Jim mason cup

The Jim Mason Cup is a unique and exciting high school squash tournament that brings together student-athletes from across Ontario. Each year, schools send teams to represent their community, traveling together to compete in a fun, inclusive, and team-focused environment.

With three divisions—Division 1, Division 2, and Emerging—the Jim Mason Cup is designed for players of all abilities. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or picking up a racquet for the first time, there’s a place for you and your school team to shine. The format ensures that everyone gets meaningful matches, while the team structure encourages school spirit, camaraderie, and plenty of cheering from the sidelines.

This event is named in honour of Jim Mason, a passionate leader in Ontario’s squash community who believed deeply in the power of sport to bring people together. His vision for making squash accessible to youth at every level lives on through this competition, where students get to experience the thrill of representing their school, supporting their teammates, and meeting peers from across the province.

For many students, the Jim Mason Cup is a highlight of the school year—a chance to travel with friends, compete in a supportive atmosphere, and take part in the energy and excitement of an OFSAA sanctioned squash event. It’s more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of school pride, teamwork, and the joy of the game.

jim mason cup 2026

INFORMATION

This tournament is OFSAA sanctioned.

The Jim Mason Cup is for Ontario high school players of all levels. Schools participate as a team in three different divisions.

Dates: Thursday April 9 and Friday April 10 2026  (approx. 9am - 6pm each day)

Location: The Club at White Oaks

Cost: $35 plus hst per player (includes player souvenir and two meals)

Each division will be capped at the first 16 teams to register.

Division 1: team of 7 players, minimum 2 females, any number of Ontario ranked players allowed

Division 2: team of 7 players, minimum 2 females and maximum of 2 Ontario ranked players allowed

Emerging Teams Division: team of 5 players (can be mixed gender) and No Ontario ranked players

  • all teams guaranteed 3 matches minimum

  • players must wear protective eyewear and non marking shoes

  • schools can still submit a team if they do not have all roster spots filled

  • final rosters must be submitted to Squash Ontario by March 30th

Ontario ranked players are anyone who has competed in a Squash Ontario or Squash Canada circuit tournament within the past 2 seasons (from September 2023 onwards). This includes Grand Prixs, Silvers, Golds, Provincials or Nationals.

Registration deadline: March 30, 2026

Entry fee: $39.55 (includes HST) per player 

Payment options: 

Please submit one payment for entire team: 

  • Credit card in advance to Squash Ontario

  • Credit card at the tournament 

  • Cheque at the tournament, please do not mail 

To register your team, please fill in the form located at the top of this page. Note that players must be in grades 9-12 to be eligible to play.

Please contact tournaments@squashontario.com with questions or for additional information. 

TOURNAMENT HOTEL

The White Oaks Resort & Spa have set up a booking portal for hotel rooms: https://reservations.travelclick.com/115170?groupID=4819055