Squash BC is thrilled to share the success of our Squash in Schools program for the 2024-25 season. The team has developed a fun and flexible squash lesson plan for students Grades 2 through 7, where they learn fundamental squash skills. Thanks to our dedicated instructors who have been doing a great job at facilitating programming, students and teachers alike have had a positive experience.

So far, the program has introduced squash to nearly 2500 kids this school year across a wide range of elementary schools. We have reached schools from Vancouver, to Richmond, to North Vancouver, to the Kootenays. 

Here’s what the staff at some of these schools have to say about our program: 

“The students were engaged throughout the whole session and enjoyed playing squash for the first time! The coaches did a great job of breaking down the skills so that all students felt successful.”

SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH ELEMENTARY

“Participating in the Squash BC program at our school has been an incredible experience. The coaching was excellent !  As a racquet sport, our students enjoyed trying something new and different than tennis or pickleball and I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to have their students try out squash.”

Lord Nelson Elementary

The school year isn’t over yet! We still have about 12 schools scheduled for program days. By the end of our Squash in Schools programming, we will have introduced squash to about 4000 kids, with many schools that have already expressed excitement for us to come back next year.

Thank you to our donors

Squash BC would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous donors who have made this program possible. We also want to thank viaSport for our 2024 Provincial Sport Program Development grant that has also played a huge role in the delivery of this program. 

If you are interested in supporting our Squash in Schools initiative, you can donate through $50K for 50 Years Campaign. The $50K for 50 Years Campaign is active now and will run until August 31, 2025. Help us deliver Squash in Schools for the 2025-26 school year by donating today!