DEADLINE – 15 July, 2025, 11:59 EST
Squash Canada is a non-profit, national sport association responsible, in collaboration with its partner Provincial/Territorial squash associations (PTs), for the development of athletes, coaches and officials. Founded in 1915, Squash Canada establishes rules, standards and national programs to promote the growth and development of the sport across the country.
Squash Canada is recognized by the Government of Canada as the sole national sport governing body for squash in Canada. Squash Canada is a proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Commonwealth Games Canada, and Pan American and World Squash Federations. Squash Canada participates in the Pan American Championships, Commonwealth and Pan Am Games, as well as the World Team Championships at the junior and senior levels.
Squash Canada is seeking interested, qualified candidates that embody these values and share our mission to help lead the organization. Per the Squash Canada Bylaws (section 4.0) the following roles are required to be filled:
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3 Directors will be elected for a 3-year term (2025-2028)
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1 Director will be elected for a 1-year term (2025-2026)
Please refer to the Squash Canada Nomination Form for full details on application and voting procedures.
In accordance with requirements by the Sport Canada Universal Governance Code implemented into the Squash Canada by-laws, the Board shall be constituted in a manner such that no gender accounts for more than 60% or less than 40% of the total number of Directors. Due to Squash Canada’s current board composition, a minimum of 3 incoming directors must identify as female.
The Nominating Committee is also seeking nominations who can strengthen the following areas of skill and expertise to the Board of Directors of Squash Canada:
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Information Technology / Data Management
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Finance / Professional designation
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Marketing, Communications, PR in a digital world
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Risk Management
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Governance Relations and Public Policy
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Philanthropy and Fundraising
Persons interested in being considered should complete the nomination process outlined below and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
A nominee must meet all the below criteria:
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Be a resident of Canada for not less than three (3) years;
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Be 18 years of age or older, who has the power under law to contract;
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Has not been declared incapable by a court in Canada or in another country;
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Does not have the status of bankrupt;
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Satisfies the requirements of the Canadian Income Tax Act in relation to the eligibility to serve as a director of a registered charity;
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Be a member in good standing of their Provincial or Territorial Squash Association and that Association must be a member in good standing with Squash Canada;
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Is not subject to a disciplinary investigation or action by Squash Canada, or if subject to disciplinary action previously, has fulfilled all terms and conditions of such disciplinary action to the satisfaction of the Squash Canada.
Nomination Process
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Nominations must be received no later than 11:59 pm ET on July 15 to the attention of Jamie Nicholls, CEO by email to; jamie.nicholls@squash.ca
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The nomination must include all of the following information:
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A completed Squash Canada Nomination Form, a copy of which can be found HERE;
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A resume outlining the nominees qualifications, successes, and work and volunteer history
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Support letter and verification of membership from a Provincial/Territorial Member;
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A written letter of recommendation be provided by someone that has known the candidate for at least 5 years and can attest to their professional experience and skills.
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Elections will take place at the Squash Canada Annual General Meeting to be held virtually August 16, 2025.
If prospective candidates have any questions or wish to discuss the Call for Nominations, they may contact Squash Canada Chief Executive Officer on behalf of members of the nominating committee:
Sandra Thompson, Chair
Dennis Bishop, PTSO representative
Gordon Campbell, PTSO Representative
Samuel Crawford, Squash Canada Board Representative
Jamie Nicholls, Squash Canada CEO (ex-officio), jamie.nicholls@squash.ca
