The inaugural Canadian Wheelchair Doubles Squash Championship Invitational will take place in conjunction with the CC&L Private Capital 2025 Canadian Senior Championships at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. The Cricket Club is a fitting venue, as it’s the home to Canada’s first Wheelchair Squash Program, an initiative led by Squash Canada’s Past President and Chair of the World Squash Squash 57 Commission, Lolly Gillen.
The event will see eight (8) wheelchair athletes paired with able-bodied partners in fast-paced, crosscourt matches on the national stage. The athletes completed the round robin stage the morning of May 5th and will continue with semifinals and finals on the 7th and 8th. This event marks a significant milestone in Squash Canada’s efforts to grow the sport’s visibility and accessibility, furthering our mission to foster a more diverse and inclusive squash community.
“This tournament will be a statement. A statement that squash knows no boundaries or limitations, and that the squash court is a place where passion, resilience, determination and excellence can thrive. To our wheelchair athletes: you are trailblazers. To this event: may it be the first of many chapters in a new era of wheelchair squash in Canada.” – Lolly Gillen
The first weekend of the CC&L Private Capital 2025 Canadian Championships, featuring the Junior and Senior Open draws has wrapped up with standout performances from across the country (Results). Over the next week, squash fans can look forward to the debut of the Wheelchair Doubles Championship Invitational, the Guilfoyle PSA Squash Classic 2025, and the 2025 Canadian Squash Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, all a part of the CC&L Private Capital 2025 Canadian Senior Championships.
Together, these events will celebrate the full spectrum of Canadian squash including past, present, and future, offering a powerful display of competition, inclusivity, and community at its finest.
