Hi Everyone!

The new 2026/2027 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. Below you will see a link to a google form (also available on our website), 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 $50 membership fee.

Monday Night Singles House League

The Monday night singles house league will be starting on Monday Sept. 21st.  All house league players must have a Chestnut Hill Developments squash membership and be a member of the Pickering Squash Club ($50 fee – see google form below).  Use the google form to purchase your membership and sign-up for house league.  Sign up deadline is Sept. 8th…don’t wait, sign up today!

Doubles House League

The doubles house league will also start the week of Sept. 21st. The format will be the same as last season.  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.

Junior Squash Clinic – No membership required

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. 15th (5:00-6:30) and will run for 12 weeks.  Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced level (ages 7-14 years).  Kids will be grouped according to age and level with multiple coaches. 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  (7:00-8:00).  Cost is $80 and you don’t need to be a member to join.  Send me an email if you would like to sign up!  

Wednesday Singles Clinics and Sunday Doubles Clinics for various levels

Sameer and I will be running a weekly Wednesday night singles drills clinic as well as Sunday morning doubles clinics.  Players will be grouped according to level and each week we will be working on various accuracy drills, solo hitting exercises, condition games and more!  We will be sending separate sign-up forms for these. There are limited spots available due to court time.  Try one or come to them all!  We will be sending out information separately for you to sign up. This is a great way to improve your game and learn some new skills in a fun group setting!

Singles and Doubles Refereeing Clinic

We are hosting both a singles and doubles referring clinic.  The singles clinic will be on Wednesday Sept. 23rd (in the singles court viewing area) and the doubles will be on Thursday Sept. 24th (in the doubles court viewing area).  The singles clinic will be focusing on basic “let” and “stroke” scenarios.  These clinics are highly recommended for all house league players!  We all think we know the rules until I ask you to ref at a tournament…🤔

Saturday Morning Court Movement & Drills Clinic

Join Sameer on Saturday mornings for a fun, high energy clinic focusing on court movement. Through various exercises and drills you’ll build the power, speed and endurance needed to move better and stay stronger on court.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these sessions will challenge you and make you a stronger player. Each session will end with condition games and fun round robins!

Women’s Fun night and Social

Our club will be celebrating Women’s Squash Week on Monday Sept. 14th with fun games, friendly round robins, and plenty of opportunity to mix and mingle at a local restaurant after squash.  All levels are encouraged to join!  Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, this is the perfect night to connect with other women, get some exercise, have fun and enjoy the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at the club.  

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 are working on having women’s A, B and D singles teams, women’s doubles and 4 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.  If you are interested in playing on any of these teams, please contact me.

Harvest Hit Doubles Tournament

We will be hosting our annual doubles tournament on Oct. 16th-18th!  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!

2026-2027 Membership Registration

Lastly, here is the link to register to be a Pickering Squash Club Member and to sign up for all house leagues. Here’s the link…

Membership Registration

Please fill it out and e-transfer your $50 fee to our membership email.   If you don’t remember what it is please send us a message or talk to someone on the executive team and we will email it to you.  Do not send to Nicole’s email address please!

Get the latest on club activity at our website, check out our instagram page: https://instagram.com/PickeringSquash and join our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/GRIZ2wNyR4MDzk9xNI0pVx for updated info.

See you on the courts,

Nicole