We are a small but friendly squash club serving Wilsden and the surrounding area. We welcome members of all abilities, ages and social backgrounds. The Club has over 100 members and is active in both squash and racketball (squash ’57) at social and competitive league levels. We believe that with our very competitive membership fees we offer exceptional value for money compared to similar clubs in neighbouring areas.
Our membership rates are extremely competitive. Memberships renew in October each year and fees are paid upfront. Light fees are charged at £3.75 for 20 mins play.
Junior memberships includes 6 FREE light tokens per month!
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Our primary sports are squash and racketball, however we have recently started to offer other sports such as soccersquash, short court badminton and table tennis on a trial basis. More information on these other sports can be found under the main menu. Read on to learn more about squash and racketball…
“You’re on fire. You’re chasing every ball, thriving on adrenaline as the rally goes on, enjoying banter with your mate and getting fit without thinking about it. This is sport as you’ve never experienced before. Whether you want to get your squash thrill back or pick up a racket for the first time, you’ll find squash an exciting, indoor court-based game for all ages and abilities. All you need is a ball, a racket, a friend and a wall. Squash is a great upper and lower body workout, strengthening muscles and burning up to 800 calories per hour and if you’re seeking a slightly slower version of the game, there’s a growing racketball (squash ’57) community…” – England Squash
Racketball (squash ’57) is the UK’s fastest growing sport. It is played on a regular squash court and is very similar to squash. The main differences to squash are the size of the ball (a racketball is a similar size to a tennis ball) and the length of the racket (racketball rackets are shorter). The fact that the ball is bigger, more bouncy and does not need warming up means that the rallies last longer as the ball moves slower giving the opponent more time to react and get to the ball. The shorter racket also helps with hand eye co-ordination making the ball easier to strike. Overall this makes the game much easier to pick up than many other sports like squash or tennis, however racketball may be easy to learn but is very difficult to master!
The Club was refurbished in 2020/21 to give it a contemporary feel. Our facilities include two hard back courts with viewing galleries, an online booking system, changing/shower facilities and licensed bar/lounge area with TV, WiFi and phone charging.
As part of the Club’s refurbishment both courts were cleaned, re-painted and new tins installed where necessary. Court 2 also received a new floor. Both courts received new LED lighting and Ambirad heating systems ensuring our courts play exceptionally well. The viewing galleries were upgraded by removing the solid walls and replacing these with glass panels to greatly improve the viewing experience.
We have a licensed bar which offers a wide range of bottled alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks and bar snacks at very reasonable prices. The bar is usually open Monday-Thursday from 7pm and remains open whilst there is demand. You can also purchase light tokens and equipment such as rackets, grips, balls, goggles and shoes from the bar. If you need some equipment we probably have it or can get it for you. Please note the bar now accepts cash, cheques and contact-less payments.
Members get free access to our online booking system. This allows members to quickly check court availability, make bookings and amend bookings from any device with a browser. We also manage our internal leagues, special events and make general email communications using this system. There is also a terminal located in the Club if members do not have access to a suitable device.
Here’s some key health benefits from playing squash and racketball on a regular basis…
Here’s answers to some common questions. If you still have any queries after reading everything on this site please use the General Enquiry button at the bottom of this page to send us a message.
All you need is a pair of non-marking court shoes (very important!), a racket, a ball and sports wear that you will be comfortable running around in. We sell suitable court shoes at the bar.
The cost of a racket varies tremendously and can range anywhere from £15 to in excess of £150. A racket is a very personal choice as there are different head sizes, stringing patterns, weights and balance points. For example a ‘head heavy’ racket may produce more power but may feel less manoeuvrable. We can provide advice on racket choice and sell rackets at the bar.
We recommend Dunlop balls for squash and Price balls for racketball. New squash players are encouraged to initially use either a ‘max’ or ‘progress’ ball whilst they get used to the game. Price racketballs are coloured blue for general play and black (single yellow dot) for competition play. We can provide advice on which ball to use and sell balls at the bar.
In addition to the annual membership fee there is also a small fee for the lights. The lights are operated by contactless payment (use your phone/card/watch in the usual way). The cost is £3.75 for 20 mins play. A standard squash/racketball match lasts 40 mins. Students and juniors can now play for FREE before 5pm!
We can provide adult and junior coaching on an individual or group basis. We also offer a racket re-stringing service. Please see the main menu for further details.
We are a small but friendly squash club serving Wilsden and surrounding area. We welcome members of all abilities, ages and social backgrounds. The Club has over 100 members and is active in both squash and UK racketball (squash’57) at social and competitive league levels. We believe that with our very competitive membership rates we offer great value for money.
Here’s what some recent joiners had to say about Wilsden Squash Club…
Our membership rates are extremely competitive. Memberships renew in October each year and fees are paid upfront. Light fees are charged at £3.75 for 20 mins play.
Our primary sports are squash and racketball, however we have started to offer other sports such as soccer squash, short court badminton and table tennis on a trial basis. More information on these other sports can be found under the main menu. Read on to learn all about squash and racketball…
"You're on fire. You're chasing every ball, thriving on adrenaline as the rally goes on, enjoying banter with your mate and getting fit without thinking about it. This is sport as you’ve never experienced before. Whether you want to get your squash thrill back or pick up a racket for the first time, you'll find squash an exciting, indoor court-based game for all ages and abilities. All you need is a ball, a racket, a friend and a wall. Squash is a great upper and lower body workout, strengthening muscles and burning up to 800 calories per hour and if you’re seeking a slightly slower version of the game, there’s a growing Racketball community."
