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REN i Nisei ets | 'Durham right i in step 'with Squash craze ~ by Carlene Kirby Canada is going mad over squash, and not the kind that grows in the garden. : This squash is a Yort played when two people - squeeze into a small room with a high ceiling, and run themselves ragged as they take turns whacking the blazes out of a tiny, black rubber ball. ¥ A fast-moving sport, squash demands speed and agility as well as power. enn nn bn -- -- -- -- -- © -- -- -- -- o---- -- -- WN SR SE RN -- -- -- p= ---- SAVE $$$ Purina Dog Meal 0..*10.50 "YOU CAN COUNT ON PURINA Wallace Marlow Co. Ltd. Blackstock - Ontario 986-4201 SS fn fm -- pm -- -- -- -- -- -- TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG SUMMER HELP WANTED (Subject to receipt of grants) (1) Supply & Demand Inventory: One person 18, car necessary, must be able to meet the public and gather information. Experience in survey work and report writing essential. (Employment period - 8 weeks - timing negotiable.) (2) Special Needs Worker for Playground: Three - persons 18, transportation necessary, to work with mentally and physically handicapped in . regular summer program. Experience in child care and related courses necessary. Must be hired through Manpower. (Employment period - 7 weeks.) APPLICATION: State clearly your name, ad- dress and phone number; position applied for; experience and qualifications; location preferred and whether transportation available if assigned elsewhere. Submit by March 23rd, 1979. ADDRESS TO: Summer Program, Box 209, Port Perry, Ontario. Attention: D. Van Camp, Clerk. . . With, the, softball . on, the Squash is hot these days, and the craze has caught on in Durham Region. Itis even finding its way into Scugog Township, as more than 30 people from this area are members of the Durham College Sports Complex in Oshawa, which has five squash: courts and a full range of other fitness facili- ties. Dr. and Mrs. John Stewart of Port Perry have been _members of the Sports Complex for about a year and a half. John, -an all inclusive member, plays squash at least once a week - and often twice. Barb, who is mainly a fitness member, has tried her hand at the vigorous sport about five times. Dr. Stewart said that he - goes mainly for fitness and exercise and has no plans at present to play compete- tively. Mrs. Stewart says that she finds squash to be good exercise and easier than tennis, "because you don't. have to run so far to chase the balls." Due to the nature of John's work he finds that often the only time he has free to play is at 7:40 a.m. He plays: mainly with other members and sometimes guests. John has never taken lessons but'says that when he plays with better players it "usually turns out to be a lesson." Dr. and Mrs. Stewart occasionally work out in the fitness area and find that the only things lacking in the complex are a swimming pool and whirlpool bath. Mrs. Stewart is somewhat concerned about the age limit of 18 years. Although their two children are not near that age she says that when they grow up to be about 14 or so they may like to be able to go and play with them. Dr. Stewart said that he became a member after his brother informed him that the memberships were about to close. Peter Stewart, from Bowmanville, is quite a proficient player, according to his brother, and is current- ly on the squash ladder in the complex. ~ The ladder shows the current level of ability of each player. Any member has the right to challenge any other person on the ladder to assume a position. Squash originated in England in aout 1840 and soon spread to Canada through the Montreal Racquets Club. From there it was adopted by the Americans and modified to speed things up. The court was made smaller, the ball harder and the rules streamlined. Other North and Latin American countries quickly picked up these changes and a game unique from that played in the rest of the world resul- ted. In the m1d-70's there was a trend back toward the European soft-ball variation, but due to a lack of soft-ball courts, Canadians now play narrower hard-ball courts. For the beginner and average player, this is an advantage because the soft ball is actually slower and the narrower court cuts down on the running.. Squash has been referred to as a combination of badminton and tennis, when striking the ball. In badmin- ton the force is in the wrists while in tennis it is mostly an arm movement. Squash combines the two depending on circumstances. An exhausting sport, squash requires not only quickness and agility but speed and power as well, The relatively small size of thé courts is deceiving as all the.- movement provides a strenuous work-out. Shorts, T-shirts, and non- marking footwear, in addi- tion to a ball and racquet are all you need to play. Al- though the courts at the college are air-conditioned all the running around will have the seasoned profes- sional heated up in no time. To play the game there are a few general points to be aware of. The floor surface of the court is divided into three sections with two half- court serving areas in the back quarter. After a spin of the racquet to determine who serves first, the winner chooses the side he wishes to start from. This decided, the serve then alternates from one court to the other until the serve is lost and the opponent takes possession. The serve may be either over or under-hand but it must be hit in such a way that after striking the front wall in the designated area the ball returns to the opponents court. It is a good idea to hit to his backhand and hold him at a disadvan- tage. The serve is lost when the player either fails to return a volley or hits the far wall below the deadball line, which is located 17 inches off the floor. For the ball to remain in play it must strike the far wall within the designated area but may land anywhere Le Concentration is a key in the game of squash. Don Fraser; Durham College sports administration instructor and a Scugog resident, never takes his eye off the ball. on the floor surface after the original service return. Play continues until one player reaches Thine points. In the event of an 8 all tie, the" first player to reach the 8 mark level decides whether the game will play for either one or two additional points. Membership in the Durham College Sports Complex are available to the general public in three forms. The All Inclusive Racquets membership offers no charge courts for not only "squash, but tennis (indoor and outdoor), badminton, and platform tennis. Members are given a four- day court-booking privilege, 'a complete fitness appraisal including a fitness test and demonstration of the Master Exercise Program relative to the individual's fitness level. All Inclusive members are also entitled to unlimited use of the fitness area and gym during open access periods. The second membership is known as a fitness member- ship and includes the same fitness appraisal, unlimited use of the fitness area and gym use as specified above. These members are allowed use of the racquet sport courts at a prescribed rate and a three day advance booking privilege. The final membership is a racquets only, formerly known as pay-as-you-play. These members are entitled to use the racquet sports courts -at the prescribed rates and a two-day booking privilege. Members may bring guests for a nominal charge and equipment rental is available from the control centre. Lockers are pro- vided but not for overnight storage. In addition to the five popular squash courts, the college complex boasts a fitness room with indoor track, stationary bicycles, weights and other equip- ment. To help you work out a program geared to your own needs, Dale Biddelll, the college Kkinesiologist, is available for a fitness evaluation. . There is also a double gymnasium with markings for tennis, volleyball, basket- ball, and badminton. Outdoors are lighted tennis courts and one for platform tennis. Regular memberships are presently full but the college is now offering a limited summer membership for anyone who is interested. « Looks like even the most professional player misses now and again. Keep your eye on the ball, Don. oy Oa A an ERI od i NG . eH) Sok Ar " = Ae Go ~~ A PAR RN