Squash Auckland is setting up its portable mini-court at beach locations throughout the city during February in a bid to promote the game.

Squash Auckland is swapping hardwood for sand as it rolls out a 2017 summer beach series in February.

As part of an initiative to bring squash to the masses, locals of all ages will be able to enjoy a miniature pop-up court which will make an appearance in Mission Bay, Devonport, and Orewa Park.

Squash Auckland general manager John Fletcher said it's a good chance to try something different as it looks to promote the game throughout the region.

"It's quite hard to get people down to a squash club," Fletcher said.

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"So we thought we'd change it up a bit and bring the squash court out to the people."

The sport has become notorious in recent years for the lavish locations in which the World Squash Championships take place.

A fully-perspex court outside the pyramids in Egypt, one in front of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, and recently in the middle of New York's Grand Central Station gave the sport a unique touch.

Like those courts, Squash Auckland's design allows players to enjoy the surrounding view as they smash the ball around with friends.

While New Zealand has seen a stagnation in the game since its boom in the 1980s - largely due to world champion Susan Devoy - Fletcher believes the sport is due for a change.

"We've got Kiwi Paul Coll flying up the world rankings," Fletcher said.

"You've also got squash all over TV these days so it's the right time to bring new players into a highly addictive sport."

Coll, from Greymouth, is ranked 20th in the world according to squahsinfo.com.

The court will be open from 11am to 3pm each day, with experienced coaches on hand organising fun games with giveaways and information available on how the public can get in touch with their local squash club.

Dates for the Summer Beach Series:

* Sunday 12 February – Selwyn Domain, Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay

* Sunday 19 February – Devonport Ferry Terminal, Devonport

* Sunday 26 February – Orewa Park, Orewa (near Corner of Hibiscus Coast Highway and Empire Road)