Group Squash Retreats Around the World

This guide compares several group-oriented squash retreats available worldwide, catering to a range of budgets and seasons. They include professional training camps with elite coaches as well as recreational getaways for enthusiasts.

Each profile below covers the location, type of program, target skill level, typical duration and schedule, group size, pricing, and booking information. A comparison table follows for quick reference.

Squash Voyage (Multiple Locations, Europe)

Type: Recreational squash holiday camps at resort and city destinations, focusing on fun, skill improvement, and travel. They are aimed at adult players who want a vacation-style experience with organized squash activities rather than intensive training for competition.

Past and current destinations include Tenerife and Fuerteventura (Spain), Catania (Italy), and Madeira (Portugal).

Target Skill Level: All levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants are divided into groups by ability so everyone gets appropriate coaching.

Duration and Schedule: Typically 5-day programs. A recent Madeira camp ran over five days in early October. Schedules include daily group coaching of around 1.5 hours, optional private lessons, social play, and leisure or sightseeing time.

Group Size: Medium groups, with a maximum of around 18 participants per camp. Courts and coaching are organized in small sub-groups (for example, three players per court) to keep attention on each player.

Pricing: A few hundred euros per person for the squash program, varying by package, with discounts for pairs or groups. The base price typically excludes travel and accommodation, though partner hotels with special rates are offered and participants book lodging separately. Meals and excursions are also usually not included in the base price.

Booking and Contact: Via the official Squash Voyage website (squash.voyage), where upcoming camp dates and registration are listed. Inquiries can be made through the site's contact page.

World Enjoyer Squash Camps (Worldwide, based in Spain)

Type: Organized group squash camps for adults, with separate programs for juniors, combining training and holiday. World Enjoyer, founded in 2003 by coach Tino Casas, runs camps in around 15 countries, often hosted in attractive locations such as Spanish resorts and major cities.

The focus combines coaching, friendly competition, and local culture. Formats range from weekend clinics to week-long camps and premium camps. A tradition at the camps is the participation of a current or former top-20 player.

Target Skill Level: All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced competitors. Players are grouped by level so training can be tailored to each participant. The camps cater to adults of all ages and nationalities.

Duration and Schedule: Varies by event. Standard adult camps are often 5 days, with some extended to 10-day options, plus shorter weekend camps. A typical week-long camp offers around 15 hours of coached squash (about 3 hours per day), plus match play, fitness sessions, and an end-of-camp tournament.

Many camps include social activities or sightseeing time, and video analysis is used to give each player feedback.

Group Size: Groups are generally capped around 18 participants per week. When numbers are higher, multiple coaches run parallel groups to keep the coach-to-player ratio low. Each player can receive a personalized post-camp report from the coaches.

Pricing: Typically a few hundred euros per person for a multi-day camp, which often includes accommodation and other amenities. A popular Lanzarote camp's fee included four nights' accommodation and at least 15 hours of coaching. Prices usually cover lodging, training, and sometimes meals or local transport, but specifics vary by camp.

Booking and Contact: Through the World Enjoyer website (worldenjoyer.com), where upcoming schedules are posted. Players can register for scheduled camps or inquire about custom group arrangements by email or phone (info@worldenjoyer.com).

PSA Squash Retreats by SquashRetreats.com (Global: London, New York, El Gouna, and more)

Type: High-end professional training retreats timed to coincide with major PSA World Tour events. These packages combine coaching from squash champions with attendance at pro tournaments in major cities.

Itineraries blend daily training sessions, watching live pro matches from quarterfinals through finals, and dining and sightseeing. Coaches have included three-time World Champion Nick Matthew, 2015 World Champion Gregory Gaultier, and former World No. 2 Camille Serme.

Target Skill Level: Adult players, typically 18 and over, of all levels. The retreats suit enthusiasts who want an immersive squash experience. Groups are kept small, so even club-level players get direct attention from the coaches, while advanced players can refine their game.

Duration and Schedule: Usually 4 to 6 days per retreat. The London retreat is a five-day program built around a major London tournament, with training alongside coaches such as Nick Matthew and Mohamed Elshorbagy and evening spectating at Alexandra Palace.

The El Gouna retreat is built around the El Gouna International, with coaching from Gregory Gaultier, a stay at a five-star Red Sea resort, and VIP seating at the tournament each evening. A typical day includes morning coaching, afternoon or evening spectating with VIP access, and group meals or city outings.

