The 2023 Pan American Junior Championships are currently taking place from August 13th to 19th in Pilar, Argentina. This prestigious international event will see eight of Squash Canada’s Junior athletes battling for the podium in singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and team events.
Thus far, Team Canada has two bronze medals in Doubles thanks to Ontario athletes, Ashley Hall and Gabby Waite, as well as Ewan Harris and Faazil Khan.
The first half of the 2023-24 season is quickly approaching and Squash Ontario has now posted all Junior Circuit and Provincial Championship dates on our events calendar. Club run sanctioned events that have been submitted thus far can also be found online. The majority of our fall events are open for registration on Club Locker, aside from the few that still have final details being worked out. Junior and Provincial events taking place in 2024 will be open for registration next month.
Squash Ontario Award Nominations - Now open.
Each season Squash Ontario asks our community to nominate deserving players or volunteers across the province who exemplify the special qualities associated with each of our awards. We are exceptionally fortunate to attract dedicated, committed and enthusiastic people to the squash community, and it is our honour to acknowledge these exceptional recipients.
Former World Champion Tarek Momen will top the draw for the upcoming Windsor Cup, which will kick off the 2023-24 PSA World Tour season between August 15-19, with 24 players aiming to start the season strongly at the Bronze-level event in Canada. The inaugural Windsor Cup will take place on a spectacular all-glass court inside the Devonshire Mall (Windsor, ON).
All are welcome to come out and try Wheelchair Squash57 at the upcoming Open House event being held at the Toronto Cricket, Curling and Skating Club on October 28th. Wheelchair Squash57 has modified the rules to make it ideal for anyone with mobility issues, or those who now find squash difficult on their bodies and would like to try playing in a sport wheelchair.
Squash Canada is excited to announce our Playground to Podium Campaign. The Campaign will outfit new players in a grassroots or beginner program with a “Squash Starter Kit”, full of everything they need to get started: racquet, balls, goggles, and backpack. By providing the necessary equipment to new players in these programs, this Campaign will help address participation barriers and foster the growth and sustainability of squash in Canada.
The 2023 WSF World Junior Championships are currently underway in Melbourne, Australia. The event will be held from July 18th to 29th and will consist of Men’s and Women’s Individual competition, as well as the World Junior Women’s Team Championships.
The tournament has kicked things off with the individual draws and results can be found below. With 128 player monrad style draws, Team Canada athletes have already played multiple matches after the first three days.
With The Lucky Number 21 Charity Golf Classic, our premier charity event is raising funds to support the late Mark Sachvie’s mission to support junior development and grow the game, is now complete. We are pleased to share that our online silent auction is live and we were able to secure some wonderful items/services for all of you - so be sure to check them out and place a bid!