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We recently held our 2027 Canada Winter Games tryouts at the Yellowknife Racquet Club over two days - October 1 and 2. Thirteen athletes participated in the tryouts to determine the team makeup of two U19 and two U17 boys, and two U19 and two U17 girls.

The tryouts consisted of head-to-head matches between players in each of the age categories and also included clinics about nutrition, warm up and mobility (both presented by Team Manager, Catherine Ardiles) and a Fitness Periodization clinic by personal trainer, Devin Madsen.

The 2027 CWG Squash NT team members are:

Male Team
Logan Doll (U19)
Will Kanigan (U19)
Nate Larade (U17)
Cooper White (U17)
Alternates:
Peter Mahon (U19)
Kael Enns (U17)
Female Team

Sofia Ardiles (U19)
Melanie Messier (U19)
Eléonore MacPherson (U17)
Ruth MacKay (U17)
Alternates:
Tanika Pike (U19)
Théa MacPherson (U17)

We would like to congratulate everyone who participated in the event and we look forward to seeing you perform on the national stage.

The Canada Winter Games take place from February 27 to March 14, 2027 in Québec City, Québec. Squash is played in the second week of the games from March 9 to 14, 2027. Be sure to follow along as our athletes represent NWT Squash!

#teamnt by @nwtsquash

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We’re offering a free Introduction to Squash for girls aged 12–16 this Saturday at the @ykracquetclub from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

To register, email RC Squash Pro & Team NT Head Coach Jeff Hipfner at jeff@ykracquetclub.com. by @nwtsquash

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4 months ago

This past weekend, Logan Doll was awarded Junior Male Athlete of the Year at the Sport North annual awards banquet!

We are very happy to recognize Logan Doll for his achievements in sport, especially in squash! Logan is a formidable athlete who excels in almost every activity he participates in. The 2025-2026 season has been an exceptional one for Logan as he participated in multiple sports and placed in most of them including Tennis at the Canada Summer Games, Track at the annual Track and Field Meet in Hay River, Snowshoe Biathlon at the Arctic Winter Games and, of course, squash at the Canadian Junior Open and Canadian Junior Championships amongst other events.

Congratulations, Logan! by @nwtsquash

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4 months ago

🏆 Territorial Tournament Prep Starts NOW

The NWT Squash Territorial Championships are coming up May 27 to 31st. It’s time to sharpen the basics that win matches

🎯 **Drill: Hitting Straight Length**
One of the most important skills in squash is controlling the rally and keeping your opponent stuck in the back.

**How to do it:**
• Set up on one side (forehand or backhand)
• Hit straight drives. Good length + control
• Focus on consistency over power
• Try to keep the ball tight to the wall every time

🔥 **Challenge:**
Can you hit your target? You can start with something larger, like a pylon, and work your way to a smaller and smaller mark

This is the kind of simple, focused work that makes a HUGE difference when it counts. The players who control length… control the match.

And don’t forget to sign up for Territorials!! All Levels welcome✨

#NWT #SquashTraining #RoadToTerritorials #SquashDrills #Length taken in Yellowknife Racquet Club by @nwtsquash

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5 months ago

Join us for the following free clinics:

12:10pm – Friday, March 27 (drop in)
**Switching On The Lightbulb**
How to turn things around & quickly refocus in a match when you lose your way. Choosing the scoreline that works best for you.

7:00pm – Friday, March 27
**Exhibition Match – Devin Madsen vs Pete Goodings**
Come out to see one of Yellowknife's top players take on the the experience of Canada's top ranked 55+ Champion. Not so much a clinic, but a fun squash match not to be missed!

10:00am – Saturday, March 28
**How Do I Control My Inner Voice?**
Take control over the subconscious YOU in games
Sign up online: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/19253/info

3:00pm – Saturday, March 28
**Visualization!**
One of the most important aspects of mental strength and one of the biggest/quickest gains you can achieve in mental strength
Sign up online: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/19254/info

Pete Goodings, a former top English squash player, has spent more than 30 years coaching athletes in mental strength and performance psychology. He has worked with numerous top PSA professionals as well as many of Canada’s leading current and former junior players. A former Physical Training Instructor with the UK Royal Air Force, Pete has now been a proud Canadian citizen for the past 13 years.

Clinics will be held at the @ykracquetclub and a virtual option will be offered by @nwtsquash

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7 months ago

This past weekend, 3 of our High Performance juniors participated in the PNW Jesters Championships in Victoria, BC!

Everyone played some of their best squash, pushing themselves to their limits and coming away with fantastic achievements, new insights into the game and themselves, and a renewed commitment to improvement.

