Sep
13
2013 Women’s Squash Week Events
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WHERE CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN WOMEN’S SQUASH WEEK?
The following clubs will be opening their doors to women interested in trying the sport of squash. Meet other players, play casual round robin games, sign up for league teams, enjoy some snacks and refreshments and learn about upcoming women’s squash events. These events are for women squash players of all ages and skill levels.
You DO NOT need to be a member to participate, these FREE events are open to all women members and non-members.
Please contact the club nearest you to register before September 15 to get your souvenir Women’s Squash Week t-shirt!
DATES AT A GLANCE
(More info below)
Saturday, Sept 21st – VRC, Jericho Tennis Club and The River Club
Tuesday, September 24th – Bentall Centre Athletic Club and The Bayside Club
Thursday, September 26th – Sport Central
Saturday, Sept 28th – Bonsor Recreation Centre
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• Vancouver, BC •
Saturday, Sept 21st – From 1pm – 3pm
Vancouver Racquets Club
4867 Ontario Street, Vancouver BC
Contact: Bev Lawton – bevlawton@hotmail.com
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• Richmond, BC •
Saturday, Sept 21st – From 11:30am – 3:00pm
The River Club
11111 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC
Contact: John Fleury
(604) 272-4400
john@river-club.com
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Berny Schulz
bernys@portal.ca
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• Vancouver, BC •
Saturday, September 21st – From 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Jericho Tennis Club
3837 Point Grey Road, Vancouver BC
Contact: Colin Whitney – squashpro@jericho.ca
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• Vancouver, BC •
Tuesday, September 24th from 6:00 to 7:30pm.
Bentall Centre Athletic Club
Lower Plaza, Four Bentall Centre
1055 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC
Contact: Giselle Delgado – gdsquash2020@gmail.com
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• Delta, BC •
Tuesday, September 24th – From 6:30pm – 8pm
Bayside Squash Club
6788 Courbould Road, Delta BC
Contact: Alyson Brennan – alysonczuczor@gmail.com
Telephone: (604) 764-0870
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• Richmond, BC •
Thursday, September 26th – From 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sport Central
611 Viscount Way, Richmond, BC
Contact: Emma Parke – info@squashlinx.com
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• Burnaby, BC •
Saturday, Sept 28th – From 11:30am – 2:30pm
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Contact: Lucas Bjerke – lucas.bjerke@burnaby.ca
Telephone: (604) 297 – 4576
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Sep
12
Women’s Squash Week on VIA Sport
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Big thanks to VIA Sport for mentioning Women’s Squash Week in their e-newsletter. ViaSport British Columbia is a not-for-profit organization established in 2011, responsible for providing strategic leadership to sport in BC and increasing levels of physical activity at every stage of life, in every community. Sign up for their newsletter if you want to keep up with sporting news and events in British Columbia.
Sep
12
Women’s Squash Week on the Radio
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BC Honda Vancouver Squash League player, and Jericho squash captain, Max Hakh was recently interviewed by Alana Higgins of BCIT’s Evolution 107.9. The program is called “Beyond the Sidelines” and in this segment Alana and Max discussed Women’s Squash Week and the benefits of playing squash from the comfort of new bar at the Vancouver Racquets Club.
Check out the clip.
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Sep
2
2013 / 2014 Season Schedule
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OPEN Div 1-7
Monday schedule
Total matches = 18 + playoffs
PLEASE NOTE: Open Div 7 will be playing on Tuesday nights.
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1ST CYCLE – 11 Matches
Oct 7 – Start Date
Oct 14 – THANKSGIVING – No league play
Oct 21 – 2nd week
Oct 28 – 3rd week
Nov 4 – 4th week
Nov 11 – REMEMBRANCE DAY – No league play
Nov 18 – 5th week
Nov 25 – 6th week
Dec 2 – 7th week
Dec 9 – 8th week
Dec 16 – Holiday Break for all divisions
Dec 23 – Holiday Break for all divisions
Dec 30 – Holiday Break for all divisions
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2ND CYCLE – 9 Matches
Jan 6 – 9th week
Jan 13 – 10th week
Jan 20 – 11th week
Jan 27 – 12th week
Feb 3 – 13th week
Feb 10 – FAMILY DAY – No league play EXCEPT for Division 1.
(NOTE: Division 1 is playing a three cycle schedule and has more matches to fit in than the other divisions.)
