Blyth Academy Online, one of the leaders in Ontario Secondary School Diploma education of student athletes, is proud to announce the launch of special academic year promotions. Squash Ontario members can undertake the following ministry accredited online interdisciplinary courses at the discounted price of $350 for the ‘23-24 academic year.

On home court at the Athletics and Recreation Centre this year, the Queen’s women’s squash team cruised to a remarkable eighth consecutive Ontario university championship. For every one of those titles, Lisa Coates, Sc’88, Ed’89, has been the volunteer coach, athlete motivator, and den mother to a talented squad of players.  

The Windsor Cup and Windsor City Opens, run from August 15-19 at the Devonshire Mall and Windsor Squash and Fitness Club and will feature over 20 Canadian athletes in their respective draws. Utilizing the all-glass Power Court presented by Syra Group, this Series is bound to produce some exciting squash and will showcase our sport at every angle.

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.

The Canadian squash community is mourning the passing of Arjun Gupta, multi-time National Champion and former Canadian National Team member who left the world too soon on July 22, 2023.

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.