Get into the Squash Zone! Upcoming Deadlines!

The Squash Zone is a bi-weekly communique listing all Squash BC sanctioned events.

What's new since our last communique? U23 event added at Jesters PNW2020. BC Closed Provincial Championships at VRC's West Coast Classic and Bonsor's King of the Courts registrations are now open. PSA doubles invitational added at Evergreen Winter Open Events are listed in chronological order of entry deadline!

Evergreen Annual Winter Open (Jan 31-Feb 2) Entry deadline has passed but doubles tickets may still be available Evergreen is pleased to announce the Doubles Professionals Invitational running alongside the Annual Evergreen Winter Open Jan 31-Feb 2. This is your chance to watch some of the best doubles professionals from around the world while playing in a great companion singles tournament. Tickets for the pro doubles are on sale now through Thomas Brinkman at a first come first serve basis just email: click here to email Thomas Limited seating is available! Tickets are $30 per night or $80 for the full weekend pass, however if you are playing in the companion singles event you can purchase a ticket for $20 per night so don't delay signing up. Sign up now! We will also have 3 exciting pro/am matches each day before each Pro match.  See the Pro draw! The featured doubles professionals are:  Greg Park : 3 time US national doubles champion + multiple time SDA tour winner Viktor Berg : Former world #1 and + winner of almost every tour event and one of the most entertaining players you'll ever see William Mariani : Current world ranked #11 and 2018 Bentley Cup Champion Julian Illingworth : (pictured above) 9 time US national singles champion and Minnesota Open Champion Justin Todd : 2018 Bentley Cup Champion and top 25 SDA tour player Thomas Brinkman : 2 time Canadian Champion and World Championship finalist

Participating WSW2019 clubs! email your nominations to office @squashbc.com Emerging Female Leaders Grant application Deadline Jan 29 noon! Through the program, club's who participated in 2019 Women's Squash Week are able to nominate their own WSW Ambassador as an Emerging Female Leader and have a chance to win a $500 grant that will further support squash participation in women and girls in their community. About the Program Nomination Form

Cedar Hill sign up! Junior Pathway Progressive Cedar Hill Feb 1 This is a tournament for juniors new to the tournament squash scene where they will be introduced to proper match play, reffing, and good sportsmanship habits. This event will be running Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Cedar Hill squash courts from 12pm-3pm.  Along with getting tournament experience we will be giving pizza, gatorade, and a souvenir to all participants.

Recognize the great Volunteers in our great game! Deadline Feb 4 With the squash season halfway done, Squash BC invites you to take notice of the players in your community who are involved and giving back to the sport. We offer several awards to recognize exceptional members of the squash community and encourage you to nominate someone who you think should be recognized for their efforts or achievements. Deadline to nominate is Feb 4! For the list and description of the Squash BC awards Visit our website Nomination Form

Junior Pathway Progressive VLT Feb 8 Join in on the fun! -- Juniors will play round robin games and then will be sorted into groups of similar level playing abilities for a mini fun tournament. 1 to 4 pm Saturday Feb 8. There will be a 'cups' theme tournament for this event. Hit the cups along the side walls to win extra points.  This Junior Pathway event being run by Viktor Berg will involve skills acquisition, drills, coach assessment and cooperative play with a focus on skills execution! VLT sign up! Van Lawn is a all white clothing club while playing squash. Please remember to wear 90% white clothing. Parking is available anywhere on the premises.

Jesters PNW 2020 Cedar Hill, Feb 14-16 We less than 1 month away from this year's JestersPNW, but we have exciting news for this years event:   First UVIC has stepped up as one of our tournament venues! This will ensure that we have enough courts to run up to 200 entries (Currently we are at 150) We will be offering a boys and girls Under 23 draw for this years event!!!   Register here Tournament Hotel: The Hotel Grand Pacifc will be our sponsor for this year. All information about the upcoming Jesters PNW will be posted at:   www.jesterspnw.ca   Tournament Souvenir: This year we are offering a choice of two different colored hoodies! Either a pink hoodie or a blue hoodie. When you register please indicate in the notes which colour hoodies you would like.

Sea to Sky Tournament 2020 (Feb 14-16) Entry deadline Feb 7 We are looking forward to welcoming you back (or for the first time) to beautiful Squamish on the Family Day weekend 2020 for another awesome squash tournament. This is a fun-filled weekend with new and old friends, delicious food, cold beer, and of course - competitive squash matches! Our squash club is located on the picturesque Sea to Sky Squamish Valley Golf Course, and we're located right between Vancouver and Whistler. Best Value Tournament! Included: Friday night chili, 2 beer tickets, Saturday night dinner & dance, Sat/Sun morning muffin & coffee, tournament souvenir & prizes for each category. Sign up Now!

