Starting a squash club can be a highly rewarding experience for squash enthusiasts, offering not just a space to play but also a vibrant community where members can connect, improve their skills, and share their passion for the game. By creating a club, you’re laying the foundation for a supportive environment that fosters growth, camaraderie, and healthy competition.
Our Club Development Officers are available to meet club representatives and discuss the stage your club is at, strengths, needs and future goals of your club and coaches.
Organise a call with our Club Development Officer, to discuss the current stage your club is at, strengths, needs and future goals of your club and coaches.
We regularly propose grants for purchasing new club equipment and repurposing facilities, in order to provide the best experience to existing members and newcomers.
The current grant is open until April 14, 2025.
Squash Ireland organise coaching courses regularly in every province.
Squash Ireland designed a series of programmes clubs can run to grow participation and membership. In order to run these programmes, each club must contact our development officers to align with the programme structure before the delivery.
The Social Squash Tour is a series of one-day friendly tournaments hosted by clubs, bringing people together to play squash, socialize, and have fun. Squash Ireland supports the events with organizational assistance, participant t-shirts, and support to cover court costs and refreshments.
The HIIT Squash Programme is a six-week, beginner-friendly initiative combining squash fundamentals with High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Designed by women for women, it features weekly one-hour sessions in a fun and active environment. Squash Ireland supports the program with session plans, organizational assistance, and up to €300 in funding.
The DISCO Squash Programme is a six-week initiative designed to engage teenage girls in squash through fun and free play. It features weekly coached sessions, culminating in a disco-themed squash night with music, lights, and glow-in-the-dark equipment. Squash Ireland supports the program with session plans, event equipment, and up to €500 in funding.
Grow your club’s membership through projects that promote diversity and inclusion. Clubs are encouraged to identify underrepresented groups and develop tailored programs to engage them. Funding is available for juniors (especially girls), women, people with autism or disabilities, schools & teachers, the LGBTQI+ community, disadvantaged communities, and ethnic minorities. Grants are limited and assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Our Club Development Officer are available to support you with your club development plan, growth strategy and good governance.
Club & Community Development Officer – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Email : [email protected]
Squash Ireland has increased it’s overall membership, but there is a distinct lack of Squash Ireland affiliation mirroring club membership numbers. Ulster have been a shining light in growing their clubs in 2023/24. Moreover, junior and women membership numbers are up considerably, despite many clubs citing these areas as key needs for improvement and are requesting support in this regard. From a membership perspective, it is clear that additional coaches are massively needed to appease clubs and increase playing numbers, especially across inclusion categories. Increasing visibility and introducing squash to schools is seen as a key pathway for growth by clubs. The majority of clubs are planning facility improvements, but some
smaller clubs would prefer some additional hands-on support.
Effective communication and marketing are crucial for the success and growth of a sports club. Here are some best practices that cover press releases, social media, and website management.
Discover the Fundraising page, where you’ll find essential strategies and ideas to support the financial growth of your sports club. Fundraising is crucial for ensuring the sustainability and success of your club.
Squash Ireland designed a series of programmes clubs can run to grow participation and membership.
