Squash Yukon employs only certified coaches in their player development programs and offers National Coaching Certification Program (N.C.C.P.) Technical Courses for Level 1 and 2. Each level is structured into three components, technical, theory and practical with theory available through City of Whitehorse. Once the Technical component has been successfully completed, the practical assessment can be arranged through Squash Yukon. Coaches are always required to help with various programs and individuals interested in getting involved in coaching should contact Squash Yukon
Officials
Squash Yukon promotes increased on court safety for all players and to this end encourages all squash enthusiasts to learn the rules of the game. In addition, players must either referee their own matches (recreational play), or the following match (tournament/league play) it is important that the rules be applied consistently.
Squash Yukon offers certification clinics, mini-clinics, and intermediate clinics to assist players and officials in their officiating development. Taking the officiating clinics will: improve understanding and application of the rules of the game, improve tournament play, and decrease stress level when called upon to referee.
Item of Interest
Squash is an indoor racquet sport which was, until recently, called "Squash Rackets", a reference to the 'squashable' soft ball used in the game.