Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a membership?
You do not need a membership to book a court!
Non-Member Court Fees -
Peak (Monday-Friday 4 pm to close + Weekends) $100/court &
Off-Peak (Monday-Friday before 4 pm) $60/court.
However, if you're interested in membership we offer 2 membership types:
Off-Peak - $149/month *30-day rolling, no court fees for off-peak hours
(Weekdays 7 am-4 pm) & Free Off-peak Gameplay.
All Access - No commitment - $249/month and No court fees. Free Gameplay.
If you'd like to learn more by phone, email or set up a time to meet at our facility to learn more, let us know!
How do I book a court?
So glad you're interested in hopping on a court here at Nicol Squash!
All of our court bookings are 45 min. If you need gear, it's on us the first time then $8 to rent. Please make sure you bring non-marking shoes. Off-peak is weekdays before 4 pm; Peak is evenings + weekends.
Book a court i two easy steps:
Create an account, follow the prompts and be sure to add payment info to your account.
If you’d like to opt in for membership, you can do that on the homepage.
Off-Peak Member (no court fees off-peak, $100 peak): $149/month
All-Access Member (no court or gameplay fees): $249/monthClick “Book a court” and pick a time that works best for you!
Members are connected through our Whatsapp groups upon sign-up; please call or email us with any questions!
What are your court fees?
Non-Member Court Fees -
Peak (Monday-Friday 4 pm to close + Weekends) $100/court &
Off-Peak (Monday-Friday before 4 pm) $60/court.
Do you rent out gear?
Racket and goggles are included in Intro to Squash reservations. For all other reservations and programing, rental gear is $10 and we will provide you with a racket, goggles, and a ball.
What do I wear?
Non-marking shoes, comfy clothes, and good vibes! :)
Do you have locker rooms?
We have a locker room with single-use lockers and lockers available for monthly rent.
Do you have showers?
We have two single-person gender-neutral restrooms with showers and offer a $2 towel rental service (free to members)!
What is the price of private lessons?
We also offer world-class private coaching by Former World #1 Peter Nicol for $250 a lesson and the enthusiastic Jamal Callender for $175 a lesson. We also have a team of amazing advanced coaches for $150 a session (court fees to be charged as well dependent on membership status)
Do you offer classes?
How do you play squash?
The object of the game is hit the ball off the back wall until you manage to make your opponent fail in returning the ball. Every time you do so you will receive a point. Points make up sets, which in turn determine the winner of the match.
Scoring a point can come one of 4 ways: the ball bounces twice before your opponent hits the ball, the ball hits the backboard (or net), the ball goes outside the outline or a player causes interference purposely to prevent their opponent from getting the ball.
There are two methods of scoring Squash. The first is called ‘PAR’ where you play first to 11 points and you can score a point from either your or your opponent's serve. The second is a more traditional style where you play first to 9 points but can only score points off your own serve.
The 11-point PAR scoring system is now the official scoring system in professional ranks and the majority of amateur games.
In order to win the game, you need to reach the required amounts of sets determined before the start of the match. Most sets are best of 5 games, so the first to that number wins.
What are the rules of Squash?
Games can be played by either two (singles) or four (doubles) players at one time.
You must hit the ball with your racket within the boundaries on the back wall.
The ball can hit the side wall at any time as long as at some point it hits the back wall.
A let is called when a player accidentally gets in their opponent's way and is unable to get out of the way.
A foul is called if the player purposely tries to get in the way of their opponent.
If a game gets to 10-10 then a player must win by two clear points to win that game.
You cannot hit the ball twice and you cannot carry the ball.
When serving one foot must be within the service box; the same goes for your opponent.
Upon returning a serve you may hit the ball on the volley or after it bounces.
The speed of balls are determined by the number and colors of small spots on the ball:
Double Yellow = Extra Super slow for competitions
Yellow = Super slow
Green or White = Slow
Red = Medium
Blue = Fast
Is squash like racquetball?
The key difference between squash and racquetball is squash uses a narrower, longer racket to hit a smaller, slower ball inside the lines of the court. Racquetball uses a shorter, wider racket to hit a larger, bouncier ball around a far bigger court. Racquetball is known for hard power hitting, while squash is known for more technique, finesse and movement. We are definitely biased - we think squash is more challenging and interesting!