The London Squash Camp delivers coaching from the highest ranked squash players in the world allowing players of all abilities to share the court with the world’s best.
Players from the PSA and WISPA World Tours and National Coaches provide an insight into their understanding of the modern game ensuring a truly unique coaching experience is received by all, from juniors to adults.
The London Squash Camp is a specialist in the care of players from overseas and for 2013 has added 2 new camps for our players from abroad to sit alongside our regular offering of summer and adult camps.
Our December Camp is essential to anyone serious about peaking for the British Junior Open in 2014 and includes pre event training with a trip to the BJO.
Our Transitional Camp for ages 18-23 years targets the improvement of College squash, combining daily training with the world’s elite and all the attractions of London, one of the most exciting cities in the world!
The London Squash Camp 2012 allows you to share the court with the world’s best and learn directly from the elite players currently dominating the later stages of all the major PSA and WISPA events around the world. Players ranked inside the top 10 in the world, England internationals, former British Open winners, World Junior Open winners and 3 National coaches are ready to impart their knowledge and experience at The London Squash Camp.
Just 8 miles from Central London, The Wimbledon Club is situated opposite the world famous All England Lawn Tennis Club in South London and is the proud host of The London Squash Camp.
The RAC Country Club in Epsom provides the accommodation for our overseas campers attending the residential courses as well their parents and guardians.
We offer the following exciting courses for both the enthusiastic improver and the aspiring professional. Please select a course below, or for further information, please visit our What the Courses Offer page.
Full Junior Residential Course
Ages: 11 to 17 years
Level of ability: Regular players who compete in tournaments or are aiming to play competitive squash. Must be able to maintain basic routines
Suitable for: This course is aimed primarily at players from overseas / non-UK residents who are looking for a week long London experience. This is a complete, fully inclusive residential package providing a unique opportunity to explore London, take in all its famous landmarks and to train with a wide variety of the world’s elite players.
Parent/Guardian
Suitable for: Parents or guardians accompanying residential campers only.
Full Junior Non Residential Course
Ages: 11 to 17 years
Level of ability: Regular players who compete in tournaments or are aiming to play competitive squash. Must be able to maintain basic routines
Suitable for: This course is aimed primarily at players from overseas and non UK residents who are looking for a week long London experience, but do not require accommodation. This package still provides a unique opportunity to train with a wide variety of the world’s elite players, but allows you to explore London in your own time and at your own pace.
Short Junior Course
Ages: 11 to 17 years
Level of ability: From players on the periphery of, or in their county feeder squad through to those playing at National level or European level.
Suitable for: All aspiring juniors wanting to learn from the pros currently dominating the top of the world rankings and are serious about raising their standard.
Adult Course
Ages: 18 years and over
Level of ability: Level of ability: For all keen squash enthusiasts, from lower end league players up to higher end team players.
Suitable for: Enthusiastic players looking for an exciting mix of squash and off-court socialising.
Aims of the camp
The London Squash Camp has clear targets to raise the standard of squash of its participants in an enjoyable, social atmosphere by providing an intensive training programme conducted by the widest range of world class professionals available on any camp.
Each course is individually tailored to suit the ages, needs and abilities of its campers and ensures the highest quality of coaching and professionalism is delivered every time.
The Wimbledon Club
Owned by its members, The Lakeside Squash Club is Wimbledon’s premier private squash club, recent winner of the London and South East Club of the year 2012 and the venue for The London Squash Camp. Situated opposite the world famous All England Lawn Tennis Club and surrounded by Wimbledon Park Golf Course and lake, TWC offers a friendly atmosphere in a beautiful environment with some of the best squash courts, at one of London’s finest squash facilities.
TWC houses five squash courts four of which are glass-backed and lined in a row, ideal for a coach’s viewing.
Aside from the first class squash facilities the club comprises a cricket pitch and practice nets, a grass hockey pitch, 8 grass tennis courts, 7 hard courts (four floodlit), an indoor sports hall, a tennis air dome and a fitness suite.
The new Clubhouse, which opened in April 1998, has a first floor bar and restaurant with balconies overlooking the tennis courts, cricket pitches and lake.
