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in 1907. Today there are four major doubles organizations overseeing the sport in North
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Canada and the United States compete every second year for the Can-Am Cup. It is a doubles squash competition between the United States and Canada, played every other year, in a “Ryder Cup” type format. The first event was held in Boston, MA in
October 2008. It brings together the best men's and
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were held in the United States with more than 800 players vying for 36 different titles. It is estimated there are now 10,000 doubles players in the United States. New York and
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In addition to the tour growth, with stops throughout the United States and Canada, the WDSA has helped foster and build women's doubles on the amateur level which has been achieved through pro am tournaments and Under 30 events at local clubs.
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With double the number of players, the doubles court needs to be significantly bigger than a singles court. The doubles court should measure 25 feet wide by 45 feet long and have a ceiling height of at least 24 feet but preferably 26.
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The WDSA, corporate partners, patrons and membership have established relationships with local charities throughout the United States – City Squash, Metro Squash, Mile High Squash and Squash Haven – all urban squash programs.
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Association Pro Tour (SDA Pro Tour). It is the governing body responsible for the world professional squash doubles tour and will celebrate its 75th anniversary of professional doubles in 2013. As of August 2019,
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Similar to the Lapham-Grant, the Copa-Wadsworth is an annual event that pits the United States versus Mexico, their neighbor to the south. It regularly has a doubles component and has been held since 1990.
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management of all aspects of doubles including junior and adult play from beginner to elite professional competition. In addition, the four organizations collaborate in efforts to grow and promote the game.
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their national governing body and the event is sanctioned by the WSF. Country's who have competed include Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland and U.S.A.
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women's doubles squash players from across North America in a team format in Open and age class categories. In Toronto in October 2010 over 50 elite players from each country participated.
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