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RACQUETS NEWS
Taylor Fawcett
With Fall in the air, the City Clubhouse has been very active in both the Racquets department as well as the Fitness Center. We are experiencing our biggest session in the Squash House League with 270 players participating in a weekly programs.
The Toronto and District Squash Doubles Leagues are in full swing and we have 4 teams representing the RCYC.In the Men’s league we have a division 2, 3 and 4 team and in the Women’s league we have a team in Division 2.
Come out and see some great squash. Below are the home dates for the Fall schedule. Come out and cheer on our teams!!!
For those looking at learning to play squash, we have a beginner clinic starting in November.
ADULT BEGINNER SQUASH SINGLES CLINICS
Sessions starts on Wednesday, November 6th and will be running for four weeks until Wednesday, November 27th. Sign up today to secure your spot.
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Email racquets@rcyc.ca or register online
MONDAY NIGHT BEGINNER BADMINTON CLINIC
Monday, October 21st – Monday, December 9th
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The popular Tuesday Night Badminton Round Robin has begun. Open to all levels of play. Come out and play some matches with your fellow Members. The Round Robin begins at 6pm and runs until 7:30pm. A Pro will be on hand to help arrange matches.
It’s not to late to join in, email racquets@rcyc.ca
NEW THIS FALL
We have started a tri-racquet league. Badminton, Pickleball and Table Tennis. We have two dates in November and hope to put it on as a weekly event starting in the new year. Details below.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACQUETS SOCIAL LEAGUE
Wednesday, November 13th / Wednesday, November 20th Time: 6:15pm – 8:00pm Where: Sports Hall
Cost: $10.00 drop-in
(includes a pint of beer or glass of wine)
Come out all you racquets players and test your skills with three different racquet sports – Badminton, Pickleball and Table Tennis. We will be setting up one badminton court, one pickleball court and two table tennis tables for a night of fun racquet sports. Pros will be on hand to help out in the various courts and explain rules.
Come out and play all or play one, it’s open to everyone! Just show up, no need to sign up! We’ve had two sessions so far, with our next one on Wednesday, November 13th!
See you on the courts!
FITNESS CENTER
We are running a specific squash training program. See below for details.
STRENGTH FOR SQUASH
Build a proper physical base for playing competitive squash. Emphasis on ankle, knee, shoulder and elbow mobility and strength to avoid common racquet related injuries. Six week program
Wednesdays, 7:00pm October 30th – December 4th
$132.00 Fitness Section Members $165.00 Non-Section Members Minimum six. Maximum twelve.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Monday, November 18th
2019/2020 Club Squash Championship Sign-up on the bulletin boards outside Court 2.
Wednesday, December 4th
Carlton Cup Doubles Tournament Begins
Wednesday, December 11th
Grand Finals House League Night + Carlton Cup Finals + Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14th
Junior Racquets Day
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