Members and guests can sit on the decked veranda on a summer’s day and unwind with a drink and a meal whilst watching a game of cricket. The famous spire of St. Mary’s church overlooks the club’s 9 acre grounds whilst dinghies sail past on Wimbledon Park Lake – it’s hard to believe we’re only 8 miles from central London.
The RAC Club
The RAC private members club is set in 350 acres of woodland in Epsom, Surrey, and situated 16 miles from central London. The clubhouse was built in 1679 by Richard Evelyn and its facilities, ethic and architecture offer a unique quintessentially English experience. This will be the official accommodation for all residential camp participants and their parent/guardians.
Two championship 18-hole golf courses are complemented perfectly by a modern sports complex, ‘Cedars’, incorporating a swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, relaxing treatment rooms and a gym.
A variety of restaurants, private dining, meeting rooms, lounges and a billiards room, along with 22 en-suite bedrooms further compliment the exclusive residential 2012 London Squash Camp package.
On each course, participants will have access to different professionals giving a wider and more varied insight into ways of raising their ability.
We have at our disposal the highest number and broadest spectrum of experienced and elite coaches of any squash camp in the world. Alongside our current touring PSA and WISPA (Women’s International Squash Players Association) pros we have national coaches from three different countries, bringing two vital characteristics to camp; vast experience and current know-how.
The London Squash Camp caters equally for both its male and female campers which is reflected in our provision of several elite female players.
Please click on individual staff members for their biography and contact us to find out who will be coaching at your camp.
Daryl Selby
Playing Staff, World Ranking 9 (April 2010)
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British Champion February 2011 beating World No. 1 Nick Matthew in the final
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26 Junior and 24 Senior England Caps including part of 3 Europeans winning teams and 2nd in Mens World Teams
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10 PSA titles including Dutch Open, Czech Open and Danish Open
Adrian Grant
Playing Staff, World Ranking 10 (2009)
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Winner of 16 PSA Tour titles
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5 times European team champion
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Commonwealth Games Doubles Gold medal winner 2010
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World ranked top 10 2009
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Currently world number 16 (March 2012).
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National Junior Champion at all ages groups
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Under 19 world team champion
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Under 19 European individual winner 1999
Jenny Duncalf
Playing Staff, World Ranking 2 (March 2012)
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National Champion 2007 and 2009
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European Champion three times
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US Open Champion 2009
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Qatar Classic Champion 2009
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Commonwealth Silver Medal Singles and Doubles 2011
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European & World Team Champion
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England no.1, World no.2
Laura Massaro
Playing Staff, World Ranking 3 (December 2011)
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US Open Champion October 2011
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British Champion February 2011
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Commonwealth Games silver medallist October 2010
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Player of the year 2011
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Cleveland Classic champion February 2011
Alison Waters
Playing Staff, World Ranking 3 (October 2010)
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British National finalist 2012 and winner 2010
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Commonwealth games semi-finalist 2010
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British and World open semi finalist 2010
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Selected for England seniors 25+ times and a member of the winning European team 2009
Peter Barker
Playing Staff, World Ranking 7 (March 2012)
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Won the deciding match in world team finals in 2007 vs. Australia (Cameron Pilley)
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Won the Chicago Open without dropping a game, beating David Palmer in the final
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Won an individual commonwealth bronze medal this year in Delhi, India
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74 caps for England.
Mohamed El Shorbagy
Playing Staff, World Ranking 6 (January 2012)
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In August 2009 won the World Junior Championship for the second time, becoming only the second person to win it twice
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Won the PSA Young Player of the Year award January 2012
Tom Richards
Playing Staff, World Ranking 19 (February 2012)
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Represented England Juniors from 1997 to 2004
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Made senior England debut in the World Cup in India, March 2011, winning silver in the team event
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Won three PSA tour titles
Dean Hughes
Strength and Conditioning
Dean has been the gym manager at The Wimbledon Club for the last 13 years designing programs for both rehabilitation and physical enhancement.
Dean will be responsible for all fitness and conditioning.
Robbie Milne
Non Playing Staff
Robbie is a Sports Massage therapist and an Executive Personal Coach and has been in this line of work for over 10 years.
