Pauline's Squash Story

"When I heard about the Women's Institute Sports Week last year, I decided to challenge my group! I am a squash coach and am keen to get ladies on court as it is a great way to get and stay fit.

"It didn't matter if you were a complete beginner or not particularly sporty, the taster session was an opportunity to have some fun together.

"Size, shape or age was NOT an issue - all you needed were a pair of trainers and some enthusiasm.

"Eight ladies turned up for the session and at the end there were big smiles and pink cheeks!

"At the 'debrief' in the local hostelry, some of the ladies were keen to keep playing, and a year later, Pauline and Francis are still playing! We get together every Monday evening and the sessions are a mixture of developing skills and learning game play. I am so proud of these two ladies - they have really taken on board my hints and tips and have improved so much. At the same time their fitness is equally improved and we now often play for over an hour!"

SOURCE: England Squash