SQUASH & RACKETBALL
INTRODUCING SQUASH & RACKETBALL AT THE EDGBASTON PRIORY CLUB
We’re passionate about squash and racketball and want to get more people, young and old, playing this fantastic sport more often.
We offer courses for all ages and abilities alongside one-to-one coaching .
An active, vibrant squash and racketball community at the Club is welcoming to all ages and abilities. Leagues, ladders and club nights offer a great way to develop match play skills; then join other Members for a well-earned celebration in the Bar!
Our individuals and teams excel at every level – we’re proud to have Members competing in the Commonwealth Games and our teams representing England at the European Club Championships.
MEET OUR COACHES
There are four qualified, licenced and DBS checked professionals on our coaching team.
For more details about our coaches contact Mike Edwards, our Head of Squash and Racketball who will be able to put you in touch with a coach that suits your needs.
MIKE EDWARDS – HEAD OF SQUASH AND RACKETBALL
Fully licenced level 3 England Squash Coach. Former South West and Midland Area Coach and Senior County Player. Experienced to coach all ages and abilities.
MIKE HARRIS – HEAD OF PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY
Fully licenced level 4 England Squash Coach. Former England High Performance Coach and National Coach of Finland 2017. EPC Club Champion and represented England Over 45’s in 2018. Experienced to coach all ages and abilities.
ROB SHAY – RACKETBALL COACH
Fully licenced level 4 England Squash Coach. Former coach to Australian Ladies Team, Former world top 20 squash player and racketball national champion. Experienced to coach all ages and abilities.
DEON SAFFERY – SQUASH AND RACKETBALL COACH
Fully licenced level 3 England Squash Coach. Former World ranking of 42, Former Welsh National Champion and 2017 National Racketball Champion. Experienced to coach all ages and abilities.
LEAGUES & TEAMS
The club offers 18 squash, 10 racketball internal leagues, a daytime racketball league and a Time out league, catering for beginners through to team players.
Taking part in the leagues is a great way to improve your game and meet other Members. It is also through the leagues that the coaches can identify Members who can represent the Club in team matches.
We are proud of our record in regional national and international team events. Our ladies’ team are the European Club Champions for the third year in a row and our Men’s team second.
TOURNAMENTS
The club hosts a range of Club, regional, national and international tournaments. These include the Club Championships, the English Club Championships, the British Junior Open, the European Club Championships and the National Racketball Championships.
EPiC
We run a performance programme for talented young squash players run by coach, Mike Harris, which aims to nurture talented young players to develop their potential to perform at the highest level.
WHO TO ASK
If you have any queries on squash or racketball at Edgbaston Priory Club please contact our Head Squash Coach Mike Edwards, at mike.edwards@edgbastonpriory.com
CLUB NIGHTS
Free to all Squash and Racquets Members, these are a great opportunity to meet and play with Members of similar ability.
SQUASH
Tuesday 6:00pm till late
RACKETBALL
Thursday 6:00pm till late