SquashRx Italy Tour
Overview
A one of a kind training experience for junior players in Italy. Your child will get to experience the thrill of international squash play and competition. They’ll be training and competing on the same courts as the pros, guided by an elite coach. Over the course of the tour, they will accelerate the development of their technical skills and competitive mindset, bond with their teammates, and experience the unparalleled cultural enrichment Italy offers.
Sign Up
The 2024 tour will run from June 9th to June 23rd. The full trip fee is $6499. Flights are not included in the tour price, and will be arranged at a group rate departing from NYC. For more information or to make a deposit, please contact Head Pro Simone Rocca.
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What They’ll Experience
Led by eight-time Italian champion Simone Rocca, the tour is a reflection of Simone’s deep connection to Italy and squash. Camp participants will benefit from his long history with the Italian National Squash Center and local squash community. Each day will be a chance to improve their squash skills, create amazing friendships and memories, and compete in the Italian Junior Open.
Full Itinerary
Sun, 6/9: Depart from NYC airport
Mon, 6/10: Land in Milan, transfer to Riccione hotel
Tues, 6/ 11: Full day training camp (See sample daily schedule below)
Wed, 6/12: Full day training camp
Thurs, 6/13: Half day training camp. Cultural excursion to Rimini.
Fri, 6/14: Italian Junior Open Day 1
Sat, 6/15: Italian Junior Open Day 2
Sun, 6/16: Italian Junior Open Day 3
Mon, 6/17: Excursion to Aquafan Water Park
Tues, 6/18: Full day training camp
Wed, 6/19: Full day training camp
Thurs, 6/20: Full day training camp
Fri, 6/21: Morning training camp, afternoon team event
Sat, 6/22: Morning training camp, afternoon excursion To Gradara Castle (Gabice)
Sun, 6/23: Flight to NYC
Sample Training Day Schedule
All training will take place at the Italian National Squash Center in Riccione. All meals will be provided by the hotel:
8.00am Breakfast
8.45am Introduce day’s training program
9.00am-11.30am Training
11:45am Break, lunch
2.30-5.00pm Training
5.00pm Break, beach
6.30pm Review day’s training
7.00pm Dinner
7.45pm Evening activity
9.00pm Bedtime
Head Coach/ Tour Director
A squash legend in his native Italy, Simone Rocca dominated the sport there for nearly a decade, winning eight national championships and representing his country at seventeen World and European Championships. He holds the top Italian coaching certification and served as the head coach of the Italian Junior National Team from 2007-2011 while based in Riccione.
Simone has also been the head coach at clubs in Turin, Florence and Prague. He is known for his innovative teaching techniques for beginners and is particularly effective at imparting upon his more advanced students the mindset that made him a champion. Head Squash Professional at SquashRx since 2016, Simone now lives in New York City with his wife, Daniela, and son, Marco.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund less a $45 processing fee will be given for all cancellations made before March 15th. All sales are final after March 15th. Individuals are responsible for purchasing travel insurance.