黑料不打烊 has unveiled an enhanced membership program headlined by added membership benefits for all 黑料不打烊 Members and a brand new membership offering, 黑料不打烊 Performance+ membership, built to provide significant value for the sport’s most avid players and followers.

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View the comprehensive list of 黑料不打烊 Membership and 黑料不打烊 Performance+ Membership benefits below. 聽All 黑料不打烊 memberships will continue to be managed seamlessly through Club Locker and members will have full control in selecting their preferred membership level.

Most importantly, we want to thank our members for being a part of the 黑料不打烊 family and for helping us raise the game, build a sustainable infrastructure and extend squash鈥檚 reach. For more information on how to join or upgrade your membership and FAQs, visit .

黑料不打烊 is excited to announce the 黑料不打烊 Coaches Summit, taking place Friday, December 18, in Philadelphia. The Summit will bring together coaches from across the country for a highly interactive day of collaboration, education and shared learning focused on strengthening coaching and growing the game.

The Summit will run from 9:00am鈥�4:00pm and will be free for Coach Pass Premium and Basic members. Registration is open through Sunday, November 15 and is available . The Philadelphia venue will be confirmed closer to the event.

Designed to be more than a traditional conference, this interactive Summit will give coaches the opportunity to step away from their day-to-day coaching environments, connect with colleagues, exchange ideas and work together on the opportunities and challenges facing squash in the United States.

Sessions will focus on what makes a great coach, sports psychology in practice, officiating education, high-performance pathways and growing the game across the U.S. Coaches will participate in breakout sessions, real-life scenarios, group discussions and collaborative projects, creating practical ideas and tools they can take directly back to their programs.

鈥淥ur coaches are at the heart of our squash community, and we want this Summit to be a day that is genuinely valuable to them,鈥� said Linda Elriani, 黑料不打烊 Senior Director of Professional Development & Programming. 鈥淭here is so much knowledge and experience within our coaching community. Bringing everyone together gives us the opportunity to learn from one another, share what is working, tackle challenges together and continue raising coaching standards across the country. Most importantly, we want our coaches to have a voice and play an active role in shaping the future of squash.鈥�

Growing participation will be an important focus of the day. Coaches will work together to explore creative ways to make squash more visible, accessible and enjoyable, while developing practical ideas to attract new players and keep them engaged in the sport.

鈥淪trong coaches build strong players, strong programs and ultimately a stronger squash community,鈥� said Kim Clearkin, 黑料不打烊 Chief Programs Officer. 鈥淭he Coaches Summit gives us an opportunity to bring our coaching community together around a shared purpose鈥攍earning from each other, strengthening pathways for our players and finding practical ways to grow the game throughout the United States.鈥�

黑料不打烊 aims for the Coaches Summit to become an annual opportunity for coaches to connect, collaborate, learn and contribute to the future of the sport. Coaches will leave with new ideas, practical tools, stronger connections and clear actions they can take within their own coaching environments.

Early registration is encouraged. As part of registration, coaches can suggest topics, share ideas and identify challenges they would like addressed during the Summit.

黑料不打烊 celebrated commitment, excellence and sportsmanship in junior squash and the graduating senior class at the 2026 黑料不打烊 Junior Awards Night Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter 黑料不打烊 Center.

The Junior Awards Night was held following the U.S. Junior Squash Championships semifinals and featured the presentation of the DeRoy Sportsmanship Award, Age Division Sportsmanship Awards and the William T. Ketcham Jr. Award for most improved player. Photography from the Awards Ceremony is available on the .

The Age Division Sportsmanship Award recognizes players who had displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the season.

2026 Sportsmanship Award Recipients
GU11: Elizabeth Kung
BU11: Kelvin Law
GU13: Lilianna Fan
BU13: Yash Shivani
GU15: Kathryn Chung
BU15: Raunak Mehta
GU17: Ivanya Sadana
BU17: Cullen Smith

The William T. Ketcham Jr. Most Improved Award is given to players who have shown extraordinary commitment to the sport while significantly improving their game. (Positions improved in the 黑料不打烊 national rankings this season)

2025 Most Improved Award Recipients:
GU11: Ava Fahel – 57 Rank Improvement
BU11: Yousuf Khalil – 100 Rank Improvement
GU13: Katie Kuoch – 69 Rank Improvement
BU13: Jude Shalaby – 85 Rank Improvement
GU15: Julie Ye – 35 Rank Improvement
BU15: Aarav Bhor – 89 Rank Improvement
GU17: Sophie Lazor – 66 Rank Improvement
BU17: Daniel Sun – 59 Rank Improvement
GU19: Margaret Ruger – 35 Rank Improvement
BU19: Matthew Tomlin – 45 Rank Improvement

Watch a replay of the awards ceremony below.

