Kirkcudbright Squash Club

KIRKCUDBRIGHT SQUASH CLUB
	Meurig Hughes (Chairman) Tel: 01557 330377

THE SQUASH CLUB, which has two courts, was opened in 1981, after a massive fund raising effort by Kirkcudbright people for their own courts. Up until then local players were playing, by invitation, at the local M.O.D. military range. The Club is non-profit making and is financed solely by members and visitors, it receives no financial help.

Despite being in existence for over 20 years the location of the Clubhouse is still something of a “secret” to many people in the town.

The Clubhouse is situated next to Swimming Pool, behind the Kirkcudbright Academy, in the Castledykes area of the town. Visitors are welcome, and can come along as a guest of a member, or independently.

A key for the main door, together with the digital code for the internal door, can be obtained from the Swimming Pool for a £10 returnable deposit. The Visitors Fee of £1.50 per player is put in the Visitors Box in the clubhouse. The lights for the two courts require £1 and/or 20 pence coins. Sessions are in for 45 minutes and cost £3 per court.

The benefits of being a member is that members have their own key, can access the club at any time and do not pay the Visitors fee.

With a racquet costing as little as £10, trainers and long lasting squash balls at £1, court fees £1 per player, playing squash is not expensive; besides being an excellent means of staying in shape.

There are Gents and Ladies changing rooms, toilets and showers.

Application forms for membership can be obtained from Gifford, Gillespie and Brown, Solicitors (next to the Commercial Hotel).

Current membership rates per annum are: -

ADULTS £44
STUDENTS (over 18) £22
JUNIORS £6.

Half yearly memberships, at half rates, are available from the 1st. January.
Full MEMBERSHIPS taken out after 1st. MAY, will be valid until 30 JUNE the following year.

Non members are very welcome

The squash facilities are open to non members, both local people and visitors to the area.

Directions
Follow the signs to the Swimming Pool, the Squash Clubhouse is adjacent to the Pool.
Click here for map.

Gaining Entry
Go into the Swimming Pool, and ask for a key to the Squash Club. The Pool is usually open from 11am to 7 pm, and also from 7am onwards on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, (telephone: - 01557 331881 to check their opening hours). The key for the outside door of the Squash Clubhouse, together with a digital code for the inner door, will be provided in return for a deposit of £10.00 (refundable on return of the key).

Using the Facilities
Unlock the Squash Club door and pull open with the key. Turn on the lights at the main switch in the porch, just inside the door. To open the inner door, enter the digital code, turn knob anti-clockwise and pull. Please put your Visitors Fee of £1.50 per player in the Visitors Box, which is inside on the right. There is a telephone for local calls and emergencies.

There are Gents and Ladies changing rooms, toilets and showers. Run the showers for about a minute to allow the water to get warm.

The meters to light the courts require £1.00 and/or 20 pence coins. A 45 minute session will cost £3.00 per court, i.e. £1.50 per player.

On exit from the building, please turn off the lights at the main switch in the porch, and ensure both doors are closed and secure. Return your key to the swimming pool and remember to collect your deposit.