Squash Ontario is a not for profit amateur sport organization responsible for squash within the province of Ontario. It was formed in 1976, and is recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport as the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for squash in Ontario. We are responsible for delivering programming province-wide to influence the development of players, coaches, officials, and volunteers. Membership with Squash Ontario contributes to the growth and success of the sport, helping us obtain our vision that squash be a leading lifelong recreational and competitive sport in Ontario.

Squash Ontario has two options for Club Membership:

  1. Project 10K Club Membership

  2. Traditional Club Membership

Please read the Club Membership information below to learn more. Join the Squash Ontario community and help contribute to the success of our sport!

project 10k club Membership

“Project 10K” refers to our goal to have 10,000 registered squash players in Ontario. The below member benefits apply in addition to all of the Traditional Member Benefits listed below.

Player Memberships

  • All Members from the Club will receive free Competitive Player Memberships ($40.00 value per player)

  • CLICK HERE to learn more about Player Membership Benefits

Club locker software

  • Free basic Club Locker package that includes:

    • Club member database with online membership and event registrations

    • Competition managements (leagues, tournaments, ladders) with live scoring

    • Club ratings and rankings

    • Communications & Club News

    • Player profiles will include Provincial & National competition results and some regional league results.

  • Rates will apply for custom features such as court bookings.

  • Learn more at https://about.clublocker.com/

Traditional Club Membership

Voting Rights of Members

 

CHARITABLE STATUS WITH TAX RECEIPTs FOR FUNDRAISING PROJECTS

The voting members of the Corporation are Full Club Members, Associate Club Members and Associate Community Members, who shall have one vote per paid-up court at meetings of members.

Member clubs may apply to the National Sport Trust Fund to gain charitable status for their fundraising initiatives. Not available for non-member clubs.

Rules Clinic

Rules clinics are informal introductions to the rules of squash and are designed to provide the average club player with a basic understanding of the rules and of the duties of the marker. They are held in a classroom setting and last approximately 3 hours.  The risk of accident is significantly reduced if your members know the rules. Squash Ontario will cover the cost of the instructor's honorarium and travel. $140.00 charge for non member facility.

Eyeguard Stickers

These are court door stickers.  They are available in the following formats:

1.  Mandatory
2.  Mandatory for Juniors
3.  Strongly recommended

To non member facility:  $10.00 each sticker

WEBSITE LISTING
– FIND A CLUB 

The Squash Ontario website is the first choice of people looking to join a squash facility in Ontario. Only member clubs of Squash Ontario are included in this section.

Defibrillators

Squash Ontario has negotiated a partnership with The Mikey Network to offer members clubs a significant discount on the purchase of a defibrillator for their facility. Significant discount as a benefit of membership.

Squash Equipment Loaner Program

It’s easier than ever to start up a junior program.  Squash Ontario will provide racquets, balls and eyeguards for 2 – 4 week periods.

To non member facility:  $100.00 per week rental charge

Nearby Schools to Clubs Program

The “Nearby Schools to Clubs” program will provide you with comprehensive information which will help you reach out to teachers, schools and school boards in your community.   The information is specific to your club and will save you and your squash professional or programmer hours of time researching and trying to find key school contacts. 

To Member Facility:  Free – benefit of membership

To non-member facility:  $140.00

Courting Schools

This is a program specifically designed to help clubs generate revenues.  The program will show clubs how to effectively utilize down time; increase staff commissions through training and teaching; potentially generate new memberships; and increase community awareness of your facility.

Concussion awareness posters

Resources for Best Practices

Let us know if you would like a printed copy of the Rowan’s Law Concussion Awareness posters at your club.

A password protected web page for all Club members to access new and archived up to date club development and best practice resources.

Inflatable Squash Court

The inflatable court measures

3m(height) x 3.6m (width) x 4m (length)

The inflatable court is a great visual with:

• Bright colours

• Shot targets

• The feeling of being inside a court

• Ability to hit the ball off all 3 walls

To Member Facility – free

To non member facility – $500.00 per week

Inter-Regional League

League play is one of the key programs clubs should consider offering their members.  By entering teams in inter-regional leagues, your club members become a key promotional tool for you – they travel to clubs within the city and in turn, other club teams travel to your club – this is an opportunity to showcase your club to potential new members. Registration fees apply.

Sanction your community tournament

 

Bid on a Provincial Championship or Junior Circuit Event

 

Host Coach Clinics

 

Post a Job Advertisement

 

Policy Use

Showcase your club with a tournament sanctioned through Squash Ontario. Two options are available - Marketing Only or Full Tournament Sanction. Member clubs have the opportunity to promote their events to the wider Squash Ontario audience through our website event listing and e-newsletters. Full Tournament Sanction would include all administrative details covered by Squash Ontario (registration, draws, scheduling, insurance, balls, etc.). Additional fees apply and only available to member clubs.

Squash Ontario’s core event schedule comprises of 50 events per year. All member clubs are invited to bid on Provincial Championships, Junior circuit tournaments, and other events each spring for the following September - May events.

  • generate revenue through entry fees/food & beverage sales, etc.

  • raise club profile to attract new members

  • provided added value to current members

Host a coaching clinic for your members and potential coaches! A minimum of 4 participants are required to run each course. Courses available are Community Coach Course, Coaching Foundations Course and Intermediate Coach Course. When hosting a course, the host club may send one participant to the clinic at no cost.

Post a job ad for any position in your club on our Careers web page and social media. Coaching positions are shared through e-newsletters semi-annually.

 

Squash Ontario Policies, Code of Conduct, and more are available for member club adoption or temporary use.