Opportunity to try squash

Horsham Squash Club is encouraging people to use squash as a way to rekindle physical activity as society works through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Club president Tim Hopper said isolation and lockdowns had forced many people to get into unhealthy sedentary habits and squash provided an ideal ‘escape’.

“We’re very keen to provide an opportunity for the community to get out, get the heart pumping and most importantly, get active,” he said.

“The sport provides a great opportunity for families, friends, work groups and individuals to get active in casual or serious competition.

“We have dedicated competitions, but members can also access the courts for casual hits, so it’s ideal.”

Mr Hopper said the club would launch a membership drive with a come-and-try day at Mcpherson Street courts next Wednesday, February 2.

He said juniors would start at 5.30pm and seniors 6.30pm.

“People should bring a drink bottle and wear general sports attire. We have racquets if needed,” he said.

“This is the perfect opportunity to try a new sport or return to a sport people might have previously enjoyed.

“We have upcoming club competitions with juniors starting on February 15 and seniors on February 16. There are various levels and registrations will close on February 6.

“We will also have another comeand-try and registrations day for juniors on February 10.”

Mr Hopper said the club also provided an opportunity for members to represent Horsham and the region at tournaments.

“We have a masters competition coming up in the middle of the year that will bring about 100 competitors from across Australia to Horsham. We also have a junior representative competition in planning stages,” he said.

“Squash has always been a popular sport in the Wimmera and it continues to rate as one of the healthiest you can play. We’re keen to spread the message and get as many people involved as possible, to not only grow the sport, but grow a great club.”

Mr Hopper said people seeking more information could visit Horsham Squash Club’s Facebook page or call him on 0437 826 065.