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Multi Sports:
| Squash | Tennis | Badminton |
| Table Tennis | Wall Climbing | Trampolining |
Individual Squash Lessons:
Individual lessons can be arranged at the centre and have proved to be very popular. They are suitable for all standards of play, for both children and adults. Please contact Reception for more details and to book your lesson with Tom May.
Adult Price Per 45 mins:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£18.00 |
£21.00 |
£23.00 |
£26.00 |
Child Price Per 45 mins:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£16.00 |
£18.00 |
£20.00 |
£23.00 |
Buy a block of 5 lessons and receive an additional 10% off,
ask at reception for more details
Squash Club Night:
Our Monday Squash Club Nights are run by our resident Squash Coach, Tom, as social occasions. These provide players with the opportunity to play against people of different abilities. Tom will also be available to give advice on how to improve your game. This session is open to both male and female players. Juniors are welcome at the coach’s discretion.
Day: Monday
Time: 18:00-21:00
Price per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.90 |
£4.60 |
£7.10 |
Squash Leagues: Tom May
If you would like to play against different players, or if you want to find a partner of the same ability, why not join our squash leagues? Simply join at the bottom and work your way up or enter a league of your choice. Each league consists of four players and there are four weeks with which to play your games. Players will move up or down depending on the points they gain that month.
For further details of the leagues please see Tom May or ask for him at
Reception.
Squash Teams:
The King’s School Recreation Centre Men’s Teams currently playing in the Kent South East Leagues, Division 2 and 4E.
Any player who wishes to play in any of our teams is welcome to do so. Teams will be selected from where players stand within the squash ladder/leagues. The top players will be given the opportunity to play in the teams.
Come down to Club Night and talk to Tom and the team captains if you are interested in playing for a team.
Squash Competitions:
The successful Canterbury Squash Open Graded Tournament, sponsored in the past by Brett, DIVA, Metalworks, Affinitext, Autoworld, Prince and PeterNicolSquash.com has run the last seven years, with this year’s event attracting 60 players from around the country.
The standard of player ranges from recreational to county and everyone gets to play at least twice over the weekend, as the Plate competition runs alongside the main draw of each grade (A, B & C). Cash prizes are there to be won!
The tournament runs annually in April, so watch out for details of the Canterbury squash Open 2011.
There will also be the annual King's Closed Knockout to look forward to. The junior and senior (men's and ladies) tournaments will take place in October 2010.
Click here for more details on the Canterbury Squash Open, including a list of past winners....
Please click here for an entry form.
Ladies Squash Evening:
These squash sessions are for ladies only. Our resident coach, Tom, will be organising the session and providing tips on how to improve your game. Why not come along? Included in the price of this session is a cup of coffee. Enjoy this in the restaurant after playing. All abilities welcome.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 18:00-19:30
Price per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£4.80 |
£5.25 |
£7.50 |
Ladies Squash Morning:
These squash courses are for ladies only. Each session will include coaching and matches to help improve your game. In 20-23 minutes of squash play you can burn 200 calories and it's rated as of the healthiest sports you can participate in. Included in the price of this session is a cup of coffee. Enjoy this in the restaurant after playing. All abilities welcome.
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:00
Squash Team Training:
These squash courses are open to players of team and prospective team standard (anyone in league 4 or above). The sessions will include coaching and routines to help imporve technique tactics, plus conditioned games and fitness training.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19.30-20.30
Price per Course:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£12.80 |
£14.00 |
£20.00 |
Please contact reception or download our Rackets Brochure for all course dates.
Adult Beginner/Intermediate Squash Courses
The 6 week beginner courses are designed for adults who are new to the game of Squash and the 6 week intermediate courses are designed for adults who are competent players looking to improve. Our qualified instructor, Tom, will be running the courses for anyone aged 18 and over. The courses have been designed to provide the opportunity for individuals to learn and improve skills, keep fit and have fun.
If you are interested in attending any of the courses please book your place at Reception now to avoid disappointment.
Course Times:
Saturday 16.30 - 17.30
Please contact reception or download our Rackets Brochure for all course dates.
Price per person per course:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£20.00 |
£21.50 |
£25.50 |
£34.00 |
One Day Adult Squash Courses
Alternatively there are three one day courses available; these day courses have been designed so they contain the same material covered in the 4 week courses, compact into one day of intensive squash.
Course Times:
Sunday 10.00 - 15.00 (12.00-13.00 lunch)
Please contact reception or download our Rackets Brochure for all course dates.
Price per person per course:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£20.00 |
£21.50 |
£25.50 |
£34.00 |
Racketball
The game of racketball is an ideal sport for all ages and played on a standard squash court. Rules are similar to those of squash with slight variations; the rackets are slightly larger and the ball is bigger and bouncier, making it easy to get a rally going. Look on the Squash Notice Board for Racketball Rules.
We have rackets and balls available for hire from Reception (£4.00 for two) and balls to purchase (£3.00 for one). Simply book a squash court and have a go.