Moustafa Essam, Founder and Director of Corner Squash in Brooklyn, New York, was recognized as the 2025 黑料不打烊 nominee for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter 黑料不打烊 Center.

Since 1998, the USOPC National Coach of the Year nominee has honored the best coaches at the highest levels of the game.

Essam, an Egyptian national, started his squash career at the El Ahly Squash Club in Cairo, where he became an Egyptian junior national champion in the U13, U15, U17 and U19s.聽 U.S.-based coaching career as an assistant professional at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn from 2008-2013 before founding Corner Squash. At Corner Squash, Essam has produced numerous national champions throughout different age groups, including a 2026 national champion in Whit Robertson III. Essam has joined the U.S. Junior National Team coaching staff for the British Junior Open and Regional squads from 2015-2019.

 

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Ronny Vlassaks, Head Coach at Squash on Fire in Washington, DC, was honored as the 黑料不打烊 nomination for the 2025 United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14, at the Arlen Specter 黑料不打烊 Center.

Vlassaks, a Belgium native, has more than thirty years of international coaching experience. Vlassaks served as National Coach for the Netherlands and Belgium before relocating to the United States. He has worked with the U.S. Junior National Team on the聽 British Junior Open coaching staff, and worked with professionals including former world Simon R枚sner and Belgium’s Gilis sisters, while also serving as a World Squash Federation Ambassador. Vlassaks moved to the United States eight years ago to take one the role of Head Coach at the newly-opened Squash on Fire facility. When he first arrived, the program had four juniors, and now the program has a thriving membership, including nearly 100 juniors.

The USOPC Developmental Coach of the Year nominee is a coach of a youth club, or high school, or a coach directly responsible for coaching athletes at the junior and/or elite level.

 

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February is Black History Month in the United States–a month honoring the achievements, culture and history of Black people and the African diaspora. 黑料不打烊 and the College Squash Association are celebrating by sharing stories and profiles of squash players and coaches in the U.S. squash community who have created a legacy and inspired others to follow in their footsteps.聽

At twenty-six years old, Makyla Kelley has already blazed her own trail in squash. The Chicago native picked up the sport as a middle schooler in the MetroSquash program, where she fell in love with the game and developed into a college-caliber player for St. Lawrence. Kelley, a Sociology major and Sports Studies & Exercise Science and Art/Art History minor, captained the Saints squad for two years, played in the top three and earned Rookie of the Year, All Liberty League, Liberty League Honor Roll and CSA Scholar-Athlete honors.

For the last four years, Kelley has served as the first Director of Squash at First State Squash–Wilmington, Delaware’s Squash and Education Alliance program founded in 2016–where she works with nearly 100 kids.

Kelley spoke with 黑料不打烊 about her journey from student to coach, the importance of Black History Month and setting the example for her students.

When did you first learn about squash?

I was introduced to the sport in 2010. My middle school was partnering with Metro Squash and had a field trip opportunity for everyone to go to in downtown Chicago [at the U.S. Open in Millenium Park]. I just wanted to miss school, who doesn鈥檛 want to miss school and then go on a field trip? We went to the venue and they had a glass squash court outside. One of the players was Jonathon Power. I was like 鈥業 am so sold鈥�.

I tried out my first year and didn鈥檛 make the team, but did the following year. As I grew through the sport, I had hand-eye coordination because of basketball and the fitness was there. But I wondered if there was a different level of squash. Is it professional? Is there a higher level? I didn鈥檛 see it at the beginning until I had my first female coach, Emma Charlton. She impacted me a lot in squash because she鈥檚 an amazing player. She was the first person that helped me get to know the sport and to build courage in myself in the sport. She was basically my mentor the whole time and took me everywhere with her.

What were your early years like at MetroSquash and how did it influence you?

