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2024 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Willie's Day Challenge

Hello Members,Well, it was another evening of shenanigans and malarkey.  The evening was filled with Double and Singles matches battling to win for their Ireland or Canadian team.  One may ask, what kind of spells do leprechauns use…Lucky Charms!    IRELAND wins again!    After all the cheering and jeering the shenanigan squad made their way to the President’s lounge to partake in eating some delicious Guinness Stew made by Chef Robert Dube.   This stew is ...

Knight To Remember

This is an invitation to all members to sigh up for a Black Knight sponsored event on Tuesday October 24th.  The event is called A Knight to Remember. The event is arranged around a demonstration night of Black Knight's new 2023-24 racquet lineup with a round robin type squash tournament for players of all levels.To summarize, for each participant the evening will include:Opportunity to Demo 10+ racquets to see which one you like best!Round-Robin Squash MatchesBlack Knight T-...

Ladder Challenge

Hi Richmond Hill,Our next ladder sign up is available. Great opportunity for new members to get meaningful matches and to meet new players at your level. Participants are broken into groups of 5-6 players with the intent to have a best of 5 match with each person in the groupMatches are to be completed over the 6 week period between the members at a mutually agreed time.One point is awarded for each match completed, one point for each game won and one point for winning the match.Points...

House League Sign up for 2023 Fall Season

Sign up has commenced for our Fall House League beginning on Oct 3rd. Please sign up here to show your interest. ...

2023 - 2024 Season Opening Squash Tournament

Welcome back to all our members as the new 2023/24 squash season slowly kicks into gear..........As is our tradition at the Richmond Squash Club, we usually organise an event for members to gather and celebrate our great club and game.This year we have decided to let OUR players be the showcase through a SPEED SQUASH singles tournament -- to be held on Friday evening September 29 2023.  Please see the link below for registration and information, drinks and food will be part of the $30 ...

Call to Volunteers & Members

As we gear up to start the new season, we are excited to announce a new initiative to refresh our courts and make them look brand new. The goal is to get support to clean the courts and provide an excellent experience for all our members and guests. Some key detailsDate and Duration: We will be running the cleaning initiative in the last week of August from 25th - 31st. You will have to be available some time during this week, NOT the whole week. Best common time will be...

Appreciation BBQ

We are immensely grateful for our members and volunteers invaluable contributions to the club's successful operations through thier time, sincere dedication, coaching, and event assistance. As a token of our heartfelt appreciation, we are delighted to invite you to a special Volunteer Appreciation BBQ!This event is our way of expressing gratitude for your unwavering support, which has played a crucial role in making our club a thriving and vibrant community. We truly believe that it is your pass...

Golf Event Concludes with Remarkable Sportsmanship

The recently concluded golf event provided participants with an exciting platform to showcase their golfing skills and exhibit exceptional sportsmanship. Here's a summary of the noteworthy achievements: Best round of golf - Danny P. , Al H. , Fred R. and Andrew M.Most honest round - Anna T. , Paula G. , Anna S. , and Robert D. Men’s Longest Drive - Walter M. Women’s Longest Drive - Farhat S. Closets to the pin - Mo S. We are greatful to our members for helping us make this a success and wou...

A Warm Welcome to Our New Members

Last month we welcomed new members to the club. Let's take a moment to acknowledge their trust in RHSC. New membersGabby A. - 1 Jun 2023 Ihor V. - 1 Jun 2023 Jude Z. - 5 Jun 2023 Eric T. - 19 Jun 2023 Welcome aboard and we look forward to seeing you at the club. ...

Club Championships Conclude with Exciting Final Matches

The club championships recently came to an exciting end with a series of thrilling final matches. Participants from different categories displayed their skills and battled it out on the court, providing spectators with an exhilarating experience. Here's a summary of the results: Mens A Doubles: Daniel R. and Reinaldo R. secured a 3-1 victory over Marco W. and Thang L.Men Singles C: Victor L. emerged as the winner with a 3-1 triumph over Nathan M.Men Singles D: John P. claimed victory in a close...

Richmond Hill Squash Club Leaves its Mark on the Canadian Doubles Scene

Last weekend 14 of our members participated in the 2023 Canadian Doubles in Burlington at the Cedar Springs Club.Our presence will be remembered with the following achievements (among other feats):Men's 60+1st place -- Willy Hosey and his partner Al Hunt Women's C 1st place Farhat Salemwalla and her partner Younghee Oh Men's B2nd place -- Mohammed Salemwalla and his partner Hussein Salemwalla Men's C3rd place -- Shabbir Salemwalla and Mustafa Salemwalla Women's 60+3rd pl...

Great Triumphs by RHSC at the Pickering Squash Club

Another great weekend of singles and doubles squash at the 25th edition of the Lee Hanebury Tournament held last weekend at Pickering Squash Club.With 16 RHSC members participating in 2 Singles draw and 7 teams of Doubles draw, RHSC picked up 2 Golds, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.Congratulations to the winners (with two Father / Son Duos);Men's B Doubles - Thang Le / Marco Wong - Gold WinnerMen's C Doubles - Daniel Rastelli / Bruno Rastelli - Gold WinnerMen's C Doubles - Michael Bekic / Nicholas Bekic ...

