About Junior Squash

US Squash’s junior programming offers opportunities for children of all backgrounds to learn to play squash, have fun, and develop both their athletic and squash abilities at a pace that suits their individual needs and preferences.

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Junior squash includes all squash activities for players who are under the age of nineteen. There is a tremendous amount of programming and opportunity for players of all ages and abilities to start playing or otherwise participate at hundreds of facilities across the United States.

Promoting an active lifestyle for children is incredibly important for general health, and participating in organized youth sport, such as squash, is proven to have many long lasting, positive benefits on the all-around development of a child. Among the documented benefits are:

  • Physical Health: improved motor skills and coordination, promotes active lifestyle, improved physical fitness, reduced rates of obesity, builds healthy habits which carry over into adulthood.
  • Mental Health: improved concentration, increases confidence and self-esteem, reduced rates of anxiety and depression.
  • Educational Pursuits: improved academic achievement, higher likelihood of attending and graduating college
  • Life Skills: teaches discipline and dedication, time management, work ethic, managing difficult situations.
  • Social Skills: offers structured activities, provides opportunity to meet new people.

Junior Squash Resources

2024-2025 Scholar Athlete Award Recipients Announced

US Squash has announced the 2024-2025 Scholar Athlete Award recipients. Over 300 exceptional students from across the country received the award. The US Squash Scholar Athlete program recognizes the hard work and commitment necessary for student athletes to maintain excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Students who...

WSF Rules of Squash Changes – Effective September 1

At its Extraordinary General Meeting on June 14, 2025, Member Federations of World Squash voted unanimously to update its Championship Regulations and the Rules of Squash to support the continuous evolution of the sport. The changes were timely as we approach the three-year milestone to squash’s debut at the...

US Squash Announces Partnership with InGenius Prep

PHILADELPHIA, July 28, 2025 – US Squash is proud to partner with InGenius Prep, the world's premier college admissions consulting firm. This partnership will equip student-athletes and their families with expert support as they navigate the increasingly competitive path to top colleges and universities. New collaboration will provide US...

2024-2025 High School All-Americans Announced

The 2024-2025 High School Squash All-Americans have been announced. All-American recognition celebrates junior players who have reached a pinnacle of accomplishment in junior tournament competition and high school league play. Recipients include the top four ranked players in the boys’ and girls’ U17, and the top eight ranked players in...

US Squash Launches Groundbreaking Education Program to Strengthen the Sport Nationwide

US Squash has introduced its most ambitious educational initiative yet—the US Squash Education Program—designed to transform how players, parents, coaches and programs engage with squash across the U.S. Central to this effort is the new website, www.squasheducation.org, a platform offering tools, guidance and training to foster a more inclusive, connected squash community. The site...

2024-2025 Scholar Athlete Award Applications Available

Applications for the 2024-2025 US Squash Scholar Athlete Award are now available, providing high school students the opportunity to be recognized for their academic and athletic accomplishments over the past year. The Scholar Athlete Award recognizes high school students who excel in both the classroom and on the squash court....