In November 1972, four Georgetown professionals met to discuss the feasibility of bringing squash to Georgetown. Monty Hyde, Bill Manderson, Marty Hughes and Boyd Hoddinott began developing a plan of action. Despite much skepticism within the community and from others who had tried and failed, the four men were convinced they could sell the concept.
In March 1973, the organizers were made aware of nine acres of industrial land available on the banks of the Credit River which had been considered to be too far below grade for normal industry. An offer was made by Boyd Hoddinott which was accepted by local council and the property was re-zoned a year later. In June of 1973, the founders organized a stag at the local armory. One hundred and sixty men came out to see displays about squash and to hear Jimmy Mason and others extol the virtues of the game. By the end of the night a total of 35 members had each written cheques for $250.00 to buy a share. All of this took place on the basis of faith and trust in the organizers.
Graham Brown and Drs. Brian Buckrell and Alex Furness were others prominent in the early organization which continued to grow so that by the day of the victorious OMB hearing in May of 1974, some 70 members had already signed up. Sod turning took place in August 1974 with the original male-only Georgetown Racquet Club ready for play in mid January 1975.
In 1978, the GRC membership voted to expand the club to include two new international courts and two tennis courts. It further moved to open memberships then recognizing itself as a family club.
Now, 50 years in the making, with over 250 members and growing, the Georgetown Racquet Club continues to fulfill the recreational and social needs of our community and consistently earns the Halton Hills Readers Choice Award as Georgetown's favourite racquet club.
As always, the Georgetown Racquet Club has remained a Not-For-Profit club managed and maintain by members and volunteers.
In March 1973, the organizers were made aware of nine acres of industrial land available on the banks of the Credit River which had been considered to be too far below grade for normal industry. An offer was made by Boyd Hoddinott which was accepted by local council and the property was re-zoned a year later. In June of 1973, the founders organized a stag at the local armory. One hundred and sixty men came out to see displays about squash and to hear Jimmy Mason and others extol the virtues of the game. By the end of the night a total of 35 members had each written cheques for $250.00 to buy a share. All of this took place on the basis of faith and trust in the organizers.
Graham Brown and Drs. Brian Buckrell and Alex Furness were others prominent in the early organization which continued to grow so that by the day of the victorious OMB hearing in May of 1974, some 70 members had already signed up. Sod turning took place in August 1974 with the original male-only Georgetown Racquet Club ready for play in mid January 1975.
In 1978, the GRC membership voted to expand the club to include two new international courts and two tennis courts. It further moved to open memberships then recognizing itself as a family club.
Now, 50 years in the making, with over 250 members and growing, the Georgetown Racquet Club continues to fulfill the recreational and social needs of our community and consistently earns the Halton Hills Readers Choice Award as Georgetown's favourite racquet club.
As always, the Georgetown Racquet Club has remained a Not-For-Profit club managed and maintain by members and volunteers.
