Amy Sheffield
Head of NCHS Squash and Head of NCHS Boys Squash
Bean Matthews
Head of NCHS Girls Squash
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ILLNESS REMINDER
If you are quarantined, have a fever or otherwise not well,
please DO NOT COME TO SQUASH!
Please text head of program ASAP so we can adjust the lesson plans!
If you are not at school, you may not come to squash!
Welcome to the 2022-23 NCHS Squash Season!
Please scroll down for all NCHS program information and links to register.
UNIFORM & GEAR STORE
FAQ Corner
PRACTICE VENUES
Pre Season, Captains Practices and Post Season:
Practices will be held at
The Country Club of
New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road
Evaluation Week and Winter Season:
Practices will be held at
New Canaan Country School Squash Courts
635 Frogtown Road
(entrance across the street from the Winter Club)
NCHS SQUASH
SEASON DATES AT A GLANCE
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Pre-Season Oct. 3 - Nov. 11
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Captain Practices Oct. 16, 23, 30 & Nov. 6, 13
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Evaluation Week Nov. 14-18
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National Interscholastic Team (JV) Championship Feb. 3-5
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Team Season Nov. 28 - Feb. 17
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National Championship (Varsity) Feb. 24-26
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Post Season Feb. 27 - March 31
SAVE THE DATES FOR 2023 NATIONALS!
US Squash has announced that the 2023 High School Nationals will be held from February 24-26 at the Spector Center in Philadelphia. Varsity Boys and Varsity Girls will attend with a roster of the top 8 players from each.
The National Interscholastic (JV) Team National Championship will be held from February 3-5 at the Spector Center in Philadelphia. JV Boys and JV girls will attend with a roster of 8 players each.
Registration Links
Click on each button for more details and registration links.
Or, scroll below for all NCHS programs.
US Squash Registration or Membership
Required to play
US Squash Referee Exam
Required to play for returning players
Log into US Squash to check if you have aged up and need to retake.
The exam link is located on your profile page on ussquash.org.
Pre Season
JUST ADDED: TUESDAY PRE SEASON CLINICS!
Optional although recommended
Captains Practices
JUST ADDED: SATURDAY OPTIONS for Grades 9-12!
JUST ADDED: OPTION FOR 9th & 10th Grades Only
Optional although recommended
NCRAMS.com Registration
Required to play
Evaluations
Required to play
Team Registrations for the Season
Required to play
Complete signup on NCrams.com before registering here
Post Season
Optional
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US SQUASH REGISTRATION OR MEMBERSHIP
REQUIRED TO PLAY
As a member of the New Canaan High 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 much 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.
NCHS SQUASH PRE SEASON REGISTRATION
Prepare for the 2022-23 Squash Season
Sign up for one or two days
October 3 - November 9
Mondays 7:15 - 8:15
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & November 7
Fee: $250
JUST ADDED: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00
October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1, 8
Fee: $250
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00
October 12, 19, 26 & November 2, 9
Fee: $210
Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road
Drop off and pick up. No spectators.
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NCHS SQUASH CAPTAINS PRACTICES REGISTRATION
Captains Practices are FREE to returning players or anyone with some squash experience
Warm up and play squash with the NCHS Varsity Captains
Saturdays & Sundays 4-5:30
Saturdays: October 15, 29; November 5, 12
Sundays: October 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13
9th & 10th Graders Only Options:
October 23 AND/OR November 6
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road
Please let us know if your plan change and you cannot attend a practice you signed up for.
Drop off and pick up. No spectators.
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PLAYERS MUST REGISTER ON NCRAMS.COM BEFORE EVALUATIONS BEGIN
REQUIRED TO PLAY
Registration link for ncrams.com
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NCHS SQUASH EVALUATION WEEK REGISTRATION
REQUIRED TO PLAY
EVALUATION WEEK IS FREE
If you are new to squash, please come and introduce yourself to us and try squash!
Everyone (new and returning players) must attend
(However, if you are committed to a fall sport and your coach will not allow you to attend,
please reach out to program heads and we will make accommodations for you)
Monday, November 14 from 5-7pm
At the end of Monday's session, you will be told which days to return that week.
Evaluations run November 14 - 18 from 5-7pm
New Canaan Country School Athletic Center
600 Frogtown Road
(entrance is directly across from the Winter Club)
Drop off and pick up. No spectators.
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NCHS SQUASH REGULAR SEASON
Practices will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
November 14th, 2022 - February 22, 2023
5-8pm
You will be assigned a 75-minute practice on each day within this time frame.
The schedule will be posted on each team page after evaluations have been completed.
Fee: $1,360
Calendar of matches and events to follow.
New Canaan Country School Athletic Center
600 Frogtown Road
(entrance is directly across from the Winter Club)
Drop off and pick up. No spectators.
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NCHS SQUASH POST SEASON
Post Season Tournament Training
February 27 - March 31
2 days a week, times TBD
Please register by February 1, 2023
Fee: $
Country Club of New Canaan Squash Courts
95 Country Club Road
Drop off and pick up. No spectators.
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