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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

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 7 (updated November 26)

* 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)

  • December 3 – VWSL Fall Drop-In Social

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.

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Note: All players must be full Squash BC members throughout the duration of the season

Bonsor Team Registration – more information regarding the Bonsor Team Registration model can be found in this document – 24_25 VWSL Bonsor Registration Notice.

Registration Fees

Individual Registration:

  • Full Season: $60.00 + GST (24 weeks)
  • January 2025 Start: $35.00 + GST (16 weeks) [Registration Link]
  • 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: $300.00 + 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.

Junior Eligibility Update – Winter 2025

Effective January 17th, all interested Junior athletes 18 years of age or younger at the time of the match are required to complete a signed Junior VWSL Eligibility Form. This updated Junior Eligibility requirement ensures Junior’s acknowledge the rules of VWSL, the social requirements associated with playing in the VWSL, and ensuring playing in the VWSL aligns with the athlete’s Long Term Athlete Development in the Squash Canada pathway. The Junior VWSL Eligibility Form must be completed and signed by the following:

  • Junior Athlete
  • Junior Athlete’s Parent/Guardian
  • Junior Athlete’s Coach – The coach must be at minimum in-training among the Squash Canada Coaching Pathway
  • Squash BC’s Sport Development Manager or Squash BC Provincial Coach

To meet eligibility requirements, the Junior VWSL Eligibility Form must be submitted by Friday at Noon the week before a match. All approved Junior athletes will be posted on the VWSL webpage weekly. The same VWSL Rules still apply for the maximum number of Juniors playing in a match tie, which “Each team can have a maximum of one (1) junior player (as defined in Junior Eligibility) in their Match Day Team Roster in each VWSL tie”. Junior VWSL Eligibility Forms/VSL Junior Applications must be sent to competitions@squashbc.com.

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 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.

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.