Hi! I'm fairly new here and also suffering from squash withdrawal. I'm probably going to join this club:
http://www.geneva-squash.com

They have a social night every Thursday so I think I'll turn up to that this week. I'm also not particularly good at squash (yet!). 

Joe
 

Hey Joe & Stephanie, 

I know you can rent a court in the Cologny sport centre, i think it's about 35 chf for one hour for non members.  I started playing squash two months ago, so still learning the rules!  Thanks for sharing the Geneva squash website, it looks cool, if you are going along maybe let me know, I'd be interested in finding out about signing up too! 

Michelle 

35CHF seems pretty steep! I'll let you know if I go (which I probably will). The new member deal including the training sounds pretty helpful. 

Hi Michelle and Joe,

Thank you both for your informative replies - it has given me hope of finding some good squash here! Yes I agree the 35 CHF seems a bit steep.. I would definitely be interested in going to the new member night perhaps either this week or next week, so thanks so much for sharing that web site. Do you know if there are membership fees for these nights?

And Michelle - we could maybe let each other know if we decide to go, if you'd like? I'm also interested in signing up!

- Steph

Hey Stephanie,

 You can also go to Vitam Parc on the French side. They have 3 or 4 courts, with equipment you would pay in total 19 euros for 45 mins:

 http://www.vitam.fr/en/page/prices-3

 It's very close to Geneva and no membership required, just call them and book a time. Only you would experience some traffic jams passing the border if you go during rush hour. If you can drive there and avoid this time of day, I would say this is an easy and cheap option. I went there a couple of times and really liked it, although being a beginner I havent tried any other in Geneva.

 Francois

Hi,

I just joined maisonnex club (close to CERN) http://www.meyrin.ch/jahia/Jahia/administration/sports/complexe_sportif_de_maisonnex

Its 150 CHF / season for who lives/work in Meyrin, and may be around 300 for outside ... online booking system ... you have to book before one week.

My level is beginner-intermediate, if you are interested in a couple of games/regular or someone else feel free to contact me

Abdul

Hi everyone,

Thank you all so much for your tips! I have compared and contrasted all options, and have decided I am going to check out the Geneva Squash Club (price, and is very close to OMS where I work). I will probably check it out this weekend, and maybe go for the social night next Thursday if anyone else is interested?

Steph

Just to add to this thread, I've recently moved over for the UK and have been investigating squash options as I used to play team squash frequently in the UK.

There doesn't seem to be many/any squash courts in the centre of geneva as far as I can see? I am quite surprised as usually many financial folk like to play during lunchtimes in the UK so use courts close to the financial districts.

The two main Geneva squash 'clubs' seem to be the Geneva Squash Club, and a club in Maisonnex by the CERN complex by the airport. http://www.meyrin.ch/jahia/Jahia/administration/sports/complexe_sportif_de_maisonnex

Interestingly there is an 'external' squash club based at the Maisonnex club that provides the ladders etc like at the Geneva squash club

http://club-squash.web.cern.ch/club-squash/default.html

There is a large price difference between the two, with the Geneva Squash club being much more expensive, but I suspect it will be more 'cluby' with the benefits they entail.

I am living in plainPalais so both are inconvenient in terms of public transport access (great as it is here), but I see tram 14 to CERN from Bellaire goes direct to the Maisonnex club in 25mins very regularly so I will be trying that one in the not to distant future.

Anyway just some info incase it helps others in the same position.

Cheers Ryan

I went to the Geneva Squash social night last week for the first time. I can highly recommend it. Very friendly people and a good standard. I'll be going every week from now on!

You can take a 3 month trial membership for 290 which includes some group lessons.

See you there,

Will

Hey Will,

Oh that's very good to hear. What exactly happens at the social night, is it more of a social gathering or do people go to play squash with new people?

And yes, it is the 3 month membership that I am thinking of. Doesn't sound like too bad of a deal!

Steph

Hi Steph,

People come to play squash with lots of different people on one evening. You play one person, take a break, play someone else and so on. All very relaxed and friendly.

See you there,

Will

Hi,

I might come on thursday night to see what´s going on. Would like to play squash again after a long break!

Hi

To dip into this thread, I am reltively new here and found the same squash playing desires (especially as the days are drawing in) and dilemmas.  The club at Colony has little mention.  I saw it today and it looks pretty good although probably not as clubby as the Geneva squash club but at least from my perspective closer to my stomping ground.

Formely pretty reasonable player who would like a game if anyone interested.

So I'll be heading to the club tonight, assuming I don't get lost on the way. Will probably get there at about 7. Guess I'll see a few of you there.

Glad to see several people are interested in playing Squash and looking for partners :-)

I'm fairly new to Geneva, and got to experience 3 Squash clubs:Maisonnex (Meyrin), Geneva Squash Club and one in Cologny. all similar courts (Miasonnex has 4 from what I recall, Cologny has 3 and Geneva Squash club has 5).

