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.

Squash Ontario is seeking a new member to serve on the Board of Directors for 2023 – 2025.

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!

Squash Canada has recently announced the highly anticipated team that will represent Canada at the prestigious 2023 WSF World Junior Championships in Melbourne, Australia. The event will be held from July 18th to 29th and will consist of Men’s and Women’s Individual competition and the World Junior Women’s Team Championships.

This past Wednesday, we hosted our premier fundraising event - The Lucky Number 21 Charity Golf Classic Presented by Dowling I.D.A. at Pheasant Run Golf Club. The event was a huge success courtesy our wonderful golfers, donors and sponsors. Fortunately, the rain stopped just in time for the shotgun start and golfers were treated to a sunny round - our fastest round ever!

As reported by Squash Canada, the 2023 Pan American Squash Championships in Cartagena, Colombia have come to a close and Team Canada has walked away with some serious hardware, securing Canada’s spot at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Twelve students in Grades 7 through 12 at St. Jude’s Academy, an IB continuum school, in Mississauga, were given the opportunity to give the sport of squash a try.  A few have had experience playing squash before, but for most it is the first time trying the sport. Thanks to the help from Meadowvale Community Centre’s fitness supervisor, Carol Mio, the students were given the opportunity to use the beautiful squash courts at the Meadowvale Community Centre.  

Canada’s very own Reinaldo Rivas from Vaughan, Ontario took on the very important role of Technical Director at the 2023 PANAM Champs in Cartagena. Before he started coaching at the Parkview Club and now the Richmond Hill Squash Club, he played #1 for Venezuela between 1991 and 2000.