The Women’s Vancouver Squash League (VWSL) is operated and sanctioned by Squash BC and provides women in the Lower Mainland with opportunities to compete and socialize with other women in other clubs in weekly match-ups. If you’re interested in participating in the VWSL, read on for active registration opportunities or contact Squash BC’s Competitions Coordinator if you have any questions.
VWSL News & Updates
- Women’s Squash Week 2024: September 17-30, 2024 – Learn More!
- 2024/25 VWSL Season
- VWSL Daytime League Interest Form
- Vancouver Women’s Squash League – Advisory Committee Sign-up
2024/2025 SEASON: LEAGUE DATES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- League Registration Deadline: September 12 @ Noon
- Fall Season Schedule Posted: September 13
- League Captains Meeting: September 16 @ 6 PM via Zoom
- Proposed League Start Date: September 24 (Subject to change depending on number of teams registered)
- Team Registration Payment Due Date: October 9
- 2024 Fall Season Finals Night: December 3
- 2025 Winter Registration Deadline (New Teams): December 16
- 2025 Season Resumes Start Date: January 14
* Please note that the league start date is subject to change depending on the number of teams registered. ** Games will be played on Tuesdays. *** Divisions: Teams will be placed in divisions based on Club Locker ranking of team members.
Social Dates (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- September 24 – 5:30 to 9 PM – VWSL Season Opener Drop-in – Registration and Event Information on Club Locker
Registration Methods
VWSL is a team-based singles squash league and there are three ways to register: Individual Registration: You can sign up as an individual to be a regular player now or as a spare on Club Locker. You will need to identify your affiliated club. Not affiliated with a club? Not a problem! Sign up as unaffiliated on the sign-up page and the VWSL Coordinator will assist in finding you a team to play on. Spare List: You can sign up to be a spare for the season on Club Locker and play up to 2 matches throughout the season (Oct-May). After your second match, you will have to upgrade your registration to a regular player. Team Registration: If your club pays for their players to register as a team, your Club Administrators/Pros or Captain will register you by emailing the Competitions Coordinator at vwsl@squashbc.com. Reach out to your Club Admin to confirm whether your club has team registration. Teams will then be allocated to Divisions based on their line-up of players.
Note: All players must be full Squash BC members throughout the duration of the season
Registration Fees
Individual Registration:
- Full Season: $60.00 + GST (24 weeks)
- January 2025 Start: $35.00 + GST (16 weeks)
- Spare List: $30.00 + GST (Must upgrade after second match)
Team Registration (For Clubs that pay team registration fees):
- Full Season: $480.00 + GST (24 weeks) (registration allows up to 12 players)
- January 2025 Start: $320.00 + GST (16 weeks) (registration allows up to 12 players)
- Additional Player Fee after 12: $30/player + GST
Note: Individual registration fees must be paid before players can play league.
What Does Your Registration Fee Cover?
- Each team will be provided with 2 boxes of Dunlop Pro (double dot) balls. One for each half of the season
- Prizes for Champions and Runner-Ups
- Season kick-off event
- Multiple get togethers with light refreshments provided
- Squash BC sanctioning fees and insurance for all players
- League Coordinator provided by Squash BC who is responsible for:
- Creating a league schedule
- Communicating with club admin, club reps, captains and players regarding all league matters
- Ensuring matches scores are entered
- Assisting with VWSL related Club Locker issues
- Assisting with Team & Individual Registration
Team Requirements
Team Size: Teams will be 4 players/team/event. Social Requirements: The social hosting requirements will be defined as the league develops.
VWSL Daytime League
Squash BC is seeking out interest among women to launch a VWSL Daytime League during the season. The plan is to launch the league in a similar format to the summer league with a drop-in format, with the hope to have enough interest to form teams as the season progresses. If you are interested or would like more infromation regarding the VWSL Daytime League please complete this quick VWSL Daytime League Interest Form.
VWSL Season Opener Drop-In – September 24 – 5:30 – 9 PM – VRC
Join us for the Vancouver Women’s Squash League season opener! This event is open and free to all women considering participating in VWSL this coming season. The night will include a league information session for anyone interested, drop-in matches and beverages to wrap up the evening. Registration & Event Information are available on Club Locker
VWSL Advisory Committee
We are also continuing our VWSL Advisory Committee and are looking for new Advisory Committee members. The Advisory Committee will be an essential support for the league, enhancing communication between the league and players. Additionally, it will facilitate feedback from Squash BC and VWSL participants, aiming to ensure that the VWSL becomes the best possible squash league! If you are interested in joining the VWSL Advisory Committee you can register using the VWSL Advisory Committee Sign-Up Form.
Juniors in VWSL
Squash BC acknowledges that VWSL in its current form is primarily an adult league. No juniors below the age of 17 can participate without approval of the league. To request approval of a junior player, please email the Competitions Coordinator at vwsl@squashbc.com. Juniors will be held to the same standards as adults when competing in an adult division, including the expectation that they will be required to stay and referee. Through a divisional assessment of the leagues sentiment towards juniors, we have developed the following definition of a Junior Player for use in the following requirements, when applied to the adult divisions of VWSL: VWSL Junior Player Definition: A Junior Player is defined as any VWSL participant aged 11-16, with an active Club Locker rating below 4.5 (as of a specific match date). Therefore, players aged 17 and above, and those performing at a level of 4.5 and above will not be restricted by the following requirements.
Additional VWSL Information
Squash BC Memberships
All players will need to be active Squash BC members at the Adult, Young Adult, or Junior level to participate in VWSL. Please note that the Squash BC recreational membership does not allow for participation in and insurance coverage for VWSL. All 2023/24 Squash BC Memberships will expire on November 1, 2024. Please ensure that you have an active 2024/25 membership by November 1, 2024. We encourage all VWSL participants to set their membership to auto-renew in Club Locker to avoid any interruption to their standing and coverage.
Refereeing
Both teams are responsible to referee. Please ensure every match has a referee. Home clubs are encouraged to ensure starting referees are on hand to start play. Please limit warm-up time to 5 minutes and time between games to 90 sec. You can learn more about becoming a certified squash referee on our Officiating Page.
Live Scoring
Please utilize live scoring on your club tablet or personal handheld device. Live scoring can be viewed on Club Locker as matches are in progress. This also ensures correct calculation of nightly league results, as the actual points are required in the 4 person team format in the event of tie-break.
Understanding Club Locker Ratings
Learn more about Club Locker Ratings and Rankings
VWSL Feedback
Have some questions, concerns, or ideas for the league? Fill out our Feedback Form to have your voice be heard.