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.

GUIDANCE FOR SQUASH

Scottish Squash welcomes the announcement by the First Minister last Thursday (20th August 2020) with regard to the further easing of COVID-19 related restrictions on sport. We are pleased to have had our guidance approved by sportscotland…
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Rory Stewart aims to replicate Scotland form on PSA Tour

Rory Stewart is determined to replicate his Scotland form on the PSA Tour when the new season begins. For many athletes pulling on the nation jersey is a source of inspiration and it certainly brings the best out of Scotland's number three…

Scottish Squash Annual Awards Season 2019-20 – Extended Closing Date

Season 2019-20 The Scottish Squash Annual Awards provide the perfect opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the fantastic people who are contributing great things to squash in Scotland. Six award…

OBITUARY

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Shaw who died aged 92 on 14th July 2020. Bill was an Honorary Member, squash legend, Scottish Champion, Scottish Internationalist and Edinburgh Sports Club Champion.  His funeral…
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Scottish Squash Coronavirus/COVID19

Following a formal communication sent to the First Minister on the morning of 30th July 2020 from 32 individual Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGB), the SGB CEO Forum welcomes the recognition by the First Minister of the requirement to move forward the re-opening of sports facilities.
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First class lockdown for new grad Katriona

It's been a lockdown of two halves for Perth squash player Katriona Allen. After finishing third at the Sterling Trucks Scottish Nationals in March, she took advantage of the enforced shutdown to initially focus all her energies into completing…
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Prepare for a return to squash

As squash players across Scotland eagerly anticipate a return to court in the near future, it's imperative players at all levels are fully prepared. After many frustrating months off court the last thing you want to do is get injured on…
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Lockdown blessings for reinvigorated Alan Clyne

It’s been a contrasting lockdown for Scotland's top two male squash players. For Greg Lobban it came at a time when he was in the form of his life having picked up some notable scalps on his last outing, defeating world number three Karim…
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‘We need to talk.’ Lisa Aitken on her mission to educate herself and others on racism.

It's the 100th day of lockdown when we speak to squash player Lisa Aitken who’s been back at her family home in Montrose ever since winning a fourth national title in March.  For many, this time has allowed an opportunity for reflection…
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Georgia sets out roadmap to Birmingham 2022

Georgia Adderley remains focused on her long-term ambitions as squash players remain off tour due to the global pandemic. The Scot saw her season come to a premature end in March following the Sterling Trucks Scottish National Championships,…
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The Sunday Feature with Alison Thomson

Alison Thomson was in Canada competing in back-to-back PSA Challenger events when it became apparent that a new reality was dawning. Having competed in Calgary the week before, she had made the trip across to Regina to play in the Queen…
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Alasdair Prott aims to maintain good form after lockdown

Inverness squash player Alasdair Prott is hoping to pick up where he left off when lockdown is eventually lifted and squash players are allowed back on court. The 18-year-old had been in great form before sport across the globe came to a…
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The Great Gadsby comeback

It's January 2018 and Claire Gadsby is back on court a year after seriously injuring her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). She’s competing in the same tournament, on the same court against the same opponent. Gut-wrenchingly, it's the…
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A day in the life of a squash couple – in lockdown

Scotland's number one male squash player Greg Lobban was back in his home city of Inverness when news of the lockdown measures were announced on March 23. Since then Greg has been in the family home with his mum and dad, their dog Barney…