Author: gyan

To all Squash Yukon members,

It has recently come to the attention of Squash Yukon that the floor of Court 1 is uneven and requires some maintenance. Court 1 is next to the large garage doors. As the courts themselves are the property of Better Bodies, Squash Yukon cannot maintain or repair the courts, so it has brought the issue forward to Better Bodies management and they are looking into what needs to be done. In the meantime, and pending any required corrective measures, Better Bodies has posted a “Use at Own Risk” notice. 

Until the Court 1 maintenance issue is resolved, Squash Yukon will not be booking Court 1 for our programming and recommends that members not book the court for their box ladder matches or other matches due to increased risk of injury. Squash Yukon is communicating regularly with Better Bodies about the issue and will update members with any news.

Registration is open for Box Ladder Fall season (September  to December ). First set will start from 1 September  to 30 September.

Welcome to our new squash ladder set for 2024.  

A Box Ladder contains a set of 5 players in each box and given the player 1 month to play their matches. Each player then plays the other 4 players in their box within that month. At the end of the month, the scores are tallied and the top 2 players move up to a box, while the bottom 2 players move down a box. 

Great way to find new squash playing partners, play at least 4 matches per month, play your matches at your convenience time, all levels of play are welcome and it’s fun.

Any further information you need with any of the above or if you are new and wish to join the ladder, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I will assist you the best I can.

The fees of $60 covers the cost of the court booking. When booking your match, it is important to mention that it is for box ladder

 Begins week of September 2024, $60 for fall season (September to December ),   

Click here to register for box ladder fall 2024

Registration is open for set-one of the youth programs, see below the schedule for 8 weeks program starting from September 2 to October 26. 

Register as soon as possible as seats are limited. 

Click here to register for Youth program

Set one of Youth lessons:

September 2 to October 26 (8 Week program), 3 times a week, all equipment provided. All you need to have a pair of clean non- marking shoes.

So Sign-up, and prepare to have fun! Register now as space is limited.

•       Learn to play-(Starter, Age:6-9yrs.) Tues. & Thurs.-4:45 pm (45 Minutes) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $240/pp

•       Learn to Train (Girls only, Age:9-14 yrs.) Mon. & Wed.-4:45 pm (45minutes) Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $240/pp

•       Learn to Train (Intermediate, Age: 9-14yrs)-Tues. & Thurs.- 4:00 pm (45 minutes) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $240/pp

•       Learn to Compete (Age:11-17 yrs.) Mon. & Wed.4:00pm(45min.) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $240/pp

Registration for Summer league is open now.

League is instrumental in fostering competitive play, at all levels of playing ability, and for people to meet new playing partners.  

League starts:  Tuesday, June 1

League play: June to August

Where to register: Sign-up at Better Bodies or email: coach@squashyukon.yk.ca

Who can sign up: All level of play is welcome

Last date of registration: May 15, 2024

Number of teams and players: To be decided

League Fees: $100 per players (1 match per week), Youth $70

For online payment visit: Summer League 2024 (trackie.com)

If you are playing box ladder and want to play league you will get 50% off on Box ladder fees.

Sign-up at better bodies squash courts or email coach@squashyukon.yk.ca,

Squash Yukon presents free squash coaching course for newcomers to Canada

“Join Us for Free Squash Coaching”  (Every Wednesday for 3 weeks and a fun tournament on Friday, May 31st)

Date: May 15, 22, 29, 31

Time: 6:15 to 7:15 pm

Fees: Free 

• Learn the fundamentals of squash 
• Sessions held once a week for 3 weeks 
• Fun Tournament on 31 May 
• All equipment provided on-site. 
• Open to newcomers to Canada.

Sign up at Better bodies or Email coach@squashyukon.yk.ca

We aspire to eliminate any obstacles preventing your participation in squash and welcome you to make Yukon your new home.

Squash Yukon will be holding its Annual General Meeting May 16, 2024, and all members are welcome.

Where: Joe’s Wood Fired Pizza (4201-4 th Ave)
When: Thursday, May 16th, 2024 @6:30pm
Why: To review the past squash season and vote in new members to the executive.

Please join us if you want to:

– Grow the game of squash in the Yukon.
– Give back to your community by volunteering.
– Work with great people interested in building healthy
communities through sport.
– Help shape the 2024/25 squash season.

For more information, contact us at squashyukon@gmail.com

Registrations are open for Yukon Open tournament, April 26-28, 2024. All level of Play are welcome.

Sign up on SportyHQ(https://www.sportyhq.com/tournament/view/Yukon-Open-2024?e=81e35866f9da214818e590ee640c196b&t=1709512309&teu=65e27375c588d7.21615349) Registration and withdraw deadline is April 20, 5:00pm.

Date:9-10 February, 2024

Day and Time: Friday (5:30pm to 9:30 pm) and Saturday (10:00 am to 3:00pm)

Who can Enter: All level of play are welcome, Categories  Womens (Open+A/B/C/D), Youth

Registration Fees: $60, Youth$30

Last date to register or withdraw: Wednesday, 7 February 2024

What you get: Guaranteed three matches, Friday Pizza supper, Saturday breakfast and lots of fun.

Sign up at Better Bodies squash court or email coach@squashyukon.yk.ca

Reservoir dogs tournament November 24-25/2023, Friday (5:00 pm to 10:30pm) and Saturday (10:00 am to 6:30pm).

It is a different format…. only 36 participants so SIGN UP early. 6 teams of 6 players…. play 25 minutes straight,  point a rally system, so every point counts!

If you hit the targets, you get 6 points…. etc. etc.

IT IS FUN!!!!!

Cost to Enter is $60(price includes wine). Winning team will receive 72 bottles of wine.

Sign up Early as only 36 Participants can enter!

Signing up early will not necessarily guarantee that you will be in the tourney (as teams have to be selected according to similar skill levels) But it will help. 

Sign up at better bodies squash notice board.

SET-2, Day and Timing 6November to 17 December

• Learn to play-(Starter, Age:6-9yrs.) Tues. & Thurs.-4:45 pm (45 Minutes) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $180/pp
• Learn to Train (Girls only, Age:9-14 yrs.) Mon. & Wed.-4:45 pm (45minutes) Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $180/pp
• Learn to Train (Intermediate, Age: 9-14yrs)-Tues. & Thurs.- 4:00 pm (45 minutes) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $180/pp
• Learn to Compete (Age:11-17 yrs.) Mon. & Wed.4:00pm(45min.) & Sat.-11:30 am (90 minutes), $180/pp

Please Contact our Squash Pro, Gyanendra Singh at coach@squashyukon.yk.ca