We are all about you trying Squash!


Thanks for looking at Pirates Squash Club to come and give squash a go! We pride ourselves on being an open, family friendly club and would love you to come and try out our club and courts.

​We know at first it can be a little daunting trying a new sport or a new club, but we want to make this as easy and enjoyable for you as possible and we have a great team to help .

We offer a number of options for new players as below, which are all designed with beginning players in mind.

What can we offer you as a beginner?

1. Open Club Night - Thursdays from 7pm

Most Thursday evening's we open the club up to the public to try squash. This is for any player of any ability and is the best place to get started.  We suggest coming down on one of these nights to view the club and have a go. Training and rackets provided and one of our Committee members will be there to greet you and introduce you to the club. See the Open Clubs Night tab for the next available time. 
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2. 'Have-a-Go' Starter Program

Our 'Have-a-Go' Starter Program (or HAG Program) is run twice per year (March and August) and is a five week startup package, with training in groups of beginners up to three times per week. The aim is to get you fit and playing squash in a social and fun way. The cost is $45 for non-members, but if you join the club prior to the next HAG Program, you can participate for free. 
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3. Flexi League

This is a purely social league that is designed for new members to get to know other. It runs for a five week period, in which you have to play five different opponents in a friendly match and at a flexible time that suits you during the week (hence the title Flexi). The aim is to play against others of a similar ability and get to meet some players you enjoying playing against for more regular causal games in the future. 
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4. Racketball

Racketball is very similar to squash, but played with bigger rackets and a bigger ball. This makes it easier to hit and the game is played at a slower pace. It's ideal for beginners learning new racket skills and we have rackets and balls available in the foyer at any time for players to use. 
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5. Social Leagues and Events

We have a number of social leagues and events for all social players, including beginners, that run throughout different times of the year. There is something for everyone, from structured social competitions, to one-off events on a Saturday afternoon. We are even looking to introduce squash and darts combo competitions for something a little different. 
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6. Membership and Access

We provide monthly options for being a member at Pirates, so you can come and try for a few months and see if its for you. Off-Peak Memberships start at $20 per month, and Full Memberships at just $30 per month for full access to the courts and no additional costs to bring a friend to play anytime. Social players have no minimum commitment, but competitive graded players have an initial 12-month commitment. We run a  key tag access system for the doors and a computer controlled booking system that operates the court lights, so you can book a court at anytime from your phone or PC. 
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Our Location

4 John Wilson Drive, St Kilda, Dunedin
​(opposite the Dinosaur Park)