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About us 

 

Welcome to the University of Bristol Squash Club

 

Squash is a fast, indoor racquet sport brilliant for fitness, agility and flair.

 

We are a friendly, inclusive group for complete beginners through to performance players. We run coaching for all levels, have competitive teams and host weekly socials for all members!

 

We boast 4 Men’s and 2 Women’s teams competing in both BUCS and the Bristol + Avon District Local Leagues, with our Men’s 1st team in BUCS Premier South. 

 

Have a look at our Instagram and our Whatsapp Community to find updates and information about upcoming events!

 

How to get involved 

 

We are running multiple fun, free events for Freshers and new players to get involved.

 

We are at Redland Green Club for the Give it a go! Takeover Day on 19th September from 1-4pm. We will have a second Give it a go! session on 28th September at Bristol Grammar School (BGS) from 1-4pmAll equipment is provided!

 

For aspiring team players, we will be running trials on the evenings 22nd + 23rd September at Bristol Grammar School.

 

Grab your tickets from the “Events” link at the top of this page, where you’ll find additional information regarding the session! If you have any questions at all, just DM our Instagram (@bristolunisquash) and we'll get back to you ASAP.

 

Memberships

We have a range of memberships suited to your preference. There is something for everyone!

  • Social (£65 for a year, or £37.50 for ½ year) is ideal for beginners or casual players. It gives access to:
    • Weekly Sunday squash sessions run by our performance team (1-3pm @ BGS)
    • Weekly Wednesday socials (see Socials)
    • Club events (social tournaments, handicapped doubles + racquetball tournaments, formals and our annual squash tour!)

  • Development (£120 for a year) is for aspiring team players or those wanting more Squash! It includes:
    • All social benefits
    • Saturday coached session with our new Head Coach Kirk Woodward
    • Friday “Club Night” with internal box leagues and free court time
    • Eligibility to play in the local leagues for our Men’s 4th and Women’s 2nd teams!

  • Team (£225 for a year) is for those successful in our team trials! It includes:
    • All social benefits 
    • Saturday coached session with our new Head Coach Kirk Woodward
    • Monday coached session with our new Head Coach Kirk Woodward
    • Weekly BUCS league match 
    • Weekly Locals league match 
    • Friday “Club Night” with internal box leagues and free court time
    • BUCS individuals tournament at Nottingham University
    • Pre-season training

*DO NOT buy the team membership unless instructed to by a committee member*

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Sunday Squash

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Weekly Wednesday Socials

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Special club events

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Friday Club Night

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Saturday coaching

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Monday coaching

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BUCS matches

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Local league matches

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BUCS Individuals

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Pre-season training

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Bristol SU recognises that the costs of participating in student groups can be prohibitively expensive for some students. The Activity Hardship Fund was created to support those students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in their chosen activity due to the cost.

Socials

We host weekly socials on Wednesday nights, ranging from Scavenger Hunts and Ou est le Poulet to Curry nights and Charity Shop swaps! We always finish with a trip to our home club Larocca, who provide discounts on drinks and entry for Squash members.

 

We also host multiple sober socials a term, including a run club and coffee meetups. Quizzes and video game nights are always a hit!

 

Black tie formals take place at the end of each term, alongside our yearly “Squestival”, a weekend of Squash and drinks for both current and former members. 

 

Our yearly Squash Tour is a great end to the year; a weeklong holiday (with no Squash!) in a tropical destination (Alicante, Barcelona, Athens to name a few!).

Weekly schedule

  • Monday – Team training (6:20-9:20pm @ BGS)
  • Tuesday – Locals fixtures (7pm incl. dinner)
  • Wednesday – BUCS Fixtures (afternoon), Club Social (evening)
  • Thursday – Locals fixtures (7pm incl. dinner)
  • Friday – Club night (6:20-8:20pm @ BGS)
  • Saturday – Dev. Squad training (1-2pm), team training (2-5pm) @ BGS
  • Sunday – Social Squash (1-3pm @ BGS)

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)

 

 

  • 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

  • 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.

 

Download the Code of Conduct

 

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.