| New York has the largest active community of women squash players in the country! From novices to A+ players, from social to competitive events, there's something here for everyone.
Best Tournaments for Women
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Oct 16, 2011 |
Season Opener (a NY Squash event, held at StreetSquash) |
| Dec 3-4, 2011 |
New York Open(a NY Squash event, held at Eastern Athletic Club) |
| jan 8, 2012 |
Winter Warmup (a NY Squash event, held at StreetSquash) |
Jan 20-22, 2012 |
Grand Open (a NY Squash event, held at clubs around midtown -- includes free tickets to the pro Tournament of Champions!) |
| Feb 4-5, 2012 |
Yale Club Women's Invitational |
May 18-20, 2012 |
Hyder Trophy (a NY Squash event, held at clubs around midtown) |
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| Sept 21, 2011 |
Women's Squash Night
An annual event to kick off the season, hosted by New York Squash.
Meet other players, sign up for league teams, and get on court for casual round robin play. |
Thursdays,
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Howe Cup practices. All players welcome to join for coaching and drills, even if you're not playing on NY's Howe Cup team. Practices held at StreetSquash. Bring $20 cash. |
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NY Squash Women's Round Robin |
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New York Squash runs a city-wide squash league with weekly matches from November-April. You don't have to play every week, but you should be able to commit to at least half the matches. Players can join a team at any point during the season.
The following clubs have Women's League teams for the 2011-2012 season: |
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Women's 5.0 (A level): Monday nights
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Women's 3.0/4.0 (C & B levels): Wednesday nights |
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CityView Racquet Club |
CityView Racquet Club |
NYSC-Uptown |
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Harvard Club |
Eastern Athletic Club |
New York University |
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NYSC-Uptown |
Harvard Club |
Sports Club/LA |
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University Club |
NY Health & Racquet Club |
StreetSquash |
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Yale Club |
NYSC-Cobble Hill |
Yale Club |
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NYSC-Lincoln |
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Not a member of one of these squash clubs? That's OK! A few clubs allow non-members to play on their league teams. Women may also compete on a Men's League team.
For more info, visit the Leagues webpage.
Interested in starting a League team for next year? Contact the League Chairs by October 1 for the upcoming season. |
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Doubles Squash fever is taking hold of the city! New York is only the city in the country with a women's doubles league, and the city also holds several double tournaments during the season.
The following clubs are hosting Women's Double League teams for the 2011-2012 season:
- CityView Racquet Club
- Harvard Club
- University Club
Women's Doubles matches are on Thursday nights. Women may also compete in the Coed B doubles league division (competes Tuesday night).
For more info, visit the Doubles Leagues webpage. |
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| The following annual tournaments outside of New York are great for women, too. |
| Sept 16-18, 2011 |
Southwest Open Squash Tournament, Tempe, AZ |
| Oct 21-23, 2011 |
Howe Cup - U.S. Women's Team Squash Championships, Baltimore, MD
An annual team tournament. New York sends several teams to compete each year. |
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Squash Goddess Slam, Charlottesville, VA
Benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia |
| Mar 2-4, 2012 | U.S. Masters Squash Championships,Harvard University, Boston MA
Draws are arranged by Age Divisions (35+, 40+, 45+, etc.). |
| Mar 23-25, 2012 |
U.S. Squash Skill Level Championships, Baltimore, MD
Draws for each skill level (Women's 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5). Winners and finalists of Regional Skill Level tournaments (including NY Squash's Grand Open) receive free entry. |
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WISPA, WDSA & Pro Exhibition Events
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| Sept 20-25, 2011 |
Carol Weymuller US Open (Heights Casino, Brooklyn)
Catch world-class matches up close at this stop on the WISPA tour. |
| May 4-6, 2012 |
Turner Cup (University Club)
A stop on the
Women's Doubles Squash Association tour, with a $50,000 purse. |
Questions about women's squash?
Contact Women's Committee Chair Emily Stieff.
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