Sasha Odesse

Squash is one of those sports that unless you’ve actually played it, you probably hardly ever think of. It’s a sport that even the Olympics have yet to adopt. 

The University of Guelph may not have a Varsity squash team, but there are many students at Guelph who are extremely passionate about that tiny black “squashable” ball– from which the sport gets its name.

If you haven’t played before, it’s definitely something to consider trying. This adrenaline pumping, fast paced game will leave you sweating and wanting more. Just as working out can be addictive, so can squash.

Basically, players alternate hitting the ball against the front wall, keeping the ball above the tin and below the out line located along the top of the walls. Depending on how intensely you want to workout, you can change up balls, from a one yellow-dot ball to double-yellow dot ball. The double-yellow dot is a harder, less bouncy ball, meaning you’ll have to hit it harder to get it to where you want it to go.

It’s one of those sports that you don’t need to know all the rules to play nor need to have any of the equipment to play, as you can rent both squash rackets and balls from the main desk inside the Athletic Centre. Just make sure you book one of the five squash courts before you go, either by stopping by the AC or calling in to reserve your spot.

Grab a partner and your running shoes and give squash a try. I’ll see you on the squash courts.

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