About Us
Contact Us
You can contact the VSL by sending an email to the League Coordinator:
info[at]vancouversquashleague[dot]com
Our mailing address
Vancouver Squash League
4867 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC
V5V 3H4
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Mission Statement
Our players participate in the Vancouver Squash League as amateurs that are playing because of a love for the game of squash. Participants, spectators, and members the Vancouver Squash League are expected to always treat opponents, officials and spectators with the utmost courtesy, hospitality, and good sportsmanship.
Philosophy
The Vancouver Squash League expects all matches and games to be played with a spirit of sportsmanship that places the responsibility for fair play on the player NOT the referee. Highly competitive play is encouraged but never at the expense of mutual respect among competitors. If you play in our league you love the game and know the rules and we hope that you step on court to enjoy yourself.
Unsportsmanlike conduct on court such as taunting your opponent, dangerous aggression, belligerent intimidation, disrespecting the referee, intentional infractions or other ‘win-at-all-costs’ behavior are contrary to the spirit of the game and must be avoided by all players. It is expected that the same code of conduct be applied to spectators as well.
The VSL Season
The Vancouver Squash League starts play on the first Monday of October and lasts until the end of April or beginning of May.
Costs to Join
The Vancouver Squash League charges each team $160 for the season. The fees cover administrative costs, prizes and the season-ending “Wrap Party” for all participants. The VSL presents their budget each year at the AGM where it is ratified by the membership.
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The History of the VSL (A work in progress)
The Vancouver Squash League has been active in British Columbia since the 1960’s when it was a part of the BC Squash Racquets Association (now known simply as Squash BC).
At that time the game was hardball. In 1977 a summer softball league was started and in 1978 a winter softball league was added. Tim Bale was both the President and Treasurer at the time of the “historic Evergreen meeting” that spawned the new league.
Today the VSL is still a non-profit organization run run by volunteers. The VSL Board (listed below) is voted in during their annual general meeting which is usually held between March and June. If you wish to serve on the board please inform the League Coordinator prior to the AGM.
Our league functions under the auspices of Squash BC which is a registered non-profit society dedicated to the “Promotion, Growth, and Organization” of squash in British Columbia. All players in the Vancouver Squash League are required to be members of Squash BC. (Why should I join Squash BC?)
The VSL thanks Greg Longster for suggesting the idea of having the finals of the Open and Women’s division playoffs played the night of the Wrap Party.
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The Vancouver Squash League
Members of the Board for the 2008/2009 season:
Chairman
Mark Ingram
markingram[at]getitcrystalclear[dot]com
Mark has been the Chair of the Vancouver Squash League since 2000.
He plays Div 2 for Jericho Tennis Club and is a Level B1 Referee.
League Coordinator
Robert Pacey
info[at]vancouversquashleague[dot]com
Robert has been a director of the VSL since 2000. He replaced Barbara Haddleton as the League Coordinator in 2008/2009.
He is a signing officer of the VSL and plays Div 2 for VRC.
Treasurer
Cindy Lee
cindy_kw_lee[at]yahoo[dot]com
This is Cindy’s third year as Treasurer. She holds a CPA and is the second signing officer of the VSL.
Cindy plays league for VRC.
Directors
Alyson Brennan
profuse[at]telus[dot]net
Alyson plays for VRC. This is her fourth year on the board.
Graham Brown
graham[at]lush[dot]com
Graham plays on VRC’s Division 1 team and has served on the board for four years.
Cassandra Crawford
c.crawford[at]penfoldsroofing[dot]com
This is Cassandra’s third year on the executive. She also plays for VRC.
Sean Copeland
scopeland[at]shaw[dot]ca
Sean plays for the Terminal City Club. This is his third year on the board.
Linda Dumont
lindadumont[at]shaw[dot]ca
Linda is the third signing officer of the VSL.
Linda plays league for Bonsor Recreation.
Alison Oxton
alison.oxton[at]gmail[dot]com
The 2010/2011 season marks Alison’s first on the board.
Junior Representative
This position is vacant.
Please contact us if you are interested.
Women’s Representative
This position is vacant.
Please contact us if you are interested.