We cannot wait to be back in-person with you celebrating a return to squash and all that our scholars have accomplished during this challenging year!

Teams are still open so make sure to let us know if you’d like to participate as a squash player or as a fundraising team member! Contact Kate Frost or Ross Elkin for more information.

Can’t join us but would like to support the cause? Make your donation today!

We had so much fun playing virtual trivia in 2020 with you all, that we’ve decided to do it again!

Let us know if you’d like to join us for trivia- create your own Trivia Squad or join us solo and we’ll find you one! Contact Kate Frost for more information.

Safety first! But fun and competition very close behind.

Rivalries remain. Revenge is possible.

We all know that squash is often compared to chess- a strategic and intellectual game. This year’s Knockabout puts those skills to the test. Can you design a Trivia Squad with a strategic group that is ready to compete no matter what the categories are? We will arm you with the knowledge of a WESA scholar who can help to answer any WESA (and/or additional squash) questions.

Once again, there will be two competitions happening and two trophies to claim. In order to remain socially distant and keep everyone healthy, we will be substituting our usual on court competition for a Trivia competition. We are thrilled that this means that we are able to have our supporters from all across the country join us for this year’s event. In addition to trivia, we will be competing in funds raised.

Ready to join us?

1. Assemble your Trivia Squad or join us yourself and we will find you a Squad.

2. Sign up on the 2020 Knockabout website (https://www.classy.org/campaign/wesa-knockabout-2020/c268093) by clicking BECOME A FUNDRAISER and joining a Fundraising Team. Each player commits to raising (give/get) $250 for WESA so this will be your fundraising page to help you do so. We ask that you set your goal higher than the $250 threshold if you feel able to raise more. This event is what sustains WESA from year to year- thank you for your help!

This year's fall tournament will yield two sets of champions. Will you be one?

Tell me more!

• The Knockabout is a Round Robin Style tournament with timed games.

• Funds raised will support the scholars at Washington Education & Squash Academy.

• Community members, pros, and students will play together.

I want to get involved!

• Great! You can join as a squash player or as a NON SQUASH PLAYER.

• Every player who joins the tournament commits to give or get $1,000. In order to help your fundraising efforts, each player will create an individual fundraising page. We encourage individuals to reach out to their networks- family, friends, coworkers etc. to help you reach your fundraising goal. 

• Not a squash player? You can join a team and not play! As a non-playing team member, you will receive a team t-shirt and the joy of cheering on your team at the event! You will work to raise a minimum of $1,000 through your individual page. There will be a FUNDRAISING TROPHY in addition to the tournament trophy for the team which raises to most money!

• Snacks, beer, and wine will be served during the latter portion of the tournament in the SAC Squash Lounge, for all those on a team, whether playing or not.

• A base team has already been created through recruitment by this year's teams captains: Anne Shaughnessy, Cathy Siegismund, Chris Jung, and Ross Elkin! Join one of their teams when you register. Each team will also have two students on it once our season begins.

  Please note that in order to balance the number of playing teammates on each team, you may be switched to a new team after registering.

On October 18th, the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown will be hosting a Squash Open House and Tech Mixer from 5:30-7:30 PM. This Tech Mixer is a chance to meet up with others from local companies, such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, who share an interest in squash and are interested in giving back.

The evening will feature two Squash clinics by professional coach, Tatu Murronmaa, free of charge. The clinics are at 6:00 PM and 6:45 PM. These clinics will have space for 8 people each, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

If you’re already familiar with squash, join in for the Round Robin games starting at 5:45 PM. There will be club tours available at 6:00 PM and 6:45 PM to familiarize yourself with all that the SAC has to offer. Three-day passes may be available for those interested in joining the SAC. Beer and snacks will be available through out the event. Pizza will be served at 6:30 PM.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about all the options available at Seattle Athletic Club for keeping a healthy, active lifestyle. This mixer is also an opportunity to learn how the SAC gives back to the community through its partnership with us, Washington Education and Squash Academy.

There are limited spots available, so please RSVP today! Use the links below to RSVP. There is no cost for this event.

RSVP for Open House only

RSVP for Open House, including 6:00pm Clinic

RSVP for Open House, including 6:45pm Clinic

Join us for our 6th Annual Dinner & Auction on Friday, April 26th! This year, we will once again be overlooking the Olympic mountain range during dinner, but this time from the Ballard Bay Club. Join us for delicious food, scrumptious wine, and nonstop and mysterious entertainment for a cause that is close to our hearts!

Attire: Business Casual (but leave the business at home!)

And don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine with a value of at least $30 to be included in our Wine Sampling auction packages!

We can’t wait to see you!

Come support Washington Education & Squash Academy at the Lagunitas Taproom in Ballard.

The evening will be filled with fun games — including corn hole, beer pong, putting challenge, and more — as well as live music by DJ Nudie and free food!

Lagunitas is donating 100% of proceeds from beer purchases, less taxes, to WESA. Join us for a beer and help give back!

Kids are welcome too! No need to get a sitter.

Make is social.

This year's fall tournament will yield two sets of champions. Will you be one?

This year’s fall team tournament has a new name. But it’s not just the name that’s changed. Our whole tournament has received a makeover. Let's start with what stayed the same:

• Round Robin Style tournament with timed games.

