Squash Club of Los Gatos

03/​28/​2015.
AKA: SQUASH CLUB OF LOS GATOS /​Vaayu Athletic Club
I called for information about what the club offered (Classes, Sales, How large the Club is, etc).
The girl on the phone could not give specifics nor did she sound professional or educated in the Fitness Industry.
I had mentioned that I attempted to look up the Club on the Website and on FB but information was either non-​existent and/​or outdated on FB.
I even asked her/​commented at end, I can tell you are not from the Fitness Industry.
All she could repeat is: The club is re-​modeling and right now there are no Fitness Classes.
She mentioned that I could come down to look at the Club or Call back during the week to talk to a Manager.
The problem is: I wanted information when I called and there was NO qualified Sales/​Fitness/​Management to answer my questions.
Front Desk staff should know such information about the gym
I thought the Club is under NEW Management?!!
Management: Train your staff.
Giving it a «1» based upon my call today is being generous.

Dee was awesome, great facility. Squash courts were good, gym is huge with all sorts of equipment and plenty of space. 4 squash courts, racquetball, lots of different rooms

Very frustrating that the front desk didn’t know how to accept the Unilocal offer… not sure I ever actually got credit for it. I signed a sheet at the front desk to get matched up with other players but didn’t feel like there were many players to play with (but I had only been 3 times). It might be an unfair compare (due to price difference) but much prefer the Bay Club for the facilities and community of players.

The club itself has changed ownership several times. The current owners are much more business savvy and are looking more for a quality run club rather than quantity. However, the latter part wouldn’t hurt, I’m sure! It’s really great to go there and not have to fight to find parking or to wait around for equipment. I know they are still waiting for LG’s building permits to go thru & has taken forever to get this to move along. Not management’s fault. They acquired the building AS IS, which for today’s standard is not so great for Squash and Racquetball courts. But it works and management is working towards improving the place. The Squash community have increased since a competitor closed down its doors. There are a lot more kids between the ages of 7 – 18 years old taking lessons in the late afternoons and evening hours for Squash, which is awesome. The Racquetball courts continue to be busy and the RB enthusiasts are still very loyal. Their side of the courts seemed to be a series of drama from laughter and arguments, which I find fascinating. This tells me that it is a great group of people who enjoy the camaraderie of their community. Some players moved to a cheaper & more up to date facility, but soon realized the cost came with a prize. They found themselves frustrated as they cannot get into any courts unless they pay/​join a league. So, they find themselves back into Squash Club of Los Gatos and are welcomed with open arms from the rest of the staff & RB community. The front desk staff are very friendly and always accommodating. Towel service is a bonus and the ice/​water machine near the courts is absolutely the better deal than the old water fountain. So, if you need ice to help ease your welts from getting hit with the ball or need to cool down faster, you can just get it from the machine. The Cardio room could use more equipment to attract those individuals who just want to do their own exercise, but the majority of those who go to that place come to play squash or racquetball. I see boot camp classes/​personal training on an ongoing basis. The trainers are very friendly and have a following, which means they are good at what they do. The bathroom facilities can definitely use a face lift, but it’s still better than some of the competitors. The downfall I see with having children in the gym running around unattended does cause some concern. I heard that the men’s restroom was vandalized by underage kids. I also see younger boys using equipment in the exercise machine while their parents are in the courts. That seems like a liability issue & unsure if management is aware of it. Again, it is not management’s responsibility to babysit these children. It’s on the parents. But overall, this place is great. It’s not just a gym. It is a CLUB for families.

I’m a squash player so my review is very biased. This former low end gym has great squash courts with glass backs and a seating area to leave your bags. The club is clean and the locker rooms have been updated. There are a lot of kids here but that is one of the main areas of focus for the club. The weight and machine rooms are clean and the equipment is new. There’s even a good area upstairs where you can ride a stationary bike and look over the squash/​racquetball courts. I have been a member for about a year and from a squash point of view it’s comparable to the Decathlon Club (I’m a member there as well) but a lot cheaper.
Friendly people and staff.

I hate to give this place a bad review. The girls at the front are so sweet and nice. They always take the time to ask me how I’m doing. They are very personal there. I also love how it is always empty! But there is a reason for that… The cardio room has about 11 treadmills and about two other machines. The stop buttons don’t work and some of the machines don’t even work. Also, there are always little kids running around and screaming because of the squash courts. It’s very annoying and unprofessional that management doesn’t address that issue. I cancelled my membership because I didn’t like it enough to keep going back. It’s always very clean and I love the jacuzzi in the women’s locker room. I’m hoping they will add more machines and maybe add a «no children under 12 allowed» rule in gym, like Courtside.

Great facility all the way around. Everyone from the front desk staff to the squash pros go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The facility has everything you could need in a gym, and this is the place to go if you want to learn or play squash in the South Bay. Very friendly environment.

Facility itself is in need of an upgrade but the equipment is amazing. It is great to be able to work out and not need to fight for a machine. Wish i could re-​join. Maybe soon. The front desk staff/​management team are very nice and helpful. (Please note, I discontinued my memership about 6 months ago so an upgrade could have taken place in that time)

A great value for $ 80/​month. I can play squash, work out with all the latest weight equipment (with no crowds), run a few miles on a treadmill, get a good martial arts workout with bags, and relax in the men’s indoor spa. All without the crowds and in a pleasant environment (albeit a bit dated décor; But I don’t go for the decorations).