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The squash section is a popular sports section at the British Club. The members are a friendly bunch and will have a game anytime regardless of your standard. There is an annual fee of 300 Baht which helps cover costs of competitions, which always include free drinks and eats at the finals. This also covers the cost of the AGM that is always followed by a party afterwards. There is also a monthly charge of 100 Baht to use the courts. You may play as many times as you wish.
We cater for everyone, the ages range from teenager to Tom Annas who is over 80 years old. We have a very active and enthusiastic ladies section in which there has seen a big improvement in playing ability of the less experienced. If you are a beginner that is even more reason to join the squash section because you will have good support to help improve your game.
Club Night & Mix-In
Every week the Squash Section has a Club Night on Thursday, commencing at 5.15pm. A Mix-In is held on the first Sunday of every month from 1030am to 2.15pm onwards. All standards are welcome at both – a handicap system is used at the Sunday Mix-In.
All members of the British Club are invited to play in the Club Night and Mix-In. No court reservation or arranged partners are required (or permitted). There is a charge of 150 Baht for the Sunday Handicap Mix-In, which includes court hire, prizes and drinks afterwards.
The fees will be debited to your monthly account.
The emphasis on both the Club Night and Mix-In is ‘social’ as well as playing squash; it is intended that new members should be encouraged to play and meet other members of the Section as a prelude to making their initial ladder challenges.
The emphasis on both the Club Night and Mix-In is social as well as playing squash; it is intended that new members should be encouraged to play and meet other members of the section as a prelude to making their initial ladder challenges.
Squash Leagues
The leagues are run monthly, commencing on the first and ending on the last day of each month. Matches are to be played at the British Club unless both players agree to an alternative venue. Matches are played the best of five games, to 9. All matches played and points scored awarded* 1 will count for the purpose of establishing the winner of each Division. The winner of each division receives a prize.
Players must enter on the sign-up form placed by the court-booking sheet (approximately two weeks before the start of the next league) by adding their name & details to the foot of the current results sheet (posted on one of the pin-up boards outside Court 1) or by sending an Email to the League Coordinator.
New players entering the league should indicate their playing standard. New players uncertain of their standard should contact a Committee member or player on the squash ladder to establish their level. A charge of 150 Baht is made for each league entry.
Squash Ladder
Configuration of the Ladder
The ladder is made up of three flights: A, B and C Premier, First Division and Second Division. Flights A and B each have the same defined* number of players and Flight C, the remainder. The Squash Section Committee reserves the right to adjust the defined number of persons in each flight if the total number of players on the ladder changes significantly. A monthly ladder charge of 50 Baht will be debited to your club account.
* Initially the defined number of players is set at 40.
Any ladder member may challenge any of the “active” players immediately above him/her on the same ladder or the flight above. A ladder match is valid only if the players are within seven active positions at the time of playing if you challenge someone from another ladder. You may challenge anyone on the same ladder as you.
New Entrants
New players to the ladder are always welcome. New names will be added to the ladder when a player makes a successful ladder challenge or has played and won a league match.
Coaching
David Lines, an SRA grade 4 coach, is available for private coaching in hourly sessions either individually or in groups. Please book through the Fitness Centre.
If you are a keen squash player then you will enjoy being part of the BCB Squash Section, regardless of your standard. There are many competitions arranged throughout the year as well as the leagues, Mix-ins and Club nights.
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