About us

Club Description

 

The Wharton Squash Club's purpose is to provide opportunities for its members to enjoy the game of squash and bond in a team atmosphere on and off the court.  Through its ongoing box league, tournaments and coaching sessions, the club will enable its players of all levels to take their game to the next level.  There will also be social events to accompany this year-round sport.  Practices are held at the world-class Ringe Squash Courts, which has 10 glass-backed courts.   We welcome Wharton Partners to join!

 

The club has also secured a select number of seats for its members to attend the finals of the country's most prestigious tournament – the U.S. Open – right here in Philadelphia. 

 

 

Club Mission

 

To promote the squash community at Wharton and help members improve their skills and fitness so they leave business school knowing a new sport they can play anywhere in the world and throughout the year.

 

 

Club Activities

 

Introductory activities (first two sessions open to all):

  • Squash overview and practice sessions for beginners
  • Rackets, goggles and balls provided (members will only have to buy non-marking shoes)
  • Rules and squash gear introduction

Member activities through the year will include:

  • Online squash ladder (box league) and bi-weekly round robin sessions
  • Weekly group lessons from pros and drills run by club officers (private lessons available upon request)
  • Opportunity to watch the world's top pros at the U.S. Open finals
  • Tournaments with local players and other business school clubs
  • Leadership opportunities for first year members who show passion for the sport and commitment to the club
  • Watching Penn Varsity matches
  • Club T-shirts and discounted gear from squash retailers
  • Weekly social events

 

 

Club Activities

 

 Additional information: 

  • Players must use shoes with non-marking soles (i.e. no black soles) on the courts!
  • The Ringe Squash Courts are located at 219 S 33rd St next to Hutchinson Gymnasium and require no additional membership fees to use. 
  • Due to ongoing renovations at Hutchinson Gym, players should have their Penn Cards swiped at Fox Fitness Center located right across Smith Walk.
  • Discounted gear for our members from our club's partner, squashgear.com (use code "SquashGearWharton10").