Congratulations Sofia, Elise and Will! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments this weekend! by @nwtsquash

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8 months ago

And, that's a wrap to the 2025 Aurora Junior Open! Congratulations to all the finalists and participants this year! Thank you Yellowknife Racquet Club for your support for this National Junior Circuit tournament and a huge thank you to our Organizing Committee and volunteers! We could not have done it without you.

Next year, @squash_yukon will be taking over the AJO for the next two years. Keep an eye out from them for information on next year's event.

To see the final positions, visit: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/18018/entrants

@squashcanada #squash #NWT by @nwtsquash

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a year ago

It's the 2025 Aurora Junior Open!

The Aurora Junior Open (AJO) is a Canadian National Junior Circuit and a joint event between Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and Whitehorse in Yukon. This is the second year of the AJO which will be hosted at the Yellowknife Racquet Club in the NWT.

Entry Fee: $105+GST

Registration includes pizza on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday and a tournament souvenir. If you have any dietary restrictions, please include them in the notes when registering, or contact jeff@ykracquetclub.com.

Events:
GU15/GU17/GU19
BU15/BU17/BU19

For more information and to register, visit: (link in bio) https://clublocker.com/tournaments/18018/info by @nwtsquash

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a year ago

🏅 Congratulations, Jeff Hipfner! 🏅

NWT Squash is proud to celebrate @jeff_hipfner, our 2023 Canada Winter Games Head Coach, on receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Jeff received the award during the award ceremony at the conclusion of the NWT Squash Territorial Championships last weekend, which was presented by NWT Squash President, @ryan_connon on behalf of the Canada Games Council.

Jeff is the driving force behind squash in the NWT — serving as the Squash Pro at the @ykracquetclub, leading junior programming, and tirelessly coaching NWT youth at tournaments across Canada, including regional National Junior Circuit events and national championships.

Beyond the court, Jeff is a passionate advocate for growing the sport. He dedicates countless hours to improving squash in the NWT at all levels - including players, coaches, and officials. Jeff has also served for many years as VP of NWT Squash. His commitment to squash has led to a strong, sustainable squash community in the NWT for generations to come.

This national recognition is so well deserved — thank you, Jeff, for everything you do for squash in the North! 👏🙌

#NWTSquash #CanadaGames #SquashCanada #KingCharlesMedal #NWTproud #ThankYouCoach #SquashInTheNorth by @nwtsquash

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a year ago

And that's a wrap for the 2025 NWT Squash Territorial Championships!
Congratulations to everyone that participated this year! It was a blast and we can't wait until next year!
Thank you again to all of you who made the long trip to Yellowknife to play.
Thank you to Graeme Schnell, Sam Boulanger, Ari Izhar and Daniel Malek for putting on a great show for us. It's incredibly inspiring to see such high quality squash played in the North.
You can check out the finishing positions here: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/17495/entrants
More photos from the tournament: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nGeQs4YwhUUvYVDj8
See you next year! by @nwtsquash

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a year ago

YKRC and NWT Squash are thrilled to announce that Graeme Schnell will be returning to the NWT for the 2025 NWT Territorial Championships!

Graeme has been a dedicated squash player for over 26 years, known not only for his competitive spirit but also for the strong sense of community he brings to the court. A long-time contributor to Canadian squash, Graeme's recent highlights include:

⭐ Representing Team Canada at the 2024 World Team Championship in Hong Kong, helping the men’s team to an 11th-place finish
⭐ 3rd place at both the 2023 and 2024 Canadian National Championships
⭐ Bronze medalist at the 2023 Pan American Games with Team Canada
⭐ Serving as the Canadian Women’s Team Chiropractor in both 2023 and 2024

Graeme shares, “I’m excited to return to the Yellowknife Racquet Club’s 2025 Territorial Championship after an 8-year break. This year is especially meaningful, as I’ll be bringing my wife and daughter to experience one of the most welcoming squash communities I’ve ever been part of. I’m looking forward to a great event and reconnecting with familiar faces.”

📅 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event—register today at: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/17495/info

#YKRC #NWTsquash #TerritorialChampionships2025 #SquashCanada #SquashNWT by @nwtsquash

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a year ago

One of Yellowknife's top juniors, Sofia Ardiles, is currently competing at the Connor, Clark, & Lunn Private Capital 2025 Canadian Junior and Open Championships in Toronto. Already 2 and 1, Sofia is currently playing in the Quarter Finals of the Girls U17 1st Consolation! Her next match is Saturday morning at 9:55MST. You can follow the results here: https://clublocker.com/tournaments/17162/draws?divisionId=13&sectionId=41&viewMode=detailed&offset=2

It has been a busy couple of days already for Sofia, not only playing some high quality squash, but also having the opportunity to meet and visit with some of the world's top squash players, Hollie Naughton from Canada and Diego Elias from Peru. So cool!

Congratulations, Sofia, on a great tournament so far! Good luck tomorrow! by @nwtsquash

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