Squash Nova Scotia is featured in the latest edition of Sport Nova Scotia’s Sport Quarterly! The article highlights the two upcoming Community Sport for All Initiatives: Intro to Squash with Sabeel Youth Community Centre and Para Squash 57. Click here to read the article!
Youth Squash with Sabeel Muslim Youth & Community Centre
Squash NS is partnering with Sabeel Muslim Youth & Community Centre to offer a 6-week intro to squash program for youth ages 10+ from the Muslim newcomer community.
The program will run on Sunday afternoons at SMU, beginning April 14th. All equipment will be provided and there will be no cost to participants.
If you are interested in volunteering or hearing more about this program, please contact Adam at amorris@sportnovascotia.ca!
This program is supported by Community Sport for All Initiative funding from Squash Canada, the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Government of Canada.
Community Squash Instructor Course – April 6, 2024
Squash Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a free Community Squash Instructor Course on Saturday, April 6th, at Cole Harbour Place!
The Community Squash Instructor Course is geared towards those who are club volunteers, recreational players, teachers, older juniors or parents who do not coach full time but would like to learn the basic skills of squash instruction at the grassroots level. By becoming a ‘Trained Community Squash Instructor’ you may assist Certified Coaches in your club or local community (ie. school teams, grassroots programming, beginner clinics etc.).
Para Squash 57
Squash NS is piloting a Para Squash 57 program at Cole Harbour Place this spring, the very first para squash program in Nova Scotia and one of the first in the country!
We are organizing two free “try-it” sessions on April 8th and April 15th at Cole Harbour Place – all equipment provided. For those interested in continuing, we are offering a free 4-week program April 22nd – May 13th for participants to develop their Squash 57 skills.
All sessions will run 7-8pm, have no cost to participate, and are open to anyone living with a physical disability.
To register to participate, volunteer, or for more information, please contact Adam at amorris@sportnovascotia.ca.
This program is supported by Community Sport for All Initiative funding from Squash Canada and the Government of Canada.
Nominations Open for Annual Support4Sport Awards
Squash Nova Scotia is welcoming nominations for the 2024 Nova Scotia Support4Sport Awards. Award winners will be celebrated at the annual Support4Sport Awards banquet hosted by Sport Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Centre.
The following categories are open for nomination:
- Junior (U19) Female Athlete of the Year
- Junior (U19) Male Athlete of the Year
- Senior Female Athlete of the Year
- Senior Male Athlete of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Referee of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Community Sport Organization (Club) of the Year
- Corporate Sponsor of the Year
- Sport Makes A Difference
Learn more about each award category here.
Nominating someone for an award only takes a few minutes! The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 24 at midnight.Â
You can submit nominations through the nomination form available here!
Referee Clinic – March 18, 2024
Local Nova Scotia referees Lee Kirby, Thomas Hori, and Elvira Mitraka are pleased to facilitate a referee clinic on March 18, 2024, from 7-8pm at SMUfit. The aim of this course is to support and prepare participants for the online Squash Canada Club Level Referee examination. The clinic will be delivered at the introductory level but is open to all.
For more details and to register, view the Club Locker page here!
Nova Scotia Open – March 21-24, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Nova Scotia Squash Open happening March 21-24 at SMUfit!
You can look forward to:
- Great matches (2 guaranteed)
- Souvenir for all participants
- Pizza on Friday
- Coffee and snacks on Saturday and Sunday morning
- Lunch on Saturday
- Saturday evening Social event
For more information and to register, view the Club Locker page here!
In The Nick #5!
The fifth edition of our monthly newsletter, In The Nick, is here!
In this issue:– Mr. Hopkins Goes to NYC
– Ray Souchereau Memorial Classic
– Ask The Ref Monthly Column Launch
– Mother-Daughter Player Duos Start a Tradition
– Sydney Crew Strong Showing at NB Open
Click here to read the publication. All issues of In The Nick can be found on our Newsletters tab.
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Canada Winter Games Prospect Camp #2 – March 17, 2024
The second instalment of team Nova Scotia 2027 Canada Games show of interest will be held at SMU on March 17, 2024 from 9am – 11am.
If you are unable to attend for any reason but are still interested, please sign up to note your interest!
For more details and to register, view the Club Locker page here.
Dal Junior Open – March 30, 2024
Registration is now open for the Dal Junior Open on March 30th, 2024!
All players are guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches, however we will strive for 3 where possible. Depending on numbers, divisions may be combined across age and gender.
This is a no-frills event. Please bring snacks, lunch and a water bottle with you. Approved safety glasses to be worn by all Juniors anytime on court.
For more details and to register, view the Club Locker page here.
Look forward to seeing you on the courts!