World Squash Day. Open Day

World Squash Day. Open Day

We tell you where in Moscow to try to play squash for free already this weekend. Entrance is free.

Every year in mid-October, World Squash Day is celebrated around the world. In 2017 the holiday fell on October 14.

What is squash? Squash is a sports game played by two people with special rackets and a small (4 cm in diameter) rubber ball, which literally flattens when it hits the wall. Hence the name of the game: in English “squash” means to flatten. The game is played on a special indoor court and all four walls are playable. This game was born in the middle of the XIX century in England, and since then its popularity has gone far beyond Europe. In Russia squash is not yet widely known, although it is a truly international sport and is experiencing a real boom all over the world.

When. On October 14, from 11:00 to 20:00, the guests of the National Squash Center will enjoy a rich program of events that will allow:

– get acquainted with the sporting game of squash;
– see demonstration matches with the participation of professionals;
– try to play squash under the guidance of experienced coaches;
– have a single, doubles or group training session;
– take part in fun sports contests and a master class on decorating ginger cookies shaped like rackets;
– and most importantly – take part in the drawing of certificates for free training!

This is important: for those who would like to play squash, having sneakers with light clean soles is a must.

5 facts about squash that you definitely didn’t know

Fact #1. Squash is played in 153 countries, by over 50 million people, on over 60,000 courts.

Fact #2. Squash is one of the most likely candidates for inclusion in the official program of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Fact # 3. Squash is the leader among many sports in terms of training efficiency – an hour of intense play burns more than 1000 calories.

Fact # 4. While playing squash develops strength, agility and coordination.

Fact # 5. A professional squash player has the speed of a sprinter, the stamina of a marathon runner, the coordination of a swordsman, the thinking of a chess player.