Feb 17 – 14th week
Feb 24 – 15th week
Mar 3 – 16th week
Mar 10 – 17th week
Mar 17 – SPRING BREAK – No league play
Mar 24 – SPRING BREAK – No league playMar 31 – 18th week
OPEN PLAYOFFS
Apr 7 – Semifinals
Apr 14 – Finals
Apr 26 – Wrap party and finals for DIV 1
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WOMEN and DIV 7 Open
Tuesday schedule
Total matches = 20 + playoffs
1ST CYCLE – 10 Matches
Oct 8 – Start Date
Oct 15 – 2nd week
Oct 22 – 3rd week
Oct 29 – 4th week
Nov 5 – 5th week
Nov 12 – 6th week
Nov 19 – 7th week
Nov 26 – 8th week
Dec 3 – 9th week
Dec 10 – 10th week
Dec 17 – Holiday Break for all divisions
Dec 22 – Holiday Break for all divisions
Dec 31 – Holiday Break for all divisions
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2nd CYCLE – 10 Matches
Jan 7 – 11th week
Jan 14 – 12th week
Jan 21 – 13th week
Jan 28 – 14th week
Feb 4 – 15th week
Feb 11 – 16th week
Feb 18 – 17th week
Feb 25 – 18th week
Mar 4 – 19th week
Mar 11 – 20th week
Mar 18 – SPRING BREAK – No league play
Mar 25 – SPRING BREAK – No league play
WOMEN’S PLAYOFFS
Apr 8 – Semifinals
Apr 15 – Finals
Apr 26 – Wrap party and finals for DIV 1
Aug
27
2013 Captain’s Social
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ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 6-8PM, AT THE JERICHO TENNIS CLUB, the BC Honda Vancouver Squash League is hosting a “Captain’s Social” to thank all VSL captains.
This brief information session will include an overview of a captain’s requirements, tips on socializing, rules overview and a Quick Draws demo. There will also be a question and answer period and FREE BEER AND APPETIZERS.
This is a great event for captains to get up to speed on the league before it starts and first-time captains are strongly recommended to attend and it’s our way of saying “THANKS”. If you are the captain and can’t attend please send your co-captain.
RSVP by Monday, September 16th: info@vancouversquashleague
Aug
16
Women’s Squash Week 2013
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CALLING ALL CLUB PROS AND SQUASH ORGANIZERS!
Women’s Squash Week is an initiative spearheaded by “NY: Squash” and supported by US Squash and it’s goal is to increase the involvement of women in the sport of squash. This is the first year that Canadian cities and clubs are being asked to participate. In Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, The BC Honda Vancouver Squash League is pleased to present this initiative and we need your help to organize events at your clubs!
WHEN IS WOMEN’S SQUASH WEEK?
All events should be the “week” of Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 29th. (Yes, we know a week is only seven days:)
Pick a date and time and let us know so that we can help advertise it!
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Women that are new to the game (think tennis players looking for a winter game), returning to the game or players that are involved in the game and want to teach and to mentor. Get your members involved and ask them to invite their friends!
WHAT IS IT?
A week of FREE squash events all over North America!
WHAT KIND OF EVENT CAN YOU ORGANIZE?
There are no guidelines around what you can do as long as it’s FREE, fun and squash-related. In NYC for example they have one event for the whole city so that all the women can be in one place at the same time – catch up with old friends, make new and play some casual squash. Your one day event could include simple drills, round-robins, rules reviews, video presentations, feature women’s matches – you name it!
Events should probably be kept to one day to keep things simple and evenings or weekends would be ideal. In Vancouver, Bonsor is running a 3 hour event on Saturday afternoon and VRC is considering a week day evening event to coincide with their Early Bird Tournament.
In the past, events have even had a number of women who stop by and don’t play but at least they are included and can learn about playing opportunities at your club and your city squash league. You may also have players who attend and aren’t members of your club and don’t have home clubs but are looking to join.
WHERE ARE THE EVENTS?
All over Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and Richmond!
WHY ARE WE DOING IT?
We need more women playing squash in Vancouver and in North America!
The goal of Women’s Squash Week is to get women on court, get them hooked on the game we love, get them informed about playing options and get them meeting each other. All event coordinators are encouraged to also focus on the social aspect of the game rather than just the competition. Women are often intimidated by formal, organized play so the best way to get them back is to make it enjoyable.
The goal of is just to get women together, play some casual squash and get them excited to play in more formal events – league, tournaments etc. Once you have them on your radar it is easier to get them to play.
MORE INFO
We have posters designed and ready for you to post at your club. Gather interest and start getting people signed up!
If your club is interested please let us know and we will customize a Women’s Squash Week poster like the one below for the Bonsor event. We will also get your event listed on the US Squash Women’s Squash Week page.
See the list of North American clubs participating here.
Jun
27
Prizes are here!
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The 2012/2013 season prizes are here and will be delivered before the end of next week. You will receive an email letting you know when they have been delivered to your club.
Have a great summer!
May
12
2012/2013 Season Prizes
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All winning captains have been sent an email regarding these prizes. If you have not received an email please contact the league coordinator.
NOTE: Orders must be placed, by emailing the league coordinator, on or before May 31st, 2013.
Apr
17
2013 Survey Results
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Apr
9
2013 AGM Minutes
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The minutes from the 2013 VSL AGM, held on Saturday March 23, 2013, at The River Club, are now available for download (Word document). The VSL’s 2013 Financial Statement is also available for download (PDF). Thank you to all the members who attended the AGM and contributed!
If you have any difficulty accessing either of these documents please contact the League Coordinator: info[at]vancouversquashleague[dot]com