Julie returned to squash in her sixties after barely playing since her twenties, and now she absolutely loves it.
For her, the big attraction is simple: squash is such good fun that you get a great workout without it feeling like exercise.
That’s exactly what we want more women to discover during Women’s Squash Week.
On Thursday 17 September at 7.00pm, we’re holding our FREE Hit, Mix & Mingle evening at Lichfield Squash Club.
It’s aimed at women of all ages and abilities, including complete beginners and those who haven’t played for years.
✅ No experience needed ✅ No need to be super-fit ✅ Equipment provided ✅ Fun, informal squash ✅ Refreshments and socialising afterwards ✅ Completely FREE
Dunlop has recently relaunched its squash ball range, with a clearer progression across the different levels of the game, from the new larger UNI ball, through Game Blue, Game Red, Club and Pro.
At Lichfield Squash Club, this fits very much with something we have talked about for a long time: choosing the right ball is hugely important if players are going to get the best possible experience on court.
The “right” ball is not about ego or status. It is about the quality of the game. If the ball is too slow or too dead for the players and conditions, rallies break down, the ball drops short and squash becomes much harder and less enjoyable than it needs to be.
That is why we have always tried to use and recommend different balls for different situations: juniors, adult beginners, improvers, social players, league players and advanced players all have different needs. Court temperature and playing conditions matter too.
We particularly continue to encourage club and league players to use the single yellow dot (Club) ball wherever appropriate. For many club matches and league games, it can produce a far better game than a double yellow (Pro), simply because most of us do not keep a ball as warm as the professional players do. In some conditions, even a red dot ball may give experienced players a better rally and a better overall squash experience.
We’ve now purchased a full selection from the new Dunlop range (from pdhsports) so that we can test them properly at the club. We’ll be using them during our event Hit Mix and Mingle - Women's Squash Week at Lichfield, at the Lichfield Squash Festival, and especially in the introductory Open Court sessions on Festival morning.
We’ll also be encouraging juniors to make proper use of the Game Blue and Game Red balls at our Junior Squash Academy sessions, whilst our experienced players will continue to use Club or Pro balls where appropriate, including, of course, in the finals matches.
The message is simple: the best ball is the one that gives you the best squash. More rallies, better movement, more enjoyment, and a game that keeps people wanting to come back.
The final point to mention is that this is not a brand endorsement for Dunlop, as there are other brands of balls with equivalents for all the Dunlop variants. Players are free to use whatever brand they choose and prefer. We simply welcome the Dunlop repositioning and relaunch, and are keen to now test the products in real playing situations.
Really pleased to see England Squash pick up on James' appearance on Lichfield Radio & Echo and feature it as part of their #SquashSpotlight series.
It was a great opportunity to talk about Lichfield Squash Club, how we’re trying to make the game more accessible, the importance of introducing beginners to the right ball, our forthcoming events, and why we see the growth of other racket sports such as padel as an opportunity rather than a threat.
Hopefully it also shows how useful local radio and community media can be in helping clubs reach beyond their existing membership and introduce squash to new audiences.
A big thank you to England Squash for helping amplify the message.
If you’d like to hear the original interview, the replay is now available. Jump to 49:45 to go straight to the start of the segment:
A shout out to Lichfield Squash Club, whose Chairman James Roberts recently took to the airwaves on Lichfield Radio & Echo to talk all things squash.
From welcoming new players to promoting upcoming events, it's great to see clubs spreading the word and helping more people discover the game 🤝 ... See MoreSee Less
A great bit of exposure for Lichfield Squash Club on Lichfield Radio & Echo this evening!
Our Chairman James Roberts joined Andy “Handy Andy” Jones on the Drivetime Show to talk about squash in Lichfield, how the club has developed, opportunities for new players, the importance of using the right ball when getting started, and our forthcoming Women’s Squash Week event and Lichfield Squash Festival.
There was also time to talk about the rise of padel and why we see plenty of opportunities for racket sports to complement and support each other locally.
You can read James’s full post below about the experience, including the musical side of the evening too!
Don't forget to "tune in" to Lichfield Radio & Echo's Zoomy Drivetime show this evening between 5pm and 7pm, to hear Club Chairman James Roberts talk to host "Handy Andy" Jones about squash, our club, the rise of padel and all things racket sports across the district.
You'll also hear 3 of his all time favourite tunes and why he has chosen them ...
Lichfield Squash Club Chairman James Roberts will be joining “Handy Andy” Andy Jones live on the Zoomy Drivetime Show on Lichfield Radio & Echo tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August, sometime between 5–7pm.
James will be chatting with Andy about squash in Lichfield, the work and development of Lichfield Squash Club, and the wider growth of racket sports including padel across the district, as well as choosing three favourite tracks to play during the show!
It should be a great opportunity to spread the word about squash to a wider local audience and highlight the opportunities available to get involved in the sport.
Think squash might not be for you? Meet Julie.
Julie returned to squash in her sixties after barely playing since her twenties, and now she absolutely loves it.
For her, the big attraction is simple: squash is such good fun that you get a great workout without it feeling like exercise.
That’s exactly what we want more women to discover during Women’s Squash Week.
On Thursday 17 September at 7.00pm, we’re holding our FREE Hit, Mix & Mingle evening at Lichfield Squash Club.
It’s aimed at women of all ages and abilities, including complete beginners and those who haven’t played for years.
