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The University of Bristol Squash Club
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Squash is the best sport there is!
Yes, of course we'd say that... but it really is perfect, particularly if you're looking for a new (or first) sport and fancy something a bit different! Squash is fast-paced, a fantastic workout and a great social sport, not to mention being voted the world's healthiest sport by Forbes!
Our club has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with weekly socials, amazing student and professional coaches along with great players that are always keen to get on court and have some fun- not to mention the annual Squash tour to Europe and the three-day 'Squestival' in the summer! We have sessions for everyone from the seasoned Squashie to absolute beginners so there really is a little Squash for everyone!
How to get in Touch?
We're always active on our socials - 'bristolunisquash' on Instagram and 'University of Bristol Squash Club' on Facebook, an Instagram DM to our page is the best way to reach out! Details for all our socials, matches and other Squash-goodness can be found in our Lounge group, join up to stay in touch with all things Squash! If you'd rather see our beautiful faces, come and say hi at the Fresher's Fair on (13/09/24), we'll be waving Squash Rackets in the air.
Follow the Linktree for the Instagram + Facebook:
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Being A Club Member!
Joining the best sports club at Bristol Uni is about joining a supportive and friendly community who are always up for a game of squash. If you have never played squash before, we are here to help! Attend Social Squash each Saturday for a casual hit, run by our very own Performance Members (elite Squashies and the peak of physical performance)
Be sure not to miss our famous weekly socials- Wednesday nights in Lizard Lounge are truly the stuff of Myth. Each week there is a new theme and it is a great opportunity to meet everyone in the club, so make sure to get involved!
If you have played squash previously you might get the chance to play in one of our teams - a close-knit group that trots around the country weekly to batter other teams at Squash! Most importantly of all though, its about having fun and feeling part of an inclusive and uplifting community of Squashies!
Our Teams
We have 2 Women's teams who all compete in the BUCS leagues and 4 Men's teams. 5 of our teams also compete in the prestigious Bristol and Avon District Squash Leagues. We experience success throughout our teams but the emphasis is on your wellbeing, enjoyment and making sure that you are supported and have a group of friends to train and play alongside in a safe and fun environment.
Coaching is provided on a weekly basis by Head Coach (and Squash Coordinator), James Peach (Level 3 PT and professional Squash player). James provides all our team members with elite, personalised coaching with a focus on long term development so whether you're new to the sport, or a seasoned squasher, James will help you raise the level of your game and compete at a high level.
Membership Options
We offer a range of membership types for social and team squashies, there is something for everyone! The options are as follows:
- Club Member (£55 for 1 year) - This membership will give you access to our weekly Saturday squash sessions run by our very own committee members (1-3pm @BGS). Whether you are brand new to the sport or looking for some friendly competition, everybody is welcome! You will also have access to all of our wonderful social events across the year, including weekly socials, formals, tour and more! This membership is great for those looking to have some fun on court, maybe try out a new sport, and get stuck in to our thriving social calendar!
- Team Member (£160 for 1 year) - If you fancy yourself to be a slightly more serious player and are successful at our team trials, you will be able to purchase a team membership! This gives you access to 2 coaching sessions and at least 2 matches per week, matches are played against other universities and local Bristol teams and are always good fun with a healthy sprinkle of competition. This membership is perfect for those looking to improve their game and join a welcoming, close-knit team community, and of course socialise with like-minded players.
- Top up Club -> Team Member (£90 for 1 year) - If you just missed out at our trials and have been improving at the Saturday sessions, or just happen to be a natural at Squash, our committee members will be keeping a close eye out for any diligent club members who might be better off in one of our teams. This membership will allow you to upgrade to all of the extra benefits of a team membership, so don't worry if you don't make a team initially!
Weekly Schedule
Our members have plenty going on to keep them busy, here is an insight into what a typical week may look like!
Monday - Team Training (6.20 - 8.20pm @ BGS)
Tuesday - Locals Fixtures (~7pm incl. a meal afterwards!)
Wednesday - BUCS Fixtures (afternoon), Club social! (evening)
Thursday - Locals Fixtures (~7pm incl. a meal afterwards!)
Saturday - Social Squash (1 - 3pm @ BGS, equipment provided!)
