With two squash courts, Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club aims to raise the profile of squash in the area by encouraging new players to take up the game, existing players to play more frequently and lapsed players to return to the game.
squash
We offer 2 regularly maintained squash courts at LSTC.
squash Coaching
We offer a range of squash coaching services in Letchworth provided by Greg Millhouse
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We offer a competitive squash league enabling you to meet and play in competitive matches
SQUASH at LSTC
Squash has been at Muddy Lane since the 1970's. Since that time, many changes and improvements have been made to ensure our members get the best experience when they play at the club. What has not changed though is the strong sense of community that our squash members share.
So, what is so special about squash at LSTC?
Facilities
LSTC is home to two spectacular courts housed in a standalone building adjacent to the main clubhouse. The courts were fully refurbished in December 2021 and are regularly maintained to provide two of the best courts in the county.
There is a spectator gallery above the courts with room to stand or sit, providing a great view of the action on the courts below.
The squash block has it's own changing rooms with shower and toilet facilities as well as a communal area that is comfortable for pre/post-match socialising.
Membership
Squash only membership is available, or you can play as part of a full club membership if you also want access to the tennis and gym facilities.
Squash court costs are additional to your membership and are competitively priced at £8 peak times and just £5 off peak for 45 minutes. Members have access to our online booking system and courts can be booked up to two weeks in advance.
All members have access to the club house, pro-shop and café and bar. Perfect for socialising with your opponent after a tough game!
SQUASH coaching AT LSTC
We have a full time club coach - Greg Millhouse, who provides services via his company Superstar Squash. (www.superstarsquash.com).
Greg is a level 3 qualified coach with 10 years experience. He provides coaching for juniors and adults, in both group and one to one sessions. You can book single lessons, block bookings, or work with him long term and really start to hone your skills and play. Some of our members have continued to work with him for several years and progressed from relative beginners to amongst the top players in the club.
Most members have 1-1 coaching but group sessions are also available and we always want to encourage more female and junior players to get on court.
Whether you are looking to fix a particular shot or technique, improve your squash movement or fitness, gain tactical awareness or just raise your game in general, Greg’s coaching will take you to the next level.
Competitive and Friendly Squash
Leagues, teams, tournaments
We run an internal box league for members to play regular competitive squash. They run monthly, with all match scores entered online on www.squashlevels.com. Box leagues are a big part of the LSTC squash culture, and they help promote the social interactive side of squash. The leagues cater for all levels from beginners to team level players and everyone in-between. If you are interested in joining the leagues, please email the squash director for more information at LSTCsquash@gmail.com .
LSTC is proud to represent Letchworth in the Hertfordshire county leagues. Two teams play in both the winter and summer leagues, playing teams across Hertfordshire at home and away. Teams of 5 or 3 play against similar level opponents and the matches are always followed by a meal and drinks.
There is a handicapped tournament played every year where the scoring system gives lower ranked players the chance to claim famous victories against higher level players and there is also the yearly club championship to crown the clubs number 1 player.
Club night and socials
There is a club night on Friday evenings where you can meet and play social squash with players of all levels across the club. All members are welcome and is a great way to meet other members if you are just joining.
The final Friday of the month has the now infamous FFS (Final Friday Spectacular) where a number of crunch league games all take place together on the same night and a full balcony is usually there to support, cheer and heckle, perhaps with a drink from the bar!
There are also club events and socials like the yearly day out to the London Squash Classic at Alexander Palace where we always have premium back centre seats. A great view of some of the most elite squash players in the world (for those who can still focus after the days pub crawl!)
Whatever you want from your squash. LSTC has something for you!