✅ No experience needed
✅ No need to be super-fit
✅ Equipment provided
✅ Fun, informal squash
✅ Refreshments and socialising afterwards
✅ Completely FREE
Come on your own or bring a friend.
Find out more and register via the event page:
facebook.com/events/s/hit-mix-and-mingle-womens-squa/1084887020727580/
Venue: King Edward VI School Sports Centre, Kings Hill Road, Lichfield WS14 9DE
If you know a woman who might enjoy giving squash a try, please tag her or share this video with her.
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Here's the link to the video on YouTube, as this might be easier to share: youtu.be/d_oK5rNrKfg?is=eO6PLCDgR0odebC-
Great to see our Women’s Squash Week event featured by Lichfield Live!
If you’ve ever thought about giving squash a try, this is the perfect opportunity - free, informal and beginner-friendly.
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Choosing the right ball ...
Dunlop has recently relaunched its squash ball range, with a clearer progression across the different levels of the game, from the new larger UNI ball, through Game Blue, Game Red, Club and Pro.
At Lichfield Squash Club, this fits very much with something we have talked about for a long time: choosing the right ball is hugely important if players are going to get the best possible experience on court.
The “right” ball is not about ego or status. It is about the quality of the game. If the ball is too slow or too dead for the players and conditions, rallies break down, the ball drops short and squash becomes much harder and less enjoyable than it needs to be.
That is why we have always tried to use and recommend different balls for different situations: juniors, adult beginners, improvers, social players, league players and advanced players all have different needs. Court temperature and playing conditions matter too.
We particularly continue to encourage club and league players to use the single yellow dot (Club) ball wherever appropriate. For many club matches and league games, it can produce a far better game than a double yellow (Pro), simply because most of us do not keep a ball as warm as the professional players do. In some conditions, even a red dot ball may give experienced players a better rally and a better overall squash experience.
We’ve now purchased a full selection from the new Dunlop range (from pdhsports) so that we can test them properly at the club. We’ll be using them during our event Hit Mix and Mingle - Women's Squash Week at Lichfield, at the Lichfield Squash Festival, and especially in the introductory Open Court sessions on Festival morning.
We’ll also be encouraging juniors to make proper use of the Game Blue and Game Red balls at our Junior Squash Academy sessions, whilst our experienced players will continue to use Club or Pro balls where appropriate, including, of course, in the finals matches.
The message is simple: the best ball is the one that gives you the best squash. More rallies, better movement, more enjoyment, and a game that keeps people wanting to come back.
The final point to mention is that this is not a brand endorsement for Dunlop, as there are other brands of balls with equivalents for all the Dunlop variants. Players are free to use whatever brand they choose and prefer. We simply welcome the Dunlop repositioning and relaunch, and are keen to now test the products in real playing situations.
You can learn more about the Dunlop relaunch of its squash ball range here:
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Really pleased to see England Squash pick up on James' appearance on Lichfield Radio & Echo and feature it as part of their #SquashSpotlight series.
It was a great opportunity to talk about Lichfield Squash Club, how we’re trying to make the game more accessible, the importance of introducing beginners to the right ball, our forthcoming events, and why we see the growth of other racket sports such as padel as an opportunity rather than a threat.
Hopefully it also shows how useful local radio and community media can be in helping clubs reach beyond their existing membership and introduce squash to new audiences.
A big thank you to England Squash for helping amplify the message.
If you’d like to hear the original interview, the replay is now available. Jump to 49:45 to go straight to the start of the segment:
www.mixcloud.com/LichfieldRadioShows/w-handy-andy-and-lichfield-squash-club-live-aug-26-zoomy/
Thanks again to Andy and everyone at Lichfield Radio for making it such an enjoyable experience.
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A shout out to Lichfield Squash Club, whose Chairman James Roberts recently took to the airwaves on Lichfield Radio & Echo to talk all things squash.
From welcoming new players to promoting upcoming events, it's great to see clubs spreading the word and helping more people discover the game 🤝 ... See MoreSee Less
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A great bit of exposure for Lichfield Squash Club on Lichfield Radio & Echo this evening!
Our Chairman James Roberts joined Andy “Handy Andy” Jones on the Drivetime Show to talk about squash in Lichfield, how the club has developed, opportunities for new players, the importance of using the right ball when getting started, and our forthcoming Women’s Squash Week event and Lichfield Squash Festival.
There was also time to talk about the rise of padel and why we see plenty of opportunities for racket sports to complement and support each other locally.
You can read James’s full post below about the experience, including the musical side of the evening too!
A link to listen to the replay will follow.
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Don't forget to "tune in" to Lichfield Radio & Echo's Zoomy Drivetime show this evening between 5pm and 7pm, to hear Club Chairman James Roberts talk to host "Handy Andy" Jones about squash, our club, the rise of padel and all things racket sports across the district.
You'll also hear 3 of his all time favourite tunes and why he has chosen them ...
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Lichfield Squash Club Chairman James Roberts will be joining “Handy Andy” Andy Jones live on the Zoomy Drivetime Show on Lichfield Radio & Echo tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August, sometime between 5–7pm.
James will be chatting with Andy about squash in Lichfield, the work and development of Lichfield Squash Club, and the wider growth of racket sports including padel across the district, as well as choosing three favourite tracks to play during the show!
It should be a great opportunity to spread the word about squash to a wider local audience and highlight the opportunities available to get involved in the sport.
How to listen:
Listen live online at lichfieldradio.org
You can also listen through the Lichfield Radio app.
On Alexa, enable the Lichfield Radio skill.
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