US Squash High School Nationals, February 20-23, 2025
Attention varsity players (rostered 1-8)! Please note that US Squash High School Nationals are scheduled to take place at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center and UPenn in Philadelphia from Feb. 21-23, 2025. This overlaps with the end of the DHS February school break.
There will be practice on Tues, 2/18 and Weds, 2/19, for players attending Nationals.
Players should plan to arrive in Philadelphia the afternoon of Feb. 20, 2025 for this event. A bus is not provided. Players are responsible of their own transportation, however, in recent years most players have coordinated to travel together via train to Philadelphia with parent chaperones and carpools were arranged for the way home.
** Below is basic information for players attending Nationals. Specifics will be sent to players and parents via email.
WHO ATTENDS
The top eight players on the DHS Squash ladder are expected to attend. Players 1-7 will be guaranteed matches, player 8 will be the alternate in the event of illness or injury.
There will be practice on Tues, 2/18 and Weds, 2/19, for players attending Nationals.
Players should plan to arrive in Philadelphia the afternoon of Feb. 20, 2025 for this event. A bus is not provided. Players are responsible of their own transportation, however, in recent years most players have coordinated to travel together via train to Philadelphia with parent chaperones and carpools were arranged for the way home.
** Below is basic information for players attending Nationals. Specifics will be sent to players and parents via email.
WHO ATTENDS
The top eight players on the DHS Squash ladder are expected to attend. Players 1-7 will be guaranteed matches, player 8 will be the alternate in the event of illness or injury.
- All participants must be current US Squash members through the last day of the tournament.
- All participants are required to have passed the correct age-appropriate referee exam before the start of the tournament.
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LOCATION
Arlen Specter US Squash Center and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Team travels to Nationals on 2/20/25 Required team practice: Thursday, 2/20, time tbd, but approximately 6-6:30pm start. Tournament start: Players should be prepared to start as early as 8:00am on Friday, 2/21 Tournament end: Players to be available until 6:00pm on Sunday, 2/23 The tournament schedule will be posted by US Squash, at that time we will know when each of our teams will have their first match |
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ATHLETE CO-PAY
The cost per player is based on accommodations.
Deadline for payments is TBA
The co-pay will not include meals. Players will pay for this with their own cash or credit card.
TRANSPORTATION
Players are expected to arrive in Philadelphia by 6pm on Thursday, February 20 and are expected to stay until the end of matches on Sunday, 2/23. A bus is not provided for Nationals. Therefore, players will need to arrange their own transportation, though in recent years most players have traveled together via train to Philadelphia and carpools were arranged for the way home. Parents willing to help drive should contact Liz Koons at [email protected]
The hotel is easy walking distance to the Arlen Specter Center and UPenn.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Rooms reservations for all players will be made by Darien Squash. Players will be staying that the Sheraton, University City and will be assigned two players per room.
Coaches will provide players with team rules re: curfew and other guidelines. Players are to stay together as a team and should not leave the hotel, Arlen Specter Center or restaurant venues on their own.
Parents/spectators are responsible for making their own reservations and travel arrangements.
Other nearby hotels include:
MEALS FOR PLAYERS
*Teams will have all meals together. Players will need money for breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
DINING OPTIONS FOR OTHERS
The University City section of Philadelphia has many food options. Below is a list of some suggestions from parents who have recently visited the area:
Local grocery option:
Heirloom Market- 3401 Chestnut Street. A small, upscale grocery store with some grab and go options including sandwiches and sushi.
Casual:
Casual Elegant Options:
MISCELLANY
LAUNDRY
The Sheraton does not offer guests access to laundry faciltiies, but does have an overnight option for a fee. Please bring extra uniform shirts/shorts/skirts if you have them. We will also bring an extra shirts.
DHS CONTACT LIST (Cell phones)
Liz Koons (Parent Volunteer) (203) 940-0588
Finally, it is important to remember that we are the DHS Nationals team so we stay together as a team, we cheer on each other as a team.. and we have Fun!
The cost per player is based on accommodations.
Deadline for payments is TBA
The co-pay will not include meals. Players will pay for this with their own cash or credit card.