You can get as many one time passes as you want at Maisonnex and Cologny. Geneva SC allows for 2 one time passes, and then you have to become a memeber.

I would like to play friady evening, saturday and/or sunday.

Please drop a line of you are available to play and I can call and book a court.

PS: I am beginner/internediate level.

Thanks

Hey Joe,

So how was the social night? I am still hoping to go next Thursday. I am assuming you have to be a member to join the social night?

Steph

HI Steph,

It was great- decent courts, good group of people with a range of levels. Stayed there for a couple of hours and had some good games. I've joined now yes but you could probably pay a little and just go for the social night as a tester. I'm fairly sure I could have just left without joining! They have about 6 or 7 mini leagues with the bottom one for beginners - one thing to bear in mind is that the current minileague ends this sunday, so if you want to get involved for the next one (they run monthly I think) then maybe get in touch with them before Thursday. 

See you on the court next Thurday I guess!

Joe 

Hi Joe,

I had a chance to check out the club this past Sunday, and it was pretty epic, I'm definitely joining. Of course, I completely forgot that I am going to the UK tomorrow, so will see you - and any others from this forum - next Thursday!

Steph

Hi Jeremy, am a member of the cologny club and can play evenings of this week. Let me know if u r around.. Cheers!

Parth

How about Thursday evening?  I do not what time the slots are but 7pm would be good for me.

Cheers

Anyone else heading to the Squash Club tonight?

Can't make it tonight unfortunately. I'm booked in for the training session on monday night though. Would be up for a game this weekend.

Hi Steph,

I'm planning to go again tonight, had a good time last thursday. The standard was very good imo and a nice friendly atmosphere. I think it is the school hols this week so i'm not sure if it will be busier/quieter. Perhaps we can have a hit sometime during the evening. I'll be wearing my lucky grey t-shirt!

Cheers                                                                                                                  Ryan

Hey Ryan and Joe,

Glad to hear you both frequent the squash club! What skill level are you both at? Perhaps we could hit up the courts sometime on Sunday, Joe? And cool - see you tonight at the social, Ryan. I'll be wearing my own lucky pink tank top!

Steph

hey, my standard isn't particularly great - I've been plaiying maybe once a week with friends for the last year. I'm not sure if I'll be in geneva on sunday at the moment, I'll let you know tomorrow and we'll have a game if so! 

I know this thread is a few weeks old but I'd like to dip in.

Im thinking of joining the meyrin (CERN) club, I've been several times as pay as go and love it.  My game is intermediate but I've dipped in form and fitness so if any of you are interested in a game then hit me up, i don't mind on your ability, and will gladly share/ receive pointers on the game.  I just want to be on court again, I love it!

Cheers

Dan

Hello everyone

Like Dan - please excuse me for dropping by late.

On Monday this week I visited the courts at Vitam centre on the other side of the border. Generally the facilities were fantastic! Squash / Badminton / climbing walls the size of Everest / Gym / Aerobics / etc ....

Squash - 45 min - Eur 14 // Raquets - rent - Eur 2

I already have a booking for Monday the 12th Nov - 19h45 and an opponent, however, if anyone would like a lift (2 seats spare in my car), I would be happy to collect you from the centre of town at around 19h00 and bring you back. You can make a booking online at -

http://www.vitam.fr/en/page/racket-sports-zone

Perhaps we may establish a group keen on alternating opponents?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Rei

Hi Rei,

I would like to join you on monday, however, I have been unable to find an opponent (unless there is someone on the thread who would like to join me).  Failing that, would you be interested in playing as a trio - one on, one off alternating games?

Dan

Hi,

I might be joining too late. Are you still frequently playing at Vitam?

Hi Benjamin,

Rei and I have played a couple of times and we are looking to arrange another game in the near future.

I also play a guy from my work, we have played at CERN.

He is of a similar level to myself (and I would also say similar to Rei).  Perhaps we could get a 4 going on sometimes?

Dan

Hi,

I'd be interested in playing if anybody is short of an opponent. Near CERN would be ideal. I'm probably lower intermediate now... Used to play once or twice a week, but not for a couple of years.

Let me know if anybody wants a game!

Cheers,

Tom

Hi Tom,

Keen on a game this thursday (6 pm or later) at the squash club Meyrin (just across the road from CERN) ?

Thanks

Riadh

Hi Stephanie

If you are willing to play in Maisonnex squash club by the CERN, happy to join we are a team looking for partners

We're working on a BuyClub promotion with the Geneva Squash Club. Hope to have firm news for you in a few days.

Nir

Hello everyone,

I'd like to play squash again. Is anyone interested to play on the other side of the lake in le "Centre Sportif de Cologny" (16CHF/45min) ?

Raquet rental 5CHF

I used to play in this club some years ago and it is nice, free and easy undergound parking.

http://www.cs-cologny.ch/squash/

Søren,

Hey Soren,

I am a member of cologny so will take you up on your offer if you keen

Let me know

Jean

Hello Soren and Jean.

I have just joned Cologny and am keen to play more.

Jeremy