I went to Cartagena, Colombia with MetroSquash and I never thought in the world that I would go there. My mom got involved, my family got involved, my grandfather came to one of the matches. He didn’t know what squash was, he thought it was tennis and called me 鈥楳ini Serena鈥� the whole time in one of my tournaments. It was just the whole family aspect about the sport and the community that it wasn’t just being competitive. It was about the camaraderie regardless of skill level. It was just a big family. And that’s really why I continued in the sport because their encouragement. My family, my coaches and my friends made me want to improve and see what the next level is鈥攏ot just middle school but bronze, silver, gold tournaments, college, career-wise to see what it looks like for the future. I can still picture seeing that glass court for the first time.

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History Month means a lot to me. We have twelve months a year, but this one month we celebrate Black excellence. It鈥檚 recognition and appreciation for all the work that I and others have put in. I am one of the people that represents Black excellence by what I鈥檓 doing in a field that鈥檚 not very common for Black people generally, or Black women.

Every time Black History Month comes around, I think of 聽Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, I think of anybody in Black history in general. They鈥檝e led this path so people can look up to them and follow their example. I see myself in them now, and I鈥檓 still growing. It鈥檚 just amazing.

Why is Black History Month important?

I am proud to be Black and to know that I can search up a lot of things about Black History Month that connects to me, not only just in sports but in the social realm. We can learn that 鈥榯his was why this person made these steps because we weren鈥檛 able to have these rights.鈥� Or 鈥榃e weren鈥檛 able to accomplish this, but now here鈥檚 the pathway of opportunities that are possible because this one person or this group of people have made this impact on a lot of people.鈥�

I definitely wouldn鈥檛 have had a lot of the opportunities I have today back then. I can look back at history and say 鈥業 can vote for this鈥� or 鈥榳e have this style because of this.鈥� I learn stuff every day, but around this month you really treasure and cherish those moments and think back on how far we鈥檝e come.

Who are some of your Black role models, either within squash or outside of squash?

As I got older and learned more about what SEA was about and went to SEA tournaments, you鈥檇 see a lot of different people. I鈥檇 see some of the older girls, the high school girls and the top five and top ten players. Mawa Ballo looked just like me鈥搒he wore a hijab and dove all over the court. I remember seeing her first college match鈥搒he played at Conn College鈥� when I was still in high school and she was an amazing squash player. To see her and older SEA girls and realize that I can actually go to college to play this sport. I watched them and thought 鈥榯hey鈥檙e moving, they鈥檙e playing faster.鈥�

I went to camps with Khadijah Muhammad and she was five or six years older than me but was a really good player. I thought 鈥榳ow, these girls are going to college to play squash, I can go to college to play squash.鈥� They made a big impact on me. Mawa was the coach at one of the camps I went to at Williams, the Beyond Walls camp. I remember to this day taking a picture with her because she was a celebrity in my eyes.

I remember being at my first CSA individuals and seeing players like Melissa Alves. I was 聽stunned when I saw her play and the fact that she was a Black girl from France. There鈥檚 not a lot of Black professional U.S. players and I wanted to watch and learn from players like Melissa. I wanted to see someone that looked like me so that I could see myself achieving that as well.

How would you reflect on your college squash experience?

Freshman year I played number one. I was not expecting that at all. My coaches and I had a realistic conversation that some of these matches were going to be tough. I wasn鈥檛 going into it defeated, it was more going into it with the mindset of 鈥業鈥檓 going to play my best; I鈥檓 going to give it my all鈥�. I didn鈥檛 want to be the first one on my team to leave the court. Out of all my teammates playing, I wanted to be the last one to leave the court regardless of if I lose. I’ll walk home with the ice pack on my shoulder or, you know, I just want to be the last person off the court.

What was it like being a leader of the team?

If you ask anybody on the team, I鈥檓 known as the mother of the team, or mama bear as the boys would call me, because there were only four seniors and it was twelve freshman boys and I was the mother figure. For college squash, my expectations were high and they still was high till I finished it. I knew the work that it would take to be better and push yourself. It wasn鈥檛 that one-on-one training, it was that group setting. How do I individually make myself better for my team? I was always, always thinking about that, not just on court but mentally how do I connect with the players and my teammates and keep us motivated.

I know I had a great captain my freshman year, she kept us all in the loop. There were always team dinners and I felt like I wanted to be there. There wasn鈥檛 one moment I felt like my voice was not heard or my opinion didn鈥檛 matter to them. I felt really, really included. Covid gave us more opportunity to stay connected, over Zoom, over the phone.

