Seattle Squash League is back

The sound of squash balls reverberated through the Columbia Athletic Club Tuesday night, amidst rounds of cheers and applause as 24 players from 6 teams dueled against each other on an otherwise quiet evening in Kirkland.  With 3 simultaneous matches on all 3 courts, it was nonstop action between teams from the host CAC, SACDT and Pro Cub competing in divisions 2 and 3. 

 After a nearly three-year hiatus, opening night of Seattle Squash league 2022-23 was a success with over almost 20 matches across divisions 2 and 3 taking place November 15 at the CAC, SACDT and SACNG.  Next week teams from division one will start play at SACDT, and we will have access to two more courts at the WAC!  The exuberance Tuesday night among players and even a few fans has been a long time coming, and it is great to see happy faces competing again for a league championship.  Some notable comments overheard at the CAC and post-match beers at a local pub – “I’m so wound up after a league match, I can never fall asleep,” “it’s ok to crack a beer in here, right?!” “I feel like I used to after a big wrestling match – exhausted and anxious for my teammates,” and the inevitable “I should have practiced more man!” True, we all should have practiced more and there are no doubt more than a few muscles aching this first week - but what else would you rather do on Tuesday night in Seattle!