About | Squashforthekids

How We Are Helping

USA

Whether assisting with the application process, tutoring English, providing squash training, or offering host family support, we strive to ensure talented squash players from Mexico have the opportunity to pursue their education in the US, both at the high school and college levels.

Financial Support

Fighting For A National Organization For The Players

At Squashforthekids, we believe that every player deserves the resources necessary to continue their squash journey. We host fundraising events (tournament matchplay, online fundraisers, or equipment drives) to support players in their athletic journey. We support players, whether covering travel expenses (for squash or academic purposes) or supplying equipment to help them continue their squash and academic journeys.

Our Impact

Raised Over $1000 USD

500+ Clothes & Squash Equipment Donated

Helped 10+ Squash Players

Tournaments per year

Yes, that is right. The official Mexican National Squash Federation only hosts 3 official junior tournaments per year, while the US has over 200. Junior squash players are forced to play 3rd party tournaments that also pay the federation!

Pay to represent Mexico?

For a junior squash player representing Mexico to get endorsed by the national federation, a $200 fee needs to be payed to the federation. That is not including the tournament fees, hotels, food, etc! Many players are unable to pay to play.

Corrupt tournaments

Official tournaments from the federation are corrupt: unpaid official referees, bias in tournaments, bans from arguing against bias.

Lack of resources

Issues: some schools not having an English curriculum, difficulty for Mexican squash players to play college squash in the US, squash clubs shut down due to lack of funding.