Squash is currently represented at the Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games and Asian Games. It has a Professional World Tour worth $6.5 million, a world championship with a prize purse of $1 million, national and continental individual and team championships involving over 150 countries each year, and a compelling TV product in PSASquashTV. Tournaments are staged…
FAQ
October 2, 2020
Can I watch squash on TV or online?
The major professional events are broadcast in HD via the PSASquashTV platform, live and on demand. While this is a subscription service, there is a large amount of free content available on YouTube. PSASquashTV PSASquashTV YouTube Channel Mission Squash YouTube Channel You can follow the latest tournament results from the Professional Squash Association Tour.
October 2, 2020
Who does Mission Squash serve?
From our site within Hogg Middle School we serve scholars in 6th – 12th grade who have a clear and articulated need for free-of-charge, after-school academic, college access, and wellness programming. Students joining the program must meet our socioeconomic criteria, which are primarily based on TEA and federal determinants of economic disadvantage, and pass a…
October 2, 2020
Why do you have eligibility and selection criteria?
Mission Squash is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The organization’s Mission is to provide academic and athletic enrichment services to underserved and economically disadvantaged populations. Our eligibility criteria, along with a rigorous family selection process, ensures that we are well positioned to meet our goals and that we maximize the impact of every charitable dollar.
October 2, 2020
What happens at a typical Mission Squash practice?
Practice takes place year-round: after school on all full HISD school days, on weekends, and for a minimum of four weeks over summer. Typically, up to 30 scholars will attend an after-school practice, all of whom will participate in both academics and squash programming. Our high school students arrive at practice in the Mission Squash…
October 2, 2020
I want to get involved with the program but I’m not sure how…
There are lots of ways to get involved! Donate – make a financial gift, donate used academic or squash equipment, pledge an auction item, or donate in-kind support Attend an event Work with students by volunteering or mentoring Volunteer a special skill Connect us with your organization for sponsorship or networking opportunities Join our mailing…
October 2, 2020
How is your program funded?
Our program is funded through a combination of private donations, support from local foundations, and corporate partners. As we do not receive funding from the school district or federal support, we are at present the only after-school program in the Houston Independent School District that is offered free of charge to families. To support our…
October 2, 2020
What’s your facility like? Where is it?
In 2015, we partnered with HISD to build the first-ever squash and education facility within the campus of a US public school. We converted an 80-year old auxiliary gym space within Hogg Middle School in the Houston Heights into a state-of-the-art facility, housing three international-specification squash courts, a purpose-built academic space and a program office….
October 2, 2020
I just want to play squash or find coaching in Houston – can you help me?
Because our organization’s focus is to provide academic and wellness programming to students from underserved communities, at this time Mission Squash does not make its facility available for public use or provide external squash coaching or programs (with the exception of our Elite Summer Camps.) If you’re a squash player or have experience in another…