Who is teamNUS Squash?
One of the thirty-eight varsity sports team in NUS, teamNUS Squash is a group of competitive players who have a deep passion for the sport. In total, the team is made up of twenty players and is trained by Coach Jazreel Tan. Driven by enthusiasm for the sport, the team works hard to constantly improve on their skills and techniques. During the competitive season, training can be as frequent as two to three times a week.
The frequency of the training is also matched by rigorous and competitive training, usually involving drills and matches with the focus on training particular strokes or key aspects of the gameplay. The hard work is not for nothing though, as the team actively takes part in key events such as the Singapore University Games, the NUS Invitationals, training trips and competitions overseas.
TeamNUS Recreational Squash
On top of the competitive players, the team has expanded to include a recreational unit as well early this year. Loke Yan Xun, teamNUS squash captain believes that the recreational squash team will be well received as more and more NUS students play the sport.
“We noticed a large number of social players frequenting the courts in small groups of two or three, and realized the squash community in NUS was actually very large, so we came up with the idea of starting this club. The main goals of the recreational club are to serve as a platform for social level players who would like to get a good workout or game, and to meet more players in NUS and while promoting the sport and community, and also to offer an avenue for players who would like to improve their game but do not know where to start.”
The recreational division is an exciting addition to the group, and is a great avenue for students who are interested in squash, but are not keen on playing competitively just yet.
Why Squash?
However, with so many sports that NUS has to offer, one may naturally wonder, “why squash?”
When competitive games get vigorous, one can expect gruelling rallies, punishing sprints and endless lunges for the ball. As such, up to 1000 calories can be burnt per hour, and it is no surprise that according to Forbes magazine in 2003, squash is the healthiest sport in the world. For those looking for a fast-paced and vigorous sport or just an activity that can help shed a few kilos, squash is definitely the one for you.
The most distinctive feature of squash is that it is the only racket sport where players share the same space. This provides a unique experience that is unlike badminton or tennis, where you literally have to face your opponent. What’s more, you don’t even have to have a partner to play with. Squash can be played alone, and it is in fact a great way for a player to improve and work on his game just by practising alone.
TeamNUS Squash invites you to join them in enjoying the sport, be it competitively or on a recreational level. Like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NUSSquash, and receive regular updates on the recreational club sessions, as well as exciting photos and videos of squash in action.
The recreational club has also started lessons for individuals looking to pick up or simply to improve on the sport, and welcomes you to contact them via their Facebook page for further details or enquiries. So what are you waiting for? Make your university journey a more exhilarating one by joining teamNUS Squash today!