Ray Kerslake
Peterborough native, Ray Kerslake, was introduced to the sport of squash while
attending university. In 1975 he joined the Peterborough Racquet Club and for over 45
years he has played in many local and area tournaments; was the Peterborough Squash
Champion in 2001; played in Ontario and Canadian Masters Championships over the past
25 years, winning bronze in Ontario in 2019 and placing 4 th at the Canadians in 2019. He
was the 60+ winner at the Paul Wilson Squash Classic in 2018 and 2019. Ray’s passion for
the sport has translated into him taking on a leadership role within the Peterborough
Squash community. He has achieved Level 1 and 2 Squash Ontario coaching certification.
He continues to teach juniors and adults, which he has done for over 40 years, including a
few athletes who have gone on to be successful at the national and international level. A
Squash 57 program for young adults with developmental disabilities was established in
2021. He was Club Pro at Goodlife Fitness; took over lead person for the intercity league
(Kawartha Squash League); in 2010 formed the KSL, a competitive league for A and B level
teams from clubs in the area, including Peterborough, Cobourg, Campbellford, YMCA, Trent
University and Clarington. He launched “The Squash Shop” at the PSC in 2013 which
provides high quality equipment and racquet stringing for members and local squash
players at reasonable prices. Ray is the glue that brought people to the table in 2012 to find
a way to create the Peterborough Squash Club (PSC), a not-for-profit club run by
volunteers, that provides the stability that exists today. He has chaired over 15
tournaments and has been a PSC Board member since 2013. It is the accepted fact within
the squash community, that if it were not for the effort, leadership, organization and
commitment of Ray Kerslake there would be no squash in Peterborough. As a flourishing
club, the PSC was recognized with the 2018 Squash Ontario “Outstanding Achievement”
award. Ray was individually recognized for his contributions to Peterborough squash with
the 2022 Squash Ontario “Outstanding Achievement” award. As a Squash Pro, program
coordinator and financial lead for the PSC, Ray is a true ambassador of the game. He is a
“builder extraordinaire”.
Year Inducted:
2024
Status:
Active
Peterborough native, Ray Kerslake, was introduced to the sport of squash while
attending university. In 1975 he joined the Peterborough Racquet Club and for over 45
years he has played in many local and area tournaments; was the Peterborough Squash
Champion in 2001; played in Ontario and Canadian Masters Championships over the past
25 years, winning bronze in Ontario in 2019 and placing 4 th at the Canadians in 2019. He
was the 60+ winner at the Paul Wilson Squash Classic in 2018 and 2019. Ray’s passion for
the sport has translated into him taking on a leadership role within the Peterborough
Squash community. He has achieved Level 1 and 2 Squash Ontario coaching certification.
He continues to teach juniors and adults, which he has done for over 40 years, including a
few athletes who have gone on to be successful at the national and international level. A
Squash 57 program for young adults with developmental disabilities was established in
2021. He was Club Pro at Goodlife Fitness; took over lead person for the intercity league
(Kawartha Squash League); in 2010 formed the KSL, a competitive league for A and B level
teams from clubs in the area, including Peterborough, Cobourg, Campbellford, YMCA, Trent
University and Clarington. He launched “The Squash Shop” at the PSC in 2013 which
provides high quality equipment and racquet stringing for members and local squash
players at reasonable prices. Ray is the glue that brought people to the table in 2012 to find
a way to create the Peterborough Squash Club (PSC), a not-for-profit club run by
volunteers, that provides the stability that exists today. He has chaired over 15
tournaments and has been a PSC Board member since 2013. It is the accepted fact within
the squash community, that if it were not for the effort, leadership, organization and
commitment of Ray Kerslake there would be no squash in Peterborough. As a flourishing
club, the PSC was recognized with the 2018 Squash Ontario “Outstanding Achievement”
award. Ray was individually recognized for his contributions to Peterborough squash with
the 2022 Squash Ontario “Outstanding Achievement” award. As a Squash Pro, program
coordinator and financial lead for the PSC, Ray is a true ambassador of the game. He is a
“builder extraordinaire”.