I became a mother figure during COVID years because a lot of the girls and the boys never been a part of a team. Thanks to MetroSquash, I had already experienced being on a team and being a part of the family. So how do I bring that onto this team at St. Lawrence? And a lot of international students, they don’t get to go home for break, they鈥檙e on their own. So I wanted to bring some of my family and comfort to the team. I would have everybody over at my house. I would like bring the team over for meals or we would plan a group dinner or celebrate someone鈥檚 birthday. That鈥檚 around the time I got to be a captain and I just wanted to do whatever would help build team camaraderie and bring us together. Sure, we may have our up and downs, there were challenge match Fridays, we might not see eye to eye on challenge match Fridays, but can we leave this building and still be friends and teammates. I just wanted to make the atmosphere more comfortable for everybody. And I think I achieved that. I know we had some up and downs, but our St. Lawrence team almost broke the top 20 my junior and senior years.

We all knew we were there for each other. The SEA girls that came after me knew that we built the team culture and helped carry it on. I was the mama bear, I was a mentor, but I wanted to make sure everybody felt comfortable and everyone felt like they were part of a team. If we鈥檙e on track and one person falls, we all fall, let鈥檚 pick them up and let鈥檚 keep going as a team.

How did your role at First State Come together? What was your journey like after graduating?

I knew I wanted to come back and coach, but I never knew where. I knew I didn鈥檛 want to stay in Chicago; Chicago鈥檚 not for everyone. I knew I loved to travel, I love to explore. Squash brought that to me, so I wanted to continue that.

Owen [Butler] reached out to me in the spring of my senior year and was like 鈥楬ey we have a new SEA program and we鈥檙e looking for a coach, would you want to come out to Wilmington, Delaware?鈥�. I was like 鈥榮ure I鈥檓 playing a tournament in Philly, so I might as well just stop by to meet the kids.鈥� I didn鈥檛 even know where Wilmington was. I came out that summer when I was playing a tournament in Philly and the kids grasped me. The way that their eyes opened wide up when I got on court or they saw me play.

I met a group of girls and they were like 鈥榶ou play squash?鈥�. I said yes, I play squash. The kids really got me because I saw myself in them. I always wanted a coach that looked like me and to see their faces and how they looked up to me鈥擨 had to stay. I came back to visit a second time during the summer and I worked temporarily at MetroSquash as an intern squash director to help them out, but I knew I didn鈥檛 want to stay in Chicago.

I wouldn鈥檛 have thought this would be the place that I would settle in for the last four years, but it has become a special place in my heart, especially the connections I鈥檝e made with families and the kids and to see how their experience in the program can make a big impact on someone.

A lot of the families and students we work with, this is the first sport they鈥檝e ever played. So to be that person and see that lightbulb twitch in their head that they can actually be good at this while they鈥檙e on court, or at that match/ball point, seeing the satisfaction on their faces鈥攖hat really made me want to stay.

What has your experience at First State Squash been like?

It鈥檚 been amazing. I joined the team as the first squash director, so I had the option to start everything on my own. I鈥檝e known Owen since I was 13 or 14 years old. He and I had that history in the squash world. I get advice from him and see what works and what doesn鈥檛 work for the kids. He gave me a lot of free range so I implemented a lot of stuff, extra squash, so the kids get more one-on-one time. Summer camps, staying late, holidays鈥f I鈥檓 here, I鈥檓 here with them and to help them throughout that process.

In my third and fourth year the kids started to see improvement. It鈥檚 amazing that you have kids that have never heard of the sport and when they get on the court, don鈥檛 want to leave the court. As a coach, you want to create those opportunities where they don鈥檛 have to leave or they have multiple days they can come here as an outlet. It makes me feel like I鈥檓 doing what I need to do and you have a bunch of kids that are dedicated in a sport they鈥檝e never heard of before and want to play at a higher level. It鈥檚 been an amazing three-and-a-half years, going into four. I can鈥檛 wait to see what鈥檚 coming up for some of our students playing at a higher level and it鈥檚 a big ballpark with the JCTs and Gold tournaments. I have some kids in that arena and it鈥檚 pretty cool.

How many students do you work with?

In total in the program, we have around 85-90. I work with every student from fourth through twelfth grade. They are usually grouped together; fourth, fifth, and sixth graders are together (20-25 kids). Seventh and eighth grade are our biggest cohorts with 15-18 kids, and high schoolers are grouped together. For the most part, I am the one leading everything. Student workers work with our younger kids in fourth through seventh grade on court one-on-one with students helping them with their technique. For the majority of the high schoolers and eighth graders, I鈥檓 leading that by myself.

