics are another way that we hone our skills, and we have invited Vijay Chitnis Sr, the father of Vijay Chitnis Jr, a former professional squash player, to teach what he learned to upcoming players. So far we have had two different clinic sessions, one last year during the spring, and one during the fall of this year. During these sessions, Mr. Chitnis taught many players basic skills as well as correct footwork and racquet swings, if needed. Throughout these past two years, the squash club has helped dozens of players improve their skills.