Pickering Squash Member Survey

🗣️ Have Your Say!

Pickering Squash Club Member Survey

Scan the QR code with your phone camera, it will direct you to a page to fill out the survey now!

We know you love playing squash, but want to know how we can make our club even more fun, social, and exciting. To find out, we launched a short survey to get your feedback. (⚠️ Didn’t see the email? Please check your Spam/Junk folder — it may have landed there.)

This is your chance to shape the future of our club—events, programs, and new ideas are all on the table.

👉  The survey only takes 10–15 minutes.

👉  Deadline: September 22nd.

👉  Results shared at the AGM on September 29th.

It covers topics like your experience with our recent events, what you’d like to see improved, and what you’re hoping for in the future.

Rumour has it a few ideas are already circulating — perhaps it was you who suggested a Pickering Squash club fantasy league where you could draft teams from our doubles ladder. Or maybe you want to bring top players in for a Saturday night exhibition match. Maybe you’re hoping for exclusive member discounts at local businesses. Or perhaps you just really want a secret handshake only members would know.

We don’t know what is possible yet, but we do know that we want to hear what you want — and only you can tell us.

Please complete the survey by September 22nd!

Your voice matters. Don’t miss your chance to help guide what comes next!

Pool/Whirlpool/Sauna/Steam Room Closure – Annual Maintenance

Please be advised of the following scheduled closures at the CHDRC:

CHDRC Pool/Whirlpool/Sauna/Steam Room Closure:

August 31 to September 12 inclusive

The Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex pool will be closed on Sunday, August 31 at 4pm for annual maintenance shutdown. The pool will re-open on Saturday, September 13. 

Universal Change Room Closure:

September 2 to 12 inclusive

The universal change room will be closed to allow for repairs, maintenance work, mechanical inspections and deep cleaning between September 2 to 12.

Upcoming 2025/26 season at the Pickering Squash Club

Hi Everyone!

The new 2025/2026 squash season is fast approaching and we have some exciting upcoming events! Please get out your calendars and be sure to read this entire email so that you don’t miss out.

Please note: there is a new system for signing up for both doubles and singles house league. Below you will see a link to a google form going forward, this is the ONLY method that will be used to sign up for house leagues (no more paper sign up sheets will be posted).

On the form, you will also find the e-transfer address to pay your PSC $40 membership fee. Please do not send me the e-transfer for club fees.

Monday Night Singles House League

The Monday night singles house league will be starting on Monday Sept. 22nd. All house league players must have a Chestnut Hill Developments squash membership and be a member of the Pickering Squash Club ($40 fee – see google form below). Fill in the google form to sign up!

Sign up deadline is Sept. 8th…don’t wait, sign up today!

Here is the link to sign up for our upcoming house leagues:

PSC Membership & House League Registration Form

Doubles House League

The doubles house league will start the week of Sept. 22nd. There is a new format this season for the doubles house league. All teams will be placed in a box ladder according to level with 3 other teams. Over the course of 3 weeks, each team will play the other teams in their box as a round robin format (one match per week). If you win your box, you will move up to a higher box level, if you come last, you will move down a level. Top levels will play Monday nights, Intermediate levels will play Tuesday nights and novice levels will play on Wednesday nights. Your level will decide which night you play. All players must sign up on the google form below with a partner!

Sign up deadline is Sept. 8th. Be sure to sign up soon so you don’t miss out.

Here is the link to sign up for our upcoming house leagues:

PSC Membership & House League Registration Form

AGM and Fun Round Robin- Monday Sept. 29th 6:00-8:00 approx.

We will be taking a night off from our regular scheduled Monday night house leagues and will be running a fun round robin on both the singles and doubles court following a short AGM meeting. We will be voting on new and returning executive members and the meeting also will give everyone a chance to meet other club players at all different levels, get informed about current club events and to have your say about future events.

We encourage everyone at all levels to come out for a fun evening of squash. Following our fun round robin, we will head over to a local eatery for a couple drinks for anyone who would like to join. Stay tuned for more details…

T&D and OSDL Leagues – For competitive players

Playing on a T&D/OSDL team is a great opportunity to take your game to the next level and get some competitive matches. We currently have women’s A and D singles teams, women’s doubles and 3 men’s doubles teams. There is currently no men’s singles T&D league offered in the Durham Region but playing tournaments is a great way to get in some tough competition.

