About the Jesters Club
The U.S. Jesters Club, founded in 1935, is a national social and philanthropic organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the sport of squash, particularly at the collegiate level. For more than a dozen years, the Jesters have played a crucial role in fostering the growth of intercollegiate club squash across the United States.
The club aims to help undergraduates learn or accelerate their squash skills, enabling them to become lifelong players and active members of the squash community, and to sustain collegiate squash by organizing memorable round-robin events that allow teams to qualify for and participate in national championships.
The U.S. Jesters Club is renowned for its commitment to sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the enjoyment of the game. Through their social and philanthropic efforts, the Jesters organize and sponsor events that not only celebrate the sport’s history and traditions but also ensure its continued growth and accessibility for future generations.
CSA Club Team Round-Robins
The Jesters are excited to support 5-7 Club Team Round-Robins across the country. Their goal is to help make these weekends memorable by assisting with costs. The Jesters will be sending organizers Harrow eye guards, Dunlap squash balls, and a check based on the number of teams who participate. Funds should be used toward a meal for the players and potential costs like court fees or trainers. The funds are not intended for travel expenses.
The Jesters hope to foster a sense of community during these events, potentially through a social gathering that brings all participants together. They also encourage local Jesters to support the players throughout the weekend. Ideally, such sponsorship will enhance each team’s experience and help them achieve their collective goals, such as qualifying for Club Team Championships.
Teams interested in hosting a club team round-robin with support from the Jesters Club should submit the application form below by October 1, 2025.
The budget is as follows:
Club Team Coaching Grants
The US branch of The Jesters Club would once again like to offer collegiate club squash programs funding to compensate a coach for the 2025-2026 season. Last year, The Jesters earmarked $10,000 and gifted grants of $1000 to select club programs. In the spirit of growing our sport and supporting existing and emerging programs, this year, we would like to increase the number of club teams that are supported. The Jesters have generously increased the budget to $11,000 for 11 grants.
In their commitment to growing the sport and supporting both established and emerging programs, The Jesters have also made it easier to access these funds. The only requirements are that the coach must not be a current team member, and they must commit to either leading a reasonable number of practices throughout the season or traveling with the team to a weekend tournament or round-robin.
If your club squash team would like to be considered for this funding, please submit the below application.