TRANSPORTATION
Players are expected to arrive in Philadelphia by 6pm on Thursday, February 20 and are expected to stay until the end of matches on Sunday, 2/23. A bus is not provided for Nationals. Therefore, players will need to arrange their own transportation, though in recent years most players have traveled together via train to Philadelphia and carpools were arranged for the way home. Parents willing to help drive should contact Liz Koons at [email protected]
The hotel is easy walking distance to the Arlen Specter Center and UPenn.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Rooms reservations for all players will be made by Darien Squash. Players will be staying that the Sheraton, University City and will be assigned two players per room.
Coaches will provide players with team rules re: curfew and other guidelines. Players are to stay together as a team and should not leave the hotel, Arlen Specter Center or restaurant venues on their own.
Parents/spectators are responsible for making their own reservations and travel arrangements.
Other nearby hotels include:
- The Study
- The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel, 3600 Sansom Street. Also easy walking distance (12 minutes) to the Arlen Specter Center.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton, 4109 Walnut Street. A bit further away from the Arlen Specter Center (about a 20 minute walk).
MEALS FOR PLAYERS
*Teams will have all meals together. Players will need money for breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
- Breakfast – players will go as a team to a local/casual location for breakfast. Players should bring money for this.
- Lunch – Players should bring money for lunch at the cafe located in the Arlen Specter Center.
- Dinner – Players should bring money for dinners. These will be casual. There will be a team dinner the evening of Saturday, 2/22 for players and coaches. This dinner will be part of the co-pay.
DINING OPTIONS FOR OTHERS
The University City section of Philadelphia has many food options. Below is a list of some suggestions from parents who have recently visited the area:
Local grocery option:
Heirloom Market- 3401 Chestnut Street. A small, upscale grocery store with some grab and go options including sandwiches and sushi.
Casual:
- During matches: There is a casual cafe located on the second level of the Arlen Specter Center that offers a good assortment of lunch and snack options.
- LaScala's Fire, 3200 Chestnut Street. Sit down restaurant with great Italian menu.
- Fuel- 3200 Chestnut - smoothies, salads & acai bowls
- Shake Shack- 3200 Chestnut Street.
- Spread Bagels- 3602 Chestnut Street. Offers a great selection of fresh ball and delicious breakfast and lunch bagels. Really good coffee.
- Sang Kee Noodle House- 3549 Chestnut Street. Located in the lobby of the Sheraton, this is a popular Chinese restaurant.
- Starbucks - 34th and Walnut
- Chipotle - 3400 Lancaster Ave (a huge hit among our players)
- Blaze Pizza, 3400 Lancaster Ave.
- Pret A Manger, 3400 Lancaster Ave. Grab and go items
- Ramen Bar- 3400 Lancaster Ave. Casual Japanese options.
- GFG (Greek From Greece), 107 N 33rd Street. Very close to the Specter Center, this location offers a range of greek options and is a popular choice among our players.
- Insomnia Cookies, 3400 Lancaster Ave. A great option for a treat after matches!
Casual Elegant Options:
- Louie Louie-3611 Walnut Street. Higher-end French American bistro located in the lobby of the Inn at Penn. Reservations recommended
- White Dog - 3420 Sansom Street. The first farm-to-table restaurant in Philadelphia, offers a great menu and is very popular. Reservations recommended.
- Co-op in The Study- offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner reservations recommended.
MISCELLANY
- All players are responsible for their personal items.
- Players may NOT charge anything to their hotel rooms.
- Players are all expected to stay with their teamates at all times and should plan to attend/support their teamates matches. When boys are not playing, they will attend the girls' matches and vis versa.
- Parents, please remember to take pictures - action shots or non-action shots (video fine too)- and send them to [email protected]
LAUNDRY
The Sheraton does not offer guests access to laundry faciltiies, but does have an overnight option for a fee. Please bring extra uniform shirts/shorts/skirts if you have them. We will also bring an extra shirts.
DHS CONTACT LIST (Cell phones)
Liz Koons (Parent Volunteer) (203) 940-0588
Finally, it is important to remember that we are the DHS Nationals team so we stay together as a team, we cheer on each other as a team.. and we have Fun!