Squash

Information Related To Adding the Sport

• Level of Participation (high school/college):  Thirty institutions field competitive women's squash teams, though approximately 238 colleges and universities have squash courts.
  
  
• Estimated Start-Up Costs:  Less than $2,000.
  
  
• Equipment Needed:  Balls and uniforms (players provide eye guards, racquets and shoes).
  
  
• Facilities Necessary:  Squash courts.
  
  
• Number of Coaches Needed:  One.
  
  
• Annual Cost of Program (including approximate coaches' salaries):  Approximately $15,000.
  
  
• Funds/Grants Available:  The United States Squash Racquets Association offers help in obtaining equipment at little or no cost.
  
  
• Typical Season (dates, duration):  November 1 through the first weekend of March.
  
  
• Remarks:  This is one of none sports being considered for inclusion in the 2000 Olympics.
  
  
• Key Organizations/Agencies:
  U.S. Squash Racquets Association
  Kevin Klipstein, CEO
  555 8th Avenue
  Suite 1102
  New York, NY  10018
  Telephone:  212/268-4090

Legislative Updates

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Last updated 09/14/07

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