Individual Racketball Lessons
Individual lessons can be arranged at the Centre. They are suitable for all standards of play, for both adults and children. Please contact Reception to book your lesson with Tom May.
Price per 45 mins:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£18.00 |
£21.00 |
£23.00 |
£26.00 |
Adult Beginner Racketball Courses
Racketball is a perfect introduction for people looking to play a fun and competitive sport, as well as being a great game for experienced squash players. A forty minute Racketball match is a fantastic cardio-vascular workout, for players of all abilities!
These two hour courses are an excellent introduction to the sport. Why not give it a go?
Our qualified instructor, Tom, will be running the courses for anyone aged 18 and over. If you are interested in attending any of the courses please book your place at Reception.
Course Time:
Sunday 11.00 - 13.00
Price per person per course:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£10.00 |
£10.75 |
£12.75 |
£17.00 |
Adult Racketball Evening
These sessions are open to both male and female players, aged 18 and over. Our resident coach, Tom, will be organising each session to include coaching and matches, and will help to improve your game. You will have the opportunity to play against people of different abilities and all standards of player are welcome.
Time: Wednesday 19.30 - 20.30
Price per person per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
FREE |
£3.20 |
£3.50 |
£5.00 |
Please contact reception or check-out our Rackets Brochure for all course dates.
Adult Tennis Coaching:
All year round’ Adult Tennis
Come and play tennis on a social basis and improve your game. You will get to play against people of different abilities and your coach, Danny will give you tips on how to improve your game.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-12:00
Platinum: Free Gold: £6.10 Silver: £6.90 Non Member: £9.60
For more information on our Sunday Adult Tennis Session please contact reception on 01227-595602
Day: Sunday
Time: 14:00-16:00
Individual Tennis Lessons
This is a one hour session available to adults and children of all ages and abilities. To book your lesson please go to Reception and leave your details. Our coach will then contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for your lesson.
Adult price per 1 hour lesson:
Platinum: £30.00 Gold: £31.00 Silver: £33.00 Non Member: £37.00
Junior price per 1 hour lesson:
Platinum: £24.00 Gold: £27.00 Silver: £29.00 Non Member: £33.00
Buy a block of 5 lessons and receive an additional 10% off,
ask at reception for more details
Adult Improver Course
This Course is designed for players who want to improve their game structure and technical skills. Our qualified instructor, Danny, will be running the course for anyone aged 18 and over. (all courses running are dependant on numbers)
The King’s School Recreation Centre has now entered teams into the East Kent Tennis League catering for all ages. So if anyone is interested in playing league tennis or would like to find out more information on the teams and standards we have entered the please contact Nick Holden on 01227 595692 or email info@kingsrecreation.co.uk
Individual Racket Hire £3.50
Our Wednesday badminton club nights are organised by our badminton coach, Edward Strilesky, as social occasions. These provide players with the opportunity to play against people of different abilities. Edward will be available to give advice on how to improve your game. There is also league badminton available for the more competitive players, with King’s entering two men’s teams a composite team and a ladies team in the local North Forland Badminton League.
(The new season will start from September 2010)
| Day: | Wednesday | Sunday |
| Time: | 19.15 - 22.00 | 18.00 - 20.30 (Squad Training & Matches) |
Wednesday Badminton Club prices are:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.90 |
£4.60 |
£7.10 |
Individual Badminton Lessons:
This is a one hour session available to adults and children of all ages and abilities. To book your lesson please go to Reception and leave your details. Our coach (Lesley Uphill) will then contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for your lesson.
Adult price per 1 hour session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£27.00 |
£28.00 |
£30.00 |
£34.00 |
Child price per 1 hour session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£21.00 |
£24.00 |
£26.00 |
£30.00 |
Buy a block of 5 lessons and receive an additional 10% off,
ask at reception for more details
Individual Racket Hire £3.50
We have two table tennis tables available for hire at the Recreation Centre. We sell table tennis balls and hire out bats from Reception. Your table will be set up in either the sports hall or on a squash court. (depending on availability)
Price per hour:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£5.30 |
£7.40 |
£10.70 |
Individual Racket Hire £3.50
Many people enjoy the fun and thrill of our climbing wall and the sense of achievement of getting to the top and down again on their own. Users of the climbing wall must complete an “Outdoor Climbing Wall Registration Form” which includes a “Complete Check List”. These are available from reception.
All climbers must supply their own equipment. Please see our courses section for any additional climbing course information.
Price per person:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£4.50 |
£5.50 |
£9.10 |
(Junior & Adult) We run courses on a termly basis for children of all abilities on Saturdays. Ginette Ward, our resident coach, will give you the opportunity to aim for the British Amateur Gymnastics Association Awards. Participants for the junior course must be aged 4+ years. For more information and for course dates please contact Reception.
Contact reception for course times and prices.
Click here to download a description of the different trampoline levels we have on offer.
