Squash SC

Academic Requirements:

Team members are required to maintain good academic standing – minimum 60% average or passing standards as identified by their faculty – and must not be on academic probation.

Team members must be students at the University of British Columbia who are registered in an Undergraduate or Graduate 9-credit course load per term in the current session, or fulfilling the requirements for a PhD/Masters, or Co-op Program. (Students registered in diploma programs, certificate programs, or affiliated colleges/ programs with the University of British Columbia including: Carey Theological College, Regent College, St. Mark’s College, and the Vancouver School of Theology, are not eligible for active membership in a UBC Thunderbirds Sport Club.)

Tryouts will be held annually in September across two days for men and women. Please note that prior squash experience is required.

2025-2026

• 2025 Vancouver Island Open: Women’s Open 2nd place (Khushi Goyal)
• Canadian University and College Championship: Men’s A Consolation Winner (Jaden Lee)
• Canadian University and College Championship: Men’s Open 5th Place (Matt Bicknell)

2024-25 

• BC Jesters Post-Secondary Championship: Men’s Open 1st place (Mattheus Bicknell)
• Canadian University Championships Men’s C Division: 1st place (Arthur Wormser)
• Women’s Richardson Wealth Van Lawn Open: 1st place (Siu Yung Yung); 3rd place (Khushi Goyal)

2023-2024

Canadian National Championships, BC Open (PSA), BC Closed: (Matt Bicknell) Women’s Richardson Wealth Van Lawn Open: 1st place (Cara James)

Squash has a long history at UBC. Many alumni living in Vancouver remember when UBC had a strong competitive team in the 80’s and 90’s, many of whom discovered the sport for the first time and made lifelong friendships. However, as the squash facilities at UBC were slowly decommissioned, access and interest in squash dwindled. Initially, our goal was to facilitate access to squash for interested students. We began in 2024 as an AMS club hosting weekly drop-ins at a local facility, providing free equipment and charging low fees. To our surprise and delight, in a single day we registered over 60 members. Since then we have expanded our aims to include participating in competitions and building a team. We have sent players to two provincial and national championships, and had members participate in over 10 local tournaments. With our induction into the TSC program, we’re focused on rebuilding competitive squash at UBC and providing high-performance athletes with a community and place to continue honing their sport.