FAST-PACED, NON-CONTACT AND SHIELDED FROM THE WEATHER. SQUASH IS A SPORT LIKE FEW OTHERS AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE IT A GO RIGHT HERE IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY.
Whether it is secondary school students attending as part of physical education lessons, talented youngsters taking part in junior tournaments, heading along to a coaching session or hiring a court — there are plenty of ways to get involved in the sport of squash.
Goulburn Valley Squash Club president Christian Lecompte said the sport was family-oriented and social.
“It’s something you can do no matter what your skill level, no matter what your physical capability is,” Christian said.
“It’s a sport that parents and kids can play together.
“It’s an inclusive sport I think, as opposed to some of the other major sports around the place.”
Christian explained the non-contact nature made it more appealing than some other sports, with the social atmosphere a strong selling point, along with the chance to build fitness.
“While it’s an individual sport we do play doubles and we do have different games and things we can play,” he said.
“From a fitness perspective it’s very good cardio, very good hand-eye coordination and it’s also a mental game so they’ve got to be thinking about tactics and strategy.”
With a number of international events recently held in and around Shepparton and a permanent spot at the Commonwealth Games, squash also provides a pathway to a high level.
“I think it’s becoming more and more popular,” Christian said.
“There’s talk of it becoming an Olympic sport at Los Angeles in 2028 and obviously with the 2026 Commonwealth Games coming up in regional Victoria it’s getting a lot more credence I suppose.”
For further information on how to get your child involved in the sport, email gvsquashclub@gmail.com
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