We are accepting NEW members. The club is open with COVID-19 Adapted format.
General Information
The playing season of the Vancouver Racquets Club covers a twelve (12) month period from May 1st to April 30th. There is no initiation to join the club. Applicants can register for: Squash, Badminton, or Fitness. When you join Squash or Badminton, it also includes Fitness.
Each new member must be aware of and agree to Protocols and Guidelines for operations under COVID-19. A Declaration Form must be completed and emailed to the office before joining. Details and Declaration Form can be found here.
Trial Membership (Badminton or Squash) – 3 months only (Available from May 2021 to January 2022)
- A trial membership is available for Adults, Senior Citizens, Students (19 and over), Youth Adults (19-24), and Family Youth Adults (19-24).
- New members only. Not valid for past members.
- Dues for 3 months must be paid in full, no monthly payment option.
- Available once in a life time.
- No referral credit for existing member.
- Trial memberships do not have guest privileges.
Annual dues (May 2020- April 2021)
- The Adjusted Annual rates listed below are available to last year’s members only and are due on renewal.
- Membership dues are for one full year ending April 30, 2021 and are non-refundable. Fees will be prorated for new members on the day of joining.
- All memberships must be made over the phone with a credit card.
- Pre-authorized instalment plan is available, please contact the office for details.
Squash and Badminton memberships include Fitness
| Payment Options | |||
| Membership |
Adjusted Annual Dues |
Annual Dues (will be prorated for |
Trial (3 Months Only) |
| Adult | 653.73 | 986 | 295 |
| Senior Citizen (65+), Spouse | 420.35 | 634 | 192 |
| Youth (19-24) / Student (25-30) | 351.40 | 530 | 160 |
| Family Youth (19-24) | 280.45 | 423 | 128 |
| Family Junior (under 19) | 124.65 | 188 | N/A |
| Independent Junior (11-18) | 200.89 | 303 | N/A |
| Daytime Only (ends at 3pm) | 374.60 | 565 | N/A |
| Doubles Squash Only | 427.64 | 645 | N/A |
| Fitness – Adult | 261.89 | 395 | N/A |
| Fitness – Senior (65+), Spouse, Student, Youth (19-24) | 218.79 | 330 | N/A |
| Locker (Large) | 69.62 | 105 | N/A |
| Locker (Medium – Ladies only) | 59.67 | 90 | N/A |
| Second Sport (Adult) | N/A | 117 | 40 |
| Second Sport (Junior) | N/A | 53 | N/A |
* GST (5%) will be added to all fees.
* Dues are non-refundable regardless of illness, injury, pregnancy, or vacation.
Membership Application Form 2020-2021 can be found here…
Guest Privileges
No guests are allowed in the club during this phase. All players must be members.
Types of Memberships
Adult:
Adult (full) membership entitles members to play from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 11:45 pm, weekends 10:00 am to 11:45 pm.
Spouse:
A spouse entitles full playing privileges at a discounted rate.
Senior Citizen:
A person who is sixty-five years of age or older as of the beginning of the current membership year shall qualify as a Senior Citizen.
Full-Time Student – Up to 30:
An individual who is in full-time (minimum of 9 credit hours or equivalent) attendance at a post secondary or other educational institution. Proof of enrolment at said institution will be requested. Valid for Students up to 30 years old.
Youth Adult (19-24):
For young adults 19 to 24. This membership allows full playing privileges from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 11:45 pm, weekends 10:00 am to 11:45 pm at a discounted rate.
Family Youth (19-24):
For young adults 19 to 24 who have a parent that is a full member. This membership allows full playing privileges from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 11:45 pm, weekends 10:00 am to 11:45 pm at a discounted rate.
Family Junior:
A child of an adult (full time) member who would otherwise qualify as an Independent Junior member, shall qualify for membership as a Family Junior. Member may only play during such hours designated by the Badminton or Squash Directors.
Independent Junior:
A person who qualifies as a junior who is under 19 according to Badminton B.C. or Squash B.C. at the beginning of a membership year shall qualify as an Independent Junior. Member may only play during such hours designated by the Badminton or Squash Directors.
Daytime Only:
Daytime membership is being offered for Squash or Badminton. Play limited to the hours of 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays — Monday to Friday.
Early Bird (Not available in Phase 4):
Early Bird membership is being offered for Squash or Badminton. Play limited to the hours of 6:00 am to 8:45 am on weekdays — Monday to Friday.
Social (Not available in Phase 4):
Social memberships are only available to those persons who are members in good standing at the end of a particular season. There are no playing privileges for Social members. Guest fee must be paid for Social members to use the facilities. If there is a waiting list, a Social member may not become a playing member in mid-season but will have priority over the people on the waiting list for the following year. Dues are non-refundable and cannot be applied towards membership dues. Dues can only be pro-rated once from November 1st.
Out-of-town (Not available in Phase 4):
Out-of-town members are entitled to play a maximum of 12 times in one year. To be eligible, a person must reside beyond an 80 kilometre radius around the club. Out-of-town members must sign the guest book and indicate their Out-of-Town status (no guest fee is required). Dues are not refundable. If there is a waiting list, an out-of-town member may not become a full member in mid season, but he/she will have priority over the people on the waiting list for the following year.
Squash Doubles Only:
Gives you access to the Doubles Squash court from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 10:30 pm, weekends 10:15 am to 10:30 pm also access to the fitness area every day of the year. The membership is for squash players who wish to play doubles only squash.
Fitness Only:
Allows use of fitness facilities. Fitness Only members have no access to the Squash or Badminton courts. The Fitness Area is open from Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 10:30 pm, weekends 10:15 am to 10:30 pm.
Door Key (FOB):
Members access the building by door key FOB. You must have a booking or appointment to enter the club.