Squash is a conditionally intensive sport and it has some relation to tennis; it is a racket game played by two people. Unlike tennis, squash players do not face each other but side by side and can use the walls. Therefore, there is no net and the (soft) ball is always played against the opposite wall.
SQUASH
More information can be requested at reception
BRESS Sports Center, Squash courts 1 – 6
Prizes and booking
At BRESS, we have 6 squash courts available for hire for both members and non-members. Check our squash rates here.
You can rent a squash court online via bress.baanreserveren.nl (registering for the reservation system is free of charge). Please read the booking conditions carefully in advance.
Important: Black soles or soles with black areas are prohibited on our squash courts. Squash may only be played on indoor sports shoes.
Meet the squash trainers!
Meet our trainers. They are ready to teach you all the tricks of squash. Note: There are no evening squash training sessions.
Tessa Ter Sluis
“As a professional squash player, I have enjoyed teaching squash at BRESS for almost 10 years now. I work with squash players on specific areas for improvement or teach beginning squash players the basics of the game. I also help the more competitive players who play in tournaments, leagues or the BRESS squash ladder with training exercises focusing on technical, tactical or physical aspects of the game. Do you want to start playing squash or work on something specific? Get in touch and let’s train!”
Contact: Tessatersluis@hotmail.com
Marjolein van Oostrum
“With almost 20 years of experience, I still share my passion for squash every day to young, old, beginning and experienced squash players. For beginning players, the basic rules and techniques are discussed so that you can quickly play a fun match against a friend or in the BRESS ladder competition. If you are more experienced, we will discuss the tactical side of the game with various exercises to simulate a match situation. In short, there are squash lessons for every level and every ambition at BRESS.”
Contact: Marjoleinvanoostrum@hotmail.nl
Bart Bielars
“Technique, tactics & physical and mental fitness are all involved in this fantastic sport. For the past 15 years, I have been playing and training a lot so that I could eventually play tournaments and leagues. With competitions, I visit many cities across the country where you too could go when you start playing competition. For 5 years, I have enjoyed teaching children, students and adults. I can often be found at BRESS, so if you see me sometime and you have a question about squash or would like to attend a training session, feel free to talk to me and I will be happy to help you! See you on the squash court!”
Contact: Bart.bielars@gmail.com
Niels Langedijk
“To improve on the things we love to do, that is true satisfaction. If squash is the thing you love to do, I’d like to help you out with just that! Every week, I aim to develop myself between those three walls and the glass. Acting as a trainer, I get to bring that mentality and my passion for the sport with me every session. I tend to focus on beginners and students, but I’d like to see if I can help anyone however I can.
Would you like to grow with me by your side on the courts? Then don’t hesitate to send me an email or strike up a conversation in the sports center!“
Contact: nielslangedijk@gmail.com
Squash tournaments
Several evening and day tournaments take place throughout the year in which everyone can participate at their desired level (beginners, semi-advanced and advanced). Keep an eye on our activities page for the next tournament.
Note: From now on, the winners of beginners and semi-advanced will have to play one level higher 1 year after winning. The winner will be informed about this via email by the front office after the tournament.
Club night
Our club evening takes place every Friday evening (excluding holidays, events and other tournaments) from 19:00 on courts 2 to 5 and is intended for every squash player who wants to meet new players or just wants to hit some balls. Squash players of all levels are welcome and players are rotated among themselves, allowing you to meet many different players and thus many different playing styles. Conviviality and squash come together on this evening.
Reservations are not necessary, but please report to the bar upon arrival. Cost: € 7.50.
These are the dates when there will be no club evening:
- October 6 (due to squash tournament)
- November 3 (due to squash small competition)
- November 17 (due to squash tournament)
- November 24 (due to squash small competition)
- December 22 (esports event)
- January 12 ( due to squash tournament)
- March 8 ( due to squash tournament)
- April 19 (because of a BRESS Breda Open PSA tournament)
- April 26 (maybe because of king’s night)
- May 17 ( due to squash tournament)
- June 21 ( due to squash tournament)
6 October, 17 November, 12 January, 8 March, 17 May and 21 June squash tournaments will take place for which you can register via our activities page.
Squash ladder competition
Crazy about squash? Would you like to play a match every 2 weeks with someone of your level? Then join our BRESS squash ladder competition! It works very easily:
A fun match will be arranged for you every 2 weeks
You choose the days you like to play
You are classified according to your playing level
You switch places if you beat someone ranked higher
Do you want to play? Participation is free of charge. Visit the sportconnexions website for more information, full rules and to sign up.
Come watch competitions
Do you also enjoy watching squash competitions? BRESS has three teams participating in the SBN Competition of Squashbond Nederland. The matches of BRESS heren 1, 2 and 3 take place on Friday evenings and spectators are welcome! Good to know is that in the tournament, despite being called men’s, women are also welcome to play. For example, BRESS men’s 3 has a female member playing. The competition schedule of BRESS MEN 1, BRESS MEN 2 and BRESS MEN 3 can be found on the website of Squash Bond Nederland.
Would you like to stay up to date on club night and squash developments (different days, club nights and tournaments)?
Then please fill out our subscription form here.
BRESS Breda Open 2024
The biggest squash tournament of Breda is coming back in 2024 from 17 until 21 April!
ℹ️ All information will be announced shortly and can be found on www.bressbredaopen.com or at the Instagram @Bressbredaopen.
Are you interested in supporting BRESS Breda Open next year by sponsoring it? Then please fill in the form below and when we have more information about next year we will contact you.