Sunday - Team Training (1 - 4pm @ BGS)
This list is just the basics and doesn't include the wide range of other activities we get invloved with, inlcuding formals, our doubles & racketball tournament, fundraisers, run clubs, local tournaments and much more!
Socials
The Squash Socials are legendary, revered amongst UoB societies as the best social events around! Each week our members get together to have some (non-Squash) related fun; themes, parties, sober socials, house crawls, quizzes, scavenger hunts and more are just some of the shenanigans that we get up to each Wednesday. Of course, we wouldn't be a Sports Club if we didn't end each Sports Night with a pilgrimage to one of Bristol's finest clubs to cut some Squash specific movements on the dance floor (lunges recommended) joined by 50 other sports clubs, not one to miss!
We also hold a Christmas and Summer formal, along with Squestival during the summer break where we swap our usual kit for black tie and your favourite dinner dress, heads will turn as we strut our stuff in one of Bristol's finest culinary establishments. A chance to enjoy some amazing food and drink with all your Squash friends. We encourage all our members to attend as it really is a highlight of the year!
Tour
On top of everything you've just read we also run an annual Squash Tour. We have been to places like Ayia Napa, Barcelona, Croatia and Athens for some loosely squash-related tourism, this is an incredible experience - a chance to travel somewhere new with your friends, experience some new culture and for many people, acts as the perfect end to an incredible year with the Squash Club - truly once in a lifetime lore-building stuff!
We hope that what you have read is enough to convince you that Squash is the club for you! If you're ready to join the fun, click "Join this Group" below, if for some reason you need more convincing or have questions about anything then please get in touch via our social media! All that goodness can be found in the Linktree below:
Terms and conditions
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Memberships: Broken Down
Club Membership = £40 per year.
Welcome to the club!! Join the 4th most successful club at Bristol, you'll have access to our weekly Sunday Club Sessions taken by England Squash Uni Champions, improving your Squash whilst focusing on meeting new people, keeping fit and having fun. You can also play in our social leagues which is a BAD affiliated box league. Most importantly, you can attend our amazing weekly socials, sober socials and our Winter/Summer Black Tie events.
This membership also includes our **COVID-19 Guarantee**, for more details see below Performance Membership.
Team Membership = £80 per year.
Playing in one of our 9 competing teams means your membership includes weekly professional coaching, all transport to and from BUCS and local league matches and a membership with England Squash and Racket Ball. You will have the opportunity to improve your game with a Personal Development Plan working alongside our Head Coach, Performance Secretary and Coaching Secretary. All the benefits of the Club membership are included in the amount stated.
Performance Membership = £110 per year.
The Crème de la crème, you'll receive weekly professional coaching plus an extra Performance orientated session with focus on Strength & Conditioning, winning mentality and strategy. You'll also have access to a seperate weekly Strength & Condtioning Session with a Bristol SEH coach held in the gym. As before, all benefits of Team and Club memberships are included in the amount.
**COVID-19 Guarantee**
(Included in the Club Membership (but not Team/Performance)). We as a Club want you to have fun, meet new people and of course be the best Squashie you can possibly be, however your safety is our Number 1 priority and whilst all of the amazing sessions and socials that we run will comply fully with England Squash and Governement Guidelines, if it is not possible for you to attend then you can roll over 80% of the cost as credit towards your Squash membership next academic year (2021/22).
If, due to restrictions you are unable to attend ALL of the following then you are entitled to 80% of the membership cost to be rolled over as credit towards a Squash membership in the academic year 2021/22,
- Weekly Sunday Sessions hosted by England Squash Uni Champs
- Weekly socials, sober socials and Winter/Summer Meals
- Book a court through your University account
If you are unsure or have any further questions, email us on uobsquash@gmail.com or speak to our Treasurer, Caroline Billyard (cb16323@bristol.ac.uk)
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Please speak to a Committee Member or email uobsquash@gmail.com before purchasing a Team or Performance membership if you are unsure of your level of play
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Progression in the club is always encouraged so the membership you buy initially will not stop you from playing competitivley if you may wish.
**Prior to signing up to a Club or Society we reccomend you speak to a committee member to answer any questions you may have or for more information.**
Service Standards:
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct:
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy:
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club Members Only):
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only):
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
