GOSLING JUNIOR SQUASH CLUB

Junior squash sessions are run every Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm (advanced, intermediates and beginners) at Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City.

Juniors aged from 8 to 18 years old (inclusive) boys and girls of all standards are welcome.

The cost per term based on £6 per week (term payable in advance).

As a club we have achieved considerable success with our juniors. With players listed in the Herts County Rankings, and we have had one player who ranked no.1 in England in the Under 15s and played for the England Junior Team.

WHAT YOU NEED!

Juniors must wear safety glasses, you should have your own racket and wear suitable non-marking footwear. Loose fitting clothing suitable for excercise is also required. 

WHAT IS REQUIRED!

Juniors will be expected to attend on a regular basis. When at the club SAFETY is paramount. Safety rules will be explained on joining. No electronic gadgets to be used during session times, including phones, except for emergency use. All activities are to be participated in i.e. Games, Challenges, Fitness Sessions etc.

WHAT WE PROVIDE!

1

FITNESS

We start each session with a fitness and conditioning class developed to get the juniors warm, ready for play and to improve their fitness.

2

TECHNIQUE

We teach correct technique right from the off. From how to hold the racket correctly to swing and movement, where to place the ball and the correct power for each shot.

3

GAMES

We organise friendly games, leagues and ladder matches. We also encourage county challenges and entry into county and national tournaments.

4

SAFETY

We provide a safe environment for our juniors with qualified England Squash Coaches oveseeing all sessions. We teachon and off court code of conduct to ensure our juniors also protect themselves.

Monthly Schedule

  • 1st Saturday of month

    Week One

    Settle in
    Warm up session
    Friendly games
    Group and individual coaching
    League and ladder games
    3/4 court will operate throughout session

  • 2nd Saturday of month

    Week Two

    Settle in
    Warm up session
    Fitness court
    Challenge games
    Group and individual coaching
    King of the courts competition
    3/4 court will operate throughout session

  • 3rd Saturday of month

    Week Three

    Settle in
    Warm up session
    Friendly games
    Agility Training
    Fitness challenge (Beep Test)
    League and ladder games
    3/4 court will operate throughout session

  • 4th Saturday of month

    Week Four

    Settle in
    Warm up session
    Fitness court
    Challenge/League games
    Group and individual coaching
    Grading Certificates
    3/4 court will operate throughout session

  • 5th Saturday of month

    Week Five

    Settle in
    Warm up session
    Any unplayed league games
    Club Graded or Handicp Tournament
    3/4 court will operate throughout session

REPEAT

OUR TEAM

Kevin McElligott

England Squash Level 2 Coach
Gosling Head Coach

Head coach at Gosling having taken over from Ron Palmer in 2007, Kevin continues to enjoy coaching the juniors and adults alike at Gosling in Welwyn Garden City and Active Fitness in Stevenage. Kevin is still an active player at Active247.

Paul Roper

England Squash Level 2 Coach

Paul (Mr Reliable) is an absolute asset to the club. Paul endeavours to ensure that every junior gets the maximum benefit from attending the club. Paul also coaches juniors and adults at Gosling in Welwyn Garden City.

Kevin Zapico

England Squash Level 1 Coach
Club Welfare Officer

Kevin is the latest addition to our coaching team. Kevin has a very good manor with the juniors and an ability to bring the best out of them. Kevin also plays in the Gosling leagues.