Previously Robbie was an English teacher working in the UK and overseas. He is a keen squash player coaching Rugby at Wimbledon Rugby Club and is married with 2 boys aged 7 and 11 years. “Life is about learning with a smile on your face!”
Robbie will also be on hand to chaperone those campers attending the Full Junior Residential Courses.
Tim Berrington
Non Playing Staff
Tim is father of 2 sporty teenagers and a Rugby and Tennis coach to the Boys at local Rutlish School.
Tim will provide assistance away form the court for those campers attending the Full Junior Camps.
Doug Revolta
Doug is a first year student at Roehampton University where he is studying English Literature. Doug is an England Squash qualified level 2 squash coach who has played county level junior squash.
Doug will be on hand to chaperone those campers attending the Full Junior Residential Courses as well as providing on court assistance if required for Short Junior and Adult Courses.
Stacey Ross
Organiser, UK No. 10 (2006-2008); World Ranking 39 (2007)
Stacey Ross is an enthusiastic full time coach who is still active at the highest level, regularly encountering world ranked professionals in the Premier Squash League, Bundesliga and Surrey Cup.
As a junior, Stacey Ross won British Open and Closed titles at under 12, under 14 and 16 age groups and represented England several times internationally and so knows what it takes to make a junior champion.
During his 9 year break from squash, Stacey worked as a Money Broker in The City for 6 years before deciding to make a return to the sport.
Aged 27 Stacey joined the PSA World Tour where he won the Italian Open and reached his highest World ranking of 39. After 7 years of playing events around the world Stacey retired from the Tour to begin his coaching career. Stacey is an England Squash level 3 qualified coach, the Director of Squash at The Wimbledon Club, Head Coach at Kings College School Wimbledon and recent participant of The Legends of Squash Tour.
“Since leaving the PSA World Tour 3 years ago I have been persistently drawn to the idea of creating a world class squash camp.
The London Squash Camp offers first class coaching, staffed by world renown players and coaches and accommodates its guests in an environment that is welcoming, luxurious, child friendly and safe.
As a father too, I have tried to ensure the camp also fully satisfies the natural concerns any parent has surrounding the safety and well being of their children abroad.
In short, the London 2012 Squash Camp is an exceptional opportunity to develop your squash game, mix with world renowned players and savor an unforgettable London experience in the one of the worlds greatest cities.”
Stacey is married with 3 children and lives in Cheam in Surrey and will provide coaching at Short Junior Courses.
To watch Stacey play Peter Nicol please click here.
Paul Carter
Head Coach
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Former National Champion
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Former England No .1
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Former World Open quarter finalist
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England Squash Level 4 Elite Coach
Paul has had significant influence on the development and subsequent achievements of several players including Peter Barker, Alison Waters, Tania Bailey and Vicky Botwright. The list of players reads like a who’s who of British squash over the past 15 years. Paul continues to coach National Squads and a number of England’s elite and emerging players and is responsible for elite coach development.
Paul has experience of heading up summer camps in the US and will assume the role of head coach at Full Junior Camps.
Simon Parke
Playing Staff, World Ranking 3 (2000)
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World Junior Champ 1990
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Malaysian and French Open Champ 1995
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British Champ 1998
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US Open Champ 1999
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British Over 35 Champion (Open and Closed) 2007/08
Currently Head Coach at Heaton Tennis and Squash Club near Bradford (since 2005). Irish Men’s National Coach from 2008 to 2010. Has been involved in many England Junior Squads. Now heavily involved in the North East Regional Junior Squads U15/17s.
David Evans
Playing Staff, World Ranking 3 (2001)
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British Open winner 2000
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World Team Champ runner up 1999
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10 times Welsh Champion
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Senior and under 23 High Performance Coach for Wales
Peter Marshall
Playing Staff, World Ranking 2 (November 1994)
With his unique double-handed playing style, Marshall finished runner-up to the great Pakistani player Jansher Khan at the World Open in 1994 and the British Open in 1995. Marshall has a BSc in Physiotherapy from Nottingham University and an Executive MBA (Merit) from Imperial College in London. Marshall is an Ambassador for Access Sport, a charity focused on providing children from disadvantaged areas with access to local sports and promoting the real difference sport can make within deprived communities.
