Second Oldest Squash Club in South Africa

Our Squash Club was built in 1978 and we are currently one of the largest squash clubs in South Africa.
About Our Club

Western Rackets Squash Centre was built in 1978 by “Squash Promotions” – the second oldest Public Squash Club in South Africa! The legendary Geoff Hunt played the first exhibition match as part of the opening of the club. Since then the club changed hands a few times and in the early nineties 4 courts were added to the existing 8. This made Western Rackets one of the largest Squash facilities in the country by virtue of the number of courts. It is the ideal club for both social and the more serious league players.

The club is situated in Roodepoort and is one of the only Squash Clubs remaining in the western parts of Gauteng. It is within easy reach of areas like Florida, Roodepoort, Krugersdorp (the old Krugersdorp Squash club was demolished!), Helderkruin, Constantia Kloof, Wilro Park, Horison and many more.

Western Rackets is privileged to have some of the best players in South Africa!  We won “Club of the Year” in 2016. 6 of the Gauteng league teams won their respective sections (including 1st league).

Coaching is available. Our head coach, Devon Hendrikse is a top 5 player in South Africa and under his direction a team of coaches offer individual / group coaching to all standards of player – from beginner to advanced.

2016 was furthermore exceptional. We had the privilege of hosting the current World Champion, Karim Abdul Gawad (World No 2) and Tarek Momen (World No 6) at our club for an exhibition match.  More than 140 people attended this once in a lifetime showpiece!

Everyone is welcome to come and experience a great atmosphere where people can come to relax and at the same time get healthy and fit.

  • Zayne Panaino
    Google Review
    "We frequently play at the centre, the courts usually aren't too busy and in good condition, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Great place for playing some squash."
  • Samantha Rodrigues
    Google Review
    "The courts are in great condition. The building looks great. They have a security guard that looks after your car. Once my husband and I were done playing squash we could buy a cold beer from the front desk to reward ourselves. Oh, and did I mention they are so reasonably priced? We are definitely going back... twice a week from now on."
  • Jacques de Villiers
    Google Review
    "Any squash centre that welcomes a real novice like myself is a real win. They've never required me to become a member and charges only R50 per half hour per court. You can even hire a racket and the staff is very friendly."
  • Altu Sadie
    Facebook Review
    "Great club! Really good vibe! They have easy way to introduce new members to get games!"
  • Anton Oberholzer
    Facebook Review
    "12 Great courts, well equipped shop with re-stringing facility, top class decor, neat and clean change rooms, great food and drinks and a superb facility for hosting tournaments as we experienced."
  • Sean Martens
    Facebook Review
    "There are clubs closer to me but the vibe at WR is hard to beat and definitely worth the extra bit of time on the road"
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    Pieter Van Greuning - Owner

    “I thank each of you for your ongoing support and friendship. The club is going from strength to strength and hopefully the above initiatives will become annual events that everyone will look forward to!”