Vancouver, BC.    Two British Columbian women have been recognized as Leaders of women’s squash in the province. Jessica Evans of Mission (Chilliwack Squash Club/ Cheam Leisure Centre) and Trish Campbell of Parksville (Bayside Quality Inn Racquets Club) were both named this week as emerging female leaders in the sport. The two women were selected from a highly competitive roster of women who championed the sport of squash during the province-wide women’s squash week last September. Each woman will be receiving a $500 grant on behalf of their club to further build the women’s and girl’s squash program in their community.

Champions Prove Successful in Building Women’s Sport

The Emerging Leader program was established in 2018 as a strategic initiative to attract and retain women and girls in squash and the local champion strategy has proved to be highly successful in increasing participation.

In this program, BC’s squash clubs were encouraged to identify and nominate a female ambassador who has raised the bar going over and beyond in encouraging women and girls squash participation in their community.

“The nominees for Squash BC’s 2020 Emerging Female Leader proved to be outstanding leaders in their communities in promoting squash to women and girls. Clubs rely on their volunteer hours to organize events such as women’s squash clinics, leagues, fun tournaments and socials. We really appreciate the time and effort from these individuals to connect with the squash community stated Shelley Neil, Chair of the Women & Girls in Squash Committee.

“These types of initiatives and strategic partnerships are essential and are well aligned with our sport association’s mission and strategic direction of revitalizing the sport of squash in BC” said Natasha Doucas, President of Squash BC.

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For More Information Contact:

Shelley Neil, Chair, Squash BC,

Women & Girls in Squash Committee 604-786-9104

Joanne Veltri @ 778.772.2223 l business.development@squashbc.com

About Squash BC

Squash BC is the official amateur sport governing body for the sport of squash in British Columbia. The nonprofit organization supports the community of squash by providing resources and opportunities for BC wide sport and competition – for all ages.

About ProMOTION PLUS:

As a long term non-profit society in the BC sport sector, ProMOTION Plus joined Sport BC in March 2019 as an operating committee of the organization. ProMOTION Plus has been committed to increasing opportunities for girls and women in physical activity and sport since 1990, supporting female athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers administrators reach their potential. Under the umbrella of Sport BC, ProMOTION Plus is able to strengthen its impact by delivering expertise in gender equity and recognition to Sport BC members and the community at large.

About Sport BC

Sport BC is the non-profit sport federation, representing over 50 Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) in British Columbia. As a member-based organization, Sport BC offers services and programs to build the capacity of our members and advocate on their behalf to improve the landscape for organized sport in BC.