Evergreen has a thriving singles squash community. There are various options to learn singles, play with friends, play in organized groups, and play at higher levels.
The below chart gives you an indication of the opportunities available, followed by the contact information for the different opportunities.
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Highest level of play and commitment |
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Intermediate to advanced players |
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Vancouver Squash League (VSL) is a city-wide league with matches at participating clubs from October through March. Women’s Divisions play Tuesday nights, Men’s Divs 1-6 play Monday nights, Men’s Div 7 plays Tuesday nights. For players with a strong knowledge of the game basics and rules. |
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Tournaments |
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Intermediate to advanced players |
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Singles squash tournaments are hosted by Evergreen Squash Club throughout the year. For players with a strong knowledge of the game basics and rules. |
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Various levels of play and commitment |
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Beginner to advanced players |
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In-house singles box ladder is run throughout the year. For players with a basic knowledge of the game and rules. Each month the participants are placed in a box with 4 or 5 other players and are expected to complete matches against these opponents within that month. Participants move up or down the box ladder according to results. |
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Beginner to advanced players |
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Adult drop-in sessions are invariably happening on Thursday evenings (check first). For players with knowledge of the game and rules. |
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Beginner to intermediate players |
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Skillz & Drillz practice is a drop-in invariably available on Sunday mornings (check first). For players with a basic knowledge of the game and rules. Beginners often start at 9:30am to learn the basics of stroke, foot work, rules. Intermediate players often begin at 10:30am and work on improving technique, shots, and strategy. |
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Beginner to advanced players |
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In-House Singles Leagues are run at various times during the year. For players with knowledge of the game and rules. Organizers pit participants against players of similar levels. These leagues can be a fun way of getting to know others at similar levels of play, in addition to be social and including wind-up events. |
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Games with friends |
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Beginner to advanced players |
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Games with friends is naturally one of the delights of squash. Booking for courts is done via SportyHQ and can singles courts can be booked 3 days in advance at 10 am. To book go to; https://www.sportyhq.com/book |
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Learning to play or skill development |
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Absolute beginner to advanced players |
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Professional Coaching is available at Evergreen and is arranged individually. New players are strongly encouraged to learn the basics from a Professional. Intermediate and advanced players can develop important skills by taking advantage of Evergreen’s Professional Coach. |
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Info Needed |
Contact |
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Leagues and Coaching |
Club Pro, Thomas Brinkman |
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In-house Leagues, Adult Drop-in, and Skillz & Drillz |
Club Manager, Cathy Covernton |
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In-house Box Ladder |
Lynn Broman |
Refer to the Evergreen Squash Club/ Club Documents section on SportyHQ for up to date Objectives and Conduct in the game, Application Forms, and Policies.