Why Donate?
We are creating Manhattan’s 1st Community Squash Center and have been blessed with a major donor who will match EVERY donation up to $100,000. We are nearing our grand opening and need your help to get across the finish line. Here is your opportunity to donate, know that you were part of the team that made it happen and place your name in the squash center for posterity.
Your name in lights
Or perhaps on the Espresso Machine
Below is a list of items that we still have to purchase. There’s something at everyone’s budget level. If you buy it you have the option to remain anonymous or place your name – or a slogan of your creation on the item (some discretion required). Whether you choose to remain anonymous or not, you’ll know you are part of the team that changed squash in New York City. Thank you in advance!
Aeromat Mat Hanger
Imagine everytime someone goes to stretch or warm up they give thanks to you – for having everything nicely organized.
$40
Aeromat Mat Hanger $40 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Aeromat
Make life that little bit softer for our community members – buy a Mat or three – perfect gift if your name is Matt! 3 available
$50
Aeromat Mat $50 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Storage Bins
If you like things neat and tidy, this one’s for you. The perfect place to keep all those extra items like stretching bands or straps that otherwise look messy.
$50
Storage Bins $50 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Avantco Soup Warmer
Do you like a good warm soup in the winter? Help us make sure that our soups remain as warm as they are delicious.
$80
Avantco Soup Warmer $80 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Special Gift
Either donate for the pleasure of donating, or choose an item worth $100 (or less) that you think we really need and we’ll go out and buy it.
$100
Special Gift $100 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle
No kitchen is complete without a kettle – everyone will know you’re the one making the important things happen when they see the “your name – Electric Kettle”.
$150
Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle $150 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Laundry Cart
Imagine you are given credit for picking up all the towels and getting them cleaned and all you have to do is donate $200. I wish it worked that way at my house.
$200
Laundry Cart $200 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Apple iPad (Wi-Fi 32GB)
Be a leader in the technology revolution and remind everyone that without your help we’d still be stuck with paper and pencils.
$250
Apple iPad $250 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Donation
Sometimes you just feel the need to do something different. Let us know what that is and if it’s $250 or less we’ll go and buy it.
$250
Donation $250 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Resistance Bands
Peter Nicol swears by these resistance bands and we’ll be hanging them from the outside wall of court 4. They will be an integral part of many of our training classes.
$250
Resistance Bands $250 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
TRX Suspension System
TRS is resistance/suspension training and it’s become a mainstay at gyms all over. It’s a super effective way to work your whole body, build strength, and get your heart beating, using just your own bodyweight. Is this for you?
$300
TRX Suspension System $300 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Food Prep Table
Want to be almost anonymous? Buy this Food Prep Table for us. Our chef’s and kitchen workers with thank you daily, but almost no one else will know.
$300
Food Prep Table $300 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Custom Donation
$500
Custom Donation $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike
Bikes are awesome. The are good for warming up, cooking down or as a workout in their own right. Help us make sure we’ve got all the equipment we need.
$500
Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Kettle Bells
Do lunges seem easy to you? Add a kettle bell. You can amp up almost any exercise with a kettle bell. Combine this with the Electric Kettle just to throw us a curve ball.
$500
Kettle Bells $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Suples Stall Bar
There is pretty much nothing you can’t do on a Stall Bar (google it- you’ll be surprised). If you know a bunch of routines, nows your opportunity to really own it.
$500
Suples Stall Bar $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Star Track 3 Tier Dumbbell Rack
You gotta store those weights somewhere – why not in your very own rack?
$500
Star Track 3 Tier Dumbbell Rack $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Incline Bench
Sometimes you just have to go old school. A couple of big weights, a solid bar and a bench. It works. You fed up with all the new fangled things in a gym? Stick with what works and name it.
$500
Incline Bench $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Induction Burner Vollrath 5950275
Want to remind everyone how hot you are? Name this induction burner – the most efficient way to heat food today.
$500
Induction Burner Vollrath 5950275 $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Toaster Oven Avatoast T3300D
Is your regular opponent toast? Buy this in their name and remind them every time they come to the squash center.
$500
Toaster Oven Avatoast T3300D $500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Panini Press Waring WFG275
$700
Panini Press Waring WFG275 $700 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Concept 2 Rowing Machine
Rowing uses your body’s major muscle groups. It works the upper body, lower body, core, glutes and arms. Whew! Since you are exerting all these groups of muscles, your heartbeat elevates to your targeted heart rate and give you a complete and proper workout. 2nd only to squash of course. But hey – what a great way to warm up!
$900
Concept 2 Rowing Machine $900 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Nordic Ski Erg & Floor Stand
Cross-training is super critical for squash. This Nordic Ski Erg will help ensure you’ve got the strength and stamina to stay in the point.
$980
Nordic Ski Erg & Floor Stand $980 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Dumbbells
Biceps Curl, Shoulder Press, Arm Curls, Triceps Kickback, kneeling one arm row, lateral raise, the number of things you can do with these items is nearly endless – do everyone a favor and take the dumb out of dumbbell by naming it.