Greg Pearman
Mental Strength Training
Greg has been in and around squash since aged 11, representing Surrey in all age groups from juniors to seniors and has captained England at 1st string in the over-35s, 40s and 45s. Greg has also coached all around Europe and spent a couple of years on the World circuit.
Greg is a level 4 Elite coach and has been the Head of Rackets at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall London for 22 years.
Greg is a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and life-coach.
Miranda Kersley Bsc (Hons) (Psy), Dip Clin. Hyp. NLP Coach
Pastoral Care
Miranda will be on hand for Full Junior Camps and is a psychologist, life coach, NLP practitioner and Hypnotherapist who has lots of experience of dealing with teenagers. Miranda has three very sporty children ranging from 8 to 18 years. Miranda lives locally to the club and so is on hand if needed at anytime. Miranda has helped many people to solve any issues that arise in a wide range of areas, helping her clients maximise their potential to realise their dreams in many areas, be it business or personal goals. Miranda will be offering your child a high level of pastoral care, should any of the children get homesick or have any other issues where they wish for some friendly help. Miranda will also give any feedback to parent’s that would like it, through email or phone.
Dr Naha
Private Doctor
Dr Naha is a registered, practising GP in Wimbledon Village who also runs a private clinic. Dr Naha will be on call 24 hours a day to the campers at Full Junior Camps and be available to make private visits should the situation arise.
What the courses offer
All our courses offer a different package and have been created to suit you. Personal care, the opportunity to develop technique, mental strength and resilience give all round building blocks to exceptional personal development and understanding of the modern game.
Use the navigation buttons above to find what’s included with your preferred course.
For further details please download our accompanying course guide PDFs, found at the foot of each course page.
Full Junior Residential Course
Training
The training programmes for both Full Junior Residential and Full Junior Non Residential are the same. This is a detailed strategy for improvement touching on every aspect relevant to enhancing a player’s performance.
Seminars include tactics, technique, mental strength training, sports psychology, movement, core strength and the importance of rest.
Accommodation
The 350-acre RAC Club estate is located in Epsom Downs, Surrey, and is where all residential campers will stay. All rooms are en-suite with satellite TV and can accommodate two or three campers. Individual rooms are also available. All campers have full use of the Cedars Sports Complex during their stay which includes tennis courts, two full size doubles squash courts, two single squash courts, a swimming pool and gymnasium.
Transfers
Staff members from TLSC will pick up all arrivals from either London Gatwick or London Heathrow by private transfer and of course return participants again at the end of camp. Staff will further ensure campers are checked in and seen safely through passport control and security.
Safety
We completely understand that sending your children overseas can be a potentially fretful time for parents. To help allay the natural parental concerns we have put in place certain steps to ensure your child’s well being and safety. Every camper at The London Squash Camp will be supervised at all times, beginning the moment their flight touches down in London. All our staff are CRB cleared, course sizes are capped and full insurance for our all guests is included within our package prices. Rest assured the care of our guests is our utmost priority.
Sightseeing
Our location puts us in the enviable position to experience London close up with minimal journey time. Its our intention to not only develop your child’s game but also provide guests with a unique, safe experience of London, its history and all it has to offer.
Please see our London page for full details of the landmarks we’ll be visiting during the camp dates.
What’s included
There are no hidden costs or extras, The London Squash Camp is fully inclusive of everything advertised. Campers will not be asked to contribute or pay for anything on The London Squash Camp’s itinerary.
- All coaching costs.
- Accommodation.
- Hooded top with The London Squash Camp logo.
- Daily transfers between The RAC and Wimbledon Clubs.
- All travel costs into central London.
- All London attractions as listed.
- Full English breakfast at The RAC Club.
- Dinner at varying venues.
- Lunch every day at The Wimbledon Club.
- Exhibition match (players TBC).
- All evening activities.
Download Full Junior Residential Course info packFull Junior Non Residential Course
Training
The training programmes for both Full Junior Residential and Full Junior Non Residential are the same. This is a detailed strategy for improvement touching on every aspect relevant to enhancing a player’s performance.
