Girls on Court
Girls on Court
Empowering girls and women through squash by expanding participation, developing female coaches, and creating opportunities for the next generation of players.
Empowering girls and women through squash by expanding participation, developing female coaches, and creating opportunities for the next generation of players.
INTRODUCTION
Breaking Barriers, Building Champions
Breaking Barriers, Building Champions
Girls on Court is an initiative aimed at increasing girls’ and women’s participation in squash across Uganda. Through greater access to the sport, inclusive training opportunities, and pathways for talent development, the initiative seeks to empower more girls to take up squash and pursue their potential. With targets to increase girls’ representation among junior players and women among trained coaches, Girls on Court aims to build a more inclusive squash community where girls and women can participate, develop their skills, and inspire the next generation. Planned activities include women-only clinics and scholarships to support participation and development.
Girls on Court is an initiative aimed at increasing girls’ and women’s participation in squash across Uganda. Through greater access to the sport, inclusive training opportunities, and pathways for talent development, the initiative seeks to empower more girls to take up squash and pursue their potential. With targets to increase girls’ representation among junior players and women among trained coaches, Girls on Court aims to build a more inclusive squash community where girls and women can participate, develop their skills, and inspire the next generation. Planned activities include women-only clinics and scholarships to support participation and development.
OUR KEY FOCUS AREAS
OUR KEY FOCUS AREAS
What Our Programmes Focus On
What Our Programmes Focus On
01
Increasing Girls’ Participation
Aiming for girls to make up at least 40% of junior players, creating more opportunities for young girls to discover and enjoy squash.
01
Increasing Girls’ Participation
Aiming for girls to make up at least 40% of junior players, creating more opportunities for young girls to discover and enjoy squash.
02
Developing Women Coaches
Working towards having women represent at least 30% of trained coaches, encouraging female leadership and role models in the sport.
02
Developing Women Coaches
Working towards having women represent at least 30% of trained coaches, encouraging female leadership and role models in the sport.
03
Creating Opportunities for Girls
Planning women-only training clinics to provide supportive spaces where girls and women can learn, practise, and improve their skills.
03
Creating Opportunities for Girls
Planning women-only training clinics to provide supportive spaces where girls and women can learn, practise, and improve their skills.
04
Supporting Future Talent
Small groups allow for quality play time, feedback, and better on-court awareness.Planning scholarships in later phases to help girls and women access more opportunities for development and participation in squash.
04
Supporting Future Talent
Small groups allow for quality play time, feedback, and better on-court awareness.Planning scholarships in later phases to help girls and women access more opportunities for development and participation in squash.
DONATE TO USRA
DONATE TO USRA
Together, We Can Grow the Game
Together, We Can Grow the Game
Your support can help grow squash across Uganda by expanding access to equipment, nurturing young talent, supporting grassroots programmes, and creating more opportunities for players, coaches, and communities.
financial support
Perfect for those who want to try out the game and learn the basic strokes.
SUPPORT AREAS
Squash in Schools
Tactical drills & match play
Full Gear Access
Professional coach feedback
financial support
Perfect for those who want to try out the game and learn the basic strokes.
SUPPORT AREAS
Squash in Schools
Tactical drills & match play
Full Gear Access
Professional coach feedback
NON-FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A structured 4-week program focused on consistency, tactics, and match confidence.
SUPPORT AREAS
Squash in Schools
Tactical drills & guided matches
Progress-focused coaching
Access to community match play
NON-FINANCIAL SUPPORT
A structured 4-week program focused on consistency, tactics, and match confidence.
SUPPORT AREAS
Squash in Schools
Tactical drills & guided matches
Progress-focused coaching
Access to community match play
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
Voices of the Squash Community
Voices of the Squash Community
Discover how the sport inspires personal development, builds confidence, and brings people together while shaping the future of Ugandan squash.
Sport helps young people build confidence, stay active, and develop valuable life skills.
Dr Edward Mubiru
Parent of a Junior Player
Sport helps young people build confidence, stay active, and develop valuable life skills.
Dr Edward Mubiru
Parent of a Junior Player
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a club member to play?
How often should I play?
Aim to play at least three times a week if you want to improve quickly. If you are new to exercise, start with one session a week and build up. Mix court time with short fitness work such as running and stretching.
How do I find a coach?
What kind of shoes should I wear?
How much can I save with renewable energy?
SQUASH UGANDA
BE PART OF THE SQUASH MOVEMENT
Join us in growing squash across Uganda. Whether you're a player, coach, club, school, or supporter, there's a place for you in our journey to make squash more accessible, inclusive, and successful.
SQUASH UGANDA
BE PART OF THE SQUASH MOVEMENT
Join us in growing squash across Uganda. Whether you're a player, coach, club, school, or supporter, there's a place for you in our journey to make squash more accessible, inclusive, and successful.
SQUASH UGANDA
BE PART OF THE SQUASH MOVEMENT
Join us in growing squash across Uganda. Whether you're a player, coach, club, school, or supporter, there's a place for you in our journey to make squash more accessible, inclusive, and successful.