Celebrate Our Centennial
NY Squash was founded more than 100 years ago, back in January of 1924 and originally named the Metropolitan Squash Racquets Association (MSRA). In the years since we have evolved and grown in parallel with the national and international growth of the sport. Today we are the largest—if not most vibrant—squash community in the United States; and the official in the New York City area district of US Squash, the national governing body of squash. What remains from the start is our love of squash and our ongoing efforts to promote and organize the game. With the new dawn of squash entering the Olympics in 2028, we look forward to the next 100 years.
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Centennial Events | NY Squash Legends | Centennial History | Club Histories | Personal Stories
Centennial Events
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
🎉 Join the Celebration 🎉
At the NY Squash Centennial Party!
Although Centennial events, like our revival of the Met-A tournament have already been underway in 2024, our grand, 4-part celebration will take place throughout the day and into the night at Open Squash FiDi.
Please mark your calendar for Sat. Sept. 14th, 2024 and RSVP today, because we're throwing the ultimate squash bash—and all NY Squash Community members are invited! This isn't just any party - it's a day-and-night extravaganza celebrating 100 years of New York squash. Highlights Include:
Pro Exhibition Matches: Watch the pros battle it out on the court!
Age Group Round Robins: A chance for all ages to shine.
Exclusive Centennial Presentations: Celebrating our sport's history with squash luminaries.
Commemorative Swag: Limited edition gifts to mark this milestone.
Gourmet Food & Drinks: Indulge in a range of food, drink and good cheer.
Epic Party Vibe: Obviously.
🏆 Don't miss your chance to win signed racquets from
squash legends in our free raffle🏆
Let's make squash history together!
In celebration of our Centennial we present a series of profiles of legends of NY Squash. We have curated these profiles to include three loose groups: players, coaches and “builders,” who have helped build the institutions that make up the NY Squash community today. Each has made a significant contribution to the NY Squash community. And their accomplishments on and off the court make them NY Squash Legends. This is an ongoing series by noted squash historian Rob Dinerman to be published over the course of our centennial year, 2024.
Centennial History
Founded in 1924, originally as the Metropolitan Squash Racquets Association (MSRA), NY Squash has a long and hallowed history spanning the sport’s early days to the modern game. This section provides a range of stories covering different eras, milestones and highlights of NY Squash’s history. Click below to see the story of The Summer of 1979 when NY Squash took the national stage, and more!
Clubs Histories
Club Logos (left to right): University Club of New York, Rockaway Hunting Club, Racquet and Tennis Club and Harvard Club of New York
New York’s many, diverse clubs have each contributed to the history of squash in New York, starting with the three clubs that came together to found NY Squash in 1924: The University Club of New York, The Rockaway Hunting Club, and Montclair Athletic Club, and later that year The Racquet and Tennis Club and The Harvard Club of New York. Club histories are included as we receive them.
If you or your club are interested in sharing your club’s story please let us know at Centennial@NYSquash.com
Personal Stories
Stories to Come…
Squash has provided many New Yorkers meaningful community, strong relationships and ways to give back. Below are some of their stories.
If you are interested in sharing your own New York Squash story please let us know at Centennial@NYSquash.com