This section provides material related to the SSRL Performance Programme including news, general information about the various systems, representative results and reports, rankings and performance related articles.

Great weekend of squash at Scottish National Masters

The Scottish National Masters returned with aplomb this weekend, with some top class matches across 12 age categories from O35 up to O75. Over 80 players from across Scotland descended on the Grange Sports Club in Edinburgh between 11th -14th…

Job Vacancy (Head Squash Coach) – Oriam, Heriot-Watt University

Job Vacancy: Oriam Head Squash Coach Oriam, in partnership with Scottish Squash, is looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated squash coach to join the performance team as the Head Squash Coach. This is a new role and linked to the introduction…

Scottish Masters National Championships take centre stage this weekend

After some time on the side-lines due to recent Covid restrictions, the much-anticipated Scottish Masters National Championships returns to the squash calendar this weekend, taking place between 11-13th March at the Grange Sports Club in Edinburgh. The…

Juniors shine in thrilling weekend of Scottish National Championship squash

Scotland’s junior squash players were on top form at the Scottish Junior National Championships at the Oriam in Edinburgh over the weekend. Over 80 juniors from U11 to U19 competed over three days of high-octane squash watched by an impressive…

Grampian Regional Masters serves up a feast of squash

The Grampian Regional Masters returned at the weekend, with over 80 men and women competing across 18 age categories from O35 to O75. Held at the Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club, this much anticipated tournament was expertly organised by…

Fifteen Nations Set To Compete for WSF World Doubles Titles in April

Fifteen nations will compete for honours at the upcoming WSF World Doubles Squash Championships, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland for the first time between April 5-9. The 2022 WSF World Doubles will be organised by Scottish Squash…

OBITUARY

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Minty Smith, who passed away on 13th February, 2022. Minty will be greatly missed by all who knew her, and we offer deepest condolences to her family. The Highlands &…

Juniors compete again at Scottish Junior National Championships

After a two-year hiatus, one of the highlights of the Junior circuit is up next, the much anticipated and keenly contested Scottish Junior National Championships, which takes place between the 25th-27th February at the Oriam, Scotland’s Sports…

Newlands Senior Gold treats spectators to pulsating weekend of squash

The Newlands Senior Gold at the Newlands Lawn Tennis and Squash Club in Glasgow showcased some top-drawer squash from some of Scotland’s leading senior and emerging players. The Men’s Division 1 saw close rivals Alasdair Prott from Inverness…

Grampian Regional Masters and Newlands Senior Gold up next

A busy February continues with a double header on the 19th and 20th of February, the much anticipated Grampian Regional Masters at the Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club and the Newlands Senior Gold at the Newlands Lawn Tennis and Squash Club…

Scots bring home four titles at British National Masters Squash Championship

The Scottish contingent have done their country proud by winning four titles at the British National Masters at the Nottingham Squash Rackets Club over the weekend. Other great performances included Ken Reid and Emilio Fazzi’s run to the semi-finals…

Young Scots talent compete at Junior Gold’s over action packed weekend

Over fifty boys and girls representing the next generation of Scotland’s squash talent competed over two days at the Junior Gold Tournament at the Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club over the weekend. Highlights included a convincing win…

Competition Update – February 2022

Plenty of exciting plans are developing across Scotland for everyone to get involved in competitions throughout 2022. The 2022 calendar offers opportunities domestically for all ages and standards of players to find a relevant competition. If…

Scottish Senior National Championships – Date Change

Scottish Squash can confirm a change to the planned 2022 competition calendar in relation to the Scottish Senior National Championships which was scheduled to take place between the 18 – 20 March at Edinburgh Sports Club. Due to scheduling…

Racket Stringing Course – 21st & 22nd February

The UK Racket Stringers Association is delivering a two-day professional stringer course in Scotland on Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd February. This course covers tennis, squash and badminton over two busy days. It is suitable for all levels. Course…