CBS Squash Club

The Rec Complex is scheduled to reopen on November 1st, so we're pleased to announce that Junior Squash is back!

Registration is now open. This fall program will be led by our experienced coach John Wilson and is open to both new and returning players.
Program Details
📍 Location: CBS Recreation Complex, 10 Remembrance Square
🗓️ Dates: Tuesdays & Saturdays, Nov. 1 – Dec. 20
🕒 Times:
• Tuesdays: U13 (6:00–7:00 PM) | U19 (7:00–8:00 PM)
• Saturdays: U13 (10–11:00 AM) | U19 (11:00–Noon)
💲 Cost: $160 for 8-weeks (16 sessions)
🔗 Register here: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/18677/info
📧 Contact: [email protected]

This is a great chance for junior players to learn, improve, and enjoy the game in a fun, supportive environment. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. Equipment provided if needed.
We look forward to seeing lots of young players on court!

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https://squash.ca/2023/10/squash-joins-la28-olympic-sport-program/

Squash joins LA28 Olympic Sport Program | Squash Canada News Squash joins LA28 Olympic Sport Program October 16, 2023 On October 9th, 2023, it was announced that the LA28 organizing committee had recommended to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) that squash, among four other sports, join the 2028 Olympic Sport Program. By October 16th, 2023, the I...

Junior Squash resumes September 26th. Senior Squash Resumes September 21st. Returning players should have an email. New Players are welcome - contact us here on Facebook, email to [email protected], or 834 7498.

Best of luck to our players at the 2023 Pembroke Canadian Squash Championships! Make us proud and have lots of fun, fellas 🎉

As we gear up for the Provincials Mar 29-Apr 2, here's a reminder on the rules of play and conduct from our friends at US Squash (edited):

Dear Players, Parents and Coaches,

Some reminders regarding the Rules of Squash, on-site and on-court conduct, roles and mutual expectations.

The Rules of Squash

Officials and players work together and have a shared responsibility to ensure matches are played fairly. Central to the training of officials at any level is the emphasis on encouraging players to make every effort to clear after striking the ball, to then provide an unobstructed path to the ball, and for players to take a direct line to the ball when it is their turn as striker.

Referees must determine when a player has not appropriately cleared—or when the striker is not taking a direct line and making his or her best effort to play the ball—and penalize the offending player with a ‘stroke’ or ‘no let’ call.

Officiating can often feel complicated, however the expectations for players are simple:
• make play as continuous as possible
• take a direct line to play your shot
• fully clear to allow your opponent to play
• call your own balls down, out or not up—don’t leave it up to the officials

Conduct

As a coach, fan or family member, the expectations are equally clear: cheer positively, let the players play, and allow the referees to perform their duties without interference.
Many parents have expressed support, even appreciation, for the unique part of squash in which players who just finished competing then immediately work together to referee their peers.

Unfortunately, the most challenging and corrupting part of the refereeing experience is not making the calls on the court, rather it is enduring the reaction of parents and coaches, and sometimes the players, to the calls made by the referees—whether they be fellow players or higher-level certified officials.

We encourage all parents and coaches to take the opportunity the sport provides to model for your children how we should all behave in the moment—by showing respect for others, and by taking personal responsibility. We are of course not letting the players themselves off the hook - we remind players of our expectations.

A few other points of reference in the area of conduct for players to remember include:
• if there is contact, stop once you reach your opponent, refrain from using excessive force—it's dangerous
• avoid arguing with the referee or officials, it’s against the rules and will likely result in conduct penalties
• celebrate on court—however, at the right moment and with respect for your opponent—fist pumps and shouting after every point simply isn’t appropriate or welcome

Roles and Expectations

You can expect us to enforce the expectations for the squash community. If you are a parent who can’t control your own behavior while watching your child, remove yourself. If you are a coach who struggles to refrain from coaching during play, recognize you are violating the rules, and simply don’t do it.
If you are a player who consistently violates the rules, expect to be penalized for it.

We all have a joint responsibility to uphold the standards of sportsmanship that makes squash unique, and our experiences in the sport so valued. Providing an enjoyable, healthy and safe environment at competitions remains our goal.

Saturday Squash (Last Matches) at the 2023 Canada Games. All our athletes will be in action in the team competition. (Times are NL):
9:30 Boys vs PE Court 4
1:00 Girls vs NT Court 3
Can watch live here:

Squash Squash features on the Canada Games program as one of a few non-Olympic sports. It has taken place at the Pan American Games in 2015 and 2019. Squash joined the Canada Winter Games program in 1991, always featuring male and female events.

Friday Afternoon Games Photos in advance of today's action...

Friday Squash at the 2023 Canada Games. All our athletes will be in action in the team competition. (Times are NL):
3:30 Boys vs NB Court 3
8:30 Girls vs NB Court 4
Can watch live here:

Squash Squash features on the Canada Games program as one of a few non-Olympic sports. It has taken place at the Pan American Games in 2015 and 2019. Squash joined the Canada Winter Games program in 1991, always featuring male and female events.

Thursday Squash at the 2023 Canada Games. All our athletes will be in action in the team competition. (Times are NL):
9:30 Girls vs ON Court 3
1:00 Boys vs AB Court 3
3:30 Girls vs YT Court 4
8:30 Boys vs YT Court 3
Can watch live here:

Squash Squash features on the Canada Games program as one of a few non-Olympic sports. It has taken place at the Pan American Games in 2015 and 2019. Squash joined the Canada Winter Games program in 1991, always featuring male and female events.

Wednesday is a big day at the 2023 Canada Games. All our athletes will be in action as the team competition begins. (Times are NL):
330 Boys vs NS
600 Girls vs PEI

Can watch live here:

Stream & Broadcasting From Archery and Alpine Skiing to Fencing and Wheelchair Basketball, the Canada Winter Games features 20 different sports across 150 events showcasing the very best in Canadian sport. Click on the icons below to view live streams and archived videos for each event.

Our first athlete interview for the games was @squashnl athlete Sophie Tulk! Sophie, thank you so much for partaking in this interview, and a big congratulations to her; she went on to win her first match in 3 straight games out of 5. #goteamnl #RantNRoar

The Individual Competition begins today at the 2023 Canada Games! Go NL!

Team NL schedule today (all times NL):
2:30 pm: Joel Stroud
3:10 pm: Ben Smith
3:50 pm: Sophie Tulk
4:30 pm: Alexa Fleming

Steaming of the action on all four courts should be live here for 2:30:

Squash Squash features on the Canada Games program as one of a few non-Olympic sports. It has taken place at the Pan American Games in 2015 and 2019. Squash joined the Canada Winter Games program in 1991, always featuring male and female events.