Hi folks! Just wanted to hop on here to clarify some of the comments. This court is the oldest “freestanding” squash court in North America. I’m sure there are other courts older that contain multiple courts or are part of a larger complex, but this is the oldest building that is just a squash court. The court was built in the early 1900’s and belonged to the Faulkner family until 1958, when the club was officially founded. Others were asking about the unusual lines on the walls. The court is so old that it actually pre-dates the international standard for squash courts. When the court was built it was actually a hardball squash court, which is why the size of the court is different, and the lines run diagonally. While it’s been a debate for many years, ASC&DC chooses to leave the court as it is to honor the historic tradition of the building. It’s what gives the court its charm!
Yeah. I thought that. Be interesting to see how that plays!? Also. Shouldn’t be a let for hitting the beams. That’s just out in my book. I’ve played on courts with all kinds of ceilings. Some with heaters. Beams etc.
I will say this the oldest squash court could be in the University Club in Denver. 1895 was when the club was built but the squash was not added in that time.
Hi folks! Just wanted to hop on here to clarify some of the comments. This court is the oldest “freestanding” squash court in North America. I’m sure there are other courts older that contain multiple courts or are part of a larger complex, but this is the oldest building that is just a squash court. The court was built in the early 1900’s and belonged to the Faulkner family until 1958, when the club was officially founded.
Others were asking about the unusual lines on the walls. The court is so old that it actually pre-dates the international standard for squash courts. When the court was built it was actually a hardball squash court, which is why the size of the court is different, and the lines run diagonally. While it’s been a debate for many years, ASC&DC chooses to leave the court as it is to honor the historic tradition of the building. It’s what gives the court its charm!
You may find that Harrow is generally recognised as where squash (or should I say squash rackets) came from and not Eton.
Yeah, I'm sure they started playing it at Eton quite early on but it originated at Harrow.
Hahaha woah!!! Great job making this doc Gav! What a Keene gem, I had no idea about this. That’s wild that they moved the building to save the court.
Thank you for putting this together. Well done.
Fantastic. Lucky to have this locally.
I’d love to play here this thanksgiving when I’m home. Is it possible to get on court?
I’m a member of the Toronto Racquet Club which is the oldest club in North America originating in 1905.
Ah, actually The Tennis & Racquet Club in Boston was opened in 1902. I think we all agree our respective clubs are old.... ;-)
Hi Vaughn. Great video!
Did anyone else notice the side wall out of court lines not going up at an angle put going straight across?
Yeah. I thought that. Be interesting to see how that plays!? Also. Shouldn’t be a let for hitting the beams. That’s just out in my book. I’ve played on courts with all kinds of ceilings. Some with heaters. Beams etc.
Great to see this, but squash was invented at Harrow school not Eton!
I will say this the oldest squash court could be in the University Club in Denver. 1895 was when the club was built but the squash was not added in that time.
Wonderful video
North American-style squash court. Narrower than International standards.
Hey.... I play squash and I've shook hands with Idi Amin. Have never tried to emulate him though. How did that go?