Henley Squash Club gets new young players with Gillott’s School
Henley Squash Club, who play at the Leisure Centre adjacent to Gillott’s School, have partnered with the school to find ways to encourage more schoolchildren to take up the sport of Squash. The benefits of Squash are not only physical, but also social and mental.
Schoolchildren aged 11-14 have been playing Squash as part of their PE lessons, with the club donating the expertise of two coaches Brad Murray and Adam Edge, both certified by England Squash. The focus at first has been to have fun with friends, while improving coordination and confidence, and getting everyone to be more active. It’s been fabulous to see the enthusiasm from some of the children, and over 300 have experienced Squash so far. The response has been so successful that a brand-new Lunchtime Squash club has been established, with big plans for 2025!
Hayley Rogers, Head of PE at Gillotts School said “It’s great to see the opportunity for our students to try squash, a sport on our doorstep in Henley Leisure Centre. We’ve grateful to the club for making this possible.”
The club is thankful to it’s major sponsors Invesco (financial services) and Zzoomm (fibre broadband supplier) for their support, and in 2025 the club will need to find additional sponsors if this programme is to continue. If you can help in any way, please contact the club via www.henleysquash.co.uk
Henley Squash club is an inclusive club, and squash is a game for all ages. “Turn up and play, open to all” sessions are held every Friday evening (from 6:30pm to 8pm). All welcome!
