About Us

Inspired by our parents, Mick and Judy Grigg, who ran a volunteer junior squash program out of the Heritage Squash Club (30 years ago!), our junior squash program took off 20 years ago! Matt and Leona have been running the program since 2003. While Kyla joined in the past few years. We all love introducing kids to the game, supporting our more advanced players and building our community.

Our coaches

• Leona Faller (Grigg)

• Matt Grigg

• Kyla Workman (Grigg)

 

Our values

Our junior squash program is centered around creating a positive, fun, and accessible environment where every child can explore the sport at their own pace. We prioritize building confidence, fostering a love for the game, and ensuring all kids feel welcomed and supported, with the opportunity to enjoy squash as a lifelong sport—without pressure to compete unless they choose to.

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Our program

• Each session has about 6, 45min-1 hr lessons on Sundays

• We typically run the sessions between 12pm-4pm

• We split our registrants into groups based on skill level, experience and age.

• Our program supports:

  • Beginners

  • Advanced beginners

  • Intermediates, and

  • Experienced

 

Stay updated

• If you would like to stay updated, join our email list and we will notify you of upcoming registration dates.

 

Program dates​​

• Our next junior squash session will begin this fall. We'll be sending out registration details in late August or early September, so be on the lookout for that!

• If your child is interested in continuing to play, please feel free to reach out to Peter Schwartz (peter@southcalgarysquashclub.com), who manages the club. He can provide information on memberships for kids during the off-season.

• Please join the email list above if you are interested in receiving updates.

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Helpful links

• Squash Alberta

• Certified Eye Guards

• Club Locker -

  • See upcoming Alberta junior tournaments

  • Gold, Silver and Bronze events explained

 

FAQ

• Are eye guards/ goggles/ glasses required?

  • Yes, it is required for the safety of your child that they wear eye guards while on the squash court.

• Does my child need to have a racket and eye guards to sign up?

  • While it is great to have their own set once your child starts to play regularly, we do provide racquets and glasses to borrow for our beginners.

• What kind of shoes should my child wear?

  • Non-marking court shoes are ideal. At a minimum, we ask that your child wears clean, indoor, non-marking shoes.

• Does my child need to have squash experience?

  • We provide lessons for beginners who have never been on a squash court before.

• What is the fee?

  • For the Fall 2023 session, our fee is $100 for 7 lessons.

• What day and time are the lessons on?

  • We typically host our lessons on Sundays between 12pm-4pm. Once we have our full roster for the session, we will create groups and let you know what time slot your child will fit into.

• Does my child/family need to be a member of the SCSC to participate in the junior lessons?

  • No, a membership is not required for the junior lessons.

• Do you accept donations?

  • Yes, each session, we have a wind up party and accept donations for food, beverages and prizes.

• Where can I learn more about the South Calgary Squash Club or how to sign up my child for private lessons?

  • Please reach out to Peter Schwartz at: peter@southcalgarysquashclub.com or 403-966-7668

• What age range is suitable for the program?​

  • 4-18 years old