Seminars include tactics, technique, mental strength training, sports psychology, movement, core strength and the importance of rest.
What’s included
There are no hidden costs or extras, The London Squash Camp is fully inclusive of everything advertised. Campers will not be asked to contribute or pay for anything on The London Squash Camp’s itinerary.
- All coaching costs.
- Hooded top with The London Squash Camp logo.
- All travel costs into central London.
- All London attractions as listed.
- Lunch every day at The Wimbledon Club.
- Exhibition match (players TBC).
- Strength and conditioning session each day.
- Advice for post camp training, solo sessions and organisation.
- List of recommended local accommodation available on request.
Short Junior Course
Training
Analysis of technique, strength and conditioning, routines and conditioned games along with match play are the areas of focus. These components form an intensive, testing programme engineered to be demanding yet enjoyable and are the basis of the short junior course.
What’s included
- All coaching costs.
- Lunch every day at The Wimbledon Club.
- Strength and conditioning session each day.
- Advice for post camp training, solo sessions and organisation.
- List of recommended local accommodation available on request.
Adult Course
Training
Our training programme has been carefully devised to advance your game without the need for radical change. Our targets are to build on-court confidence through the removal of common mistakes, ensure you leave with a renewed enthusiasm for squash and have fun. Movement, physical conditioning and mental strength are but a few of the areas that are covered as a backdrop to the development of personal technique and capability.
What’s included
- All coaching costs.
- Lunch every day at The Wimbledon Club.
- Strength and conditioning session each day.
- Advice for post camp training, solo sessions and organisation.
- List of recommended local accommodation available on request.
Parent/Guardian
Juniors aged 13 years and younger wishing to attend Full Junior Camp will need to be accompanied by either a parent or a guardian. TLSC has made provision for this by providing a complete tailored package for the chaperones of the younger campers. Accompanying your child or charge not only gives you total peace of mind and the opportunity to enjoy watching them train and play but also the time to relax and make the most of both the UK’s capital city and the English countryside.
Accommodation
The 350-acre RAC Club estate is located in Epsom Downs, Surrey, and is where all residential campers’ parents/guardians will stay. All rooms will be a Club Double and are en-suite with satellite TV. All residents have full use of the Cedars Sports Complex during their stay which includes tennis courts, two full size doubles squash courts, two single squash courts, a swimming pool and gymnasium.
The Club’s concierge can provide expert assistance for visiting parents wanting theatre tickets, sporting events, concert tickets, gift shopping, car services and restaurant recommendations. Private tours, trips and last-minute reservations in town are also offered as part of the RAC Club service.
Transfers
Staff members from TLSC will pick up all arrivals from either London Gatwick or London Heathrow by private transfer and of course return participants again at the end of camp.
What's included
- Morning tea or coffee and newspaper brought to the room.
- Full English breakfast at The RAC Club.
- Lunch at The Courtside Restaurant at The Wimbledon Club.
- Daily transfers between The RAC and Wimbledon Clubs (at scheduled times with campers).
- Private transport throughout the week (subject to availability).
Bookings can be made and payments taken by phone on 00 44 7811 465 073 and secured by bank transfer or credit card.
For Full Junior Camps (Residential and Non Residential) a deposit of 50% will secure a place at The London Squash Camp. The remaining balance is payable six weeks prior to the start of your camp.
For all other camps, bookings can only be secured through full payment.
We also require you to complete and return to TLSC an enrolment form for your chosen course. These forms can be downloaded from the links below.
Please note: The London Squash Camp must make all guests aware that any deposits and full payments are totally non refundable once payment has been made.
Costs
Full Junior Residential Course - £1865.00 per person
Parents/guardians (of Full Junior Residential Course participants only)
Double room – £595.00
Single room – £815.00
Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing a Club Double room. Please note single rooms are
also available but are limited. (Please contact us for prices on further room options.)
Full Junior Non Residential Course - £1445.00 per person
Short Junior Course - £225.00 per person
Adult Course - £185.00 per person
Dates
Our courses will be running on the following dates. When booking, please let us know your preferred week.
