As the weather cools down, it’s time to head back onto the squash courts and kick off the season ahead. Check out the exciting upcoming events taking place around the province in October: 

2024 Early Bird Singles & Doubles – VRC – Oct 2-5

The VRC Early Bird Tournament is back from October 2-5, 2024!

The bird, bird, bird is the word: the first tournament of the squash season to ruffle your feathers is VRC’s annual Early Bird. Guaranteed fun in singles and doubles draws. There will be a 3 match guarantee, with a Friday social, pizza, drink ticket and lots of takeaways. 

Check out the VRC Early Bird Singles & Doubles Tournament Club Locker page for more information

Vancouver Island Open – Cedar Hill Squash Club – Oct 3-5

Kicking off the squash season on Vancouver Island with 2024’s Vancouver Island Open (VIO). Hosted at Cedar Hill Squash Club in Victoria, the event promises some excellent squash with the Top 16 rated Men’s and Women’s players to play in the Open Category. The event also showcases Masters divisions as well as rating-based tiered draws. Enjoy Friday Night Pizza, Saturday and Sunday morning light breakfast, a Saturday night social and a tournament t-shirt to take home. 

Check out the Vancouver Island Open Club Locker page for more information. 

World Squash Day – British Columbia – Oct 12

Celebrate the game of squash on World Squash Day. Every year in October, clubs around the world celebrate World Squash Day to share the sport with the wider community and reinforce the love of squash and its benefits within the existing squash community. Check with your local club to see what programming is happening to celebrate our amazing sport! 

Use the hashtag #WorldSquashDay2024 to partake in the festivities online. 

Richardson Wealth Van Lawn Open 2024 (Singles & Doubles) – Vancouver Lawn – Oct 16-20

Come watch top PSA players from around the globe compete in the 2024 Richardson Wealth PSA 25k Open. Take part in the amateur draw to join in on the excitement of the weekend. 

Now in its third year, this year’s event will be the biggest and best yet with a prize purse of $28,500 USD and valuable World Copper PSA points. 24 players from 15 different countries will be represented with World ranked #18, #20, #35 and #43 leading the way as our top four seeds, including current Canadian Champion, David Ballargeon from Montreal as well as 16 players ranked within the World Top 100! 

Check out the Richardson Wealth Van Lawn Open 2024 Club Locker page for more information. 

SMUS Silver Series #1 – St. Michaels University School – Oct 18-19

The Junior Silver Series is a regionalized tournament series that allows developing players to compete, experience success in the sport and continue to hone their squash skills. This tournament in the series is hosted by St. Michaels University School (SMUS) in Victoria and includes the opportunity for junior squash players to play competitively. Players can expect prizes, a Saturday pizza party, snacks, drinks and a tournament shirt. 

Check out the SMUS Silver Series #1 Tournament Club Locker page for more information.

Vancouver Squash Academy Junior Gold Series – Vancouver Squash Academy at River Club – Oct 25-27

Junior Gold Series events give top junior athletes the opportunity to play in high-level competitive environments. The Vancouver Squash Academy Junior Gold Series, hosted in Richmond,  includes a tournament T-shirt, Friday pizza dinner, Saturday lunch and draw prizes. 

Check out the Vancouver Squash Academy Junior Gold Series Club Locker page for more information. 

To stay up to date on events happening around the province, make sure to check Squash BC’s Calendar.