Grassroots & LGU Development
We partner with cities to build courts and assign coaches — like our coaching rotation for Ormoc City's new courts — and we're working to bring glass courts to more LGUs nationwide.
National Governing Body for Squash · Philippines
The home of Philippine squash.
From first-time players in our provinces to Kayod Pilipinas on the regional stage — PSAI develops, organises and champions the sport of squash across the Philippines.
2014PSA established — carrying on SRAP's work since 1975
2019First SEA Games squash gold — mixed team
ManilaNational Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
LA28Squash makes its Olympic debut — our long-term target
About PSAI
Building the sport, court by court.
The Philippine Squash Academy, Inc. (PSAI) is the national governing body for squash in the Philippines. Established in 2014, we carry forward the work of the Squash Rackets Association of the Philippines (SRAP), founded in 1975, and serve as the country's member in the regional and world squash family.
We select, train and field the Philippine national team; sanction and host national and international tournaments; train coaches and referees; and work with local government units, schools and clubs to bring squash to more Filipinos.
Our mission is simple: give every Filipino a pathway into squash — and give our best players a real chance to compete with the world.
Our name
Why an Academy, not a Federation?
Most national sports bodies call themselves a federation or an association. We chose Academy on purpose. A federation governs; an academy teaches. Our name reminds us every day that our first duty is to develop people, on and off the court.
Athletes for a season, people for life
Our players will not be athletes forever. A playing career is short and life after it is long, so we invest in the whole person: education, discipline and character, and pathways into coaching, refereeing, sports administration and careers beyond squash, including college scholarships abroad.
Always enrolling
An academy never stops looking for its next students. Our grassroots programmes in schools and cities like Ormoc, our junior squads and our talent searches keep finding the next best players, feeding a pipeline that runs all the way to Kayod Pilipinas.
Passing it on
Today's national players become tomorrow's coaches, referees and mentors. When they step off the court, they come back to teach the next generation. That is how an academy keeps the game growing.
National Team
Kayod Pilipinas.
Our national squad trains full-time at the National Squash Center in Manila and competes across Southeast Asia, Asia and the world tour.
The name
Kayod
In Filipino, kayod means to work hard without letup — to grind. We say kayod kalabaw for someone who works like a carabao. It is the spirit we ask of every player on our team: show up, put in the work, and keep going when it gets hard.
The symbol
The carabao
The carabao is the Philippines' best-loved animal and an enduring symbol of the Filipino farmer: strong, patient, humble and tireless. It doesn't quit halfway down the field. That is the kind of squash player we want to develop — steady, resilient and hard to beat.
The badge
Every detail is Filipino
The sun and three stars of our flag rise behind the carabao, wrapped in the flag's blue and red. Two yellow dots, like those on a competition squash ball, mark it as ours. Laurels stand for the victories we work toward. EST. 2014 marks the founding of the Philippine Squash Academy.
A historic first
SEA Games Mixed Team Gold
At the 2019 SEA Games in Manila, the Philippines won its first-ever SEA Games squash gold, taking the mixed team title.
Robert GarciaDavid William PeliñoReymark BegorniaJemyca AribadoAlyssa Yvonne Dalida
Head Coach
Low Wee Wern
Former World No. 5
A former world top-five player who spent close to two decades with the Malaysian national team, Coach Wee Wern leads the high-performance programme, supported by our Filipino national coaching staff.
Southeast Asia
Medal contention at the SEA Games, SEA Cup and Southeast Asian championships.
Asia
Breakthrough results at the Asian Games and Asian Team & Individual Championships.
The World
World-ranked players and a credible path toward LA28 qualification.
National Training Pool
Our squads.
The athletes, coaches and officials in the national programme.
NTP AthletesNational Training Pool — senior national team athletes
Men's7
| 1 | Reymark Begornia |
| 2 | David Peliño |
| 3 | Christopher Buraga |
| 4 | Jonathan Reyes |
| 5 | Van Aero Dalida |
| 6 | Carl Carillo |
| 7 | Mel John Arebado |
Women's5
| 1 | Jemyca Aribado |
| 2 | Alyssa Yvonne Dalida |
| 3 | Aerra Relano |
| 4 | Lizette Reyes |
| 5 | Lyra Kate Trasmil |
NTP CoachesNational Training Pool coaching staff
Changing of the GuardsFormer national players David Peliño and Van Aero Dalida step up as NTP Coaches, while Edgar Balleber, Jaime Ortua and Claudio Paganpan, Jr. move on to lead regional squash development as Regional Coaches.
