Welcome to ASC&DC
Squash Club
The oldest freestanding squash court in North America. Located in Keene, NH.
The Amalgamated Squash Chowder and Development Corporation has a very long and unique history. While the organization was founded in 1958, the building itself has been used as a squash court since the early 20th century! Click below to learn the full story.
Why should I play squash?
Squash is often called one of the healthiest sports! Check out this great video for a brief rundown.
CLUB NEWS
We welcome new members! We have regular “round robins” for players of all skill levels, as well as a women’s round robin. All members have virtually unlimited access to playing time. The Annual Membership fee is set each year at the Annual Meeting which is held in mid-November and is a function of the number of members divided into the annual costs. Club leadership watches costs very carefully. Dues for the 2025-26 year are $275. The ASC&DC Club is a New Hampshire nonprofit organization. Contact us if interested!
Join the club today!
Gary Gargan is the current 35+ and 40+ Massachusetts State Champion, coaches the Tufts University team and is developing a strong junior program at Squash West in Massachusetts. He is extraordinarily gifted at introducing beginners to the wonderful game of squash, and we are grateful to have him as the club pro at ASC&DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The club is open for members only, but if you’d like to schedule a free introductory lesson to see if you’d like to join, send us a message!
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Send us a message introducing yourself, pay the annual dues to our treasurer Gavin Key, and you’ll be given full access to the court, and invited to all club events.
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There are many! Squash balls are smaller and less bouncy than racquetballs, and our courts are smaller as well.
Because of this, racquetball rallies get shorter the more skilled you are. In squash, the better you get, the longer the rallies are.
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Here’s the basic rundown: Squash is played between 2 people in an indoor box court. The opponents hit the ball back and forth against the front wall. It can also hit either side wall or back wall, as long as it hits the front wall each shot. The ball can be volleyed mid-air, and may also bounce once before hitting. If the ball bounces twice, goes out of bounds, or fails to reach the front wall, you lose the point. Games are played to 11. There are other more specific rules, but those are the basics!