Harvest Hit Doubles Tournament

We will be hosting our annual doubles tournament on Oct. 17th-19th! There will be both men’s and women’s B and C draws and a mixed B draw. Players have the option to play in both the men’s/women’s and mixed as long as court time permits. Be sure to find yourself a partner and register on the Squash Ontario website (www.squashontario.com) early to secure your spot!

Lee Hanebury Memorial Tournament – Jan. 30-Feb.1

Mark this date on your calendars because this is a tournament not to miss! I am always looking for sponsorship for this event so that I can give players the best tournament experience.

If you are interested in making a donation, please send me an email.

Junior Squash Clinic

The kids will learn the basics of squash including proper technique, footwork, rules, scoring and how much fun this sport can be! The clinic will start on Tues. Sept. 12th and will run for 12 weeks.

  • Beginner/Intermediate level (ages 7-14 years) – 5:30-6:30,
  • Competitive players (ages 10-16) – 6:30-7:30.

Contact me if you would like to sign up.

Beginner Adult Squash Clinic – No membership required

This clinic is ideal for those wanting to learn the basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, serve and drop shot. Players also learn the basic rules and strategies of the game. All equipment is provided.

This is a 4 week clinic that runs every Wednesday starting Wed. Sept. 10th (6:00-7:00).

Cost is $90 and you don’t need to be a member to join. Send me an email if you would like to sign up!

Other Clinics for all levels

I run a number of clinics for various levels of players throughout the season. I need at least 4 players to run the clinic. If you have a group that is at a similar level, please feel free to reach out and we can schedule a 4 week time slot that works for everyone. This is a great way to improve your game and learn some new skills!

New or Renewing Memberships

Lastly, you will find the link below to your Pickering Squash Club google form to sign up for all house leagues. Please fill it out and e-transfer your $40 fee to the membership email (check with Nicole or John Kerr for details)

Get the latest on club activity at our website: http:/PICKERINGSQUASH.CLUB and check out our instagram page: https://instagram.com/PickeringSquash
I look forward to seeing you on the courts soon,

Here is the link to sign up for our upcoming house leagues:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuhIpTQNZ1mWPYPpQgL93KiNVpomDXG7uxSfSKlIfkIEyxNQ/viewform

Nicole

Monday Night Singles Drop-in Round Robin

Hi Everyone,

Just a friendly reminder that there is a singles drop-in round robin on Monday nights.  Advanced levels are from 5:00-6:00 and beginner/intermediate levels are from 6:00-7:00.  We’ve had a great turnout so far!  If you have not yet come out, please feel free to join us Monday nights!

See you on the courts!

Doubles Houseleague play offs for Div 1 & 2

Div 1

Please note that the semi-finals will be played on Monday, Apr 28 as the Rec Centre is closed on Monday, Apr 21.

Mark and Alfredo play Raj and Sameer on Court 1 at 6 pm.   Kevin and Eric play Mike and Eric on Court 2 at 6 pm.   

The courts are open at 7 pm for others to arrange a match.   

Div 2

Two matches are scheduled for Tuesday Apr 22 at 6 pm.   


Shan and Dayan vs Sid and JP on court 1. Jim and John vs H and David on court 2 at 6pm.

The courts are open at 7 p.m., so those who are not playing in the semis can book a court.   

Club Championship Finals Deliver Excitement & Anniversary Memories!

What a fantastic conclusion to our Club Championships! We witnessed some truly exciting matches across all divisions, showcasing the incredible talent and passion within our club. While we know everyone has their own experience on the court, the energy and sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament were outstanding. It’s moments like these that remind us how much we grow, both individually in our game and together as a vibrant squash community. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year’s championships so memorable!

Let’s give a huge round of applause to our finalists and champions:

  • Women’s B Singles: Winner – Joanie Harper, Runner-up – Maria Beltran
  • Women’s A Singles: Winner – Vanessa Steinwall, Runner-up – Lisa Pratt
  • Men’s D Singles: Winner – Sudhish Nair, Runner-up – Daniel Warren
  • Men’s C Singles: Winner – Andres F Rozco, Runner-up – Shane Morgenstern
  • Men’s B Singles: Winner – Trevor Charbonneau, Runner-up – Jesse Riley
  • Men’s A Singles: Winner – Sameer Vadera, Runner-up – Scott Gormley
  • Mixed Doubles B: Winners – John Kerr & Jim DeLouchry, Runners-up – Shan Ganesh & Garie Youngs
  • Doubles A: Winners – Sameer Vadera & Raj Vadera, Runners-up – Alfredo Portillo & Mark Rowland

Following the thrilling matches, we celebrated our 40th Anniversary with a banquet. John Kerr was awarded the Chris Doona award. Chris Doona was one of the four founding members of the Pickering Squash Club. Chris was taken from us far too soon and as a memorial to his service to the club we created the Chris Doona Memorial Award in 1993.

