The Pickering Squash Club in partnership with Squash Ontario is welcoming competitors to our annual Harvest Hit Doubles Tournament and the 2024 Heidelberg Materials Ontario Championships Presented by NFP Canada starting this evening, October 25, 2024!
We have an extremely packed schedule this weekend with no open court time, so are asking competitors to please arrive early for your matches so we can stay on time.
All winners will be expected to referee the next match on their court, unless told otherwise by a volunteer or Nicole.
Start times can be found in your welcome email. Draws were posted Thursday under the draws tab on Clublocker for each tournament this weekend.
If you are running late or unable to make a match, it is extremely important you let Nicole know ahead of time so she can inform your opponent. Please see the welcome email for her contact information.
Scheduled Events:
Friday: Squash Matches 5:00pm – 9:30pm
There will be snacks and of course drinks served at the bar in the doubles court area. Craft 360 is our beer/cooler sponsor for the weekend so you can redeem your drink ticket for a Craft 360 beverage at the bar located in the doubles squash courts. We have a cash bar only for the weekend and all alcoholic drinks are $5, please bring some cash.
Saturday: Squash Matches 9:00am – 9:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm – 2:30pm, lunch will be served on the second floor outside the singles courts viewing area.
Saturday Women’s Social and Mental Toughness Seminar – Meeting rooms 1 & 2 (upper level) – 4:30-5:30 pm
We will be hosting a complimentary women’s seminar and panel discussion hosted by Marci Sier who is a squash coach and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, in Sport and Performance Psychology. Our panel members include Hollie Naughton (PSA World # 20), Vanessa Steinwall, and Nadia Luttmer. Topics will include: how to deal with nerves and how to create a positive mindset surrounding nerves, as well as the benefits of competition and the squash community!
Sunday: Squash Matches 8:45am – 4:00pm, Presentation and Awards to follow
Extra Notes: We do not have a restaurant facility at our club so please pack extra snacks! We will be serving lunch on Saturdaybut if you have specific dietary requirements, please pack your own lunch. There are plenty of eateries near the club. Our club alongside with Squash Ontario has worked very hard to give everyone a great tournament experience and we are looking forward to a fun weekend of squash, social and of course some great competition! There is no towel service at our club so please bring your own towel.
With thanks to title sponsor Heidelberg Materials and presenting sponsor NFP Canada, we trust you will have a great tournament experience.
What’s more? With thanks to Squash Ontario’s partnership with NFP Canada, Squash Ontario members can enjoy discounted home and auto insurance. Feel free to stop by the NFP booth throughout the weekend, or reach out to [email protected] to get a quote!
Thanks and good luck,
Nicole Pirko (Tournament Chair)