Squash has been played in the Buffalo area since the beginning of the 20th Century, with the first competitive league squash starting in 1924 when Lyman Bass kicked off league play  with matches between The Buffalo Tennis and Squash Club, The University Club and The Buffalo Athletic Club.

The BSRA, founded in 1933, carries on the traditions of the origins of squash in Western New York through competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie.