REQUIRED TO PLAY:
US Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Pan American Squash Federation and the World Squash Federation.

As a member of the 7th and 8th-grade squash team, you must:
1) Register (no fee) yourself on US Squash 
2) Register a parent on US Squash
3) Complete the Referee Exam* ($45)
*New to squash players will work toward this at practice.
Returning players will need to check their profile and see if they have aged up and need to take the next level referee exam.

Please Note: If you will be competing in US Squash Tournaments (highly recommended) OR if you will be going to Nationals, you will have to purchase a US Squash paid membership that will be valid through the last day of Nationals.

US Squash accredits and supports a calendar of junior tournaments throughout the country. Tournaments are structured into several levels, each designed to offer competitive opportunities for all ages and levels. 

US Squash Website - http://ussquash.org

Come see what squash is all about!
No experience necessary and we will provide equipment.
Please wear clean, non-marking sneakers.
Saturday, September 17 at 3:00 pm
or
Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 pm
New Canaan Country Club Squash Courts

Click here to register for a Try It session!

Fall Pre Season
Optional although recommended

October 3 - November 10
Tuesdays  AND  Thursdays  3:30 - 4:30
October 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
November 1, 3, 10 (no squash 11/8)
Fee: $400

Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road

Evaluation Week
Required to play
No Fee

November 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
6:15 - 7:15
No Fee

Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road

US Squash Registration 
Required to play

As a member of the Saxe Middle School Squash Team, you must
 Register (no fee) yourself AND a parent on US Squash

If you will be competing in US Squash Tournaments (highly recommended) OR if you will be going to Nationals,
you will have to purchase a US Squash paid membership.

To Create an account on US Squash:

• Sign up at www.ussquash.org  
• Click on: “Join” at top of screen
• Click on:  “Create Account” in the blue oval and follow steps
• To add "home court" use Country Club of New Canaan
• You can create an account on US Squash for free, however, if you are intending to play in US Squash tournaments, or are on a team going to Nationals, you must have a paid US squash membership. We encourage families to support squash in the United States by being a paid member of US Squash. 
• Please follow prompts to create an account and you will receive a confirmation email.

US SQUASH REFEREE EXAM
Required for Returning Players

Link to take the Referee Exam:
 http://www.ussquash.com/officiate/referee-certification/#

Squash players are required to referee the match after theirs and therefore all players are required by US Squash and NC Squash to pass the age appropriate US Squash Referee Certification Test.  
TEST MUST BE PASSED BEFORE OR AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON if you are a returning player.
Please check to see if you have aged up and need to take the next age level test.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO SQUASH, THIS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN PRACTICE AND NEW PLAYERS CAN TAKE THIS WHEN THEY ARE READY.

Winter Season
Required to play

Nationals
required for the top 12 on the ladder to be available 
Nationals are in Philadelphia January 27 - 29

You will be assigned a team after evaluation week

Black Team
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30
Fridays 3:30 - 4:30

November 29, 30
December 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21
January 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25
Fee: $950

Red Team
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30
Fridays 4:30 - 5:30

November 29, 30
December 2, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21
January 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25
Fee: $950

Spring Tournament Training
Optional