You are part of the Squash Community
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We can happily talk about the benefits of having a Squash BC membership.
Official ranking, eligibility to play in leagues and tournaments, liability insurance, membership with Squash Canada, and a newsletter that captures all the up-to-the-minute news about squash in BC.
We can expand on how you can save money on home and car insurance through our Belair Direct affinity program or through member discounts in coaching and officiating courses and Squash TV.
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But the biggest benefit is the value the sport brings to your life.
Think about it. The friends you have made, the matches and tournaments you have played and the health, fitness, competition and social benefits that come from squash participation is the value of membership.
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I have played squash for over 42 years. I don't play tournaments or league anymore. But at 82 years old and for twice-a-week I step on to the courts for cardio and upper body strength benefits through squash drills. That is the value that BC squash gives me and why I continue to be part of this great sport community as a member.
Anne Paris,
Vancouver
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The reality is the cost of an adult membership with Squash BC translates to 13 cents per day.
Your 13 cents per day helps us to ensure the sport benefits you receive and the great experiences you have continue and thrive through our program and service delivery and advocacy of our great game at the municipal, provincial and national levels.
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The Court Reporter - stories from the community
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Team BC wins Gold at the 2020 Canadian Masters Team Championships !
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Team BC won GOLD at the 2020 Canadian Masters Team Champs at Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club. Congrats to the players for an exciting win over Team Alberta!
Team"B' of Team BC (L to R above): Bruce Matthews, Trevor Latimer, Emma Parke, Carolyn Russell, Lauren Wagner, Andrew Lynn and Richard Yendell went through the round robin play unbeaten. Our women showed their top calibre play and didn't lose a match!
The final against Alberta was one for the ages.
With matches tied 3-3, Andrew Lynn (against Pete Goodings) pulled out a 5-game, nail-biter to secure gold (see action shots below)!
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And congratulations to Team 'C' of Team BC who won the consolation round (L to R above): Jeff Boag, Valerie Johnson, Steve Hawyes, Cathy Covernton, Jay Anderson, Dara Sklar, and Thomas Clark.
An amazing weekend of exceptional play!
But perhaps just as impressive was Team BC's 2nd place finish in the Masters' traditional skit competition! Check out the gifts our players have received over 10 years of squash...
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Thank you to the tournament Sponsors logos below), Tournament Referee Jimmy Valliere, the Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club, Viktor Berg and the Tournament Committee led by Richard Freeman for hosting such a wonderful event.
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BC to field Men's and Women's Teams at 2020 Canadian Championships...
Go Team BC!
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Squash BC is excited to be fielding both a Men's Team at the 2020 Canadian Men's Team Championships to be held in wintry Winnipeg and a Women's Team at the 2020 Canadian Women's Team Championships in gracious Gatineau.
We will have an exceptionally strong teams...
On the women's side, Victoria natives Nicole Bunyan, Grace Thomas (
Cedar Hill Squash Club) and Lindsay Seginson will represent Team BC.
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Good luck Team BC! We'll be cheering you on!
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Congrats to Coaching Foundations participants
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On Jan 10-12th Ben Uliana with assistance from Giselle Delgado as a Coaching Mentor, held a Coaching Foundations Course at Cedar Hill.
We'd like to congratulate Christian Yuen, David Weatherall, Jason Herring, Kellan O'Neill, and Sofia Quon, for taking the course and starting their first steps towards their coaching instructor certification.
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Squash BC has partnered with our member club coaches and pros to develop, implement and support a vibrant Junior Pathways Development Program that encourages kids to take up the sport, helps them develop their skills and progressively introduces them to competition.
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The Junior Pathways Event in Mission was a great success.
Kids from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Mission and Maple Ridge all came together for two separate 3 hour sessions on January 18th.
A huge thank you to the Mission Leisure centre for hosting the event and Jessica Evans for coming out to help support the kids.
Shawn and Jessica are looking forward to holding another event in the Valley in the early Spring.
Future junior pathway events include Progressive events at:
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The Junior Pathway Program is funded through the 2020 Fund. Income accumulated through this endowment fund is used to promote the growth of the game through the development of junior squash.
To donate to the 2020 Fund, click here
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Every two weeks, Squash BC sends out a separate Communique called the Squash Zone which details all upcoming tournaments and events which you can sign up for.
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Other special deadlines and announcements are as follows:
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Two $500 grants are available through this program to Clubs who participated in Women's Squash Week 2019.
Deadline to nominate is Jan 29, 2020.
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Squash BC Awards
Deadline Feb 4
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Squash BC invites you to take notice of the players in our community who are involved and giving back to the sport.
For the list and description of the Squash BC awards
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The club was created in 1991 and operates out of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre boasting four Singles squash courts. In addition, St. Michaels University School will support the event with four additional Singles squash courts.
“The Cedar Hill Squash Club and St. Michael’s University School are excited to host the 2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships,”
stated Ben Uliana, Tournament Chair and Cedar Hill Squash Club Head Pro.
“Victoria has hosted this event two times since 2000. This is the best time of year to visit Victoria, and Victoria is honoured to watch the best Junior Squash in the country!”
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2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships
Registration Open
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Squash Canada is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships to be held April 23-26, 2020 at the Cedar Hill Squash Club and St. Michaels University School in
Victoria, BC.
Categories: Boys & Girls U11, U13, U15, U17, U19
Event Dates: April 23-26, 2020
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Squash Canada calling for player interest
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in 2020 World University Championships, July 17-23 in Shanghai, China
Information on the event, which includes the technical regulations, players costs and selection process, has been posted at:
Declarations of Interest are required
by March 10
th
. The Form is included as the last page of the Squash Canada
selection criteria
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Per regulations, the Canadian Team will consist of up to 3 men and 2 women. They will compete in a singles and team event.
In order to be eligible, the player must be at least 18 and no older than 25 years of age on 31 December of the year of the event. They must either be attending a university or have attained their degree in the year preceding the tournament.
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SquashTV Discount for Squash BC Members
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SQUASHTV
is the Professional Squash Association’s broadcast arm and covers over 20+ PSA World Tour tournaments a season.
You can buy a pass to watch the world’s best live in action on a wide range of devices whenever and wherever you want.
Included in a SQUASHTV subscription:
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Live coverage of over 20 tournaments a season
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Extensive on-demand replays
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A huge archive that dates back to the 1980s
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A growing selection of coaching videos
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Daily highlights of all live tournaments
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Features and interviews with PSA stars
Prices range from $13.99 USD per month to $119.99 USD per year for an annual subscription, allowing fans to stream as much squash as they want.
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Squash BC and Squash Canada have partnered with
SQUASHTV
to bring members
EXCLUSIVE
discount codes to view top squash players as they compete on the PSA World Tour, all at a discounted price.
For a LIMITED TIME ONLY, you can get a half price annual pass! This means you’ll pay just $60 USD a year! These discount codes must be redeemed by the end of the 2019/20 season
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office
@squashbc.com.
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