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Sunday

13

Sept

Frans Otten Stadion

IJsbaanpad 43, Amsterdam Zuid

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Free entry

Open Day at the Frans Otten Stadion.

Courts open all afternoon. Try squash, padel and table tennis, meet the coaches, bring the kids. Everything is free — just tell us you are coming.

  • Rackets and balls provided — bring nothing but indoor trainers
  • All ages from seven upwards, and no experience whatsoever needed
  • Drop in any time, or reserve a place in a timed taster session
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Junior players warming up on court at the Dutch Junior Open in Amsterdam

The afternoon

Drop in whenever. Or pick a taster session.

You are welcome to turn up at any point and just have a look around. If you would like a coach to put a racket in your hand and run you through the basics, reserve one of the taster sessions below so we know how many courts to hold.

TimeWhat is on
12:00

Doors open

Coffee at reception, courts free to walk round, coaches about for questions.

12:30 – 13:15

Junior taster — ages 7–11

Games-based introduction to squash and table tennis. Parents welcome courtside.

13:30 – 14:15

Junior taster — ages 12–16

Proper rallies, a bit of technique, and a mini tournament to finish.

14:30 – 15:15

Adult beginner taster

Never held a racket? Start here. From grip to your first real rally in 45 minutes.

15:30 – 16:15

Padel & racket mix

Come and try the other two. A good one for a family or a group of friends.

16:30 – 17:00

Exhibition match

Watch what the sport looks like at full speed, then stay for a drink.

Who it is for

Honestly, everyone.

Never played

The whole point of the day. Nobody expects you to know the rules, and you will not be the only one holding a racket for the first time.

Parents and kids

Two junior tasters split by age, and enough going on that the rest of the family is not just standing about watching.

Padel players

Same instinct, different sport. Most padel players pick squash up quickly and find it a noticeably harder workout.

Returning players

Played years ago and fancy starting again? Come and see the courts, meet the coaches and look at the groups before committing to anything.

From people who train here

This is how most of them started.

“I can’t recommend it enough. First, I joined Friday ladies-only night. A perfect way to start playing squash and find a bunch of girls to play with. Now I am having private classes with Rich. He is an amazing coach.”

Sonia Fleury MarinAmsterdam, Netherlands

“Rich has helped immensely with my squash. By focussing on the basics of my movement on the court, we were able to go from a C1 to B2 level in a matter of two months. It was also a great joy to be practicing with Rich.”

Matthijs CarpayAmsterdam, Netherlands

“I have had trainings and clinics with Rich, Omar and Chris over the past three years. Rich is very sharp in pointing out bad habits that might hinder your play and excellent with explaining the technical side of the game. Can’t recommend them enough!”

Raghav MohanAmsterdam, Netherlands

Practical

Everything you need to know.

When
Sunday 13 September
12:00 – 17:00, drop in any time
Where
Frans Otten Stadion
IJsbaanpad 43, 1076 CV Amsterdam
Getting there
Ten minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Zuid
Free parking on site
Cost
Free
Entry, courts and racket hire included
Bring
Indoor trainers, non-marking sole
Sportswear and a water bottle
Questions
+31 6 18238189
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Questions

Anything else.

Do I have to sign up, or can I just turn up?

You can absolutely just turn up. Signing up only matters if you want a place in one of the timed taster sessions, because we hold a set number of courts for each one.

Is it really completely free?

Yes. Entry, courts and racket hire are all free, there is no payment step when you sign up, and there is nothing to pay if you decide squash is not for you.

What age do the junior sessions start at?

Seven. The 7–11 taster is games-based and fairly gentle; the 12–16 session plays proper rallies and finishes with a mini tournament.

Can I bring a group of friends?

Please do — pick your group size in the form so we hold enough courts. For groups larger than six, WhatsApp us and we will sort it out directly.

Will there be photos or filming?

Yes, we will be filming and photographing parts of the day for Rich King Coaching. Tell any coach on the day if you would rather not appear and we will keep you out of shot.

I cannot make the 13th.

Book a free trial class instead — 45 minutes on court with a coach, on a date that suits you.

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