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Peliño |
| 2 | Van Aero Dalida |
Regional CoachesCoaches developing squash in the regions
| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Balleber |
| 2 | Jaime Ortua |
| 3 | Claudio Paganpan, Jr. |
NYTP AthletesNational Youth Training Pool — junior athletes
Boys6
| 1 | Rylan Rhys Bitoon |
| 2 | Racee Cervantes |
| 3 | Dylan Paul Ellant |
| 4 | Iñigo Xavier Jordan |
| 5 | Alexandre Maestral |
| 6 | Ashton Rain Medino |
Girls3
| 1 | Aliyah Nicolai Gannaban |
| 2 | Jas Cassiel Torres |
| 3 | Daryn Zane Verana |
Developmental AthletesDevelopmental pool athletes
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|---|---|---|
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Sparring AthletesSparring partners for the national squad
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RefereesNationally accredited technical officials
| # | Name | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgar Balleber | National |
| 2 | Alan Relano | National |
| 3 | Van Aero Dalida | National |
| 4 | Alyssa Yvonne Dalida | National |
| 5 | Lizette Reyes | National |
| 6 | David Peliño | National |
| 7 | Reymark Begornia | National |
| 8 | Claudio Paganpan, Jr. | National |
College Scholarships Abroad
Play squash. Study abroad.
Universities overseas — especially varsity college squash programmes in the United States — actively recruit strong junior players. Squash can open the door to a world-class education, often with scholarships or financial aid.
1
Build your squash profile
Compete regularly in national and international junior events, earn a ranking, and keep a record of your results and match videos.
2
Keep your grades strong
Universities look at academics as closely as squash. Plan early for school grades and any entrance or English tests the schools require.
3
Get guidance from PSAI
Our coaches and Secretariat can help you assess your level, shortlist suitable universities and prepare to approach college coaches.
4
Connect with college coaches
Reach out with your profile and videos, take part in visits and showcase events, and compare offers and financial aid carefully.
Programs
A pathway for every player.
Whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or chasing a national team spot, there's a place for you in Philippine squash.
Junior Squash
Talent identification, junior training and competition, including the Southeast Asian Junior Individual Championships hosted in Manila.
Coaches & Officials
Coaching and refereeing courses that raise the standard of the game at every level, from club to national team.
Squash for Development
Using squash to support education, health and opportunity for young Filipinos in underserved communities.
Calendar of Events
On court.
National selection events, ranking tournaments and regional championships hosted by PSAI.
Nov 11–14, 2026
National Individual Squash Championships 2026
Men's Open · Women's Open · Division 1 · Division 2 · National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
Nov 25–28, 2026
Philippine Satellite #3 2026
PSA Squash Tour · Men's & Women's · National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila
2027
5th SEA Junior Individual Squash Championships
Southeast Asia's top juniors · Dates and venue to be announced
Year-round
Philippine Satellite & Challenger Series
PSA Squash Tour ranking-point events at the National Squash Center
Jun 10–14, 2026
4th SEA Junior Individual Squash Championships
Manila, Philippines
Regional & international calendar
Upcoming events from World Squash, PSA, ASF, SRAM, SSRA and Hong Kong Squash · updated 7 Nov 2026 · dates subject to change
November 2026
11–15 Nov
UTU Singapore Classic 2026Kallang Squash Centre, Singapore
PSA Challenger · Men & Women
PSASingapore (SSRA)
16–20 Nov
Hong Kong Squash PSA Challenge Cup 2026Hong Kong, China
PSA Challenger · Men & Women
PSAHong Kong
17–22 Nov
China Squash Open 2026Shanghai, China
PSA World Event · Gold
PSA
24–28 Nov
CAS International Squash Championships 2026Islamabad, Pakistan
PSA World Event · Copper · Men
PSA
24–28 Nov
HKFC Milwaukee Open 2026Hong Kong, China
PSA World Event · Silver
PSAHong Kong
24–29 Nov
Northern Slam 2026New Delhi, India
Asian Junior Super Series · Silver
ASF
30 Nov – 6 Dec
Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open 2026Hong Kong, China
PSA World Event · Platinum
PSAHong Kong
December 2026
1–6 Dec
REDtone 18th KL Junior Open Squash Championships 2026Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Asian Junior Super Series · Platinum
ASFMalaysia (SRAM)
3–6 Dec
Greetings Squash PSA Challenger 2026 IIIsesaki, Japan
PSA Challenger · Men
PSA
6–10 Dec
Sindh Open 2026Karachi, Pakistan
PSA World Event · Bronze
PSA
8–13 Dec
ONCOCARE Singapore Junior Open 2026Kallang Squash Centre, Singapore
Asian Junior Super Series · Platinum
ASFSingapore (SSRA)
11–15 Dec
6th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games — SquashRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Multi-sport Games
ASF
14–19 Dec
World Team Squash Championships 2026Cheongju, South Korea
World Championship · Teams
World Squash
24–29 Dec
HKFC International Junior Squash Open 2026Hong Kong, China
Asian Junior Super Series · Platinum
ASFHong Kong
January 2027
5–10 Jan
Karachi Open 2027Karachi, Pakistan
PSA World Event · Gold
PSA
27–31 Jan
HCL Squash PSA Challenger, TelanganaHyderabad, India
PSA Challenger · Men & Women
PSA
February 2027
9–13 Feb
JSW Indian Open 2027Mumbai, India
PSA World Event · Copper (M) / Silver (W)
PSA
10–14 Feb
Sri Lanka Junior Squash Open 2027Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Asian Junior Super Series · Silver
ASF
23–27 Feb
23rd Asian Junior Team ChampionshipsThailand
Asian Championship · Junior TeamsDates to be confirmed
ASF
March 2027
27 Mar – 4 Apr
PSA World Squash Championships 2026–27London, England
World Championship · Individual
PSA
May 2027
May
24th Asian Individual Squash ChampionshipsIndia
Asian Championship · IndividualDates to be confirmed
ASF
26 May – 6 Jun
British Open 2027Birmingham, England
PSA World Event · Diamond
PSA
June 2027
23–27 Jun
34th Asian Junior Individual ChampionshipsSri Lanka
Asian Championship · Junior IndividualDates to be confirmed
ASF
2027
Dates TBA
World Squash Junior Championships 2027Chengdu, China
World Championship · JuniorsDates to be announced
World Squash
News
Latest from PSAI.
