All posts by K. C. Barnhill

US Squash Tournament System Meeting

US Squash Tournament System Meeting Life Time Johns Creek 2nd Floor Education Center 11555 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:00 PM

Life Time Johns Creek is excited to share that our program currently boasts the highest number of junior players in the US Southeast actively participating in tournaments, especially the US Squash tournaments, all striving to enhance their national rankings. We have experienced a significant surge in numbers as more of you are eagerly embracing the tournament journey by registering in sanctioned junior tournaments.

Understanding the US Squash tournament system can be a learning curve, and we … Continue Reading ››

Enter Team Cup 2024 at Life Time Johns Creek

Team Cup 2024 Life Time Johns Creek 11555 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 Saturday, January 27, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Welcome to the Life Time Team Cup 2024, the first team cup of the year in Life Time Johns Creek! This is a fantastic opportunity for all types of players to team up with each other and compete against other teams in a full-of-fun tournament. So, mark up your calendar and sign up right now.

The tournament is open to all Life Time members and non-members with different ages and levels. Every 5 players … Continue Reading ››

North Atlanta Schools Squash Team Tryout

NAS Squash Team Tryout Life Time Johns Creek 11555 Johns Creek Parkway Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 Wednesday, November 15, 2023 5:00 PM

Through this tryout, we will select the players who will be forming North Atlanta Schools (NAS) Squash Team. NAS Squash Team will be traveling to Philadelphia to participate in the 2024 National Interscholastic Team Championship on February 9-11. NAS won the two top titles of this championship in 2024 in both Divisions A and B in its second attendance in this championship.

Location and Time:

Life Time Johns Creek on Wednesday, … Continue Reading ››

Register for Georgia Open 2023

Georgia Open 2023 October 11-15, 2023 Concourse Athletic Club 8 Concourse Parkway Dunwoody, Georgia 30328 Are you ready to take your squash game to the next level? If you’re a squash player who loves a good challenge, enjoys meeting new people, and is always up for some friendly competition, then the Atlanta Open is the perfect tournament for you! On October 11th to 15th, join us for a week and weekend of exciting matches, socializing, and the chance to witness PSA pro-level squash players in action. Our tournament is designed to be fun and inclusive, so whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual player, you’ll … Continue Reading ››

Register for Atlanta Classic 2023

Atlanta Classic 2023 September 30 - October 1, 2023 Life Time Sandy Springs 5600 Roswell Road, Building C Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342 Featuring the Georgia Match of the Year: Karim Abdel-Gawad vs. Mazen Hisham Life Time Sandy Springs will be hosting the very first ATLANTA CLASSIC on September 30 - October 1, 2023. The event starts with a skill-level tournament on Saturday, September 30. On Sunday, October 1, morning, Karim and Mazen will conduct a clinic to practice and play with interested players. The event will finish with the GA'S biggest match of the year between the Baby-face Assassin, Karim Abdel-Gawad and the Black Falcon, Mazen Hisham at … Continue Reading ››

Photos From Life Time Johns Creek Open 2023

The biggest event of the year was back again this year and this time, it was even more extraordinary! The energy was off the charts as the crowds poured in to witness the epic battles on the squash court creating an unforgettable atmosphere. In a very exciting and breathtaking final, Egypt's Ebrahim Elkabbani, seeded #2, faced off against Pakistan's rising star, Noor Zaman. What made it all more thrilling was that Noor Zaman had already eliminated his compatriot and top seed during the quarterfinals in a long battle of 101 minutes! The intense clash of … Continue Reading ››

Summer Camp With World #10 & Asian Champion, Saurav Ghosal

July 9-12, 2023 Life Time Sand Springs 5600 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, Georgia 30342 The camp starts with an assessment of players skill levels by Saurav Ghosal followed by simple drills and building and progressing from there as well as focus on technical and tactical components of the game. Players also will learn about fitness works that the world #10 and Asian Champion uses to prepare himself physically for the professional tour. As players learn from Saurav, they'll be having the opportunity to put into practice what they learn in the match plays while receiving feedback from the champ to improve their games. He … Continue Reading ››

Register for Life Time Johns Creek Open 2023

Life Time Johns Creek Open 2023 July 19-23, 2023 Life Time Johns Creek will be hosting the Third Annual Johns Creek Open on July 19-23. There will 24 squash pros from 12+ countries from across the world competing in the event to improve their world rankings. The draw is topped by the Pakistani national player and world #71, Muhammad Asim Khan as seed 1 followed by Ebrahim ElKabbani, a former junior national player of Egypt and world #86 followed by the last year John Creek Open Champion, Arturo Slazar as seed 3 promising high quality and exciting matches and event. We also will be hosting a skill-level … Continue Reading ››

US Squash Atlanta Championship 2023

Life Time - Johns Creek
11555 Johns Creek Parkway
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
May 20 - 21, 2023
Welcome to the first edition pf Atlanta Championship 2023! This is a skill-level tournament sanctioned by US Squash, which carries national rating points. This is a fantastic opportunity for all types of players that are new to the sport to tournament players. Mark your calendar and REGISTER TODAY!
Who Can Play in This Tournament?
This tournament is open to all players with different ages and levels. However, due to the limited capacity of 8 players at each division, the entries will be on a first-come, first served … Continue Reading ››

David Palmer’s Summer Camp: June 1-5, Life Time Johns Creek

Summer Camp With Former World Champion David Palmer June 1 - 5, 2023 Life Time Johns Creek Full Day Camp (Exact Hours TBD) Price for Members: $950 Price for Non-Members: $1,050 Early Registration Deadline: May 7, 2023 Late registration after May 7: +$100 Registration available for selected days at $250 per day. 50% penalty charge with withdrawal before May 7 and no refund for withdrawal after this date. The camp starts with an assessment of players skill levels by David Palmer followed by simple drills and building and progressing from there. David will focus on technical and tactical aspects of the game in the morning sessions and then works on … Continue Reading ››