The Basics of Nääs-Squash
HISTORY
Nääs-Squash ry was founded in 1990. It is an open squash club acting under the Finnish Squash Association (www.squash.fi). Consisting of about 50 members, the club’s home is at GoGo Liikuntakeskus Park in Tampere, Finland. The name “Nääs” means something like “you see” by local Tampere accent, so everybody in Finland - and a growing number of people also in other parts of the world - immediately know from what town the club originates.
Originally, the club was founded for keep-fit enthusiasts who loved to play squash couple of times a week. During years, a growing number of members have taken part in competitions also, especially in senior classes. Today, most players find perfect opponents to play with at Nääs-Squash, only the hottest top excluded.
ACTIVITIES
Nääs-Squash has four teams in Finnish Squash League. The team members are selected annually but so far almost everybody willing to play has had a chance to participate. Naturally, every club member has a right to represent Nääs-Squash in individual competitions.
Among the activities, the club evenings are the most important ones. At these weekly events, everybody plays with anybody a two game match after which the next pair steps in. In addition to the club evenings, there is so called club ranking at the hall which is run by GoGo.
Nääs-Squash has made some squash trips to Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, England, the Netherlands and Latvia. The idea of these trips is to play with the local clubs and to have some fun. The latest trip was made to Dublin, Ireland in 2008.
In the Nääs-Squash calendar, season parties are also included. The End-of-the-Season Party is arranged in May, and in December it is time to celebrate the Christmas. In these events, handicap competition is most often arranged.
Some further information about Nääs-Squash can be found (only in Finnish) in the ten year history book available from the president of the club.
MEMBERS’ BENEFITS
GoGo membership: special price
Club Evenings
Summertime On Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
Other times On Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
No additional fee for GoGo members.
Discounts
Intersport Turtola, Tampere Discount 5%-15%. from normal prices
Kalevan Kello, Tampere Discount 20%.
Possibility to join one of the league teams, if player’s standard is appropriate.
JOINING THE CLUB
Annual fee for adult members is 50 EUR and it is paid to the bank account Sampo 800016-1708440. For details, please contact the President of the club.
In official competitions and the Squash League, also squash license is needed. More information about the license can be asked from the Finnish Squash Association:
www.squash.fi
CONTACT DATA OF NÄÄS-SQUASH
Nääs-Squash ry
President Krister Koivula
Metsäniitynkatu 1 F21
33710 TAMPERE FINLAND
Tel. +358-40-5550911