Dulwich Squash Club
Dulwich Squash Club is a part of Dulwich Sports Club, situated in south east London.
Dulwich Squash Club was established in 1937 and continues to diversify with the times, welcoming the next generation of squash players.
We are proud to be known as a welcoming club, run by its members and catering for squash players of all standards. We also host vibrant Racketball and Squash Doubles communities.
There are four squash courts. Our main pavilion has two courts, with two more in a lower pavilion, all with viewing balconies.
Bring your racket and try out our club at our mix and match Club Night - every Sunday from 5:45pm!
We are an Affiliated Club of England Squash and a PSA Platinum Club.
News and events
Dulwich Squash Club featured on PSA's website
We are very proud to be featured this month on the PSA's magazine website The Squash Site. The piece is excellent and really reflects our strengths as one of London's top squash clubs. Please click on "more info" to read the article. Thanks go to Nikhil Roy for working with Andy Whipp of the PSA to pull it all together. A lot of members featured in the photos - check to see if you are one of them!
The DSC Winter Handicap has started!
The Club Winter Handicap and Plate competition commenced on Monday 19th January with 59 members entering the competition. Finals day is on Saturday 21st February. The tournament organiser is Greg Wallyn, who has been running this competition for many years and always ensures smooth running of the event.
Dates for the Club Championships, usually held late summer, are TBC.
Junior Spring Term squash coaching courses ready for booking!
Sessions will resume on Wednesday 14th January and run through to 27th March depending on which group your child is in. A reminder that places are limited so please do book ahead to avoid disappointment.
There are four groups - Minis (Ages 4- 7 years), Beginners (Ages 7 and over or by ability), Intermediates (Ages 11 and over or by ability) and Advanced (Ages 14 and over or by ability).
More details on the Coaching page on this website.
Coaching only available to Junior members of the club. Click on link to sign up your child.
Squash and Racketball club nights open to non-members!
Each Friday, from 1830 - 2130. Come along and join in. £6 for the session or £12 for non-members.
Play as much or as little as you want! Squash, Racketball or both (equipment and an opponent for Racketball will be available on the night). James Brownsdon - the Club Coach - will be directing traffic on Friday nights, so get in touch with him, let him know if you're planning to attend.
By the way, this supplements the Squash Club Night every Sunday - also open to non-members.
Adult group training - Improvers & Intermediates
Restarting Saturday 17th January from 11:15 to 12:45, the Club Coach (James Brownsdon) runs a mix of fitness and technique drills to take your game to the next level. There will be two levels - Improvers (league boxes 21 and below) and Intermediates (league boxes 10-20). The sessions alternate on Saturdays, starting with Improvers and Intermediates the following week. Maximum 8 persons per session - strictly on a first come basis. Cost is £10 per session (members-only). For more information and to sign up, contact James Brownsdon (jbcoachdsc@gmail.com / 07340-077488. Sessions will be paused during half-term or on tournament days, so please check the Club's Calendar.
Find us in Dulwich
The Squash Club is a part of the historic Dulwich Sports Club, a member-owned institution since 1867. Alongside squash, we offer Tennis, Cricket, Croquet and Hockey. Members who join multiple sections enjoy special discounts.
The club is committed to sustainability, so we ask all members and visitors to consider walking, cycling or using public transport. If you need to come by car, please consider car sharing. Entrance is off Burbage Road.
The nearest stations are Herne Hill and North Dulwich, and the 37 buses regularly serve the area. https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Click on "Map + directions" to find us.
Coaching
Junior Coaching takes place on various days during the week.
The Ladies Club session is held on Saturday mornings from 09:30am to 11:15am. This is also open to non-members and is part of our coaching programme.
We also have Adult Mixed Coaching following the Ladies Club session. This is for improvers and intermediate members - runs from 11:15 to 12:45am.
Further details for junior and adult coaching are available from head coach, James Brownsdon.
Club nights and more
Club Nights are on Fridays and Sundays: Fridays, from 18:30 to 21:30 for Squash and Racketball and Sundays, from 17:45 to 21:00 for Squash.
Sunday Club Night is open to members (£6) and non-members alike (£12) - no booking is needed and an ideal way to try out the club.
Squash Doubles on early Saturday evenings are open to all members.
Our Club Bar is open daily, with cask beers such as Tribute and Doombar, plus popular lagers, together with a variety of energy replacing soft drinks for the health-conscious athlete!
Squash leagues and tournaments
The Club Squash League is mixed and caters to a broad range of playing abilities - all members are encouraged to join.
The Squash League has around 190 participants and each one usually lasts 6 or 7 weeks.
Club Tournaments are held in late spring/summer, and there is an additional Winter Handicap Competition in the winter months. These events allow members of a wide range of experience and abilities to meet and play each other.
