Membership

Play For The Health Of It!

Squash Alberta represents a unifying voice for the squash players of Alberta in promoting our sport through the co-ordination of training, funding, publicity, sanctioned tournaments, government relations, liaison with Squash Canada, administrative support to local squash organizations, and, ensures adherence to national and international rules of play through the development of appropriate policies and procedures.

All  matches played between Squash Alberta members are included in Squash Alberta's provincial rankings when entered into club locker.  Squash Alberta's insurance covers Squash Alberta members during Interclub League play, Squash Alberta sanctioned tournament play, for matches played at affiliated clubs in Alberta and for matches played by players representing Squash Alberta across Canada.  Squash Alberta provides a $5.00 rebate on behalf of every Squash Alberta registered member that plays interclub to the league they are registered with.

Through Squash Alberta's mission statement, to promote and facilitate the development of the sport of squash for Albertans, Alberta has become one of the strongest centres for squash excellence in Canada.

Member Benefits
Insurance: Squash Alberta carries general liability insurance and accident insurance for all of Squash Alberta's affiliated clubs and leagues, individual members, officers, directors, coaches, officials and employees. To be eligible for insurance affiliated clubs and leagues, individual members, officers, directors, coaches, officials and employees must be participating in activities sanctioned by Squash Alberta.

• General Liability: $5,000,000
• Accident Insurance includes: loss of life, permanent loss/dismemberment, eyeglasses/contact lenses (resulting from injury), emergency transportation, blanket dental, and rehabilitation.
• More specific Insurance coverage details.

Tournaments: Non-Squash Alberta members must pay a $25 additional fee on all sanctioned tournament entry fees.  Squash Alberta develops a yearly tournament schedule for all sanctioned events.

Provincial and National Ranking: Squash Alberta keeps an updated provincial ranking and Club Locker rating for all its members.  All Squash Alberta members are included in the National Rankings as well. You can view your match history and ranking/rating information via your club locker account.

Eligibility for Calgary, Edmonton, Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie Squash League Competition: You must be a Squash Alberta member to be eligible to participate in these leagues.

Eligibility for Funding: Squash Alberta currently funds its members to attend the following events: Canada Winter Games, Canadian Junior and Senior Championships, Canadian Teams Championships, University Championships and Canadian Masters Teams Championships. Squash Alberta provides funding and support for 20 athletes on the Alberta Junior Provincial Team. 

Technical Development Clinics: Squash Alberta runs coaching, officiating courses and rules clinics for Squash Alberta members each year.

Member Responsibilities

-To know the rules of the game and adhere to the Squash Alberta Code of Conduct.
-To be respectful of other players, coaches, officials, volunteers, league and tournament organizers, and the rules of host clubs.
-To act as a referee or marker as required by league or tournament competitions.
-To be on time for your match.
-To share the on-court warm-up time (2 - 3 hits per side is recommended).
-To create a safe environment on-court by avoiding interference with your opponent, hitting your opponent with the ball, and striking your opponent with your racquet.
-To ensure you have proper court attire, especially non-marking and clean court shoes.
-To compete fairly.

Although Squash is a game to be played with intensity, outbursts of frustration, anger and temper must be kept under control.  Please respect your opponents and make sure squash is fun for everyone!  Squash Alberta's Code of Conduct as printed in the policy manual will be enforced.