Burgess Hill Squash Club, based at the Triangle Leisure centre, Burgess Hill, Sussex is showing Olympic spirit in its fight against the closure of its two fantastic exhibition glass back courts. The leisure provider at the centre is planning to close the two glass back courts, located in the centre’s reception area, to make way for a climbing wall as part of a wider redevelopment. If the redevelopment goes ahead, squash at the centre would become untenable and the club would likely have to relocate or disband, as the two remaining courts at the centre aren’t fit for purpose.
The Club is hosting squash and racketball tournaments on Saturday 17th September from 9am onwards to show just how important the courts are to the club and to the wider squash community (If you wish to be involved in this you can contact [email protected]
Meanwhile, representatives of Sussex Squash and Racketball Association remain locked in discussions with the council and have presented a strong case for saving the courts, as well as developing squash at the centre and within the wider area.
This is not just a battle for Burgess Hill Squash Club but for every squash club and player everywhere as courts across the nation face closure. Pressure continues to mount from senseless edicts about making every square meter of space profitable, as if thirty sweaty people plodding through zumba or circuits will produce sporting talent capable of representing this nation.
Please share this message and the story of Burgess Hill Squash Club and show your solidarity for this squash club, as it may not be long before it is your court under pressure. Show that Squash has the Olympic spirit, which is not something that anyone can give or take away from us.
WE WUNT BE DRUV
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