England Squash
Racketball is the UK’s fastest growing sport. It is played on a regular squash court and is very similar to squash. The main differences to squash are the size of the ball (a racketball is a similar size to a tennis ball) and the length of the racket (racketball rackets are shorter). The fact that the ball is bigger, more bouncy and does not need warming up means that the rallies last longer as the ball moves slower giving the opponent more time to react and get to the ball. The shorter racket also helps with hand eye co-ordination making the ball easier to strike. Overall this makes the game much easier to pick up than many other sports like squash or tennis, however racketball may be easy to learn but is very difficult to master!
Here are some key health benefits from playing squash and racketball on a regular basis. Click on the hot spots below.
Promotes Mental Wellbeing
Improves Cardiovascular Health
Helps Achieve Weight Loss
Increases Agility, Balance & Strength
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions…
All you need is a pair of non-marking court shoes (very important), a racket, a ball and sports wear that you will be comfortable running around in. We sell suitable court shoes at the bar.
The cost of a racket varies tremendously and can range anywhere from £15 to in excess of £150. A racket is a very personal choice as there are many different options. We can advise and it’s always best to try before you buy!
We recommend Dunlop balls for squash and Price balls for racketball. New squash players are encouraged to initially use either a Max or Progress ball whilst they get used to the game. We can advise you on which ball to use.
In addition to the annual membership fee there is also a small fee for light tokens. The cost is £3.75 for 20 mins. A standard squash/racketball match lasts 40 mins.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we (Wilsden Squash Club, “the Club”) collect about individuals who interact with our organisation. It explains what personal information we collect and how we use it. We will always comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when dealing with your personal data. Further details on the GDPR can be found at the website for the Information Commissioner (www.ico.gov.uk)
For the purposes of GDPR, the Club’s Vice Chair/Membership Secretary is the Controller of all personal data we hold about Club Members and others. The Vice Chair/Membership Secretary is responsible for ensuring the Club complies with current GDPR and will perform a review of personal data processing requirements on an annual basis.
If you have any comments or questions about this policy notice, please contact the Club’s Secretary at wilsdensquash@gmail.com
The following table explains the types of data we collect and the legal basis, under current data protection legislation, on which this data is processed.
Purpose | Data (key elements) | Basis |
Enquiring about joining our Club | Name, phone number(s) email, message | Legitimate interests – it is necessary for us to read and store your message so that we can respond in the way that you would expect. |
Signing up as a Member | Name, phone number(s), email, date of birth^ | Legitimate interests – we require this basic information to set you up as a Member of the Club |
Website functionality | Website activity collected through cookies | Legitimate interests – it is necessary for us to store a small amount of information, usually through cookies, to deliver functionality that you would expect on a website |
^Date of birth only recorded for juniors
We will only use your data in a manner that is appropriate considering the basis on which that data was collected, as set out in the table above.
For example, we may use your personal information to:
We will only pass your data to third parties in the following circumstances:
In addition, we will only pass data to third parties outside of the EU where appropriate safeguards are in place as defined by Article 46 of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Members data is retained within the cloud based Ebookingonline.net service. Members’ logical access to this data is protected by login and password protocols. Members have direct control over their own data and can easily view and update their data that the Club holds, choose whether to include themselves in the Club phone/email directory and whether to receive emails promoting events at the Club.
Some member data may also be stored in the Club’s Google account. This account is secured with 2 factor authentication and access restricted to the Club’s Committee members only.
Member’s names are also stored within the Paxton software’s database which is used to run the door entry/key fob system. This laptop is protected by a passcode and the Paxton software also has a separate secure login which is limited to certain Committee members.
We take the principles of data minimisation and removal seriously and have internal policies in place to ensure that we only ever ask for the minimum amount of data for the associated purpose and delete that data after an appropriate timescale. For example we may keep enquiry data on file for 6 months in order for us to perform follow ups.
You have a range of rights over your data, which include the following:
A full summary of your legal rights over your data can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website here: https://ico.org.uk/
If you would like to access the rights listed above, or any other legal rights you have over your data under current legislation, please contact the Club Secretary.
Please note that relying on some of these rights, such as the right to deleting your data, will make it impossible for us to continue to provide you with a Club Membership. However, where possible we will always try to allow the maximum access to your rights while continuing to provide a Membership.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded on to your computer when you visit a website. Cookies are used by many websites and can do a number of things, eg remembering your preferences, recording what you have put in your shopping basket, and counting the number of people looking at a website.
Where cookies are used to collect personal data, we list these purposes in section 1 above, along with other personal data that we collect. However, we also use some cookies that do not collect personal information but that do help us collect anonymous information about how people use our website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website usage by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information collected by Google Analytics about usage of our website is not personally identifiable. The data is collected anonymously, stored by Google and used by us to create reports about website usage. Google’s privacy policy is available at http://www.google.com/privacypolicy.html.
We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time and will publish the most current version on our website. If a modification meaningfully reduces your rights, we’ll notify people whose personal data we hold and is affected.