The 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood, held November 14-17 at Jericho Tennis Club, came to a close on Sunday, with Liam Marrison (Evergreen Squash Club) and Giselle Delgado (Cedar Hill Squash Club) crowned as Men’s PSA Challenger 3 & Women’s Open Division Champions, respectively. An event-record-breaking 197 participants competed in the BC Open smashing last year’s record year of 177. This year’s event hosted divisions ranging from Tiered, to Masters, to Junior Silver. The BC Open focused on participant experience both on and off the court, with hard-fought matches throughout, tournament dinner, and event keg during the Men’s PSA semi-finals.
Truly a Team Effort
Squash BC thanks our event partners for supporting the 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood. We thank Presenting Partner Windsor Plywood for their generous support. We also recognize and thank Platinum Partners Underhill Geomatics and R&B Brewing for returning as sponsors for another year. We welcome and thank two new Gold Partners Odlum Brown and Premium Wealth Management for joining us this year as new sponsors and support the Squash community.
The event would not have been possible without our hosting partners. Jericho Tennis Club made for the perfect primary venue, with club members frequently filling the stands for action-packed matches and also devoting their hours to support the event as volunteers. We also thank Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club and Vancouver Racquets Club for stepping up as our secondary venues, once our event registration surpassed single-venue capacity.
Squash BC extends its heartfelt thanks to Tournament Referee Simon Bicknell for his tireless efforts throughout the BC Open. This event also served as a key milestone in developing officials through our Aussie Pie Guy Referee Development Program, made possible by the generous support of Aussie Pie Guy, the Building the Future Fund, and additional grant funding sources. By using the BC Open as a training and assessment platform, we are advancing the skills and professionalism of referees across the lower mainland. We thank all our referees—Simon, Sergio, Kiowa, Sam, Timo, Navin, Chris, and the many player referees—whose dedication elevated the standard of the event.
Finally, we thank our event team: Richard Yendell for ensuring the amazing facility was set-up and helping coordinate volunteers at Jericho; all the Jericho volunteers who supported throughout the weekend; Chef David and his team who prepared the amazing food at the tournament dinner; Viktor Berg and Shawn Delierre for ensuring Vancouver Lawn’s and VRC’s court were available; Squash BC’s Board volunteers: Cathy, Chris, Joel, Iyeba & Diana; and the Squash BC Staff Team: Kim, Justyna, Jenna, Zoe, and Tournament Director Josh. We could not have put forth such a successful event without your energy and dedication!
Men’s PSA & Women’s Open Results: Liam Marrison & Giselle Delgado Take Home BC Open Titles
The 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood featured Men’s PSA Challenger 3 and Women’s Open Draws with $3,000 USD and $1,500 CDN for each draw respectively. The squash community was out in full force to witness the action, with hundreds of fans attending the event throughout the weekend. Both sides had thrilling matches, with many stretched to the fifth game.
The Men’s PSA Final was a tight 5-game match with top seed Liam Marrison winning second seed Guillermo Cortes-Ortiz 11-5, 11-7, 8-11, 10-12, 11-2. The Women’s Open Final, top seed Giselle Delgado secured the Open title once again, not dropping a single game in all 3 matches and winning the final 11-2, 11-6, 11-2 against third seed Damaris Flores.
Check out the full Men’s PSA Challenger 3 & Women’s Open draws and results on the 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood Club Locker Page.
Amateur Action: 13 Divisions, Record-Setting Participation
The 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood broke participation records for the event, with 197 players competing. The event included Men’s and Women’s Tiered Draws, Masters Divisions, and Junior Silver Divisions – ensuring there was an event for everyone. Check out all the division champions and finalists below, along with a photo gallery of their prize presentations.
Windsor Plywood: Samuel Boulanger def. Marat Sargsyan
R&B Brewing: Shaan Bajwa def. Daniel Wang 11-6, 11-5, 11-5
Underhill Geomatics: Aaron Yao def. Brett Martyna 11-3, 11-8, 4-11, 11-7
Pretium Wealth Management: Aidan Verster def. Kristopher Markgraf 11-8, 11-4, 9-11, 15-13
Odlum Brown: Aaron Cho def. Elliot DeRuiter 11-5, 12-10, 11-7
viaSport: Arian Khosravi def. Greg Cooney 3-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5
Women’s Tiered: Tanaya Parakh def. Isha Saraf 11-3, 11-3, 11-3
Dunlop: Hannah Phelps def. Naomi Hong 11-2, 11-0, 11-3
Men’s 65+: Steve Jacobs def. Nazir Hirji 12-10, 11-7, 11-7
Silver Boasts: Daphne Cantlin def. Karan Dhillon 11-6, 11-8, 11-9
Silver Nicks: Harry Liang def. Sam Liu 11-8, 11-9, 11-8
Silver Drops: Olivia Gee def. Kyle Hong Jin Wu 11-3, 11-7, 11-8
Silver Volleys: Connor Senft def. Rhea Zhang 11-6, 11-8, 11-4
Check out all the draws and results on the 2024 BC Open presented by Windsor Plywood Club Locker Page.
$50K for 50 Years
Throughout the weekend, Squash BC ran a 50/50 Draw to raise funds for our $50K for 50 Years Campaign. In honor of our 50th anniversary, Squash BC is aiming to raise $50,000 by the end of the 2024/25 season—50K for 50 Years—a meaningful goal celebrating half a decade of excellence and reflecting our commitment to the future of squash in British Columbia.
These funds will support vital initiatives that help us:
– GROW: Women in Squash: Develop programs, resources, and events that empower women in our sport.
– ENGAGE: Newcomers and Grassroots: Create opportunities for new players, reduce barriers to entry, and support community engagement programs for all ages.
– PROTECT: Facility Support and Advocacy: Enhance resources and support for community centres and squash facilities, ensuring sustainability for years to come.
The draw raised hundreds of dollars for the campaign and a big congratulations again to Alejandra Bayardo, who won the prize! Thanks to all that supported! Help us reach our goal and continue paving the way for future generations by donating today: Donate to $50K for 50 Years here.
Looking Ahead: 2025 Events
Squash BC thanks all participants, fans, sponsors, volunteers, referees, staff, and supporters for making the 2024 BC Open an unforgettable experience. We hope to see you all next year! Stay tuned for 2025 BC Squash Championships and 2025 BC Junior Squash Championship announcement coming soon.