SQUASH CANADA ANNOUNCES HOSTS FOR THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

OTTAWA (September 20, 2019) — Squash Canada is thrilled to announce the final host clubs and dates for 2020 Canadian Championships.  The National Championships are the highlight of the squash season for competitive players who dream of being crowned a Canadian Squash Champion.

Canadian Masters Team Championships – January 10-12, 2020
Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club, Vancouver, BC

Founded in 1897, the club is part of the beautiful west coast city of Vancouver and has evolved over time to include fitness, badminton, tennis and of course, the sport of squash.  The facility includes four Singles squash courts and one Doubles squash court.  “Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club is honoured to be awarded the Masters Team Championships,” said Viktor Berg, Tournament Co-Chair and Vancouver Lawn Head Squash Pro.  “We are very excited to be able to expand on our tradition of hosting first class Provincial and National squash championships and look forward to welcoming all Provincial teams to Vancouver to enjoy competing in our new squash center.”

Canadian Women’s Team Championships – February 14-16, 2020
Squash Outaouais (La Sportheque), Gatineau, QC

Squash Outaouais is a non-profit organization who works to increase the visibility of squash within the Gatineau – Ottawa region and is housed within La Sportheque.  The club boasts four Singles squash courts.  “Squash Outaouais and la Sportheque are excited to be hosting a third National Championships in four years and welcome the best women’s squash players in Canada for this team competition.  We hope this event will help the growth of women’s squash in the Outaouais Region.” – Maxym Leclair, Squash Director and Head Coach, Squash Outaouais

Canadian Mixed Doubles Championships – April 23-26, 2020
Mayfair Parkway, Markham, ON

The facility is one of four Mayfair Clubs located in the Greater Toronto Area and boasts seven Singles squash courts and 2 Doubles squash courts as well as a multitude of other fitness and sport activities.  “Mayfair is proud to host the 2020 Canadian Mixed Doubles Championships. With a rich history supporting the sport of squash in Canada, Mayfair is excited to once again host this prestigious event and we’re looking forward to having the top doubles players in Canada competing on our courts. – Naresh Persaud, General Manager at Mayfair Parkway

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Previously announced Hosts for National Championships:

Canadian Men’s Team Championships – February 14-16, 2020
Winnipeg Squash Racquets Club, Winnipeg, MB

Canadian University and College Championships – March 6-8, 2020
Mayfair Lakeshore Racquet Club, Toronto, ON

Canadian Doubles Championships – April 2-5, 2020
Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club, Toronto, ON

Canadian Junior Closed Championships – April 23-26, 2020
Cedar Hill Squash Club & St. Michaels University School, Victoria, BC

Canadian Squash Championships – May 5-10, 2020
* Open Qualifiers – Tuesday May 5th
* Open, A and Masters categories – Wednesday May 6th to Saturday May 9th
* Companion B, C, D categories – Thursday May 7th to Sunday May 10th
The Club at White Oaks, Niagara on the Lake, ON

Canadian U23 Championships – May 7-9, 2020
The Club at White Oaks, Niagara on the Lake, ON

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For more information on all of Squash Canada’s National Championships, please visit: http://squash.ca/en/events