Congratulations to all RHSC Participants in the Ontario Mixed Doubles Provincial Tournament

The Richmond Hill Squash Club had one of the largest contingent of mixed doubles players in the just concluded Ontario Mixed Doubles Provincial Tournament held at Badminton & Racquet Club.We had 16 participants / 8 teams competing in various divisions and RHSC hauled 1 Gold, 3 Silvers and 2 Bronze medals, a total of 6 podium finishes.RHSC was represented by the following teams:Mario Raponi / Monica Tonna - Mixed 55+Elka Markus / Thang Le - Mixed 50+Julie Smith / Robert Dubé (...

Congratulations to our Juniors - Boston & St Catharines Tournaments

Congratulations to our junior Connor Rawlins who won a Gold in Boys Under 11 last weekend in Boston, US. This is Connors 5th win, a finalist 2 times and 3rd in one event. In addition, our huge Junior Program continues to thrive and we would like to congratulate all who participated in the event. Shoutout to Nathan M, Rhia V in winning the Harrow Junior Silver event at White Oaks, St. Catharines as well Violet O, Aidan H and Noah B with 2nd, 3rd and 4th overall finish in their...

Opening for Assistant Squash Professional @ RHSC

Position Summary:The Richmond Hill Squash Club (RHSC) of Richmond Hill, Ontario, a vibrant, private squash, fitness, and social key club, is currently recruiting for an Assistant Squash Professional, who is highly motivated and has experience in teaching squash to all ages of participants. The incumbent must have an energetic, outgoing and dynamic personality. The Assistant Squash Professional’s primary responsibility will be to assist in the development and marketing of squash programs and to...

Congratulations to our Senior Members - Ontario Singles Championships

Congratulations to our members who achieved great results in the recent Ontario Singles Closed Championship held in November 2022 at Mayfair Parkway, Markham.Shout out to Jonathan Horton for 3rd place in the Men's B Singles Draw and Sameer Shamash finalist and 2nd place in the Men's A Consolation Draw....

A Winner in Our Midst - Ontario Masters Championships!

A great BIG congratulations to our very ownMARIO RAPONIMario competed this past weekend in Waterloo at the Graystone Squash Club. After several very competitive, hard fought matches, Mario reigned supreme to earn the 2022 Ontario Masters Champion TitleWay to go Mario, we all applaud another milestone accomplishment and bring you loud, exciting and boisterous CONGRATULATIONS!...

The Toronto & District Men's Squash League - RHSC Division 2 Team Comes Up Tops

Well, the good news just keeps coming.Congratulations to our Division 2, Champions for summer 2022. Look at the SMILES on these guys. Champions from ear to ear. Thanks guys for your continuing efforts and keeping the Richmond Hill Squash Club in the new, on top and continuing our winning ways....

RHSC host to 2022 North American IMAST Tournament - Oct 13th - 15th 2022

Hello Members, We are excited to announce the club has been selected to host the 13th edition of the IMAST Tournament. IMAST is an acronym for Invitational Masters Squash Tournament. played between Canada, Mexico and the USA. Each country presents a team of 12 players (2 or more must be women players) competing against each country in singles (12 players per country) and doubles (6 teams per country). A win in Singles equals 1 point. A win in Doubles equals to 2 points. At the end of t...

World Masters Championship - August 21 - 27, 2022

Awesome News! Willie Hosey Joins World Masters Championship Roster in PolandAugust 21 - 27, 2022  Members, Willie is registered to compete at the World Masters Championships in Poland. How exciting is this; Willie is a past champion and will be competing in the 60 - 64 Men's category in Poland.FIERCE COMPETITION  - there are over 99 entries in Willie's division alone, over 700+ participants across all categories. We can follow Willie's progress right here site:https://wsf.tourname...

Rotterdam 2022 World Police & Fire Games - Squash

Exciting News!Our very own Rick Galati wins in the Netherlands! Congratulations Rick.Squash Champion in the 30-39 group, World Police & Firemen, Rotterdam We are so proud, you represent Canada, Ontario and the Richmond Hill Squash Club so well.Continued success in all your squash competitions Rick! https://wpfgrotterdam2022.com/sports/squash/ https://wpfgrotterdam2022.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image001.png...

Welcome Back Get Together!

Mark Your Calendar: On Friday September 23rd 2022 & Saturday the 24th, we're planning a fantastic couple of days for you, complete with an entertaining squash tournament, member participations, delicious foods & refreshments and a full compliment of social times. Get the date in your calendar and as August and September unfolds, we'll share all the exciting details with you. Happy August everyone....

Open Invitation to all Our Women Members

> July, August, 2022, Every Monday, 6pm-7:20pm Want to Improve Your Game and Meet More Ladies at Your ClubOpen to all levels of play, come on out Monday evening, play squash and practice as we all have fun together.Brush up in your skills, get some great tips on how to take your game to the next level and learn from our Head Professional Rob Brooks. And Elka Marcus will help run and organize your fun evenings, every Monday. Information/Sign Up:Elka - womensmondaysquash@gmail.com Registra...

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RHSC – Return to Play and Required Protocols

Welcome Richmond Hill and Community.We’re back, the Club is now open!Return DatesGeneral Membership – Monday, January 31stRound Robins – w/o January 31st (see Hello Club Booking System for dates)Men’s T&D – Tuesday, February 1st (away)Monday Night House League – Monday, February 7thDoubles Playoffs – Monday, February 7thRequired Protocols While at the RHSC – We Follow Squash Ontario & York Public HealthAs we look forward to our return to play, we remind you of the health and safe...