Summer at The NSA

The NSA is the place to be this summer for squash. While other clubs close up shop, the NSA will be hopping all summer with camps, intermediate and advanced house leagues including doubles, high performance training and lessons, clinics and round robins for all levels. It’s a perfect fit for the NSA faithful as well as students home for the summer and those looking to stay sharp while their regular clubs are slow.

There are lots of reasons to spend your summer at the NSA, but here are just a few:

1. Summer 4 month memberships as low as $30 per month!

Join for the summer months and receive unlimited booking privileges, access to house leagues & our internal challenge ladder, complimentary round robins, and one free guest pass per month. For more information contact Karen at karen@nationalsquashacademy.com.

2. Summer House League

Home to the best summer league in the city, the NSA attracts squash players from across the GTA. Our new summer house league will feature both singles and doubles squash for players of all levels. It starts on Monday June 17th and will run for 12 weeks – perfect for a squash-filled summer! Monday nights will cater to Advanced players, and Wednesday nights will be for Beginners & Intermediate players. This is your chance to get some great games in with people from all over Toronto. To find out more or sign up (before it gets full!) contact Greg at greg@nationalsquashacademy.com.

3. Summer High Performance 

Training for Students, Juniors & Adults Looking to improve your game? Join Jamie Nicholls and train alongside the Canadian National Team throughout the month of July. Summer HP training will feature 12 sessions every week including strength & conditioning, technical development, drills, condition games, and match play. The sessions run Mondays to Fridays beginning between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm daily. This program is priced at $200 per week (12 sessions), or $25 per session. Contact Jamie Nicholls at jamie@nationalsquashacademy.com for more details or to sign up!

Results of the 2013 SDA Elmaleh Classic & Hogtown Rumble

Congratulations to the champions of the first annual Elmaleh Classic,

Damien Mudge/Ben Gould d. Paul Price/Clive Leach
3 - 2 (15-11, 15-8, 12-15, 11-15, 15-11)

and the champions of the first annual Hogtown Rumble,

Imran Khan/Wil Mariani d. Matt Jensen/Graham Ryding
2 - 0

The first ever professional event played on the first all-glass doubles court in the world was a grand success! Special thanks go to our incredible sponsors: The Squash Doubles Association (SDA), Slaight Music, and Harrow Sports!

Stay tuned for more photos on our Facebook page!

Day 1 of 2013 SDA Hogtown Rumble Complete

Friday’s Results:

Hogtown Rumble:

Jeff Mulligan/Jon Smith (Commodore) d. Adrian Griffin/Clive Leach (Cambridge) 2-1

Wil Mariani/Imran Khan (Cricket) d. Scott Dulmage/Damien Mudge (Granite) 2-0
Graham Ryding/Matt Jensen (TLTC) d. Strachan Jarvis/Ben Gould (B&R) 2-0
Mike Pirnak/James Stout (Parkway) d. Alex Carter/Paul Price (TRC) 2-0 (15-14 in the 3rd)

SDA Elmaleh Classic:

Ben Gould (AUS)/Damien Mudge (AUS) d. Jon Smith (ENG)/Imran Khan (PAK) 3-0

Paul Price(AUS)/Clive Leach (ENG) d. Matt Jensen (AUS)/James Stout (BER) 3-1

Saturday’s Schedule:

Hogtown Rumble:

10:00am Jeff Mulligan/Jon Smith (Commodore) vs. Wil Marian/Imran Khan (Cricket)

10:45am Graham Ryding/Matt Jensen (TLTC) vs. Mike Pirnak/James Stout (Parkway)
1:30pm  Hogtown Rumble Final

Elmaleh Classic:

3:00pm Ben Gould (AUS)/Damien Mudge (AUS) vs. Paul Price (AUS)/Clive Leach (ENG)

Live Streaming all day at http://new.livestream.com/accounts/3937828/events/2088478

Watch the 2013 SDA Elmaleh Classic and Hogtown Rumble Live!

Today we will host the first professional event ever to be played on a four-wall exhibition all-glass doubles court in the world!

We're expecting the largest audience to ever watch a doubles event - with a capacity of 500+ - but we also invite the international squash community to watch live and experience this historic event with us.

If you can't make it out to the NSA don't miss out on the action, watch the Elmaleh Classic & Hogtown Rumble here: http://bit.ly/ElmalehClassicLive

Also, please see below for the updated draws and schedule (please click to enlarge)

2013 SDA Elmaleh Classic and Hogtown Rumble Draws Released

The first ever professional event played on a four wall all-glass doubles court is only 8 days away, with the world's best SDA doubles players and local professionals descending on Toronto.

All matches are free to attend thanks to the generous support of Slaight Music, the SDA and the National Squash Academy as we attempt to have the largest ever audience for a doubles event.

See below for the finalized draws and schedule  (please click to enlarge)

2013 Elmaleh Classic Pro Doubles Tournament

The National Squash Academy, The Squash Doubles Association (SDA), Slaight Music, and Harrow Sports are thrilled to announce the first annual Elmaleh Classic May 10th to 11th, on the World's only all-glass doubles exhibition court.

