Racquet in the Square
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Pick up a racquet and join the fun at Racquet in the Square!
Transforming Civic Square into a vibrant hub of sport, recreation and community connection, Racquet in the Square will showcase a variety of racquet sports. Visitors of all ages can explore racquet sports, including squash, pickleball, badminton, ping pong, and tennis.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Civic Square, City Hall
Admission: Free
Activities
- Squash court with drop-in play provided by Squash Ontario
- Guided Pickleball play with Canadian National Pickleball League team Grand River Rapids, as well as drop-in play
- Drop in Badminton & Table Tennis
- Inflatable tennis service cage activation from Tennis Ontario
- Racquet Sports 101 - learn introductory demos
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Badminton |
Pickleball |
Squash |
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11:10–12:00: Guided Play & Introduction/ShuttlePro Badminton |
11:10–12:00: Guided Play & Introduction/Grand River Rapids |
11:00–11:10: Opening Remarks/Greetings |
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12:00–1:00: Singles Free Play |
12:00–1:00: Doubles Free Play |
11:10–12:00: Play Squash with the City Manager |
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1:00–2:00: Racquet Sports 101/Demo from ShuttlePro Badminton |
1:00–2:00: Singles Free Play |
12:00–12:30: Singles Free Play |
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2:00–3:00: Doubles Free Play |
2:00–3:00: Doubles Free Play |
12:30–12:45: Cambridge Fire Department Mascot Photo Opportunity |
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3:00–4:00: Singles Free Play |
3:00–3:30: Racquet Sports 101/Demo from Grand River Rapids |
12:45–2:00: Singles Free Play |
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4:00–5:00: Doubles Free Play |
3:30–5:00: Doubles Free Play |
2:00–2:30: Racquet Sports 101/Demo from Squash Ontario |
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5:00–6:00: Singles Free Play |
5:00–6:00: Singles Free Play |
2:30–7:00: Singles/Open Free Play |
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6:00–7:00: Open Free Play |
6:00–7:00: Open Free Play |
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