About
Crewe Vagrants Squash and Racketball (now called Squash 57), provides a sociable and friendly atmosphere where players of all abilities and all ages can enjoy playing one of the best sports in the world for health and fitness.
With a current membership of around 150 representing a range of ages from 5 to 85, we can confidently say that there are people to play whatever your age or standard.
There are 3 courts available, two glass back courts and one standard court, all of which can be booked via our online system. There are also pre-booked sessions for specific reasons, details of which you can find on the home page of this site.
Membership
A range of membership options are available to suit age groups and the time of day members want to play. Membership is paid annually in advance starting on 1st September each year. Court booking and light fees are included in the annual cost but match levies for team players are not.
To qualify for a student membership you must be under 21 years of age and in full time education, to qualify for a junior membership you must be under 18 years of age. For these membership types and for adult membership there is a choice to be made between Peak or Off Peak.
Peak periods are from the 17.00/17.20 courts up to and including the 21.00/21.20 courts, Monday to Friday inclusive. Only full/peak members may use courts during these times. Members must have Peak membership to enter the club leagues or play for teams.
Family membership is also available, for every peak member subsequent family members living in the same household pay 50% of the full membership rate up to a maximum of 4 family members.
To download an application form click here
Completed application forms should be returned to Crewe Vagrants Squash Section, address below or via the email link below.
Fees
| Type | Time | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | Peak | £324 | £297 | £270 | £243 | £216 | £189 | £162 | £135 | £108 | £81 | £54 |
| Offpeak | £228 | £209 | £190 | £171 | £152 | £133 | £114 | £95 | £76 | £57 | £38 | |
| Student | Peak | £228 | £209 | £190 | £171 | £152 | £133 | £114 | £95 | £76 | £57 | £38 |
| Offpeak | £162 | £149 | £135 | £122 | £108 | £95 | £81 | £68 | £54 | £41 | £27 | |
| Junior | Peak | £162 | £149 | £135 | £122 | £108 | £95 | £81 | £68 | £54 | £41 | £27 |
| Offpeak | £102 | £94 | £85 | £77 | £68 | £60 | £51 | £43 | £34 | £26 | £17 |
Ladies
The club has a growing ladies section with 2 sessions each week dedicated to women's squash and squash 57.
On Wednesday evenings between 6:20pm and 8:20pm coaching is available for members and non-members. This session is free for paid up members with a charge of £2 for non-members.
On Wednesday mornings between 10:00am and 12 noon, an friendly open playing session is available for members and non-members. This session is free for paid up members with a charge of £2 for non-members.
Juniors
Junior squash sessions are held on Sunday mornings. The first session runs from 10am – 11am and is aimed at mini-squash players (Aged from 5 – 11) and the second session runs from 11am-12pm and is aimed at more advanced players (Aged 11 upwards).
These sessions are open to both club members and non-club members with a cost of £2.00 per child per session for non-members with their first taster session being provided for free.
The content of the sessions varies, and are designed to be fun, with games and competitions, which together with progressive coaching, will develop young players from beginners to adults.
Squash Stars
Aimed at 5-11 year olds, Squash Stars is an exciting programme that builds fundamental skills and confidence, encouraging kids to reach for the stars on and off court. This six-week junior beginner’s programme focuses on guiding children to collect stardust in skills such as hand-eye coordination, racket work, movement, balance and match play.
Each Squash Stars session is led by a trained leader and will give children the chance to explore, play, and make friends in a fun and safe setting.
Find out more and enrol your child at the Squashstars website
FAQ
We frequently receive questions from both members and people from outside the club who are interested in playing one of the varieties of squash.
In this section we have tried to answer as many of these as we can but if your question is not here, please use the Contact Us form to get in touch.
Coaching
Coaching is available through a range of organised activities and through group or individual sessions with our professional, Barry Watkins.
If you want some tips on how to improve your game, we will regularly post videos and tips which will help.
Club Coaches
Barry Watkins
Barry Watkins is a former professional player who reached the top 50 in the world before injuries ended his career in 1986. Barry is now an England Squash qualified coach and is delighted to be coaching at Crewe Vagrants. David Pearson, England's most successful national coach said of Barry "His coaching skills and knowledge are second to none and he has the ability to pass these on to juniors and seniors alike."
Contact on: 07818 027001 or barry_watkins@hotmail.co.uk
Dave Easton
Ex Cheshire County and Division 1 player for Sale Rugby Club, Level 2 coach with over 20 years experience of coaching. Dave is also an England Squash Referee.
