Push to get more women into squash in Midhurst gets 'amazing' response

A push to get more women involved in squash has had an 'amazing' response, a Midhurst coach has said.
By Joe Stack
Published 25th Feb 2020, 13:24 BST
Updated 25th Feb 2020, 13:25 BST
New squash players at the clubNew squash players at the club
New squash players at the club

Following a celebration of 'World Squash Day' back in October, a number of women have signed up to take part in the racket sport, and have delighted squash and badminton coach Jayne Bradley.

She said: "I have been amazed and delighted with the response from these ladies. They are all very enthusiastic and keen to try.

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"They are such a friendly group and have a wonderful attitude of support for each other."

Neil Procter said back in October that the squash club's focus was to bring more women into the sport: “One of our key goals going forward,is to work together to increase the number of women playing."

But why squash?

Jayne said: "It is a great sport for fitness and agility and helps to develop some positive hand-eye coordination — it's also great fun to whack a ball really hard at a wall."

The group is a mixed ability group from 'complete beginners' to 'improvers' level and Jayne said has been 'delighted' at the progress being made so far.

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She added: “We hope to get some friendly matches in soon with other clubs as our confidence grows”.

Anyone who would like to take part in the ladies squash coaching sessions, contact-Jayne Bradley at Everyone Active, The Grange Community Centre, Bepton Road, Midhurst GU29 9HD 01730 815 285

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