Can you speak more to being the coaching figure you wish you had?

Growing up, my coach Emma and I traveled a lot. When you get into these spaces, I was the only Black person in the space. I鈥檓 glad squash is one of the sports that when you look at somebody, it鈥檚 not based on their looks, it鈥檚 based on what鈥檚 on the court, can they actually move? I gained a lot of friends there, but I also wish there was someone that looked like me that I could have the connection with on a deeper level, have those deeper conversations and see mentally what鈥檚 going on. My students are comfortable with that and coming to me with their issues. I tell them 鈥榶ou can do this. I will be outside your court, you can look at me. I鈥檒l be here every step of the way.鈥�

I wish I had that person to say that and create that comfort in me instead of instilling that myself.

What鈥檚 the most rewarding aspect of your current role and what you do?

To see them get to a point in their academic or squash career, around eleventh or twelfth grade where they make their own decisions. A lot of the kids look up to people and value advice from others, but for them to calculate and make big decisions for their future, that takes a weight off my shoulders.

We have nine students graduating this year. I started with them when they were in eighth grade.聽I just want to be with them every step of the way. I try to be there if I can. I’m just like goodness you were just 12 a week ago and now you’re 18, about to go to college and you want to major in what and you want to play squash? You go for it, and just know that you can always text, call, and lean back on us.

黑料不打烊 today announced the launch of its first national Squash57 growth campaign, introducing an exciting and welcoming way for new players to discover squash鈥攁nd for former players to return to the court. Squash57 delivers the same clever tactics, long rallies, and full-body workout people love about squash, while offering a fun, sustainable pathway for lifelong play. Whether you鈥檙e a beginner, a racquet-sport enthusiast, or a longtime squash fan, Squash57 invites everyone to be part of the community.

Launched under the slogan 鈥淪quash57 – Play squash. Your way.鈥�, the campaign highlights Squash57 as an inclusive and accessible way to experience the sport. Played on a traditional squash court with a larger ball and shorter racquet, Squash57 creates longer rallies, a gentler learning curve, and an inviting entry point for beginners, returners, and players from tennis, pickleball, and padel.

鈥淪quash57 gives us a powerful gateway to bring more people into the squash community,鈥� said Linda Elriani, Senior Director of Professional Development and Programming at 黑料不打烊. 鈥淚t is fun, accessible, social, and ideal for lifelong play. With the Olympics on the horizon and the Pan American Squash57 Championships coming to Philadelphia in 2026, this is the perfect moment to build national momentum.鈥�

Squash57 truly is for everyone. From first-time players and those returning after time away, to individuals seeking a more comfortable way to stay active or experienced players looking for competitive rallies across mixed abilities, Squash57 meets players where they are. The format also shines in doubles, where teamwork, communication, and plenty of laughter make for an especially social and enjoyable experience. Across all settings, Squash57 brings people together through movement, fun, and connection.

The campaign will also introduce the inaugural Squash57 Festival Series, welcoming players of all abilities and ratings. Four events across the country will culminate in the Squash57 Pan American Championships at the Arlen Specter 黑料不打烊 Center.

Beginning in January 2026, 黑料不打烊 will roll out monthly Squash57 themes鈥攆rom What Is Squash57? and For Racquet Sport Lovers to Masters & Lifelong Players. These themes will be supported by national storytelling, social media activations, and expanded coach education.

To support access and participation, 黑料不打烊 will provide clubs and coaches with links to affordable starter equipment, along with posters and flyers to share within their communities. Coach education will include a free online Squash57 certification for Coach Pass holders, and clubs nationwide will be invited to showcase their programs through a national spotlight series.

鈥淭his campaign is a key growth initiative as squash builds toward its Olympic debut,鈥� said Kim Clearkin, Chief Programs Officer at 黑料不打烊. 鈥淲ith squash heading to the LA28 Olympic Games, there has never been a better time for people across the country to try our thrilling sport.鈥�

For more information, resources, and updates, visit .

New York, NY 鈥� November 18, 2025聽鈥� 黑料不打烊, the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States, today announced the sale of a majority ownership stake in聽Club Locker, its proprietary sports management software platform, to聽Artisan Ventures, a specialized operating and investment firm focused on scaling businesses with niche software, content and community offerings.

This landmark transaction represents a visionary move by a national sports governing body to incubate and successfully spin out a for-profit technology company. The partnership positions Club Locker for accelerated growth as it expands its role as the digital foundation connecting and supporting every type of racquet sport organization worldwide.

