About us
Mission
We envision people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds enjoying squash, playing the game with a positive spirit, and participating in programs that foster camaraderie, facilitate competition and encourage healthy lifestyles. We create and promote opportunities to become part of an ever-broadening squash community, one widely known to value excellence, diversity, fair-play and sportsmanship. We continually invest in the development of the sport to sustain growth, broaden access, and we embrace innovation. The Specter Center is the world’s preeminent squash facility serving as a national center of excellence and a cornerstone for the US Squash Community Affiliate Network.
Specter Center Programming
Rooted in our Neighborhood, Reaching the Nation
As the flagship facility of US Squash’s Community Affiliate Network and the world’s largest community squash center, the Arlen Specter US Squash Center welcomes players and families regardless of their experience in the sport, creating and nurturing a broad and inclusive community. The Specter Center will host competitions ranging from local round robins to international championships, and feature our neighbors trying the sport for the first time playing alongside members of Team USA.