Did you know?
Squash is one of the fastest growing sports in the country.
Squash programs in middle schools and high schools across America are growing exponentially in number and size.
The High School Team Squash Championships started in 2005 with 16 teams. The tournament has grown to be the largest squash event in the world, with over 170 teams and more than 1,500 players from all over the country. Since 2011, the Middle School Team Squash Championships has almost doubled in size to over 70 teams and continues to get larger each year. There are many Accredited Scholastic Squash Program Middle and High School Leagues around the country, with more than 350 teams actively participating.
Squash players are recruited to the nation's top colleges.
Every Ivy League school has a varsity squash team. Top ranked juniors go to Yale, Princeton, Harvard, and more of the best colleges and universities around the country.
More than 200 colleges and universities have squash courts, including all of the top 25 colleges as ranked by Forbes magazine in 2018 – including all of the Ivies, and many of the top-ranked liberal arts colleges. There are now more than 82 men’s and 52 women’s college programs across the country. Since 2005, there has been a 61% increase in the number of club and varsity college programs, and we can expect this number to continue growing as the increased junior participation drives more club and varsity programs at the collegiate level.
Squash burns up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes.
Are you bored of gym machines for cardio? In 2012, Forbes magazine recognized squash as the healthiest sport. When comparing calorie burn to other popular workouts such as spin, running, or rowing, squash beats them all. It's a highly effective, fast-paced workout that keeps you fit and in shape!