The Chris Doona Memorial Award is given out each year to the person who most represents the spirit of the Pickering Squash Club. The recipient has contributed their time and efforts unselfishly over many years to help make the Club what it is today.

John has been on the executive committee that helps run the club for several years, manages the membership applications and payments, and can often be seen helping out at the bar at tournaments. John is known for his kindness, quiet dignity and sense of humour and has a mean kill on the doubles courts!

It was a special evening commemorating four decades of squash camaraderie and community spirit within our club. Thank you to everyone who came out to mark this milestone with us!

None of this would have been possible without the incredible dedication of our volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organize both the championships and the anniversary banquet. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated!

Just a reminder that the regular season for our Doubles House League wraps up this week, with playoffs just around the corner. Stay tuned for another post outlining our plans for singles play throughout the remainder of the spring and summer.

Thank you all for being such a fantastic part of our squash club!

More pictures to come!

Club Champs – Day 5

Day 5 of our Club Championship tournament did not disappoint and it actually had me questioning the squash rules.   So, after all these years of playing squash, I always thought that it was a rule that you have to have one foot fully in the box when you serve.  Arslan, however,  chose to interpret this rule in last night’s match as more of a suggestion.   To be fair, this kept me wondering why we all just don’t start serving from the T?  Later in the evening, Gurjit came in well prepared with the oldest trick in the book… the classic “I need to tie my shoelace” stalling tactic.  I have used this one many times so I have to give him credit for solid commitment to catching his breath.  Maybe we all need to start wearing velcro squash shoes?  As we are nearing the end of our tournament, matches are tight, rallies are longer and everyone is fighting for the finish line…some more than others.   I don’t want to start rumours but I think I saw Jesse sprinting the fastest 20 yard dash in the history of the club while Trevor slowly cruised behind him in the parking lot, windows down, yelling “you better be ready for tomorrow”

So, who will win each division of our club championships?  We will find out today!

For the last time, be sure to check the draws.

https://clublocker.com/tournaments/17618/draws?divisionId=228&sectionId=38&viewMode=detailed

See you on the courts or on the dance floor at this evening banquet party,

Nicole

Club Champs – Day 4, Doubles Recap

Hi Everyone,

The matches over on the doubles side yesterday were awesome!  The Vadera duo were absolutely on fire…Raj was hitting nicks like they were handing them out for free!  Their opponents, Mike and Eric, didn’t know whether to chase the ball or just clap!  Meanwhile, Sameer was covering the court like a cheetah on steroids, flying around with so much speed and intensity you’d think the ball owed him money.  And then there was Darryl, who gave us the comedy highlight of the night by taking a mighty swing off the easiest serve of the match and totally whiffing the ball!  He then proceeded to stare down his racquet like there was something wrong with it…sorry Darryl, it wasn’t the racquet’s fault!  Great effort by everyone last night!

I’ve made some changes to the times due to conflicting doubles and singles matches so be sure to check your times again!

We are back over on the singles courts tonight finishing up around 7.  There are only two 6:00 doubles matches this evening so we can all get our beauty rest so we can party it up at the banquet tomorrow night.

See you on the courts,

Nicole

Club Champs – Day 3

Hi Everyone,

Our tournament is in full swing and we had some great matches over on the singles court yesterday.  Kavita came in hot with her killer drop shots and Scott showed no mercy.  Over on the doubles court, our women’s doubles OSDL team lost a very close semi-final playoff game 2-1.  Great effort from everyone!  

Please note, there are mulitple events going on at the complex on Sat. including a hockey tournament and a swim meet.  If you play on Sat., give yourself extra time to find parking because the complex will be super busy.

We are back over on the doubles courts tonight…who’s going win between Kitt/Alison and Nav/Juan?

Be sure to check the draws and results:

https://clublocker.com/tournaments/17618/draws

See you on the courts,

Nicole