Squash is being revitalised in North Bedfordshire.
The lack of a true squash club in Bedford, ever since the Kimbolton Road club closed in the late 1990s, has hurt player development at both adult and junior level. We have made great progress in addressing this by reviving junior and adult coaching in Bedford and creating social and competitive squash opportunities for all our members.
Whether you are a hardened squash veteran, or a newcomer to the sport, we have coaching and playing opportunities for you. We are particularly keen to get more people playing the sport in Bedford, so if you have never tried it, pop down and take a look. It is a superb sport for cardio and overall body conditioning, as well as being a lot of fun.
It is also a great sport for youngsters of any age – developing agility, balance and coordination skills, a good eye for a ball and their competitive instincts.
4 heated, block & plaster courts
Members box leagues
Social Squash & Club Competitions
We try to encourage players at all levels of the sport. We operate group coaching sessions for beginners and juniors (see below), and if you like a bit of competition, we have internal box leagues operating, with close to 100 members taking part. These box leagues cover all levels from beginner through to advanced.
Our social squash night is on a Friday evening. This attracts players across a range of ability levels and includes the chance to try Racketball as well. We run and host a number of competitions through the year including the County Championships, our own Club Championships and our popular handicap event. We also run regular competitions and matches for our juniors, to help with their development.
We have a dedicated and growing ladies squash section and do look out for the monthly squash and prosecco nights at the Club which always prove popular.
Playing Facilities
Club Towers offers the best squash facilities in Bedfordshire. Four heated, block and plaster squash courts, with sprung flooring, toughened glass back walls and superb LED lighting. There is a viewing area behind the courts for spectators to watch and socialise. Courts can be booked on your phone via our App or on a PC using our web-booking system. There is no additional charge for court bookings.
Teams
We enter three teams into the local Bedfordshire Leagues and one team into the Cambridgeshire League, generally with great success. We also enter the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Cup competitions and the Bedfordshire Summer League.
Our coaches
Steve Barlow
Level 4 Elite England Squash Coach
QUALIFICATIONS
Level 4 Elite England Squash Coach
PRICES
£30 per 45 minutes
CONTACT
M: 07905 661265
(Please contact Steve directly to book)
EXPERIENCE
Steve has a wealth of coaching experience and has coached many adults and juniors in the area that have gone on to play at either county or professional level. Steve is equally at home with club players and beginners and is running a number of group sessions on our timetable as well as being available for individual coaching. From a playing perspective Steve has won the Bedfordshire County Closed a record 8 times and represented England at both O45 and O50 age group categories.
“I have known Steve for many years both in a playing and coaching capacity and would happily recommend him to players of all ages and standards. Steve can adapt his sessions to suit the complete beginner through to the serious competitor in a fun progressive manner.”
Paul Carter – Former England International, National Champion and Assistant National Coach
“Steve coached me through my formative years and helped me win National titles at every age group. Coaching sessions were always fun but firm which definitely helped me improve my temperament, discipline and technique.”
Vicky Lust – Currently World Ranked 16 and England International
