The 2025 YouFirst Financial Charity Golf Classic was held on Wednesday September 10th at Woodington Lake Golf Club alongside a spectacular warm and sunny day. This event ran alongside an online auction and combined we exceeded our fundraising goal of $15,000 raised with total net revenue of $17,800!
Just in time to kick off the 2025/2026 squash season, we are ecstatic to have welcomed so much support from the squash community through sponsorships, prize donations, bidding on the auction, and playing golf. Thanks to this support, critical funds were raised to support our outreach and sport growth initiatives like our school squash programing, women & girls education and special events, junior awards ceremony, Mixed Abilities programs, and the Mini-Court Tour.
These funds are critical as Squash Ontario faces the challenge of decreasing government funding at the same time as increasing operating costs. The result is an extremely limited capacity to support our clubs and players with their community programs. Any new squash initiative comes at cost to us, but an even greater cost to the sport if we do nothing. Every dollar is appreciated and helps Squash Ontario invest back into the sport.
Please join us in congratulating our 2025 Winners:
Men's Foursome - Martin Heath, Mark Rhodes, Michael Goodwin
Mixed Foursome - Chris Smith, Stephanie Edmison, Rebecca Hazell, Aaron Parker
Women's Foursome - Julie Smith, Mona Panchal, Sandy Gregus, Shelia Norman
Contest Winners
Longest Drive: Quinton Meraglia
Longest Drive: Sandy Gregus
Closest to the Pin: Chris Robataille
50/50 Putting Contest: Bill Martin
NFP Insurance Draw Winner: Paul Deratnay
SPONSORS
We are pleased to thank and recognize the following companies who have sponsored Squash Ontario through a hole sponsorship or through Corporate Sponsorship in the previous squash season:
A great day was had by all, and we look forward to the same again next year!
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.
Leading the charge is President and Portfolio Manager Simon Chun, a familiar face on the courts at Mayfair Lakeshore and Mayfair Parkway. Whether he's rallying with new players, challenging intermediates, or (cheerfully!) falling to seasoned pros, Simon brings unmatched energy and enthusiasm to every game.
YouFirst Financial is a 100% independent, family-owned financial services firm, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning for private clients and trusts across Canada. As fiduciaries, they prioritize their clients’ interests above all else, providing professional judgment and customized strategies to build and preserve wealth, free from conflicts of interest.
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.
Contact Simon at simon@youfirstfinancial.com, 416-655-9153, or challenge him to a match on the squash court — winner chooses the next investment topic!