Canadian Delegation of 80 athletes are off to the 2023 US Junior Open

USJO 2023 - One of Canada's Most Successful

After a long four days of competition, a total of twelve athletes from the Canadian contingent finished in the top 16, four of those in the top 12, and five finishing in the top 8. The 2023 US Junior Open took place from December 16 to 19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was hosted at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Vare Fieldhouse, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. 

Squash Canada is very proud of the over 80 athletes, their coaches and parents that travelled down for the 2023 US Junior Open, and is thrilled to share the following top 16 finishes: 

Top 8 

• Chase Facchin, BU11 

• Kent Rawlins, BU15 

• Heyang Angela Hong, GU15 

• Joelle Kim, GU15 

• Ocean Ma, GU19

Top 12 

• Annie Wang, GU11 

• Iman Shaheen, GU19 

• Spring Ma, GU19  

• Ewan Harris, BU19 

Top 16 

• Shirley Chen, GU11 

• Lily Fan, GU13 

• Tsz Ling Alyssa Ho, GU17 

For more results, please click here. 

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After a successful weekend at the 2023 Canadian Junior Open, many junior athletes are now on their way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the 2023 U.S. Junior Open. Held from December 16-19, the USJO will be hosted out of Arlen Specter US Squash Center, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and Vare Fieldhouse, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

With just over 980 entrants, the USJO is one of the largest junior events in the world. It is an incredible opportunity for young athletes to get their feet wet at international competition, gain valuable experience, and build strong relationships. The Canadian delegation will comprise over 80 athletes, 3 coaches, and a strong cheering section of parents, siblings, and friends.

 Eight Albertans are amoungst the 80 Canadian Athletes at The USJO:

Zayah Khambral GU13  (Edm)

Georgia Watson GU15 (Cal)

Tse Ling Alyssa Ho GU17 (Edm)

Bode Morrision BU15 (Cal)

Calder Murray BU17 (Cal)

Rohan Paliwal BU17 (Cal)

Mohamed Elserafy BU17 (Edm)

Sam Boulanger BU19 (Cal)

For more details on the USJO - Here