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Tryouts

8/6/2023

 
Date: Week of November 27, 3-4:30pm
Players will be assigned specific tryout dates to attend. These dates will be posted during the week of 11/20. 

Location: MSquash SONO


Bus to tryouts/practice from DHS: A bus will leave from the DHS Athletic Loop immediately after school. All players except seniors who have submitted self driving forms should plan to take the bus to practice. As a reminder, seniors may not drive other students to or from any DHS Squash related event. Squash bags may be left in the area by the entrance to the Main Gym during the day. Players should be picked up at the practice facility at the end of practice. 

Additional Notes:
  • Players must stay for the entire duration of the tryout session/ You will referee when not playing
  • Athletes should be prepared to play more than one match per tryout session

Nationals

8/6/2023

 
Nationals again overlap with the second half of the February school break. Please keep this in mind as your family makes travel plans.

​We need all varsity team players available in Philadelphia from the evening of Thursday, Feb 22- Sunday, Feb 25. 

Read more about Nationals here. 

Practices

8/6/2023

 
Attendance at practices and ladder matches is mandatory. Exceptions are illness, family emergency or participation in a US Squash tournament. 
 
Week of November 27: Evaluations and ladder matches Monday-Friday from 3:00-4:30pm. Please note that players will be assigned specific days to come to tryouts. These dates will be posted the week of 11/20. 
 
Week of Dec 4: Regular practice schedule for all teams begin. We do not practice when school is closed (school break, holidays or canceled due to weather/other reasons). ​
 
Boys Practice Times at: MSquash SONO
  • Boys Varsity-  3x per week
    • ​Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm
  • Boys JV-  3x per week
    • ​Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Sundays, 4:30-6:00pm

Girls Practice Times at: MSquash SONO
  • Varsity-  3x per week
    • Tuesdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Sundays, 3:00-4:30pm
  • JV-  3x per week
    • Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm
    • Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm

Note:​
  • Please come dressed to play
  • Bring  goggles or iMask, racquet, squash sneakers and water bottle
  • Players are responsible for keeping track of their personal belongings

Team Store

8/6/2023

 
You will be able to purchase your items online in 3 easy steps. 
  1. Visit the store: 
    https://dariensquashfall.itemorder.com/
  2. Choose your items and add them to your cart
  3. Securely checkout with your credit card 
** All players will be given a team-owned uniform at the start of the season which will be returned at the season's end. 

GENERAL Guidelines

8/6/2023

 
ARRIVAL
  • Be ready to play at start of practice. Locker rooms are available for players to change before practice. 
  • Drop your bag in the designated area outside your court
  • Bring your own equipment: towel, goggles, racquet, and filled water bottles  

DRESS CODE & EQUIPMENT
  • Bring non-marking sneakers, squash goggles, squash racquet, towel and water bottle
  • Wear street shoes into the clubhouse, and change into squash sneakers before getting on court
  • Players are responsible for keeping track of their personal belongings. 

CODE OF CONDUCT
  • The Codes of Conduct exist to elevate and maintain the high standard of sportsmanship in squash competition. They have been developed to maintain enjoyment and safety at accredited events, and are aligned with US Squash values of fairness, sportsmanship, and respect.
  • Read more at https://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=110341&org=dariensquash.com

​RULES OF SQUASH
  • This ABBREVIATED VERSION of the World Singles Squash Rules is to help players to understand the basics. All players should read the complete Rules. The Rule numbers in brackets in each heading refer to the full Rules. This amendment is effective from 1st April 2009.
  • Read more at https://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=72745&org=dariensquash.com

MARKING & REFEREEING

  • Read more at https://www.leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=110607&org=dariensquash.com

 
US SQUASH ACCOUNT

  • Create a FREE US Squash account at https://www.ussquash.com/participate/join

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