Grace Park Hawthorn Club
Squash
Squash is a dynamic and exhilarating racquet sport that offers a full-body workout and a thrilling mental challenge. Singles and doubles squash can be played and it's fast-paced nature, strategic shot-making, and constant movement make squash an incredibly engaging and addictive sport.
A survey by Forbes Magazine, based on consultations with fitness experts, ranked squash as the top sport in terms of overall health benefits, including cardiovascular health, strength, fitness, weight management, flexibility, and coordination.
Booking a Squash Court
The Club has 4 state of the art squash courts. Court 1 is all glass tournament surface (the only all glass court of its type in the state) and courts 2-4 are competition system courts.
The online booking system enables members to book squash courts at any time that they are not being used for competition, coaching or other organized events.
Non-Member Bookings
Non-member bookings for Squash are available via web booking only. See "About Booking" for cost and restrictions.
Competition Squash
Grace Park Hawthorn Club is extremely active in competitive squash, catering for all ages and standards. Information regarding the variety of competitions the Club participates in can be found below.
GPHC has teams across the following competitions:
Club Circuit
Masters
Plus a less competitive in-house competition!
Useful links
Squash Victoria
Southern Squash League (SSL)
Squash competition usually culminates in a relaxed social atmosphere with supper and our fully stocked bar.
Any new players wishing to compete should contact the club via the form below
Social Squash
GPHC has active social squash participation, catering for all. There is an organised pick up hit on Friday evenings, which is available to all ages and standards and often followed by a social meal or a drink. Other graded goups catch up at various times over the weekdays and weekends plus there is a lively WhatsApp groub to find a playing partner at a time that suits
If you are not sure about your standard, use the contact form below and we can get someone to roughly grade you.
Squash Coaching
GPHC is thrilled to partner with F8 Squash, Australia’s largest and most dynamic team of qualified squash coaches.
The F8 team of coaches, brings a mix of energy, expertise, and passion for helping players of all levels enjoy the game and get better every time they step on court.
Rather than a single coaching style, F8 offers a team of coaches, each with their own flair, experience, and focus, so there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you’re after a highly technical session, a fitness-driven workout, tactical insight, refined footwork, or simply a fun hit with great company, you’ll find a coach who fits your vibe.
F8’s coaching services at GPHC include:
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One-on-one coaching (30, 60, and 90 minute sessions)
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Small group coaching (1–3 players)
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Junior, ladies’, beginner, and advanced squads
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Match play against an A-grader
Coaching is available any time GPHC is open, and bookings can be made easily online — coaches update their availability each week: Book your session here
F8 Squash also runs junior and school programs designed to spark a lifelong love of the game (and maybe even uncover the next club champion).
F8 Squash will also run junior sessions and school sessions which promise to be a fantastic introduction to squash, a way of finding our future champions and helping them to love and enjoy the game as they progress.
Get F8 Merchandise from the F8 Shop.
New squad tops, Warm up Hoodies, Junior tops, Beanies and more.
For any enquiries, contact Mike, who leads the team, on 0413 778 257 or coaching@f8squash.com.au.
Learn more about F8’s coaching philosophy and full range of programs at www.f8squash.com.au.
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