Darien Squash, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the growth and development of squash for young residents of Darien (kindergarten-12th grade).
Captain's Practices begin on September 9 and end on November 18
Tuesdays 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Saturdays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Sundays 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Captains practices are unofficial practices that are organized and run by team captains, as opposed to our coach
Practices are optional, but attendance is strongly encouraged
There is no cost to attend captains practices, which are held in the Chelsea Piers Squash Area
Winter
October 2019: Mandatory Informational Meeting for all parents and players; DHS Cafeteria
Darien Middle School Squash Team at Ox Ridge Club
Fall 2019
MANDATORY Informational Meeting: It's mandatory that you attend one of the informational sessions below. Parents required; players optional. Ox Ridge Membership will also be available to answer questions about the Darien School Team Seasonal Racquets Membership Pass at Ox Ridge Club.
Friday, August 23, 6:30 PM at Ox Ridge Club (ORC) in Darien
Saturday, August 24, 9:30 AM at Ox Ridge Club (ORC) in Darien
Saturday, September 7, 9:30 AM at Ox Ridge Club (ORC) in Darien
Program Details
Season Schedule: September 9, 2019 - November 15, 2019
No Practice: October 31, 2019
Head Coach: Will Newnham, Ox Ridge Squash Director
Location: Ox Ridge Riding and Racquet Club, 512 Middlesex Road
Student Court Ratio will range from 4:1 to 6:1
Dress Code: Darien Squash players are required to wear at least 80% white. Protective eye-wear and non-marking sneakers are required at all times.
Group C for Grades 4-5 (experienced players)
Practice Schedule: Fridays 4:00-5:30
Match Play Schedule (no coaching): Monday 4:30-5:30
Group B for Grades 6-7
Practice Schedule: Thursdays 4:00-5:30
Match Play Schedule (no coaching): Monday 3:30-4:30 OR 4:30-5:30
Group A for Grade 8
Practice Schedule: Wednesday 4:00-5:30 AND Tuesday 4:00-5:30
Match Play Schedule (no coaching): Monday, 3:30-4:30
Darien Elementary School Clinic at Chelsea Piers CT
Fall 2019
This fall 2019 we are trying a new program format for beginners in kindergarten-5th grade. Chelsea Piers CT has created a “closed” Darien elementary school beginners clinic for Darien private and public school residents in grades kindergarten-5th. This program replaces the program initially organized and managed by Darien Squash, Inc. New and inexperienced players are a good fit for this program.
Darien School Team Seasonal Racquets Membership Pass at Ox Ridge Club
Darien Squash, in partnership with Ox Ridge Riding & Racquet Club, would like to invite you to purchase a Darien School Team Seasonal Racquets Membership Pass at Ox Ridge Club which includes 8 squash courts with fitness center overlooking, platform tennis, locker rooms and pub/dining room with wraparound terrace overlooking the riding fields.
This Darien School Team opportunity begins on September 1, 2019 and ends on May 31, 2020. Available for a limited time, this offering is exclusively for Darien residents who have a student registered to play on the 2019-2020 Darien Squash Team. Please note that you do not need a membership to play on the Darien Squash Team. As this is an Ox Ridge Club seasonal membership, it is direct through Ox Ridge Club and Darien Squash will connect interested families directly to Ox Ridge Club for details of the membership requirements. A brochure and listing of the Club’s facilities is attached.
Junior Squash Seasonal Membership - $110 month*
Available to students in kindergarten through 12th grade, Junior Membership includes the Club’s 6 singles squash courts, 2 doubles squash courts, and squash locker rooms. The pass does not include riding, fitness, dining, and paddle courts.
Family Seasonal Membership - $320 month*
A Family Racquets Membership includes your spouse and unmarried children under 26 with access to 6 singles squash courts, 2 doubles squash courts, fitness center, locker rooms, bar/pub/dining room, and 4 platform tennis courts. The does not include riding program or privileges.
Email Rebecca Ashcraft at
if you are interested in learning more about the Darien School Team Seasonal Racquets Membership Pass at Ox Ridge Club.
Thank you, Darien Squash
* State of Connecticut imposes a 10% excise tax on club dues & initiation fees.