• Funds raised will support the scholars at Washington Education & Squash Academy (formerly Seattle Urban Squash).

• Community members, pros, and students will play together.

And what's different this year?

• Rather than an entrance fee, every player who joins the tournament commits to give or get $500. In order to help your fundraising efforts, each player will create an individual fundraising page. We encourage individuals to reach out to their networks- family, friends, coworkers etc. to help you reach your fundraising goal. 

• You can join a team and not play! Instead of sponsoring a scholar, you can join a team and work to raise $500 through your individual page. There will be a FUNDRAISING TROPHY in addition to the tournament trophy for that team which raises to most money!

• Snacks, beer, and wine will be served in the latter portion of the tournament for all those on a team, whether playing or not. No need to even cross the street this year, as our social hour will be at the Seattle Athletic Club!

• A base team has already been created through recruitment by this year's teams captains: Anne Shaughnessy, Chris Jung, Ross Elkin, and Therese Tuppeny! Join one of their teams when you register. Each team will also have two students on it once our season begins.

  Please note that in order to balance the number of playing teammates on each team, you may be switched to a new team after registering.

A Squash Pro once said that swinging a squash racquet shares a motion with swinging a golf club. Once again, on September 7th, squash and golf world will collide at The Golf Club at Echo Falls. Whether you love golf or love our mission, this is your day! All levels are welcome to come join us for a round of golf that supports our mission: to offer a group of underprivileged students year-round individualized academic tutoring, intensive squash instruction and community service opportunities so that they can better recognize and fulfill their potential in life as students, athletes and citizens.

We cannot wait to see you on the green!

S.U.S. is 5 years young and we are ready to celebrate with our biggest dinner yet! Join us at the historic Rainier Club on Friday, June 1st for an evening of great food & wonderful wine, live entertainment, and dancing! We love bringing our whole community together- those who have been with us since the beginning, those who have recently joined us, and everyone in between. We cannot wait to spend the evening with you! Come ready to raise every dollar you can to continue to grow S.U.S. for our scholars!

Thanks to Lagunitas Brewing, all we are asking of you is to drink a beer or buy a beer for a friend. Join us at the Lagunitas Taproom in Ballard (1550 NW 49th St. Seattle, WA 98107) on May 29th any time between 5:30-8:30 p.m. to enjoy some great beer, games, and live music by DJ Nudie. All proceeds from the beer (less WA state liquor tax) will be donated to SUS.

It's that time of year again! Time to break your racquet? We hope not, but it wouldn't be the first time. Sign up and join our community in another fun day supporting our mission. Play squash, watch squash, talk squash and then join us for a drink at our après-tournament gathering.

Can't play this year? Consider sponsoring a scholar to play in your place. 

To be a Shark, or not to be a Shark...

It's that time of year again! Get ready for our 4th Annual Fall Fundraising Team Tournament. Join us for a day of squash, socializing and supporting a great cause. We look forward to seeing you on October 21st!

If you are not around or do not play squash, you can always sponsor a scholar. 

Below you can see our new, dri-fit style t-shirts aimed at helping to squash the inequity present in our education system today. Help us Squash Inequity by reserving a t-shirt (or two!) today. You can claim your shirt today and pick it up at the tournament.

Love our mission? Not a Squash Player? Come join us for a round of golf that supports our mission: to offer a group of underprivileged students year-round individualized academic tutoring, intensive squash instruction and community service opportunities so that they can better recognize and fulfill their potential in life as students, athletes and citizens.

Learn more and register here or read up on how to become a sponsor. See you on the green!

We are very excited to say that we are SOLD OUT for this year's Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction. If you are still interested in donating, we welcome all donations here! And if you would like to be put on our waiting list, please email Kate at kate.frost@seattlesquash.org. 

Thank you for your support!

For those of you joining us this year, please find event information here.

Come join us for our 3rd Annual Spring Fundraising Tournament! After leaving (almost) all of it on the court during your two + games, make your way over to Mama Stortini's and join us for Happy Hour with a lively squash crowd! Your first drink is on us.

Calling all novice to pros!  Seattle Urban Squash will be holding its 3rd annual fall team fundraising tournament on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown.  Find a team of 4, or sign up as individual today!

• The tournament will be one fun-filled day of squash, lasting from 9:00am to around 2pm.
• A catered lunch courtesy of Subway will be served in the afternoon after play concludes.
• Teams of 4 will compete in the tournament.  Individual entrants will be assigned a team, with every effort being made to balance teams to ensure healthy competition.
• Matches will be one game to 15, PAR scoring.
• Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
• The entry fee is $60 for an individual or $50 each for a complete team of 4.
• Up to 4 handicap points will be available for purchase.  Handicap points will be added as positive points to a player's score at the beginning of each game.
• Handicap Point prices (completely tax-deductible!):
  • $5 for 1 point
  • $10 for 2 points
  • $20 for 3 points
  • $50 for 4 points

There are several ways to register!  Pick up a registration form at either the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown or Seattle Athletic Club Northgate. You may also send an email to info@seattlesquash.org.  If you have a team, be sure to include the names and email addresses of everyone on your team in the email.  Thank you for supporting Seattle Urban Squash and helping to support our youth! We look forward to seeing you there!