September 2023 Newsletter

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Let the Games Begin!

The countdown is on to the 2023 Fall and Winter TDWSA season. This newsletter brings you dates and details plus some news from Squash Ontario.  A reminder that teams must be registered in Squashnut by September 22nd, 2023. Please do not wait until the deadline. Enter now if you know you'll have a team. Rosters can be entered and fine tuned by captains after entry closes.HOW TO ENTER  To enter a team:

  1. Go to www.squashnut.com
  2. Click on the TDWSA Logo
  3. Click on the League Information tab
  4. Select Team Entry and fill in the required info
  5. Click on submit entry

To enter as an individual looking for a team to play on:

  1. Go to www.squashnut.com
  2. Click on the TDWSA Logo
  3. Click on the League Information tab
  4. Select Players Looking for Teams and fill in the required info
  5. Click on submit entry

If you wish to only join the sub pool, a player must:

  1. Have a squashnut account (contact info@tdwsa.com to have one set up)
  2. Go to Squashnut, click on TDWSA logo and then the Squashnut tab (far left on menu)
  3. Click on "Edit my Contact Info"
  4. Choose your club, or select no club (only need to do this once)
  5. Select available weeks
  6. Dropdowns will also be available for division, position and preferred GTA region.
  7. Click apply changes to save preferences

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Please note: You can not be registered as a sub AND as a member of a regular team at the same time.

SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS, HYBRID TEAMS & CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Substitute Players

The Sub Pool can consist of two types of players:

  1. Players who are members of a club, but that club does not have enough players to field a team
  2. Players who are not members of clubs but would still like to stay involved in squash by subbing for other teams on an as-needed basis. These players must pay a registration fee of $20 via etransfer to: treasurer@tdwsa.com

Hybrid Teams and Club MembershipsAll TDWSA players/teams are expected to belong to a Squash Ontario member club. A player may take a regular spot on the roster of another club, outside of the one they hold a membership with, if there are not enough players at home club to form a viable team and if the club fielding the team approves. If you wish to form a team, and your club is not a member of Squash Ontario (https://www.squashontario.com/club-profiles), please contact info@tdwsa.com for next steps.It is preferred, and strongly recommended, that all players belong to a club, whenever possible. Memberships are what keep the clubs and the sport vibrant.It is assumed that players who are not members of clubs are in that position because of club closures, club proximity to home/work, or financial reasons. The TDWSA reserves the right to review player eligibility for the sub pool.

In Other News...

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Sunday Sept 3rd 2023, noon - deadline to register for Virtual Refereeing Clinic on Club Locker, $20 (includes registration for Club Level Referee Certification Test, which is regularly $35).  https://clublocker.com/tournaments/15251/info
  • Tuesday Sept 5th 2023, 6-7:30pm - Squash Ontario Virtual Refereeing Clinic Zoom
  • Friday September 22nd 2023 - Team entry deadline for Fall/Winter TDWSA season
  • Tuesday September 26th 2023, 7pm -Free Refereeing/Rules Clinic with Sofia Navadeh at Mayfair Parkway. Please pre-register here:  Rules Clinic Registration Form 
  • Wednesday October 4th 2023, 7pm - Captain's Meeting at Urban Squash Toronto, 75 Carl Hall Road, Toronto, Ontario M3K 2B9
  • Tuesday October 10th 2023 - Regular season play begins with A and C division matches
  • Thursday October 12 2023 - Regular season play begins for divisions B and D

 

REGISTRATION PAYMENT INFORMATIONA payment of $140/team can be made via e transfer to: treasurer@tdwsa.com or via cheque payable to:TDWSAC/O 174 Dusty Lane,Brampton ON L6X1E2SIZZLING SUMMER 2023 SQUASH SHOWCongratulations to our summer C/D champs, Mayfair Parkway. They eked out a narrow victory over Pickering. Each team won two matches, but games won decided the contest, with Parkway taking 7 and Pickering prevailing in only 6.  The Bronze went to Balmy Beach with a victory over One Health.Many thanks to Robin Clarke and the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club for hosting the event for the second year in a row.

Squash Ontario News

Squash Ontario supports the TDWSA and offers additional opportunities above and beyond the league experience. Our mutual support helps to keep the sport healthy.Refereeing & Rules Clinics:Registering for a rules/refereeing clinic is an excellent way to enhance your understanding of the game and can often lead to improvements for you as a player. Squash Ontario will be offering a monthly virtual referee clinic with the first one set for September 5th. See below for sign up and info link.Interactive Virtual Referee Clinic:LINK: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/15251/infoThis Interactive Virtual Rules Clinic is aimed at training non-certified referees or Certified Club Officials. Instead of a lecture-style rules clinic, this clinic will put your learning to the test and you'll get real-time feedback on your referee and singles rules knowledge.Course Fee: $20 + HST (Includes FREE license to complete the Squash Canada Online Officiating Exam. Must be used by December 31st. ($35 value)Date: September 5 2023 (6-7.30pm)Venue: Zoom (link to be sent out September 4)Coaching:Want to Help Other Women get involved in this great sport?Squash Ontario has a new Community Squash Instructor Course. It's a one day coach training course geared towards the volunteer, parent, peer coach and is a perfect resource for women who would like to run internal learn to play courses for other women. Click the link for details. Community Squash InstructorFitness:Looking to get that fitness edge and improve your game? Squash Ontario has a new women's only online training program tailored just for this. It begins September 26th. Get all the details with the link belowWomen's Virtual Physical Training Program Launching in September! - Squash OntarioTournaments:Be sure to check out Squash Ontario's tournament schedule. There is literally something for everybody from small community tournaments to provincial championships. Great opportunities to meet new people and test your skills.  You can check out the full calendar of events here: https://www.squashontario.com/tournamentsBut here are a few upcoming tournaments you don't want to miss:

We wish you a wonderful long weekend and look forward to seeing you all back on the courts soon!

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