The new 2024/2025 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.
Upcoming Events at a Glance
- Provincial Singles Championships & Harvest Hit Tournament:
October 25-27, 2024 - Monday Night Singles House League:
Starts September 16th, 2024 - Doubles House League:
Starts Week of September 16th, 2024 - Fun Round Robin & AGM:
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at 6:00 PM - T&D and OSDL Leagues Registration Deadline:
Approaching Soon - Junior Squash Clinic:
Weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays - Friday Morning Drop-in Doubles Round Robin:
Fridays, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM - Instructional Clinics:
Various Dates – Contact for Details
See below for more details.
Provincial Singles Championships and Harvest Hit Tournament combined!!
Oct. 25th-27th 2024
Yes, you read this right! We will be hosting the Ontario Singles Closed Championships (Oct. 25-27th) which will include Men’s and Women’s Open, A, B, C, D, E draws. This means everyone can play!
At the same time, we’ll also be running our annual Harvest Hit doubles tournament, including Men’s and Women’s B and C draws, plus a Mixed B draw. Women can participate in both the women’s and mixed doubles events, subject to court availability.
Be sure to find yourself a partner for the doubles event.
How to Register:
Sign up for both tournaments (listed separately) on the Squash Ontario website here. Don’t forget—register early to secure your spot and take advantage of the early bird discount for the Provincials!
Looking for sponsors and volunteers
We would like to make the Provincial Championships a huge success and we need sponsors! Your sponsorship will go towards mandatory prize money for the open players, a doubles pro exhibition match (if we raise enough money), and providing pizza for all the players on Friday night.
Any donation amount would be really appreciated. Tax receipts are available for all sponsorships. Sponsorships over $1,000 will get your company logo on the tournament shirts.
We also need volunteers to help with Saturday’s lunch service. If you can assist, please reach out!
Monday Night Singles House League
Starting Sept. 16th
Our Monday night singles house league kicks off on September 16th. Sign-up sheets are on the board across from Court 4. If you can’t make it in to sign up, email Nicole, and she’ll add you to the list. Please note, all players must have a Chestnut Hill Developments squash membership and be a member of the Pickering Squash Club ($40 fee—see our membership form).
Doubles House League
Starting week of Sept. 16th
We’ve posted the sign-up sheet for the doubles house league (all levels) in the doubles court area. Depending on your level, you’ll play on Monday (Div. 1), Tuesday (Div. 2), or Wednesday nights (Div. 3). You’ll need to find your own partner, or if you sign up solo, we’ll place you on the sub list so you can still get plenty of playing time.
Fun Round Robin and AGM
Tuesday Sept. 24th 6:00pm
Join us for a fun round-robin on both singles and doubles courts on September 24th at 6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet other players, sharpen your competitive edge, and have some fun! We’ll start with a short AGM in the doubles court area to update everyone on club events and gather input on future plans.
We encourage everyone at all levels to come out for a fun evening of squash followed by a fun social.
Join Our Executive Team:
If you’re interested in joining the executive team, please let us know. We’re always looking for passionate members to help shape the future of the club.
Bring Non-Perishable Food Items
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the Pickering Food Bank that same evening.
T&D and OSDL Leagues – For competitive players
The T&D/OSDL league registration deadline is coming up soon. Nicole needs to submit our teams in the next couple of weeks, so please let her know if you’d like to be on a team this season.
Junior Squash Clinic
Our junior clinics are a great way for kids to learn and improve their squash skills in a fun environment!
The beginner players will learn the basics of squash including proper technique, footwork, rules, scoring and how much fun this sport can be! Intermediate players will learn more advanced techniques to continue improving their skills through drills, fitness, and strategic play.
- Beginners/Intermediate (Ages 7-12): Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
- Teen Beginners (Ages 12-16): Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM
- Lil Ones/Novice (Ages 4-8): Saturdays, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Contact Nicole for more info or to register.
Friday Morning Drop-in Doubles Round Robin (F55)
Join us Friday mornings- 8:30am – 10:30am
Contact Nicole for more details.
Instructional Clinics
We offer a variety of clinics for adults:
- Beginner Clinics (Wednesdays)
- Women’s Daytime Clinics (Thursdays)
- Competitive Group Lessons (Book a 4-week group clinic with Nicole and/or Sameer—first come, first served)
Contact Nicole for upcoming dates and to secure your spot.
Membership Form
To participate in any club activities, you must be a member of the Pickering Squash Club and have a squash membership at the recreation complex. The PSC membership form is available on our website and is easy to submit. After completing the form, you can e-transfer your $40 fee. Contact Nicole or anyone on the executive team for the email address to send it to.
