This is the STAPLES Boys and Girls Squash program. Pre-Season Training is organized by the Westport Squash Parent Managers in cooperation with INTENSITY. Practices are held at INTENSITY and led by STAPLES coach Mohsin Khan with INTENSITY’s Director of Squash, Adam Walker.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING

Pre-season training is 11-weeks from Sep-9th to Nov-21st

SCHEDULE:

Practices are held Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 5:30pm and on Sunday from 1pm to 2:30pm (90-minutes)

All prospective team players are recommended to play two practices (3 hours) per week, Varsity players should play a minimum of two practices per week.  Please refer to coaches recommendations for specific practice days.

Coaches Recommendations

PRICE:

$1,320 for two days, $660 for one day.

(each 90-min practice session is $60, for 11 weeks totals $660 per day)

VENUE:

INTENSITY, 490 Westport Ave, Norwalk.

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STAPLES MAIN SEASON CHECKLIST

  • Attend Captain Invitations (optional)

  • Complete the STAPLES Sports Physical Form for clearance to tryout

  • Attend a tryout

  • Register on the STAPLES website

  • Register on this website

  • Check the calendar for upcoming practices and matches

PLAY ON A TEAM

Uniforms:

Staples Squash teams provide team uniforms (shirt and shorts) for all players. The uniform should be worn to all matches. Teams will also provide the opportunity for players to purchase their own uniforms (entirely optional and will be discussed at parent meeting).

Logowear:

Staples Squash Captains will work with Squash Parent Managers to select logwear items. The link to purchase these items will be shared with parents and players.

Referee Tutorial:

Will be scheduled at the start of the main season in December. After each match is completed, the players who just competed are required to referee the subsequent match. Therefore, is critical that all players understand the rules of squash and how to score matches. US Squash offers a referee exam which can be taken through the US Squash website. This is a requirement for any tournament player but incredibly valuable for anyone participating in match play. Don’t worry, it starts with the basics and, as the kids age up, they take the next level exam. All team players should attend the December tutorial to become more familiar with the referee and scoring process.

US Squash / ClubLocker Membership:

It’s a FairWest League requirement that all match players must be US Squash members. There is no cost to signing up your son/daughter on the US Squash website and creating a profile. Once a member and after your child begins to compete, he/she will build upon a squash rating and ranking. Go to US Squash and click on ‘Create Free Account’ located just under ‘login’. Paid accounts are ONLY necessary if your child plans to play individual US Squash accredited tournaments. The individual squash rating is important as it will establish a means for lining up the player’s matches vs other High School programs.

MATCHES

Fairwest Public School Matches:

  • The Staples teams compete in the Fairwest league in the main season.
  • The match schedule is released late October / early November before the season begins.
  • Coaches will prepare teams rosters (typically 8 players) the week of each match.
  • All Fairwest match fees are included in your main season registration fee.
  • FairWest matches are overseen by the Staples Team Coach with assistance from the volunteer Parent Managers.

US Squash High School Nationals:

  • Travel to Philadelphia will be on Thursday Feb-20th, 2025.
  • Matches will be Friday Feb-21st – Sunday Feb-23rd, 2025.
  • Players need to be available to play from 12pm on Friday until 6pm on Sunday.
  • Location: Arlen Specter Squash Center, Philadelphia and other venues in Philadelphia.
  • Coaches will prepare team rosters in advance and Parent Managers will discuss with parents costs, logistics, etc.
  • Staples High School will defray coaches travel expenses, entry fees, and possibly bus transportation to Philadelphia.