CVC/Schools Squash
Comberton Village College (CVC) obtained its Academy status in 2011 and as part of this it encouraged different sports in the 6th form to be part of the school curriculum. Squash was one such sport, using the facilities of Comberton College Village Squash Club (Comberton Squash) to fulfil its activities. The CVCSquash Academy evolved and from 2015 was expanded from just the 6th form to cover all age groups. From 2018 further changes took place leading to the current arrangements encouraging not only CVC students but those from local primary schools.
CVC Academy Classes
Today the Academy caters for those children who have chosen to pursue squash as their main sport and have reached a good level of proficiency.
It is by invitation that they attend and they take their squash training seriously.
It runs from 3 – 4.30pm on a Wednesday and is a termly paid class.
Comberton Squash Club Classes
The advanced class runs from 3.45 – 4.45pm on a Monday. A high skill level is required here and a willingness to work hard is welcomed. Drills and routines take center stage where we try to mimic real play scenarios. Attention to detail plays a big part here as the skill level rises.
The Improvers class runs from 4.45 – 5.45pm on a Thursday. This is the first look into proper coaching/training with an emphasis on building a solid technique and then integrating that into match play.
Each group session is a paid session. This is charged termly.
CVC School Classes
The school provides after school sessions on a termly basis from 3 – 4pm which are open to all CVC students.
- Tuesday for Girls only
- Thursday for Boys’ improvers
- Friday for mixed beginners.
These sessions are free to Comberton students.
Primary Shcool Classes
A session for Primary aged children is run from 4 – 5pm on a Tuesday. The emphasis is learning through play with some attention to technique and building good tactical awareness.
These students are offered the chance to train at Fun Saturday sessions and to join one of the available classes.
The ethos is one of hard work and dedication in a caring and supportive environment. Creating a safe space where children feel free to explore.
CVC/Comberton Squash Partnership
CVC and Comberton Squash work closely together to ensure that the squash facilities that are managed by Comberton Squash are available to both the CVC Squash Academy,Schools and Comberton Squash.
Comberton Squash recognises that the students of CVC are an important source of future squash players not just for Comberton Squash. A number of students are part of both the CVC Squash Academy and Comberton Squash.