2025 Spring
mentorship
program

Women in Squash Mentorship Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Are you a newly trained coach or an aspiring ambassador for Women’s Squash Week? This mentorship program is designed to help you grow, connect, and lead within the squash community. Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your impact, this program provides a unique opportunity to connect with female coaches, athletes, and leaders from across the sport.

Join our vibrant network of women in squash, where we’ll foster collaboration, share insights, and learn from one another to advance female representation in the sport. With monthly interactive sessions from mid-May to mid-August, each session will offer engaging discussions on leadership, advancing female engagement, and much more.

Our program includes three powerful types of mentorship to support your growth:

Group Mentoring Sessions: In these sessions, a mentor will lead and encourage discussion-based learning and collaborative problem-solving. Our monthly sessions will be structured around this format, allowing you to share ideas, learn from others, and build lasting connections.
One-on-One Mentoring: Each mentee will be paired with a mentor for personalized guidance. Whether through calls, video chats, or messages, this one-on-one mentorship will give you the chance to address individual challenges, set personal goals, and build a meaningful relationship with your mentor.
Peer Mentoring: Learning from each other is a cornerstone of this program. Peer mentoring will allow you to share experiences, offer advice, and provide support to fellow participants. Together, we’ll foster a collaborative environment where everyone benefits from collective knowledge.

Together, we’ll build a strong foundation for the future of women in squash. Don’t miss out—this is your chance to be part of a powerful community and take your squash journey to the next level!

2025 Program Registration

Women In Squash Mentorship

2025 Spring Intake

Program Timeline

Meet your Mentors

Mentor 1: Giselle Delgado

Giselle began playing squash in university while studying kinesiology and later earning a master’s in biomechanics from Western University. Now a coach of 12 years, she has led Team BC and Team Canada at major events, including the 2023 Canada Winter Games and 2022 Pan Am Junior Championships. While continuing to compete internationally for Chile, Giselle is passionate about growing the sport—especially among women and girls—by creating inclusive, welcoming environments. She believes squash offers lifelong lessons and connections, and is excited to contribute to the sport through mentorship and community-building.

Mentor 2: Dara Sklar

Leading Women's Squash Week

Dara Sklar fell in love with squash over 20 years ago and has since become a passionate advocate for growing the sport, especially among women. Since moving to Squamish in 2017, she has helped nearly double the Squamish Squash Club’s membership through beginner programs and Women’s Squash Week, which now draws 60–80 participants annually. A certified referee and coach, Dara blends creative marketing with a welcoming, grassroots approach that has led to a club membership that’s nearly 50% female—well above the national average. She’s excited to share her strategies and support other clubs in building vibrant, inclusive squash communities.

Mentor 3: Shelley Neil

Shelley has been a dedicated volunteer and recreational squash player in B.C. for over 40 years, with the past seven focused on advancing opportunities for women and girls through Squash BC and Vancouver Racquets Club. As Chair of Squash BC’s Women and Girls in Squash Committee (2019–2022), she helped grow female participation from 20% to 33%, while leading key initiatives like Women’s Squash Week and the Emerging Female Leaders Program. A certified Community Squash Coach and Doubles Official, Shelley continues to mentor new players through volunteer-led coaching at VRC alongside Jenn Arntorp and Olivia Maxwell.

Mentor 4: Tasha Doucas

Communicating with Pros

Tasha is the Assistant Squash Professional at Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club and a former national singles competitor who now excels in doubles, with podium finishes at the 2024 Canadian Mixed and Women’s Doubles Championships. A certified coach and coach developer, she leads Level 1 coaching and Community Instructor Courses, with a focus on empowering female ambassadors. Tasha served as President of Squash BC from 2018 to 2023 and continues to support the sport through coaching, officiating, and safe sport-certified youth programming. Her leadership and passion for growing the women’s squash community inspire players and coaches alike.

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