Squash Case Statement

Home of champions — past, present, and future.

The sport of squash is growing, played by more than 20 million people in 185 countries and set to debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. In the United States, the number of high school squash teams has more than doubled in recent years.

At SPS, leadership in squash began almost 150 years ago, when the School built the first squash courts in North America. Today our teams often rank in the top 10 nationally, and we’ve recently secured several New England championships.

Excellence in squash requires athleticism, intellect and honor — exactly those attributes we seek in our students. Building on our legacy of leadership, today we endeavor to provide a modern coaching and competition space for SPS athletes that attracts top international talent and offers broader access for any student who wishes to explore the sport.

At the heart of our plans is a new squash facility. Attached to the Athletic & Fitness Center, the new space includes 10 regulation courts — two of which are all-glass for exhibition.

Spacious and comfortable spectator areas provide better access for coaches and supporters alike. Our vision is an SPS Squash Center that ranks among the best squash facilities in the United States — a space that can inspire both novice athletes and Olympic hopefuls.

The 110-year-old McLane Squash Courts will remain open, serving as a hub for recreational and community squash programs and honoring the School’s place in history as the birthplace of squash in America.

Squash Center Specifications

Naming Opportunities

• 17,000 ft2

• Building: $8 million

• Two all-glass exhibition courts and eight international singles courts

• International Squash Courts (8): $1 million each

• Layout to optimize coaching opportunities • Ample spectator seating with unobstructed views • Lobby with Trophy Room • Support spaces

• Glass Exhibition Courts (2): $2 million each • Glass Court Viewing Area (2): $500,000 each • Middle Viewing Area: $250,000 • Lobby and Trophy Room: $750,000 • Seating Rows (multiple): $100,000 each

To learn more, contact Chief Advancement Officer Scott Bohan ’94, P’24,’25 at sbohan@sps.edu or 603-229-4798