AYA Bronze Tournament
Access Youth Academy hosted the Access Spring Bronze Tournament on April 30th. Over 50 players from across SoCal participated, including over 25 Access Youth Academy players – of whom many have been playing squash for less than a year!
A look back at our squash community
Looking back for a moment, we came across two impressive tomes chronicling the life of squash in the region, one from 1972-73 from Past President John Dewis and one spanning the 90s decade (from Past President Alan Fox).
SoCal Squash Sponsors JC’s Pro AM
SoCal Squash is pleased to be an event partner for the upcoming Jonathan Clubs Pro Mixed Doubles Tournament from April 1st-3rd. The event will feature 8 teams from around the US & Canada, competing for $25,000 in prize money. This will be the first ever Mixed Pro Doubles tournament ever played on the West Coast!
AYA opens college doors
Access Youth Academy’s 2021 high school graduates attend a variety of excellent colleges. The urban squash athletic and academic academy focused on underserved San Diego students has served close to 200 students.
Outdoor courts gain interest
Outdoor courts continue to gain momentum in Southern California. SoCal Squash’s Outdoor Courts committee is actively researching various material types and formats.
LAAC is back!
As of February 5th, LAAC squash Pro Brett Newton is back and ready to get players back in action with Squash Round Robins on Saturdays 9:30-11:30am and Tuesdays from 6:15-8:15pm.
SBSOS looks to its future
Santa Barbara School of Squash (SBSOS) will soon be moving out of the Santa Barbara Racquet Club. Executive Director Robert Graham and his committee are working with the local YMCA to secure 2-3 racquetball courts, which would be converted to singles squash courts.
South End RC hosts tournament
South End Racquet and Health Club in Torrance hosted a 1 day invitational squash tournament on Saturday, November 20th, its first event in over 5 years.
AYA featured on NBC!
On January 11th, Access Youth Academy was featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, shining a lens on how AYA is helping young people realize their potential.
LA Squash Academy gets 5th Court
LA Squash Academy’s 5th squash court, the Ed Brook Squash Court, was dedicated on December 6, 2021.
Access Youth Academy Opens
The Access Youth Academy Community Center in San Diego opened July 17th. The 21,000 sq. ft complex features seven singles courts…
Johnathan Club’s Pro Match Recap
What a match! Diego Elias from Peru (World Rank #8) vs. Miguel Rodriguez from Colombia (WR #11), battled it out after giving clinics to a select few…
Playing Squash in a Pandemic
While Covid-19 has made it more challenging to play our favorite sport, some members have adapted to outdoor play. With indoor play ramping back up…
SoCal Junior Squash League
We are thrilled to announce the formal launch of the SoCal Juniors program. Headed by Alex Reynolds, the league will begin intra-league competitions…