*Entry deadline is Feb 14 at 5:30pm *Players may enter a singles category and a doubles category. *Age restriction 14+. *Out of Towners need to be available to play Friday at 5:00pm (singles only) *To participate in Squash BC Closed Championships athletes must be members of Squash BC, AND must have physically resided in BC and maintained their primary address in BC for the 12 months preceding the Closed Championship, OR must be a Canadian Citizen or have Permanent Resident status and must have a permanent address in BC. 2020 BC Closed Provincial Championships at VRC's West Coast Classic Entry deadline Feb 14 Squash BC is proud to partner with the Vancouver Racquets Club in presenting the BC Closed Provincial Championships at their popular West Coast Classic event. When the opportunity arose to merge the best of both worlds, Squash BC's Provincial Championship with VRC's popular annual West Coast Classic tournament, both Squash BC and VRC were excited to make it happen.   VRC's annual tournament has been a fun and well-attended tournament for over 38 years. Their Thursday night Ladies Night, paper airplane competition and fantastic social activities always draw a formidable crowd. The singles competition is Squash BC’s annual provincial singles championships highlighting BC players and rewarding a chosen few with the title of ‘Provincial Champion’! Your entry includes: -Tournament souvenir -Thursday ladies night from 7:00 to 9:00 -Friday night social and pasta -Saturday night dinner & dance -Sunday finals and award ceremony For more details: click here

Victoria City Squash Championships (Feb 24-Mar 21) Entry deadline Feb 16 It's a NEW FORMAT! ... Why? - limited number of courts in the city - it's a successful format in other provinces - allows people to play in a tournament when they normally wouldn't for whatever reason (e.g.: too hard on the body, family, etc) How does it work? YOU schedule your match with your opponent within the given amount of time (e.g., one week) YOU book the court with your opponent at any club in the city YOU will keep your own score, call Lets and your own double bounces same as you would in box league, etc. The Winner of the match MUST submit the score by the last day of the given period of days each round Semi-finals & finals (Mar 20 & 21) Will be scheduled at Cedar Hill Squash Club and will have referees. Will take place on friday the 20th and saturday the 21st of March Divisions (Men's and Women's draws will be made based on SportyHQ ranking points) Mens, Womens, 45+, 55+, 65+ Sign Up! Buffet Dinner on Saturday (FINAL DAY) March 21 The success of this type of tournament will be in your hands making every effort to schedule and play your match. Ask for help if you need help with bookings, etc. Currently looking for Sponsors Tentative schedule to play matches Day 1: Monday Feb 24 (R16: must play match by Sunday March 1) Next rounds: Mar 2-8, Mar 9-15,

Juniors need to play in their appropriate age category in this event. To participate in Squash BC Closed Championships: Athletes must be members of Squash BC and must have physically resided in BC and maintained their primary address in BC for the 12 months preceding a Closed Championship or must be Canadian Citizens or have Permanent Resident status and must have a permanent address in BC. [photo of various 2019 participants] BC Junior Closed Mar 6-8, 2020 Entry deadline Feb 21 The BC Junior Closed is being held at  River Club  on Mar 6-8, 2020. With a limit of 120 entries and Provincial Championship bragging rights at play, juniors need to sign up now.   These are Squash BC's annual junior (U19) singles championships showcasing BC's top junior athletic talents and providing critical competition opportunities for our emerging elite juniors. Spectators enjoy high-calibre play from Provincial, Regional and Canada Winter Game squad members and fierce contests as these championship titles are on the line. Maximum entries set at 120 players... Sign up now!

Sign up here! 2020 Summerland Squash Tournament Feb 28-Mar 2 Entry deadline Feb 22 The 2020 Summerland tournament is the 2nd tournament being hosted at Lakeshore Drive. Last year's tournament was very successful with over 50 entries. We will be using 2 courts with a middle court for a Practice court. The club is on Okanagan lake with spectacular views. The tournament hotel is also on the lake and a 1 minute stroll to the club. Hotel is a 4* resort and has hot tubs,pool, spas for a $99-$129 room rate ! Summerland waterfront resort - 1-877 494 98111 The tournament includes: 3 matches minimum A category for All levels of players including over 55 and junior U15 event Friday night pizza Saturday Night Dinner with 1 hour Free Open bar which will include beer,wine and soft drinks.

Sign up now! King of the Courts Bonsor - Mar 11-14  Entry deadline Feb 26 Join us for the 28th annual King of the Courts squash tournament at Bonsor Recreation Complex in Burnaby, BC. This is a Squash BC "AA" sanctioned event that brings in players from all over the lower mainland. The tournament includes 3 guaranteed matches, a tournament t-shirt, a banquet dinner, door prizes, placement prizes and more! Looking forward to a great tournament!

2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships Squash Canada is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships to be held April 23-26, 2020 at the Cedar Hill Squash Club and St. Michaels University School in Victoria, BC. The club was created in 1991 and operates out of the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre boasting four Singles squash courts. In addition, St. Michaels University School will support the event with four additional Singles squash courts. Categories: Boys & Girls U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 Event Dates: April 23-26, 2020 Event Webpage -  Click Here To Register via Club Locker -  Click Here  “The Cedar Hill Squash Club and St. Michael’s University School are excited to host the 2020 Canadian Junior Closed Championships,” stated Ben Uliana, Tournament Chair and Cedar Hill Squash Club Head Pro.  “Victoria has hosted this event two times since 2000. This is the best time of year to visit Victoria, and Victoria is honoured to watch the best Junior Squash in the country!”

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