Open Squash Junior Academy
Our mission is to provide the structure, tools and access for Juniors to take their enjoyment and ambition for squash to their personal potential. Our Juniors are coached to play with determination, purpose, sportsmanship and joy.
The Junior Academy Has Three Teams
Please identify the Junior team below that fits the needs of your child best.
NOTE: All our Junior Academy members will have a placement session where they will be assessed by our pros for group assignment. Class placement is at the sole discretion of our teaching professionals.
All teams play 3 terms per year: Fall, Winter and Spring.
Junior Academy term dates for 2022/23 are:
FALL: September 12th - December 23rd 2022 WINTER: January 3rd - March 25th 2023 SPRING: March 27th - June 24th 2023
Green Team
For beginner through to Bronze level players
Learning the basics of squash: serving, returning, basic shots and tactics with the goal of playing real points and both understanding and enjoying the game of squash.
Participants are required to commit to the full 13 week term. Membership to Open Squash required. Financial aid information is linked here for academy and membership fees. Please apply for financial aid here.
Sessions per week – 45 mins per class
Lead instructor: Josh Easdon, Head of Junior Development
PRICE
x3 per week
Monday/Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-5:45pm and Friday 4:00-4:45pm
$1755
x2 per week
Monday/Wednesday 4:00-4:45pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-5:45pm
Monday/Wednesday 5:45-6:30pm Teen Beginners
$1170
x1 per week
SATURDAY ONLY: 9am-9:45am (only Under 6's), 9:45am-10:30am, 10:30am-11:15am, 11:15am-12pm, Teen Beginners 1:45pm-2:30pm
$585
Blue Team
For intermediate players
Building on the foundation principles of squash to refine technique and hit shots with tactical purpose with the goal of playing real matches.
Participants are required to commit to the full 13 week term. Membership to Open Squash required. Financial aid information is linked here for academy and membership fees. Please apply for financial aid here.
Sessions per week – 1 hour per class
Lead instructor: Josh Easdon, Head of Junior Development
PRICE
x3 per week
Monday/Wednesday 4.45-5:45pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-5:00pm and Friday 4:45-5:45pm
$4290
x2 per week
Monday/Wednesday 4:45-5:45pm, or Tuesday/Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
$2860
x1 per week
SATURDAY ONLY 12:00-1:00pm
FRIDAY ONLY 4:45-5:45pm
$1430
Red Team
For experienced and highly competitive Juniors
Master stroke and movement technique, advanced tactical understanding to be physically and mentally prepared for tournament play.
Participants are required to commit to the full 13 week term. Membership to Open Squash required. Financial aid information is linked here for academy and membership fees. Please apply for financial aid here.
Sessions per week – 1 hour per class
Lead Instructor: Peter Creed
PRICE
x2 per week
Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday 5:45pm-6:45pm
$2860
Junior Academy Weekday Schedule
Junior Academy Saturday Schedule
Junior Weekend Match Play
This is a great opportunity for your kids to apply the skills from classes to real games in the presence of a coach. Kids have the option to have their matches input into US Squash in order to account towards their rating. Real matches give you a real rating!
Timing: Saturdays 1:15pm – 3:30pm
Every weekend this Fall, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend.
Price: $20 Junior Academy Members / $45 per session Non Junior Academy Members
Junior Private/Semi Private Lessons
Our pros are available for private and semi-private lessons.
Please email: juniors@opensquash.org to arrange time and schedule. Membership to Open Squash is required.
Payment can be made through your ClubLocker account or by credit card over the phone with the club.
Private lessons - LEAD COACH
1 x 45 min lesson - $180
5 pack - $840
10 pack - $1620
Private lessons - COACH
1 x 45 min lesson - $150
5 pack - $700
10 pack - $1350
Semi Private lessons - LEAD COACH [PER PERSON]
1 x 45 min lesson - $110
5 pack - $500
10 pack - $975
Semi Private lessons - COACH [PER PERSON]
1 x 45 min lesson - $90
5 pack - $420
10 pack - $810
Private lessons - Lead Coach
Semi Private lessons - Lead Coach [per person]
1 x 45 min lesson - $180
5 pack - $840
10 pack - $1620
1 x 45 min lesson - $110
5 pack - $500
10 pack - $975
Private lessons - Coach
Semi Private lessons - Coach [per person]
1 x 45 min lesson - $150
5 pack - $700
10 pack - $1350
1 x 45 min lesson - $90
5 pack - $420
10 pack - $810
