Senior Class Gift

In honor of the culmination of the entire class’s junior squash journey.
In support of US Squash junior development programs.

Thousands of junior squash players of all levels across the country compete and enjoy squash as a regular part of their lives. Each year, hundreds graduate from junior squash while retaining the values practiced in the sport, the close and enduring friendships they have formed, and with an enduring love for squash as a lifelong sport.

This Class Gift initiative seeks to establish the precedent for graduating classes to come together in celebration of the entire class’s achievements, on and off the court, and in support of US Squash’s junior development programs.

To allow inclusion of as many graduating seniors as possible, all contributors to this initiative, regardless of amount, will be recognized with their graduate’s name on their class plaque displayed within the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.

To celebrate the Class of 2022, US Squash is featuring reflections from graduating seniors on their junior squash careers. Read the first installment here. 

Why Give to the Senior Class Gift Initiative?

• Honor your graduate with their name on the annual plaque displayed on the Class Gift exhibit within the Arlen Specter US Squash Center
• Show appreciation for the opportunities, relationships, and experiences that junior squash has provided
• Support the staff for their commitment to the quality of the junior squash experience through tournaments, assisting clubs and pros with their planning, and optimizing the sport’s technology and online tools
• Inspire and help pave the way for younger players and expand the reach of squash

Donate to the Senior Class Gift

How to Donate

Contributions to US Squash are 100% tax deductible. All donors to this initiative are supporting US Squash’s Junior Squash Fund and will be recognized as such in both printed and online material.

In addition, checks may be made out to US Squash, with memo “Class of 2022” and mailed to US Squash, P.O. Box 38610, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

If you would prefer to make a gift via securities, wire, or have any questions, please contact development@ussquash.org or call 215-596-0257.

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Please contact narelle.krizek@ussquash.org with any questions. 

About US Squash

US Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1904, its mission is to lead squash’s growth and development by increasing access and awareness, supporting meaningful lifelong engagement in the sport, and encouraging sportsmanship while achieving competitive excellence at the highest levels.

Powering US Squash’s mission is the aspiration to be the best: to help squash and all those who play it realize their full potential—with far-ranging impact.  In pursuing this mission, US Squash works to drive every facet of squash forward at every level: Junior development from beginner to elite players; team-based squash from middle school, high school through and college; Urban squash to adult leagues, and among professionals, coaches, officials and administrators.

US Squash promotes sportsmanship, character and fitness, increases access and awareness, supports meaningful lifelong engagement, and builds a stronger squash community every day.  As the sport’s officially designated national governing body, US Squash serves as its most forceful advocate.  In that role, US Squash

• provides direct financial support to a range of people and programs including to squash and education (SEA) program participants to the best American athletes.
• ensures the availability of training, development, certification and continuing educational opportunities and advocates for and creates opportunities for junior and adult participants.
• invests in the necessary infrastructure to support the growth and development of the sport.
• recognizes leaders in the community who demonstrate the qualities the sport values and honors the game’s special history.

The Arlen Specter US Squash Center (Specter Center) now acts as the anchor facility for the development of squash in the U.S. and brings players of all levels and abilities together to learn from one another.  Players from the entry level to JCTs, urban squash participants and high school teams, local community members and college club teams will all come together under one roof. The Specter Center’s programming will support core elements of US Squash’s mission and objectives:

Access: Through making squash available to a broad spectrum of participants in a major metropolitan area and acting as a proving ground for new US Squash programs for grassroots development nationwide.

Community: By fostering and strengthening connections within the Philadelphia squash community, creating a true home for squash nationwide, and forming best-practices to share with programs throughout the U.S.

Excellence: Acting as the incubator for home-grown elite players in their quest to reach the top of the podium. The Center will provide the best players from the U.S. unrivaled coaching, facilities, and logistical support in order to help them reach their potential.