STATE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD (SDS)

The State Development Squad (SDS) is the upgraded version of the National Junior Program (NJDP). If the participants of the NJDP are doing well, the candidate will be promoted to SDS for further improve through the intensive coaching. The program has graded certification for the participants at each level. Nominations for entries to national & international tournaments are made for the talented and elite players. More than 100 players are already benefited from the program and represented Bengal in various National & International tournament.

NATIONAL JUNIOR DEVLOMENT PROGRAMME (NJDP)

To nurture young talent the Club is running the National Junior Development Program for children in the age group 6 to 15 years. Over 1200 children have benefited from this program and some promising talents have been identified for special grooming. This program is continuing to popularize the sport among school children and raise the standard of the game through systematic coaching program.

We live in an extremely fast-paced world today and are constantly on the move along with being bombarded by various new technological innovations that demand our attention like never before. 24x7 television, video games, smart phones, social networks we are forever on the go with hardly any time to unwind. In all of this in a constant pressure-cooker atmosphere, we sometimes tend to neglect the most important aspect of our lives our health. This is where sport comes in. Sport or any form of physical activity is extremely important, not only for our health but also for our sense of well-beinq.

The game of Squash is probably one of the fastest Racket sports in the world today. It requires agility, presence of mind, instant decision-making along with considerable skill. It is an extremely fast paced game and is one of the best sports to build stamina and enhance the mental toughness and focus of the player in addition to overall skill development. It also promotes a sense of healthy competition in addition to building lifelong friendships and fostering a sense of camaraderie amongst the players.

The various benefits of squash are as under: Health benefits of playing squash: In squash, a player can use a lot more energy than most other sports. Squash helps to

• improve cardiovascular health as it involves running, leaping and diving for the ball
• increase strength and fitness
• maintain a healthy weight
• increase flexibility and strength in the back
• promote good coordination, agility and flexibility
• build hand-eye coordination
• improved general and psychological well being
• greater self-confidence and self-esteem
• better social skills and an opportunity to make new friends