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.

H//T SQUASH Award launched to help women deliver popular programme in clubs across Scotland

The H//T SQUASH Programme has seen huge success in recent years. The Programme offers an opportunity to female beginner squash players to be welcomed on court, be active and learn a new skill in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Currently,…

Entries Now Open for JC Lindsay Scottish Junior Open 2023

  Scottish Squash are pleased to confirm that the JC Lindsay Scottish Junior Open will return in 2023. Taking place in Edinburgh, the Open will run from Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th December across two venues: Oriam, Scotlands National…

Nail-Biting Finish at Junior Inter-Regionals Ignites New Season of Squash in Scotland

An incredibly close finish in the Under 19s age category crowned a superb weekend of squash at Oriam, Scotland’s National Performance Centre, on 2nd – 3rd September in Edinburgh. The first Platinum competition of the 2023-24 season, the Scottish Junior Inter-Regional Team Championships lived up to the hype with a fantastic atmosphere and spirit of competition throughout two days of action.

Junior and Senior Selection Criteria Announced; New Senior Order of Merit Rankings Confirmed

Scottish Squash are pleased to announce the publication of the Junior and Senior Selection Criteria for representative events for season 2023-24. With an exciting season ahead no doubt full of fierce competition, Scottish Squash wish the best…

2023/23 Scottish National League – Entries Open

Scottish Squash are now accepting entries for the men's & women's Scottish National League for the 2023/24 season. National League is a competition organised  where clubs compete to become National Club Champions. The competition runs…

Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2023 shortlists announced

The Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2023 supported by Headline Sponsor The Fitness Group provide the perfect opportunity to celebrate the very best of Scotland’s squash community.  This year’s edition – a return to an in-person event…

Masters Regionals Circuit: Venues Confirmed for Season 2023/24

Scottish Squash are pleased to confirm the calendar and venues for the Masters Regional Circuit in the 2023/24 season. We look forward to these events and wish to thank all regional committees for their organisational efforts thus far. The…

Scottish Squash Launch New Performance Pathway Programme

Scottish Squash are pleased to confirm details of the newly developed Performance Pathway Programme (PPP), launched for the 2023-24 season. The PPP provides players with the opportunity, within a national squad environment, to develop all areas…

Junior and Senior Gold Venues Confirmed for Season 2023/24

July 2023 | Following the application process for venues to apply to run Junior and Senior Gold sanctioned competitions, Scottish Squash are pleased to announce that venues have now been confirmed. We would like to thank all venues for their…

WJC Profile: Rowan Niven’s hard work pays off with Australia call

Representing Scotland in the Junior World Championships feels like the culmination of years of hard work for young squash star Rowan Niven.  The eighteen-year-old honed her craft at Bridge of Allan Squash Club, and has travelled across Scotland…

WJC Profile: Anna Halliday ready to broaden horizons from Europe to the World

From Bridge of Allan Squash Club, to Europe and now the world, Anna Halliday is ready to take her game to the next level at the Junior World Championships in Australia this summer.  The eighteen-year old, has taken on some of the best in…

Competitive Squash Bounces Back with Record Number of Tournaments

Competitive squash in Scotland surged back in popularity in season 2022/23 with a record 41 sanctioned events held across the country. Various tournament formats, such as mixed graded, women’s only and doubles events saw opportunities available throughout the season and overall entry levels on the rise. 

Together for Squash in Scotland strategy launched for 2023-27

Following an extensive consultation with the sport’s stakeholders, Scottish Squash is delighted to launch its new strategy, 'Together for Squash in Scotland'. The new strategy aims to build on the successes achieved during the last strategic…

Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2023: Everything you need to know

The Scottish Squash Annual Awards are set to make their return as an in-person event this year, for the first time since 2016.  Scotland’s squash community is invited to the biggest annual celebration of the sport, with seven awards up…

Springfield Scottish Squash Open Festival planned with 100 days to go

With just 100 days until the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023 gets underway in Inverness, plans are being made to ensure the event leaves a lasting legacy in the city. Children from the Inverness High School and Inverness Royal Academy…