The professionals confirmed for this event are truly the very best in the world, featuring:
Damien Mudge - WR #1 (AUS)
Ben Gould - WR #1 (AUS)
Paul Price - WR #3 (AUS)
Clive Leach - WR #3 (ENG)
Matt Jenson - WR #7 (AUS)
Greg McArthur - WR #10 (SCO)
Imran Khan - WR #11 (PAK)
Johnny Smith - WR #13 (ENG)

The tournament will showcase a 4 team SDA invitational event with 4 of the top 5 teams in the world competing over the course of two days, as well as an electrifying pro-am pitting 8 of the top local OSDL division 1 players in Toronto representing their clubs in what will be the highest quality pro-am ever to be played called the Hogtown Rumble.

This event will be particularly significant as it will be the first ever professional event played on a four wall all-glass doubles court with 360 degree viewing. The NSA has capacity for 500 spectators around the court; please join us in our endeavor to have the largest single audience at a single squash doubles event. Together, we can show the world that doubles squash on an all-glass court is indeed the most exciting game on the planet, and should be considered THE form of doubles squash played worldwide.

Schedule of Events

Friday May 10th 
4:00pm Hogtown Rumble Pro-Am quarterfinal matches
7:00pm Ben Gould/Damian Mudge vs. John Smith/Imran Khan
8:15pm Paul Price/Clive Leach vs. Matt Jenson/Greg McArthur

Saturday May 11th 
10:00 Hogtown Rumble Pro-Am semifinals
1:30pm Hogtown Rumble Pro-Am Finals
3:00pm Elmaleh Classic Finals

Thanks to the generous support of Slaight Music and the SDA Tour, tickets will be free for the general public for this event with priority seating given to NSA doubles court seat holders. Food and beverage will be available all weekend, as well as other entertainment including an art exhibition and live music.

The Hogtown Scramble Pro-Am

Each Division 1 OSDL team will be asked to nominate their top amateur to be paired up with the 8 SDA pros.  From there, each club will bid on the players available during an auction preceding the event.  50% of the total pot will go to the winning club, 25% to the runner-up and 25% will go to the house to cover player costs. Minimum bids will start at $1000.

More details will be released as we approach the event. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Gary Waite at gwaite@harrowsports.com. We hope you will join us for yet another historic event here at the NSA!

2013 Summer Squash Camps

As summer fast approaches, our Summer Camps do too!

High Performance Camps

Train with the best players in Canada under Squash Canada performance director Jamie Hickox, Jamie Nicholls and other members of the Canadian senior national team. HP camps are 4 day camps with 2 session’s daily, including a fitness/technical session in the AM and tactical/match play workshop in the PM. A great camp for those gearing up for the season or preparing for university. 

Dates:  June 24 - 27 & August 26 - 29 (Mondays to Thursdays)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm daily
Age: 12 - 20
Level: International/Squash Ontario Gold

Coaches: Jamie Hickox, Jamie Nicholls, and Canadian Senior National Team Members
Cost: $600 per week, plus HST

Healthy, high energy snacks will be available throughout the day. Players should bring or purchase their own lunch based on their dietary needs.

To register, contact Jamie Nicholls at jamie@nationalsquashacademy.com

Skill Development Camps

Skill development is the NSA’s specialty - perfect for Silver Level juniors looking to take their game to the next level. Includes technical, tactical, mental and fitness work in a fun environment, and includes other great activities such as rock-climbing, soccer and basketball. 

Dates: July 2 - 5  (Tuesday to Friday - 4 day camp)
July 8 - 12 (Monday to Friday)
July 15 - 19 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm daily
Age:  8 - 16
Level: Squash Ontario Gold or Silver
Coaches: Greg Hutner, Jamie Nicholls, and Canadian National Team Members
Cost: $500 per week, plus HST for 5-day weeks ($400+HST for July 2 - 5)

A healthy lunch and snacks are provided.

To register, contact Jamie Nicholls at jamie@nationalsquashacademy.com

FUNdamentals Camps

The NSA FUNdamentals program is geared towards new junior squash players who want to learn the sport of squash in a fun and safe environment. Juniors will learn basic squash skills leading into light competition as well as participate in a variety of other activities at Downsview Park, including rock climbing, soccer, basketball and arts and crafts. Camps are 5 days and will have pre- and after-care options.

Dates: July 22 - 26 (Monday to Friday)
July 29 - August 2 (Monday to Friday)
August 6 - 9 (Tuesday to Friday - 4 day camp)
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm daily (pre/after care available)
Age: 6 - 14
Level: No experience required
Coaches: Greg Hutner, Ryan Whiteley
Cost: $385 per week, plus HST for 5-day weeks ($310+HST for August 6 - 9)

A healthy lunch and snacks are provided.

To register, contact Greg Hutner at greg@nationalsquashacademy.com

Power Squash Academy

The Power Squash Academy is the pre-eminent provider of coaching and training to the world’s best and most dedicated squash players. Focused on high-performance athletes, the Academy is designed to take players from the local and national level to the international level, whether a junior, college-aged or adult player. The Academy attracts players from around the world to its headquarters at the National Squash Academy in Toronto, Ontario and other select squash facilities worldwide.

Dates: August 11 - 23 (includes North American Junior Open)
Age: 12 - 20
Level: International/Squash Ontario Gold
Coaches: Jonathon Power, Ian Power, and touring PSA/WISPA professionals

For cost & other information visit: www.powersquashacademy.com