Squash BC has a thriving community of female squash players that come together to play, improve, compete, socialize, and share their love of the game. As part of our Growth Initiative, Squash BC is committed to increasing the number of female participants in our sport. We do this through female-focused programs and events, female leadership development opportunities, and targeted efforts to recruit and retain women and girls in squash. For opportunities to get more involved in squash, either recreationally or competitively, check out the content below or get in touch with your local squash facility. Connect with our community of passionate players!
ADVANCING INCLUSION THROUGH WOMEN IN SQUASH
Squash BC was recipient of the 2026 Delivering on Diversity Award presented by Sport BC and the Province of BC. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to reducing barriers in sport and making meaningful strides in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through their programs and services.
In 2025 alone, participation rates during Women’s Squash Week grew 21% to over 700 women in girls. Two annual Women in Squash Leadership Conferences increased representation and visibility of women in coaching, officiating, and administration. The Women in Squash Coach Mentorship Program supported emerging female coaches through
structured training and community support. Squash BC also achieved 50% female participation in grassroots programming, a milestone to create a more balanced and inclusive sport environment. Learn more here.
Programs & Events
Women’s Squash Week
Our flagship Women in Squash initiative is a Province-wide celebration of Women & Girls in Squash. Each fall, partner facilities across the province deliver incredible events focused on getting more Women & Girls to try and stick with squash! Visit our Women’s Squash Week page for more information about this year’s event!
Women’s Squash League
The Vancouver Women’s Squash League (VWSL) and Vancouver Women’s Doubles Squash League (VDSL) provides women in the Lower Mainland with opportunities to compete and socialize with those from other clubs.
Women in Sport: Conference
Squash BC hosts a Women in Sport Conference each spring during International Women’s Day weekend. We are thrilled to be hosting our fifth annual Women’s Conference this spring 2027. The Women in Sport Conference focuses beyond squash to engage and support a broader community of women in sport.
Past conference themes have dived into Give to Gain learning about the importance of Body Strength and Confidence, Breathwork and Performance; The Power of Mentorship honouring self awareness and self compassion to self-advocate and activate allyship in developing our leadership skills; Leadership in the Sport of Squash learning to lead our best performance through nutrition, competition and engaging women in girls – lessons learned in Inspire Through Sport coaching; Best Practices for Developing Female-Focused Programs how the Women & Girls in Squash Committee was a driving focus for female growth in BC, Coaching Women in Hardball doubles the led to the development of the thriving league we have today, and Lessons from a local club in leading the results to a balanced ratio of participating women and men at her club.
Details will be released on Club Locker shortly.
Sponsors are a key supporter of growing these events. Sponsor Packages are available here.
Emerging Female Leaders Grants
Squash BC is excited to open applications for the 2025 Emerging Female Leaders Grant. This $500.00 grant supports a female leader in her design and delivery of squash programs for women and girls through the remainder 2025. Applications for the 2025 Emerging Female Leaders Grant is open until March 5, 2025 at 12 PM.
2025 Emerging Females Leaders Application Guide
Female-Only Courses
In the 2021-22 season, Squash BC ran three female-only courses across Grassroots Coaching and Officiating Development. Across the three events, we trained 32 new female leaders, who can now serve as role models in their clubs and communities. We look forward to running more female-only courses this season. You can check out all upcoming events on our Club Locker Event List or contact josh@squashbc.com if you are interested in taking a Coaching or Officiating course.
Impact
Thanks to the incredible work of our Women & Girls in Squash Committee, our Women’s Squash Week Organizers and Volunteers, and the support of our Women & Girls in Squash Partners and Building the Future Fund donors, female squash participation and engagement have been growth areas for Squash BC. We are proud to share that Squash BC has more female members now than we had in our pre-pandemic season (shown below). Check out our 2022 Women & Girls in Squash Impact Report for more exciting metrics about our Women & Girls in Squash efforts. 
Partnership Program
Become a Women & Girls in Squash Partner
Squash BC’s Women & Girls in Squash Partnership Program gives your brand exposure across our Women & Girls in Squash programs and events, while helping fuel our female growth and engagement efforts. More information about this exciting Partnership Opportunity can be found in our Women & Girls in Squash Partnership Program overview. Interested partners should contact executivedirector@squashbc.com to discuss the opportunity further.
Warm-ups with Jamie Sonego
Looking for ways to properly warm-up to prevent injury? Watch this video by Jamie Sonego on Squash Physio Tips to Avoid Injury