$990
Dumbbells $990 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Peloton Bike
Peleton is all the rage – we can’t all be inspirational instructors, so take the short cut and just put your name on it.
$1,000
Peloton Bike $1,000 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Your Choice
$1000
Your Choice $1000 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
PRX Squat Rack
PRX Squash Rack is so – acronymic – it’s good be your squat rack – really – it has your name on it – or it should.
$1,250
PRX Squat Rack $1,250 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Curtis G4 Themo Pro Coffee Brewer
It’s hot coffee. It’s hot. It’s coffee. And you need it to go. If this is you then put your name on it.
$1,400
Curtis G4 Themo Pro Coffee Brewer $1,400 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Double Tap Kegerator
If you’re over 21, what’s the sublime addition to an awesome match? Answer: a cold beer. Who knows why but a beer tastes so much better after you just left everything else on court. A sure way to popularity and perhaps even minor celebrity within our warm, caring community. Name it….
$1,600
Double Tap Kegerator $1,600 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Manhattan Squash Water Fountain
Hydration, water, H20, whatever you call it you need it more than anything. Cool, refreshing, filtered water provided by…..
$2,000
Manhattan Squash Water Fountain $2,000 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Peak Espresso Grinder
$2,300
Peak Espresso Grinder $2,300 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
20 Individual Private Lessons with John Musto
He’s the best in the world in his age group (he won the British Open this year) and I dare say that if you buy this, he’ll even have a beer with you afterwards.
$3,000
20 Individual Private Lessons $3,000 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Mahlkonig EK43 Coffee Grinder
Every step of making a cup of coffee is important. But if you particularly identify with the daily grind, then this is the naming opportunity for you.
$2,600
Mahlkonig EK43 Coffee Grinder $2,600 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Woodmill Path Treadmill
You know you have to do it. You’re going to run on court anyway so you might as well get a little extra practice in. If you’ve got nowhere to go but you want to run there this treadmill’s for you!
$4,300
Woodmill Path Treadmill $4,300 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Free Motion Functional Trainer
Impress everyone by showing that you know what to do with this training wonder. It’ll be much less intimidating with your name on it.
$4,500
Free Motion Functional Trainer $4,500 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Reach in Refrigerator Beverage-Air HRP2-1G-LED
Whether it’s for a gatorade, a yogurt, or a delicious snack, it’ll all be here. If you buy us our fridge it’ll be just as though you are feeding our community. What could be more important (to answer that question, check out the Espresso Machine).
$4,600
Reach in Refrigerator Beverage-Air HRP2-1G-LED $4,600 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Synesso MVP Espresso Machine
$15,550
Synesso MVP Espresso Machine $15,550 – Matching donations up to $100,000.
Other Ways to Support your Manhattan Community Squash Center
There are a variety of ways that you can support Manhattan Squash (that’s our nickname for those in the know). Here we’ll focus on the biggest two. Becoming a Founding Member or providing Landmark Support.
Founding Memberships
Founding Members get many benefits. There are three options listed here for 5 years, 7 years or 15 years. But if you’d like to know what an option would look like for a number of years outside this range, please drop us a line at info@TheSquashCenter.org and we’d be delighted to chat. In all cases, you get the following benefits:
- Knowing that you have helped support the first new and publicly accessible squash facility built in Manhattan this century.
- “Unlimited” membership to the facility for the length of time you select (today this is priced at $299 per month – details can be found here.)
- Priority and guaranteed access to Peter Nicol’s world famous Junior training program: the Nicol Champions’ Academy (NCA).
- We are expecting to be able to offer lockers and laundry service which will be included in your membership. If you’d like to sign up, please do, it’s on us.
- A selection of the best swag we can find.
- VIP tickets to our opening festivities.
- A generous selection of guest passes so that you’ll always be able to host your friends at your facility.
- A tax deduction that will be equal to approximately half of the amount you donate.
5 Years / $36,000
5 Years / $36,000
By clicking ‘Join Now,’ you agree to our Terms of Service and Health Disclaimer. Email us at info@thesquashcenter.org with any questions or to pay by check.
7 Years / $50,000
7 Years / $50,000
By clicking ‘Join Now,’ you agree to our Terms of Service and Health Disclaimer. Email us at info@thesquashcenter.org with any questions or to pay by check.
15 Years / $100,000
15 Years / $100,000
By clicking ‘Join Now,’ you agree to our Terms of Service and Health Disclaimer. Email us at info@thesquashcenter.org with any questions or to pay by check.
Landmark Support
Landmark support is just that. It’s big. It’ll last as long as we do. And it’s a Landmark. Here are some options. Other custom opportunities also exist.
Court Naming Rights - $200,000
Help us by financing a court. You can name it after your best friend, your hero, your family, yourself, or you can be a ghost and just know that you’ve helped grow the sport of squash and make it more accessible to the general public. For more details, please contact us directly.
Cafe/Bar Naming Rights - $250,000
This is our team’s favorite naming opportunity. It’ll be the social nexus of our center. It will be the place where we argue about whether that was a let, a stroke or no let, and how we really should have won that match, if only…
