The inaugural Canadian Wheelchair Doubles Squash Championship Invitational concluded with a thrilling 2 – 1 final match, where Jeff Harris (ON), with support from Giselle Delgado, emerged victorious over Marshall Lucatch (ON) (with support from Samantha Cornett). To reach the final, Harris overcame Ken Gregory (ON) in a competitive head-to-head semifinal, while Lucatch secured his place by defeating Martha Gustafson (ON) in another hard-fought match. The historic event marked a major milestone for accessibility and inclusivity in Canadian squash.
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 Club also hosted the inaugural Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship (2004), in the same atrium where the glass court was installed for this year’s championship programming.
The tournament featured mixed teams of wheelchair athletes and able-bodied support athletes competing in a round-robin format, culminating in close semi-finals and a gripping final match. The event not only highlighted the athletic prowess of the participants but underscored the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in sports.
“This championship is more than just a tournament. It’s the culmination of vision, dedication, and belief in the power of sport to bring people together. Today, we celebrate not just competition, but inclusion, accessibility, and progress,” said Kim Watson, Squash Canada Director at Large, reflecting on the event’s impact.
Squash Canada extends its heartfelt thanks to Lolly Gillen, World Squash Chair of the Squash57 Commission, and Shauna Petrie, one of Canada’s first wheelchair squash athletes, whose early involvement has helped lay the foundation for a more inclusive future in Canadian squash. We also gratefully acknowledge the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club for their ongoing leadership and support in championing accessible squash.
Special recognition goes to all the participating athletes, Price of Bath and sincere thanks to HEAD, and Tammie Sangster for generously providing prizes and contributing to the success of the event.
Podium:
Gold: Jeff Harris/Giselle Delgado
Silver: Marshall Lucatch/Samantha Cornett
Bronzes: Martha Gustafson/Ina Du Toit & Ken Gregory/Steve Hisey