Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club

05/09/2026

🏆 THE CHAMPIONS RETURN

Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club’s two Yorkshire Premier League teams are ready for the 2026/27 season!

Our first team begins the campaign as back-to-back champions and will be chasing a remarkable third consecutive title. Meanwhile, both squads return with a mixture of familiar faces and exciting new talent.

The season begins with a huge opening-night fixture:

⚔️ Pontefract 1 v Pontefract 2
📅 Wednesday 30 September
🕢 7:30pm

Join us iat Ponte Squash and support both teams as another exciting Premier League campaign gets underway.

Read the full season preview and view the complete fixtures:
https://www.pontesquash.com/pontefract-ready-for-2026-27-yorkshire-premier-league-campaign/

Let’s pick up where we left off! 💙💛

Pontefract’s two Yorkshire Premier League teams return for 2026/27. View the fixtures and learn what lies ahead for the defending champions.

05/08/2026

🏆 THE TOM ABBOTT HANDICAP – AUGUST 2026 🎾

Fancy a bit of friendly competition? The Tom Abbott Handicap returns this August at Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club!

📅 Monday 24th – Friday 28th August
💷 Entry: £5
🎾 All matches played on an evening
⚖️ Handicaps applied to each player

The handicap format helps level the playing field, so players of all standards are encouraged to get involved – whether you're one of the club's regular competitors or simply fancy putting your squash to the test!

It’s a fun club tournament, a great excuse to get on court and, most importantly, there are bragging rights at stake. 👀🏆

👉 Want in? Add your name at reception.

29/07/2026

🎾 Club Night – Friday 7th August! 🎾

The first Friday of the month means it's time for another fantastic Club Night at Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club!

Whether you're a regular, returning to the game, or looking to meet new playing partners, Club Night is the perfect opportunity to get on court, enjoy some friendly matches and be part of our brilliant squash community.

🏆 Open to all standards
🤝 Meet and play with fellow members
🎾 Plenty of games throughout the evening
🍻 Stick around afterwards for a well-earned drink and a catch-up at the bar

📅 Friday 7th August
🕖 From 7:00pm onwards

Bring your racket, bring your trainers and bring your best shots – we'll take care of the rest!

See you on court! 💙

22/07/2026

🎾 NEW MINI LEAGUE – ABOVE OR DEEPER!

Fancy trying something a little different?

We're launching an Above or Deeper Mini League at Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club, with play beginning 1st August.

Whether you're an experienced player, just getting back into squash after a break, or simply looking to improve your game, all skill levels are welcome.

Why give it a go?

✅ A brilliant way to ease yourself back into squash.
✅ Improve your fitness without feeling like you're sprinting every rally.
✅ Develop better length, control and shot selection through longer, more tactical rallies.
✅ Great for building the core skills that make you a stronger squash player.
✅ Friendly, social and open to everyone.

Unlike traditional squash where rallies can often end after just a couple of shots, Above or Deeper encourages longer exchanges, giving you more time on the ball, more opportunity to construct points, and a fantastic workout along the way.

We're aiming to get at least 15 players signed up to launch with a minimum of 3 boxes, then we'll simply add more boxes as numbers grow.

The league will be organised and run by Phil Wakefield, so if you'd like to take part, register your interest at Reception or drop Phil a message on 07906 646572.

Come and give it a try - you might just discover your new favourite way to play squash!

22/07/2026

19/07/2026

📍Friendly reminder that as of tomorrow - Monday 20th July- all court bookings now need to be made through our new online booking system:

Clubcore.pontesquash.com

✅ All members have been emailed a link to their new account. Please see reception if you haven’t received an email in your inbox or in spam/junk folders.

👍🏻Top tips for members:

📲 Add your membership QR code to your phone’s wallet for quick and easy access.
📲 bookmark or favourite clubcore.pontesquash.com in your web browser to find your membership details, court/class bookings at the touch of a button.
📲Add your card to your account to make bookings/renewals instant.

👋If you need any help with setting up or using clubcore please don’t hesitate to ask!

🙏🏻Thank you to all members for your support and positivity in moving onto the improved system. We greatly appreciate every single one of you.

Beth
General Manager

16/07/2026

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years! 🎉

On 16th July we are proud to celebrate a full decade of our badminton centre. What started from absolutely nothing has grown into a thriving, welcoming community of beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. My own background in squash and badminton has helped shape the journey, but it’s the passion, commitment, and friendship of everyone who walks through our doors that makes this place so special. Here’s to many more years together.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey.

Gill Topliss

Head of Sportshall

13/07/2026

🚀 Your new booking platform - clubcore.pontesquash.com has launched!

➡️Go to clubcore.pontesquash.com to book your courts, classes and events.

✅ All members- use your email link to confirm your membership account details. View ‘my QR code’ and save to your phone/wallet. Simply show this to reception on entering for gym, squash, badminton and fitness classes.

‼️SQUASH & BADMINTON members please note that all courts bookings until 20/07/26 will still be visible on PlanitBookit.

‼️Court bookings from 20/07/26 will be only honoured if booked through clubcore.pontesquash.com

📍Call in at reception if you need help setting up your account. Staff are happy to help 😀

09/07/2026

🏆 Summer League Champions! 🏆

Congratulations to our 2026 Summer League winners – Matt, Lauren, Joe, Jorge and Craig! 👏

A fantastic effort from all, and Matt who completed an unbeaten campaign to finish the season as a well-deserved champion. 💪

A huge thank you to everyone who took part over the past few weeks. It was great to see some competitive squash, plenty of close matches, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the league.

Well done to all involved, and congratulations once again to our Summer League winners! 🏅💙💛