Evergreen Junior Program

Evergreen Squash Club has one of longest running and most succesful junior squash programs in the province. Junior nights run every Friday and Sunday throughout the season. There is also a junior league, and a number of junior tournaments.

Program Objectives

• Introduce juniors to the game of squash, including rules and match play
• Teach and encourage sportsmanship
• Develop racquet skills
• Improve fitness
• Build friendships and have fun!

Junior Committee

• Director - Alicia Haneine - 604.983.0268
• Professional Coach - Phil Arthur - 604.267.2376
• Communications - Estha Mureenbeeld - 604.980.9443
• Tournament - Bill Vipond - 604.926.5567
• Tournament - Tim Martin - 604.980.8857

Enrollment and Attendance

The program will be limited to 44 juniors. Due to the extensive waiting list, we expect the enrolled juniors to attend the scheduled training sessions. The Junior Committee will be monitoring attendance and will consider replacing juniors who do not regularly attend training sessions. Any children who will only be able to attend either the Friday or Sunday session, please let Phil Arthur know.

Application Process

Please contact Alicia Haneine for information on:

• A new applicant
• A renewal
• Request for Senior playing privileges

Parent Participation

In order to maintain the affordable price, the Junior program is dependent on volunteers. Parents will be expected to be available for various duties including coaching, court monitors, and phoning. If you will be unavailable Nov. 7-9 to help with the Junior Tournament, please advise Bill Vipond (604.926.5567) in advance. Parental assistance in the Evergreen Junior tournament, November 7-9, is mandatory.

Supplemental Coaching

In addition to coaching and instruction provided in the program, Evergreen's squash professional, Phil Arthur, is available for private or semi-private lessons outside the program. For more information please contact Phil at 604.267.2376.

Rules

Evergreen has developed a set of rules of conduct that must be followed by each member. Each junior will be supplied with a roster which includes a copy of all the club rules. Any improper conduct will be dealt with by the committee. We remind juniors that:

1. Non-marking white shoes and goggles must be worn while on the courts. No exceptions. If you do not have running shoes which you have put aside for squash, please remember to clean your runners before entering the courts.
2. Please respect the club, the members and the facilities.. No running or throwing balls inside the club.
3. No hitting walls with your racquet, throwing your racquet or unacceptable language in anger on or off the courts.
4. Always knock on the door of a court before entering. If the court is in use wait for the doors to be opened from inside. Do not knock before your scheduled time.
5. Please arrive 10 minutes early so that you have time to get changed.
6. Report upstairs and check your name off the attendance sheet. All notices and information will always be beside the attendance sheet. This includes a league sign up sheet, tournament information and any schedule changes.