Evergreen Junior Program:
Fall/Winter
Since 1971, our club has one of longest running and most successful junior squash programs in the province. It has been an effort of many volunteers combined with highly experienced squash professionals.
Program Overview
The program encompasses various aspects of squash development:
- Squash skills: Drills for skills, critical thinking and strategy
- Fitness: Aerobic, anaerobic, strength, elasticity
- Injury prevention: stretching, and specific exercises
- Learning to play squash games, and have fun participating in squash events and competition
- Mental preparation: Positive thinking, self-motivation and visualization
- Learning to set, and accomplish, short and long term goals
Doubles Juniors Squash
As part of the program we like to introduce the Intermediate, and Advanced juniors to the game of Doubles Squash.
It is a great way to integrate them into a team modality, to learn strategy, and to share and complement abilities
in this fun, and exciting mode of squash.
We will have events and tournaments in which they will be able to participate.
Coaches
Head Pro: Phil Arthur:
Over 10 years of experience coaching in Australia and over 15 years in Vancouver ( Evergreen Squash Club ).
He was a top 5 player in Australia, a former member of the National Team in Australia,
and ranked 80 in the World in the 80’s. He is also a personal trainer.
His experience brings great benefits to our program.
Assistant Coach : Alicia Haneine
Over 5 years coaching juniors in Mexico, and 6 years in Evergreen.
Member of the Mexican National Team in the 90’s. Ranked top 8 in BC,
five times on the BC Provincial Team, and National 40+ champion (2009).
Bring a friend
Having a friend share your sport is always more fun because you share the
same experiences, and have one more thing in common. This also helps
promote squash at the same time. Have your friend join you in a junior
training session, and see how they like it.
Costs and Signing up
Cost for Fall / Winter Session, twice a week is $250.00, HST included. Session runs September 16, 2011 to March 2012.
A modified program with participation once a week is available upon request ($135 including HST).
For maximum benefit, we encourage everyone to participate in the full program, that is, twice a week.
To participate in the Junior Training Program, a player must be a Junior member of Evergreen Squash Club.
Evergreen Club Membership Dues and Squash BC membership dues must be paid separately.
Visit www.squashbc.com for info about Squash BC benefits.
Please fill out the following forms
Please bring your completed forms, and payment, to the first session, or send by mail to the club.
It is never too late! If the program has already started, please contact us to get you integrated into the program.
Financial Aid: Thanks to donations, we can offer special discounts for children that want to participate.
Evergreen Sqush Club has also lowered the rates for younger juniors in an effort to make the membership more affordable.
We want to have every interested junior participating in the program, so please contact the
Junior Development Director
if financial support may be needed.
Parent Participation
This is a great way to get involved in your kids activities. They also benefit, as they
see their parents understanding, and enjoying what they are doing. It has been proven that
kids with parents volunteering do better, and get more motivated to participate in any sport.
In order to maintain the affordable price, the Junior program is dependent
on volunteers. We encourage parents to be available for various duties including
coaching, court monitors, and for our annual Junior tournament. Your contribution
will be greatly appreciated!
Safety First and Equipment
Protective goggles are MANDATORY to avoid any injuries to the eyes!
Please bring comfortable sport clothing: Shorts and T-shirt,
indoor court shoes with clean non-marking soles (not to be wear outdoors),
racquet and goggles (protective eyewear) and water bottle.
The Junior program provides squash balls, so keep your squash balls at home so they don’t get lost.
Note, we can provide racquets and goggles if needed.
Program Schedule
The Junior Program will start on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 6:00PM
for beginner players, at 7:00PM for intermediate players and at 8:00PM for advanced players.
Information about the program will be provided at the first session.
Depending on the number of participants, and levels of play, the groups
will likely be organized as follows:
FRIDAYS:
5:15 PM Beginners: First time players, (55 min. session)
6:00 PM Novice : Have played a racquet sport & can hit the ball, (55 min. session)
6:45 PM Intermediate: Able to rally and play a game (55 min. session)
7:30 PM Advanced: Experienced player focus more on strategy (90 min. session)
SUNDAYS:
4:00 PM Beginners: First time players, (55 min. session)
4:00 PM Novice: Have played a racquet sport & can hit the ball, (55 min. session)
5:00 PM Intermediate: Able to rally and play a game (55 min. session)
6:00-7:30 Advanced: Developing skills at competitive level (90 min. session)
Note: an optional drop-in extra session is held on Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30, at $8.00 / player per session.
Please confirm attendance at Phil Arthur">Phil Arthur
as we have space limited.
Attendance
The program will be limited to 45 juniors. We’d like to see all enrolled juniors
attend the scheduled training sessions. We will be monitoring attendance to ensure
everyone is making the most of the program. Please let us know of any absence by
sending an to Phil Arthur">Phil Arthur.
Rules
Evergreen has developed a set of rules of conduct that must be followed by each junior in the program.
- Non-marking, white, court shoes and goggles must be worn while on the courts.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early so that you have time to get changed and warm up
- Please respect the club, the members and the facilities. No running, yelling or throwing balls.
- Listen to the coach's instructions so the session will be more productive for everyone.
- Always knock on the door of a court before entering. If the court is in use wait
for the doors to be opened from inside. Do not knock before your scheduled time.
Contact
Program Director: Phil Arthur.
E-mail: juniors@evergreensquash.com.
Cell: 604.671.2881.