Group Size: Small, exclusive groups, with very limited spots per retreat (often around 12 to 16 participants). This keeps the player-to-coach ratio low, so attendees get plenty of instruction and interaction with the coaches and guest pros.

Pricing: Premium, expect several thousand US dollars per package. The cost typically includes coaching, tournament tickets (often with hospitality), group dinners, and sometimes hotel accommodation or block rates. Exact prices are usually provided on inquiry, given the upscale, variable nature of each package.

Booking and Contact: Register via SquashRetreats.com, usually by submitting an inquiry or deposit to secure a spot. Each retreat has its own page with dates and a registration form. Early booking is advised given the limited availability.

Sportcamp Adult Squash Tour (Athens and Tour of Greece)

Type: A squash-focused travel tour in Greece that combines training, friendly competition, and cultural sightseeing. Organized by SPORTCAMP in partnership with Wave Squash Club in Athens, this program offers a squash holiday that includes coaching from top Greek players, match play against local teams, participation in a local or Masters tournament, and guided excursions to historic sites.

It is part training camp and part guided tour.

Target Skill Level: All adult ages and skill levels are welcome. The tour adapts for club players of any level, with a focus on enjoyment, team play (for example, Greece versus visiting group matches), and cultural exchange as much as on intensive training. This suits recreational players, masters-level players, or mixed-level groups traveling together.

Duration and Schedule: Typically about 5 to 7 days. An indicative six-day itinerary includes arrival and light training on day one, then mornings of tourism (an Athens city tour, Ancient Olympia, an optional islands cruise) with afternoon training or matches, and a final session and departure. The schedule balances squash activities with sightseeing to famous landmarks.

Group Size and Structure: Often arranged for club teams or groups traveling together, for example a college or club team booking a tour to train and play in Greece. Individual adult players can sometimes join a scheduled tour as well. Group sizes vary, and programs are customized. Matches are organized against local players of corresponding levels, providing a group competition element.

Pricing: Custom package, generally all-inclusive, covering accommodation, full board, local transportation (airport transfers and excursions), coaching and sparring sessions, and entry fees for any tournaments. Pricing is available on request and depends on group size and itinerary. A week-long Greece sports tour including hotels and tours generally falls in the low to mid four figures (USD) per person.

Booking and Contact: Directly through SPORTCAMP Greece, via its Sport Travel department. Contact details (phone +30 27440 66860 and a web inquiry form) are on the official site. Plan well in advance to coordinate tournament entries and travel logistics.

SquashSkills Adult Camps (Various Locations)

Type: Short, intensive training camps led by elite coaches and pro players, organized by SquashSkills, an online coaching platform. These camps are typically 2-day clinics focused on specific themes (for example, attacking play) with instruction in top facilities. They concentrate on improving technique, tactics, and fitness in a social group environment.

Target Skill Level: All abilities from beginner to advanced. SquashSkills designs these adult camps for amateur players of all levels, and campers are grouped by playing level at the start so everyone trains with peers of similar ability. Juniors over the age of 12 can also attend.

Duration and Schedule: 2 days (a weekend), generally running full days. A camp in Amsterdam ran Saturday and Sunday from around 9:30 AM each day. A typical day includes:

• A morning coaching session.
• A lunch break that may include an off-court workshop or video analysis.
• An afternoon session.
• Sometimes an optional group social in the evening.

The total on-court time is significant, with breaks to absorb and recover.

Group Size: Small groups, usually on the order of a dozen to 20 participants, with multiple coaches assisting. The coach-to-player ratio is kept low to maximize personal attention, so players receive individual feedback. A recent camp featuring Nick Matthew included a coaching team of Jethro Binns, Rich King, and Gary Nisbet working with sub-groups.

Pricing: Mid-range. A two-day camp tends to cost a few hundred pounds or dollars, with exact pricing set per event. The fee typically includes lunch on training days, coaching, and any training materials. Accommodation is not included, though hotel discounts are sometimes offered. These camps are a cost-effective way to get professional coaching in a condensed timeframe compared with longer luxury retreats.

Booking and Contact: Through the SquashSkills website. Upcoming camp dates and topics are listed in the camps section, and registration is usually handled via Eventbrite. Spaces are limited and often sell out. For questions, SquashSkills provides a camp coordinator contact (sandra@squashskills.com).

Comparison Table of Squash Retreats

All prices above are approximate and subject to change; check the official websites for current rates and details. The retreats listed are active and bookable, offering options year-round to suit different budgets and goals.