The onset of a dark and cold winter might have finally spurred the interest squash organizers have been looking for in the sport all year, as 23 people participated in a three-day tournament last weekend.

For Jenn Parrott, it was her first time playing the sport in 16 years.

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The tournament was her first for squash, and she thanked Get Active NWT for the funding to help put it on.

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Kendall McDonald, drenched in sweat, had just come out of a long match with Chris Gilmour.

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He thinks the toughest part of the game to master is positioning.

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Organizer Grant Convey was happy about the turnout but miffed at his loss to rival Brandon Johnston.

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He said 23 players was a great turnout for Inuvik.

More tournaments for squash this winter are likely, depending on funding and schedules.