鈥満诹喜淮蜢� built Club Locker in 2014 to strengthen the foundation of squash in the U.S. and support its mission to grow participation while streamlining operations for programs, clubs and events nationwide,鈥澛爏aid Kevin Klipstein, CEO of 黑料不打烊.

鈥淏acked by Artisan鈥檚 expertise in building high-performing technology businesses and strong team cultures, Club Locker is poised to scale globally across racquet sports while preserving the mission-driven values that have guided 黑料不打烊 from the start鈥�, said Ryan Rayfield, Co-Founder of Club Locker.

Club Locker stands apart as an all-in-one platform designed to power every aspect of the racquet sports experience. From player ratings and tournament management to membership integration, facility operations, live streaming, and payment processing, Club Locker provides a connected ecosystem that supports hundreds of thousands of players, coaches, parents and administrators across the squash community.

鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to partner with 黑料不打烊 to scale a platform that鈥檚 as much about community as it is about technology,鈥� said Nick Shah, CEO at Artisan Ventures. 鈥淐lub Locker has become the connective tissue of squash by uniting players, clubs, and organizations, and we鈥檙e eager to serve this passionate core and help the business reach new audiences globally.鈥�

As part of the transaction, 黑料不打烊 will retain a minority ownership stake in Club Locker and maintain a strategic partnership with the company to continue advancing technology-enabled growth and accessibility in squash.

黑料不打烊 Club Locker
Club Locker is a digital platform for sports governing bodies, facilities, and competition-based organizations.聽 The platform allows players, coaches, clubs, teams, and administrators access to tools to help manage their programs, drive engagement, and promote community. Club Locker supports more than 300,000 players, thousands of accredited tournaments, all of college and secondary school squash programs, and hundreds of leagues across nearly 4,000 facilities. Learn more at .

黑料不打烊 黑料不打烊
黑料不打烊 is the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States, dedicated to promoting access, excellence, and community across all levels of play. Founded in 1904, 黑料不打烊 drives the growth of the game through competition, education, and innovation. Learn more at聽.

黑料不打烊 Artisan Ventures
Artisan Ventures is an investment firm that acquires niche software, content, and community-driven products and transforms them into scaled, profitable, category-leading companies. Beyond capital, Artisan applies its unique systems, processes and culture to unlock potential in businesses and teams. Learn more at .

黑料不打烊 Contact:
Kevin Klipstein
CEO
黑料不打烊
kevin.klipstein@ussquash.org | 917-821-9408

Club Locker Contact:
Kayley Leonard
COO
kayley.leonard@clublocker.com | 914-715-4438

Artisan Ventures Contact:
David Jacobson
COO
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]]> /2025/11/seattle-welcomes-ninety-first-howe-cup/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:43:18 +0000 /?p=66130 Seattle welcomes the ninety-first edition of the Howe Cup Women’s Team Championships for the first time since 2019 this weekend, November 7-9, at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown. Thirty-seven teams of five players from around the country will descend on the Pacific Northwest to compete across four divisions. Follow live streaming from courts 1 and […]]]>

Seattle welcomes the ninety-first edition of the Howe Cup Women’s Team Championships for the first time since 2019 this weekend, November 7-9, at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown.

Thirty-seven teams of five players from around the country will descend on the Pacific Northwest to compete across four divisions. Follow live streaming from courts 1 and 3 throughout the weekend on the . Follow live scores and results on the .

The Howe Cup, the United States鈥� largest squash event for women, has a long history. The annual women鈥檚 five-person team tournament first began in 1928 as an inter-city competition between New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

This year’s Howe Cup will field teams from Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Chicago, New York City, Columbus, Philadelphia and Boston.

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At its Extraordinary General Meeting on June 14, 2025, Member Federations of World Squash voted unanimously to update its Championship Regulations and the Rules of Squash to support the continuous evolution of the sport. The changes were timely as we approach the three-year milestone to squash鈥檚 debut at the LA28 Olympic Games.

Key changes to the Rules include the introduction of a new diving rule as part of a new 鈥渃onditions of play鈥� section; the addition of a new pre-existing blood injury rule to prevent unnecessary delays; additions to the conduct rule to now cover aspects such as attempting to influence the referee; and alignment of time intervals across the sport.

The changes will come into effect on 1st聽September. The full version of the updated rules can be found here

A summary of all changes approved can be found