This introduction to racquet sports is a fun, interactive program geared for children three to five years old. The main emphasis is to teach the basics in racquet skills, hand/eye coordination (ball bouncing & catching) and general foot movement (running/skipping). Small classes held in the Sports Hall or squash courts ensures lots of participation, attention and loads of fun!

The After-School Racquets Program's focus is to get RCYC's young Junior Members playing squash and badminton. The goal of the program is to teach each child the excellent values of exercise, meeting new friends and playing the sport into adulthood, while having fun. Coaches work with players on the basics of each game: forehand, backhand, volley, serve, movement, and game strategy. Sportsmanship and learning how to play in a fun competitive environment will also be reinforced. The after-school program can accommodate beginner/intermediate players.

The focus of the Saturday Youth Racquets Program is to introduce RCYC Juniors to squash and badminton. The program aims to help each participant develop and improve their athletic skills, meet new friends and most importantly, have fun! The children are divided into three age groups: 5–7 years, 8–10 years and 11–16 years. During each session, participants will receive technical instruction in squash and badminton. A graduated system is used to ensure the progressive advancement of each child. Participants will learn swing technique, tactical skills, proper etiquette, safety and rules for each activity. THIS PROGRAM IS FUN!

LEARN TO PLAY (LTP) | AGES: 5 - 10 

Fall, Winter & Spring
Early Session: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
 

LET'S PLAY (LP) | AGES: 11 - 16 

Fall, Winter & Spring 
Session: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
 

TUESDAY/THURSDAY | COMPETITIVE SQUASH PROGRAM (CSP) - AGES: 11 + 

The CSP program is for the junior squash player who is interested in developing their squash skills so that they can compete; whether it be with a School Team or a local Squash Ontario/Canada competition. By increasing on-court time, by committing to 2 days a week for the entire year, players can work on different aspects of their game. Players must have competitive level squash skills to participate in this program. Top 10 players (Gold) and top 20 players (Blue) will be accepted into the program. To participate in this program players must commit to playing 2 times a weeks and play for the entire season (late September to mid May). 

Although groups will be made by age, we will also consider player's skill level in making groups.

RCYC Gold 
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

RCYC Blues  
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

RCYC GRAND PRIX AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

We will pick leaders from our RCYC Gold group and make them Captains of various teams. Each player in the CSP will be allocated to a team. Each month, there will be a weekend competition where one CSP team will compete against another. Season stats will be kept and prizes will be awarded to winning teams. This will help create a leadership program where younger player learn from the older players and improve not only because of their weekly coaching, but learn from their own social/team units. 

RCYC Squash will be hosting the Squash Ontario Grand Prix #2 on Saturday, October 6th. It’s a one day event that brings some of the top juniors from the GTA together.

Time: 9 :00 am - 5:00 pm
Divisions: Boys U11, U13, U15 
Register online at squashontario.com

Note: All participants must be Members of Squash Ontario