Adult Camp - £95
24th March 2013
London is home to some of the most iconic attractions in the world, from historic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London to more recent constructions like the London Eye and South Bank.
Our exploration of London will take in a varied selection of absolute must sees. Please select an image from those to the left to learn more about the exciting destinations we’ll visit as part of our tour.
Please note: Due to time restraints beyond the control of The London squash Camp, it may not be possible to visit every one of the attractions, however we will endeavour to include as may as possible.
The 4D London Eye Experience
Situated in the former London County Hall, the 4D London Eye experience is the perfect prelude to the actual ride itself. Featuring ground breaking 3D film with spectacular in-theatre effects including wind, bubbles and mist to add a breathtaking reality and insight to the panorama of the London skyline.
Nearest underground station: Waterloo
The London Eye
Taller than Big Ben and more popular than any other paid-for London attraction, the London Eye offers the most spectacular views of the city, with visibility of up to 40km in all directions.
Originally built as a temporary structure for the millennium, the Eye has proved so successful that it has just celebrated its 10th birthday and looks set to remain one of the best-loved landmarks and a unique way to view the London skyline.
Nearest underground station: Waterloo
River Thames Cruise
Running through the middle of London, the river Thames dissects the city. During the course we will be taking a London Eye River Cruise down the Thames. With fascinating live commentary by specialist guides, this maritime trip is an exciting and insightful take of London both now and in previous times. Our boat trip will take in views of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Nearest underground station: Waterloo
The Tower of London
It is impossible not to be drawn in by the (often grisly) history of the Tower of London, its yeomen and ravens. See the spot where Anne Boleyn was beheaded, the infamous White Tower where Richard III imprisoned his young nephews, and of course the Crown Jewels, still proudly in place despite the best efforts of Colonel Blood in 1671.
Nearest underground station: Tower Hill
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a public space and tourist attraction in central London built around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. It is in the borough of the City of Westminster. At its centre is Nelson’s Column, which is guarded by the four lion statues at its base.
Trafalgar Square, at the heart of London, is one of the city’s most vibrant open spaces. London’s most famous square is a landmark enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. It is a lively place often used for a wide range of activities including special events and celebrations such as the Royal Wedding, Olympics One Year to Go, St Patrick’s Day, various cultural and arts events and the Chinese New Year.
Nearest underground station: Charing Cross
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, steeped in more than a thousand years of history, has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs.
A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles and other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation’s history are buried or commemorated. Most recently it played host to the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton as well as the coronation of our current Queen.
Nearest underground station: Westminster
Houses of Parliament
and Big Ben
Once a royal residence, the Palace of Westminster – more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament – has been the seat of the British Government since the 16th Century. Visitors from all over the world can visit Parliament to attend debates, watch committees and tour its labyrinth of ancient, Gothic and modern buildings, including the Clock Tower housing the bell, affectionately known as Big Ben.
Nearest underground station: Westminster
Buckingham Palace
If you have never been to London before, a visit to Her Majesty’s place of residence is a must. Of the Palace’s 775 rooms, only the 19 State Rooms – used by the Queen and her guests for official and state entertaining – are open the public. See the world famous Mall, Horse Guards parade and visit one of London largest open spaces – St James Park.
Nearest underground station: Green Park / Victoria
Changing of the Guard
An ancient ceremony by the Queen’s own Guard, the Changing of the Guard starts at 11.30am daily. Changing of the Guard is the process involving the exchange of duty between guards. The handover is accompanied by the Guard’s band. The music played ranges from traditional military marches to songs from films and musicals and even familiar pop songs.
Nearest underground station: Charing Cross
St Paul’s Cathedral
Christopher Wren’s masterpiece offers a crypt full of significant people including Wren himself, Nelson and Wellington, the famous whispering gallery and one of the best views of London from its lofty lantern. St Paul’s Cathedral is considered the spiritual heart of London.
Nearest underground station: St Paul’s
Email: info@londonsquashcamp.co.uk
Telephone: 00 44 208 971 8096
Mobile: 00 44 7811 465 073
Address:
The London Squash Camp, The Wimbledon Club, Church Road, Wimbledon, SW19 5AG, London, UK