Squash

Squash Facilities

The club has two heated, brightly lit squash courts positioned back to back. Court 1 has a viewing gallery.

To avoid disappointment it is recommended that members  book a court before visiting the club. See the Booking page for how to book a court via https://www.sportyhq.com/login

Squash Boxleague

Squash BoxLeague This league is updated approximately every 6 weeks throughout the year. See the Squash-BoxLeague page for details of what’s involved & how to join. The BoxLeague is open to all squash members. See the Events & Calendar page for projected BoxLeague update dates. Contact Jonny Sweet via the contacts page.

See document: How to turn on/off the squash court lights

Squash Club Night is held on Fridays at 6:20. Courts are booked for 2 hours for any squash member who wants to turn up and play. Come along if you can make it. All abilities invited. It will be a great chance for playing lots of different opponents. Optional BYOB in clubhouse afterwards. See the contacts page. **

 
 

Squash Team East of Scotland Competitons

There are currently two open teams & one joint Grange/Dean ladies team which play in the East Of Scotland Squash League:

https://www.sportyhq.com/league/view/East-of-Scotland-Squash-League

You can track the joint Grange/Dean ladies results here: Ladies Division 1 | East of Scotland Squash League | Leagues – SportyHQ

You can track the open team results here: Open Div 3 | East of Scotland Squash League | Leagues – SportyHQ

leagues. If you would like to participate in any of the practice sessions or join one of the teams please contact the team captains via the contacts page.

Other useful links:

https://www.scottishsquash.org/

https://www.scottishsquash.org/events/seniors/.

Squash Coaching

Our squash coach, Lisa McKenna, is available for private and group coaching for members and non-members.

“I’m super excited to let you know that I have a six week beginners /  intermediate squash coaching course starting on Monday (see Events & Calendar page for block start dates) throughout the year from 6.00-7.00 which will cost £55.00 in total (plus a £2.50 fee each week for non-members) for this block of lessons. This will be suitable for lower league players.  On the course we will cover basic shots, movement & technique as well as playing games and going through shot selection.  The sessions will be good fun and varied and will be a great way to meet other players of a similar ability. If you would like to attend but cant make every session then I will be able to combine this with an individual session.

If you have further queries or indeed would like to book then please e-mail me via thedeanclubedinburgh@gmail.com

Kind Regards, Lisa”

Squash Club Championship 2025

The annual squash club championship will take place on Saturday 29 March.

It will be a one-day format, with games played throughout the day between approximately 11am and 6pm.

It will be suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to team players, and all participants will be guaranteed at least three matches against players of a similar ability.

There will be drinks and pizza provided in the clubhouse afterwards.

To enter, please message/WhatsApp Michael Clarkson via contacts page before Saturday 15 March 2025.

 
 

Footwear Notice

To prevent marking the floors or bringing in dirt please use non-marking, indoor-use shoes only.

NB: The club house and squash courts are cleaned on Monday’s and Friday’s.

Squash Rules & Turning

Ext Link: World Squash Rules  NB: Dean recommend the “Alternative Scoring System” (detailed in Appendix 3) point-a-rally to 15, rather than 11.

Ext Link: Scottish squash: “Turning, Blocking, Created Interference and Minimal Interference”

Ext Link: Squash Magazine “all about turning”

Court Booking

Book a court via the booking section page.

Donate Old Serviceable Squash Kit

The club would like potential members, who’ve not played squash before, to be able to try squash before they have to commit to buying shoes, a racket & joining the club. So, if you have any spare rackets & clean, serviceable non-marking squash shoes then please leave them in the clear plastic box, near the fire extinguisher by the ladies changing room. If possible, mark the size of the shoes on the sole & loosely tie the laces together.