Squash trainers David and Sandra Sutherland of Regina brought the second learn to play squash clinic to Estevan. Fun and energy consuming workshop took place at the squash courts inside the Estevan Leisure Centre on Saturday. There was something new that players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced, could learn during the clinic.
Being very passionate about the game trainers didn’t want to spend too much time on theory and 15 minutes into the clinic allowed the participants to start practicing. To have more room they split into men and women groups and utilized both courts.
David Sutherland has been into squash for about 25 years, and Sandra joined him in this passion later in time. Both members of Sask. Squash they already held one clinic in Estevan in October 2018. And since there was a lot of positive feedback, they decided to set up the second one.
Sandra noted that Estevan had not only one, but two very good courts. When they visited during Saskatchewan Summer Games in 2016 they thought that it was sad to see these courts not being used to full capacity.
Due to the interest in the game in the area, they also decided to set a box league, which will take place in March-April this year. Sandra explained that there is enough interest to have about 15 participants to sign in for the league. They recently launched one in Regina and so far it was very exciting and successful.
On top of that, there will be a squash tournament that is scheduled to happen in May.
As with the clinic, other events will be free of charge for Sask. Squash members. The membership fee is $10; the registration forms were accepted at the time of the clinic and are also available through sasksquash.com.
