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Squash Ontario is seeking a dynamic and well-connected leader to fill the new role of Fundraising Chair on our Board of Directors. This is a critical position for the future of our sport in Ontario.
Squash Ontario is excited to announce that registration is now open for all of this season’s Provincial Championships! These events bring together Ontario’s top players across multiple divisions to compete for provincial titles and showcase the very best of our sport.
Over this past weekend, 24 Canadian Junior Athletes, 15 of which were from Ontario, travelled to the Arlen Specter Us Squash Centre (Philidelphia, PA) to compete in the 19th Annual Battle of the Border against Team USA. The event was held from August 7-10, where Team USA won the battle. This long-standing event brought together elite Canadian and American players in the U17, U15, and U13 categories.
What a summer it’s been for squash in Ontario!
The 2025 Road to the Olympics Dunlop Mini Court Summer Tour has officially wrapped up—and we’re thrilled to announce that over 20,000 people were introduced or exposed to the sport of squash through this exciting initiative!
Whether you’re gearing up for your next squash season, striving to reach new levels of performance, or simply want to feel faster, stronger, and fitter on court—details matter. That’s where a Custom Strength and Fitness Plan from PLANtoWIN.ca comes in.
Here’s your chance to bid on incredible items while supporting the future of squash in Ontario. All proceeds from the auction will go directly toward our 2025-2026 Sport Development Initiatives — helping us get more racquets into more players’ hands across the province!
Squash Ontario has now posted all Junior, Provincial Championship, and select Community events for the upcoming season on our events calendar. These tournaments are now visible on Club Locker, with registration for all tournaments opening Friday, August 1st, 2025. All tournament listings on Club Locker outline draw sizes, deadlines, formats, and eligibility requirements.
Canadian junior athletes are heading to Egypt for the 2025 World Squash Junior Championships, taking place from July 21 to August 1 in Cairo. The event will feature both junior men’s and women’s individual and team competitions. Canada is sending a strong and diverse team, blending experienced veterans with exciting new talent — including several standout athletes from Squash Ontario.
It was a strong showing for Canada’s junior athletes—particularly those from Squash Ontario—at the 2025 Pan American Junior Championships, held June 29 to July 5 in Santiago, Chile. Competing against top athletes from across the Americas, Canada brought home two medals in the team events: a silver for the junior women and a bronze for the junior men.
After four fantastic years of event sponsorship, we’re thrilled to announce that YouFirst Financial is stepping up in a big way — joining Squash Ontario as an Annual Corporate Partner. To celebrate this partnership, YouFirst Financial invites the squash community to connect for a Financial Fitness Scorecard — a complimentary, no-obligation assessment of your investments and financial strategy. Think of it as a quick, professional checkup to see how “match-ready” your finances are, with clear, actionable suggestions to help you reach your goals.
Please join Squash Ontario for our annual Charity Golf Classic where we hope to raise $20,000 to support squash outreach and development initiatives throughout the year.
The game of squash thrives thanks to the passionate individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes and on the court. From local volunteers and dedicated coaches to inspiring players and supportive corporations, it’s these contributions that help grow the sport across Ontario.
Peter Hall, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame, is pleased to announce the addition of Al Hunt to the Board.
In addition to our donation portal, three different programs are available whereby your participation will directly support Squash Ontario’s growth initiatives. Have a look below!
Check out the latest update from PSA Squash Tour News about the upcoming PSA Squash Tour Finals, taking place this June in Toronto.
The season-ending PSA Squash Tour Finals will be held in Canada for the first time in the event’s history when SmartCentres’ Revival Film Studios in Toronto hosts the world’s leading squash players for five days, between June 23-27, 2025 - New Dates!
The 2025 Canadian Squash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Saturday May 10th, at iconic Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club in Toronto, Ontario during the Guilfoyle PSA Squash Classic semi-final matches. The 2025 Inductees, Alana Miller, Marnie Baizley, Gordon Anderson, Clive Caldwell and Steve Wren, took their rightful place in the Canadian Squash Hall of Fame for their roles as players and builders of the sport of squash.
Do you have a squash court in your condo building that doesn’t get used enough? Want to find other players nearby who match your skill level — or maybe you’re looking to learn the game for the first time? The Condo Squash Club is for you!
Originally announced in late 2023, Squash Canada will be implementing mandatory Provincial Coach Certification requirement for coaches who wish to enter the Field of Play at national events. These certification requirements are scheduled to be enforced by January 2026.
Held in conjunction with the Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital 2025 Canadian Senior Championships, the tournament took place at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club, a venue with deep roots in adaptive sport. Home to one of Canada’s first wheelchair squash programs.
The Squash Ontario community is invited to try a 6-week Sports Nutrition Culinary Beta Program to fuel your athletic lifestyle with simple, practical (and delicious!) meals with Culinary Nutritionist Kenzie Osborne. Program runs June 10-July 22 and you can pick your own price!
The Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club served as the premier stage for Canadian squash, hosting the Connor, Clark & Lunn Private Capital 2025 Canadian Senior Championships, May 8 – 11. More than 330 athletes aged 12 – 80 years athletes competed across 23 divisions in four days of high-level play and outstanding camaraderie and hospitality off the court.
Squash Ontario is pleased to officially introduce William Kuhn as our Competitions Coordinator for the 2025-2026 squash season. William joined the Squash Ontario team in March and will be supporting the organization while the current Director of Athlete Development, Lauren Sachvie, is on maternity leave. William has previously worked with Squash Ontario as a summer student and has in depth knowledge of the community and programs.
Get ready, Ontario! Our summer squash takeover is about to begin. Squash Fest 2025 – Road to the Olympics is hitting the road, and we’re bringing the sport straight to your backyard with our Dunlop Mini Court Summer Tour!
From May through August, Squash Ontario members who request a home and auto insurance quote from NFP and CC us on the email will automatically be entered into a gift card draw (valued at approximately $100). We’ve got two gift cards to give away — one draw will take place at the end of June, and another at the end of August.
Congratulations are in order for the outstanding Ontario athlete performances that took place at the CC&L Private Capital 2025 Canadian Squash Championships over May 1-4 at the Toronto Cricket Club. The event featured all Junior divisions alongside the Men’s & Women’s Open divisions and welcomed 309 athletes competing across four days
We’re Hiring! This summer, Squash Ontario is hitting the road with our Dunlop Mini Court, spreading excitement about squash’s inclusion in the Olympics and providing communities with opportunities to try the sport.
We’re looking for two enthusiastic and reliable students to join our team and help deliver this exciting initiative.
Canada will welcome the global squash community July 20 - 31, 2026 as the official host of the World Squash Junior Championships. This prestigious annual international event featuring the world’s top junior athletes will be held at the Mark Sachvie Squash Center at White Oaks Resort and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, and will be supported by the brand-new Jack Aylott Center at Ridley College.
Peter Hall, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Ontario Squash Hall of Fame, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Paton to the Board of Governors.
We’re excited to announce that tickets are now available for Urban Squash Toronto’s 2025 Annual Fundraiser! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 7th at 6 PM and join us for an evening of inspiration, community, and impact.
The Canadian Squash Hall of Fame Commission is pleased to recognize five outstanding members of the Canadian squash community as well as their achievements and contributions to the sport. Gordon Anderson, Marnie Baizley, Clive Caldwell, Alana Miller and Steve Wren will be inducted into the Canadian Squash Hall of Fame during the afternoon of Saturday, May 10, at the Toronto Cricket Skating & Curling Club in conjunction with the CC&L Private Capital 2025 Canadian Senior Championships presented by KPMG and the 2025 Guilfoyle PSA Squash Classic..