Club nights During the winter months (Oct-April) we have “club nights”.

Once or twice per week, for €2 per person per night, you can play all the squash or badminton you want between 8-10pm.

But you’ll have to play whoever shows up on the night, maybe someone of your standard, maybe someone of different standard.

Sometimes squash or badminton drills will be practiced. Cooperative play can be as enjoyable as competitive play.

o Coach Hill Marks and Peter Nicol (legendary former World No.1) were mentioned by Irish Squash.

o The Badminton World Federation has an online coaching course and coach Lee Jay Bok was associated with Badminton Ireland for the London Olympics 2012.

You might have to take a turn (maybe 20mins) refereeing or coaching.

At the moment it’s Weds and Fri 8-10pm, but that can change, enquire in the shop.

Squash is the game for a vigorous workout, getting rid of the frustrations of modern day living along the way.It is important to find someone of your own standard to play with.Leagues are offered to get you started but most games are played casually, either between friends or league entrants.

Floor traction at Rathoe may not be the same as other Squash courts. If you’ve played Squash elsewhere, take time to use smaller steps at Rathoe.

Unfortunately, there is no regular water supply available to players at Rathoe. It is a good idea to bring a bottle of water to drink after a game.

Rathoe PO closes at 1730 weekdays and 1300 Sat (the shop may be open later). Enquiries are most easily made before this. Arrangements can be made with regard to keys if you wish to play when the PO is closed, mention it when buying your tokens.

Most nights there is something on and the hall will be open. If you arrive to find the hall closed, and you’re looking for keys, try these numbers (they’re handy to have in your phone).

Anne O’Connor 087/9159695 Tony Byrne 086/2465158

Use of Meter

1) Make sure Meter reads zero before inserting a token (you could lose a token if you don’t)

2) Insert token in right side of meter (Meter should now read 40.00)

3) There are two small outline black circles on the grey pad just below the green clock. Press the left circle, under the 40, where it says “Press for count down” in blue. (Meter will count down from 40.00 and lights will come on)

4) Heating and fan may be used.

5) After the lights go out, the clock may show some seconds remaining (maybe 00.30). Wait for zeros (00.00) and a “beep” before inserting another token.