Kayod Pilipinas hosts Japan and Thailand for training camp
The national team welcomed Japan and Thailand for a week-long camp at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex ahead of the Asian Games.
Manila hosts the 4th SEA Junior Championships
Southeast Asia's best junior players competed in Manila on June 10–14, 2026.
Squash takes root in Ormoc City
PSAI, the Philippine Sports Commission and the City of Ormoc held squash try-outs and an introduction to grassroots development at the Ormoc Development and Training Complex on 21–22 March 2026. PSAI coaches now rotate in to build the local game.
Our home
National Squash Center
Philippine squash finally has a home: the multi-storey National Squash Center beside the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, built by the Philippine Sports Commission. It is the training base of the national team and the venue for our national and international events.
Gate 8, M. Adriatico St.
National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004
Leadership
Board & officers.
Officers
SG
Sheree R. C. GotuacoPresident
JT
Atty. Juan Lorenzo “Jorenz” TañadaVice-President
RB
Robert E. BachmannSecretary-General
JM
Jose “Joey” Ledesma MabilanganTreasurer
Trustees
CP
Clementine Poblete‑ApacibleTrustee
CA
Carlito D. AbanilTrustee
EV
Eugenio “Yoohoo” R. VillanuevaTrustee
NB
Neil Christopher J. BernardoTrustee
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VacantTrustee
Secretariat
AD
Alyssa Yvonne R. DalidaSecretariat
National Team
LW
Low Wee WernNational Head Coach
Governance & Transparency
Corporate information.
PSAI is a duly registered corporation. Our registration details and governing documents are published here in the interest of transparency and good governance.
Registration details
- Registered name
- Philippine Squash Academy, Inc.
- Also known as
- PSAI · PSA · Philippine Squash
- Corporate form
- Non-stock corporation
- SEC Company Reg. No.
- CN201404642
- Date of incorporation
- March 7, 2014
- Tax Identification No.
- 008-729-930-000
- Registered office
- Unit 611, 2210 CPTT, Chino Roces Avenue, Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City 1230, Philippines
- Status
- National Sports Association for squash
Documents
- PDFSEC Certificate of IncorporationWith SEC Cover Sheet · 2 pagesDownload ↓
- PDFArticles of IncorporationFiled 6 March 2014 · 5 pagesDownload ↓
- PDFBy-LawsWith letter to the SEC · 6 pagesDownload ↓
- PDFGeneral Information Sheet (GIS)Latest filed with the SECOn request
- PDFAudited Financial StatementsLatest fiscal yearOn request
- PDFBIR Certificate of RegistrationForm 2303On request
- PDFPOC RecognitionNational Sports Association membershipOn request
- PDFPSC AccreditationPhilippine Sports CommissionOn request
- PDFSafeguarding & Code of ConductAthletes, coaches and officialsOn request
- PDFAnti-Doping PolicyIn line with WADA and World Squash rulesOn request
Documents marked “On request” are available from the Secretariat.
Affiliations
Part of the squash family.
PSAI represents the Philippines in squash's world, Asian and regional federations, and works alongside the country's national sports bodies.
International Federations
National Sports Bodies
Get on court.
Players, parents, clubs, schools, LGUs and sponsors — there's a role for you in growing Philippine squash.
Contact
Talk to us.
- OfficeGate 8, M. Adriatico St., National Squash Center, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Malate, Manila, Philippines 1004
- Emailkayodpilipinas.psa@gmail.com
- Mobile · WhatsApp · Viber+63 939 475 2500 · Chat on WhatsApp
- Phone+63 2 8709 4801
- Facebook & MessengerPhilippine Squash Academy, Inc.
- Instagram@kayodpilipinas