PCS Coastal Challenge party at Bayside Bowl

Portland Community Squash is holding a fundraiser event at Bayside Bowl! 5% of all receipts will go toward the PCS Coastal Challenge!

Please join us for an evening of bowling, live music, silent auction and good times!

This event is open to all. Bring your family and neighborhood!

Date: Monday 8/25/2014 Time: 4pm until . . . → Read More: PCS Coastal Challenge party at Bayside Bowl

Portland YMCA squash article in Portland Press Herald

Great article about the efforts of Barrett Takesian and Portland Community Squash focusing on middle school kids from King Middle School in the YMCA’s middle school program.

Article link: http://www.pressherald.com

Middle School players in Brooks School tournament

Barrett reports in on the tournament in Massachusetts:

Today, 3/30, seven players from the middle school team went down to Brooks School to compete in the NEMA tournament. Most of our players were in the C division. Cole won the C division, Josh won the C consolation, and Henry won the C plate. Positive attitudes . . . → Read More: Middle School players in Brooks School tournament

Video from Maine’s first Squash Mix and Match!

Big shout out to Marilu Fortson and Barrett Takesian for their efforts in making the first every middle school squash event a reality! Many happy and enthusiastic kids from Brunswick, Maine, Portland, Maine and Lawrence, Mass participated in a giant round robin friendly match at Bowdoin College this past weekend.

See the video:

Brunswick Squash . . . → Read More: Video from Maine’s first Squash Mix and Match!

Urban squash programs continue to get positive press

Many of the people involved with squash programs at the Portland YMCA and with the efforts of Portland Community Squash appreciate the good press about urban squash programs that has been popping up recently.

USNews and World Report