Toronto (ON) – Squash Canada's 100th anniversary was celebrated in Toronto this past weekend, as part of the SHOP.CA 2015 Canadian Squash Championships hosted at the National Squash Academy. Over 350 attendees enjoyed a spectacular evening of dinner and dancing at the Centennial Ball, where the history of squash in Canada was celebrated.
Toronto (ON) – Squash Canada's 100th anniversary was celebrated in Toronto this past weekend, as part of the SHOP.CA 2015 Canadian Squash Championships hosted at the National Squash Academy. Over 350 attendees enjoyed a spectacular evening of dinner and dancing at the Centennial Ball, where the history of squash in Canada was celebrated.
Eight Wall of Fame Inductees were honoured as part of the event in Player, Coach, Official and Builder Categories. A special presentation of Squash Canada’s Platinum President's Award was given to Jonathon Power, who spoke to the crowd of his illustrious career and inspired many athletes in attendance.
Canada’s Minister of State (Sport), The Honorable Bal Gosal was also in attendance on Saturday, and addressed the crowd regarding the Government of Canada’s continued support of amateur sport across the country and his involvement with Squash Canada.
Wall of Fame Inductee Anne Smith, a Past-President of Squash Canada and former Vice President of the World Squash Federation also presented a speech on squash in Canada’s past and its promising future.
Wall of Fame Inductees
Player – Gary Waite, Graham Ryding
Coach – Stuart Dixon, Yvon Provencal
Official – Barry Faguy, Penny Glover
Builder – Anne Smith, Mark Sachvie
Platinum President's Award – Jonathon Power
For more information, contact:
Danny Da Costa, Executive Director
Squash Canada
Tel: (613) 731 – 7385
Email: ddacosta@squash.ca
