Hardball Doubles Squash was invented in Philadelphia, PA in 1907 and was standardized in the early 1920s. Hardball doubles has been a fixture of Canadian Squash since the early 1930s. Five Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec) house all 45 courts in the country. The Canadian Doubles National Championships were first played in 1934 and, with the exception of 1938, have been played every year since then. Provincial Championships are held in four of the five provinces and over 1,100 players participate in Doubles Squash leagues across the country. It is estimated that there are over 4,000 hardball doubles players in Canada. Squash BC has an active and engaged doubles community.
MEMBER FACILITIES WITH DOUBLES COURT
Squash BC member clubs have 4 of the 45 doubles courts available in Canada. These member facilities are:
BC DOUBLES SQUASH LEAGUES
There are 2 Hardball Doubles Leagues in the Metro Vancouver area. These leagues are played on various nights at the 4 clubs with hardball courts.
League play typically starts in October. To form competitive teams, league captains set teams for competitive matches. For tournaments, Squash BC has a ranking committee of 4 people who can assist with seedings.
BC DOUBLES SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIP
The BC Doubles Squash Championships are hosted annually by one of the doubles court facilities. The Championships bring the top Doubles players from across the province to be crowned the Provincial Champions.
DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS
Doubles tournaments are held annually for all levels of players looking. Each tournament is hosted by a local club given access to all 4 hardball doubles courts. Depending on the number of registrants, a tournament may run Tuesday – Sunday.
Doubles Tournament Calendars
- Squash BC Calendar of Events
- Includes Metro Vancouver Events
- Includes North American Events
- Squash Canada Events
- Includes National Championships
- Includes United States Events
DOUBLES OFFICIATING
Squash Doubles Q&A Session
Squash BC Doubles Q&A sessions are geared for players new to the doubles game or more experienced players wishing to learn more about playing situations to enhance their game. This is an interactive session on improving game flow while maintaining safety on the court. Strategy tips within the squash rules will be discussed.
Read the history and latest updates at Squash Doubles Rules Events
SQUASH BC DOUBLES COMMITTEE
Squash BC’s Doubles Committee is a Standing committee responsible for promoting and furthering the game of doubles squash in all facilities. The Committee is responsible for encouraging the orderly development of all levels of doubles squash players in BC. Committee Members are:
- Jillian Anderson (Co-Chair)
- Brian Covernton (Co-Chair, Officiating)
- Lynn Broman (EVE)
- Cathy Covernton (EVE)
- Adam Jinks (VRC, Officiating)
- Snehal Lakhani (EVE)
- Karen Levine (VLT)
- Sue Kaffka (HLY)
- Patrick Frost (HLY)
- Laura Ramsay (VLT)
- Gary Wong (Technical)
- Greg Desaulniers (Officiating)
- Cathy Brown (Squash BC)