About
Gsquash welcomes players of all ability levels, from basic to A-grade level. Our sessions attract a range of players and aim to improve everyone's game while having fun.
When and where we play
We meet at the Sydney University Sports and Acquatic Centre:
- Wednesday nights 7:00pm to 9:00 (4 courts start 7.00pm)
- Saturday mornings 10:00am to 11:30 (3 courts start 10am, 4th at 10.30am)
To pay for the hire of the courts, we collect $12 from each player per session. We currently average around 15 players at each session.
Social activities
We sometimes go out for drinks or a meal after playing, typically at places within a short walk of the squash courts.
Team
Some of us play as a team in the Sydney Squash League. The team is currently in division A5, and you can check its progress here: http://www.squashmatrix.com/TeamResults.asp?TeamID=8686
Tournaments
In the past we have organised a squash tournament during Mardi Gras. Players have also participated in the 2002 Gay Games in Sydney, 2006 Out Games in Montreal and 2008 Asia Pacific OutGames in Melbourne.
Group history
The group has been running since the 1990s, in a variety of different formats and at different locations. We have been playing at the Sydney Uni courts since 2001.
Contact details
If you have a question or would like to join our mailing list, email us at gsquashsydney@gmail.com.
Links
Some other gay and lesbian squash clubs:
- GayACTSquash (Canberra)
- Adelaide gay squash
- 4 play squash (London)
- Gay Squash Utrecht
- Rainbow squash Amsterdam
- Cologne Hotballs
- Copenhagen Outgames 27 -31 July 2009
Other Sydney gay and lesbian sports organisations:
Racquet Restrings
People often ask where this can be done. Average cost seems to be $40+ Some services that we know of/use:
- Broadway Shopping Centre: Rebel Sport 9211 5511
- City: Bakers Tennis Shop, 155 Castlereagh St
Sydney 9264 5288
(in arcade, btwn Market and Park, just along from DJs) - Gladesville: Tennis Ranch, 128 Victoria Rd Gladesville 9816 3666
