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Huge fundraising effort supports young Scots’ trip to World Championships

Scotland’s squash community has rallied once again to send some of the country’s most promising youngsters to the World Junior Championship this summer. The young Scots will compete at the event in Houston, Texas, following a bumper fundraising…
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Thriving WISPS Community Sees Players Rise to Challenge of National Representation

With another bumper season of squash almost over, the WISPS (Women In Scotland Playing Squash) community has gone from strength to strength in its second full season. With regular tournaments throughout Scotland overseen by Edinburgh-based squash…

Lisa Aitken reflects on life as an LGBT athlete for Pride Month

As one of Scotland’s great squash players, Lisa Aitken has fought back from injury and adversity over the years. She is an inspirational figure to women and girls, and a shining light of excellence for all members of Scotland’s squash…
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JC Lindsay Scottish Junior Open to Return for 2024

Scottish Squash are delighted to confirm the Scottish Junior Open will return for 2024 with key sponsor JC Lindsay partnering with Scottish Squash for an eighth time in the history of the prestigious tournament. Building on the success of…

Squash in Scotland membership update

Following four years without an increase in affiliation fees, Squash in Scotland membership fees will increase for membership year 2024-25.  Individual “Player” membership will now cost £17 for a full year’s subscription.  This…
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Annual awards 2024 nominations now open

Nominations for the Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2024 are now open. The awards provide an opportunity to celebrate squash excellence and recognise the hard work of players, officials, clubs and coaches across the country over the last year. The…

Scottish Squash teams up with Squash Levels to provide new opportunities for players

Scottish Squash is delighted to announce a partnership with Squash Levels, to provide new ways for players to connect, compete and improve. The collaboration will allow squash players in Scotland to find their place in SquashLevels global…

Scottish National League set to reach thrilling conclusion at Oriam

The Scottish National League is set to reach its thrilling conclusion at Oriam this Saturday, with it all still to play for in the men’s and women’s leagues. It is set to be a battle of the Edinburgh clubs, with Edinburgh Sports Club…

New faces as squads confirmed for European Teams Championship

The Scotland squads to compete at the European Teams Championship in Zurich next month have been confirmed. Following promotion from Division 2, Scotland’s women will compete against Europe’s top nations, while the men will aim to secure…

Heriot-Watt history makers set for first ever BUCS finals

Heriot-Watt’s men's squash stars will make history tomorrow as the first sports team in the university’s history to appear in the British University and College Sports (BUCS) Championship Finals. The squad will head down to Loughborough…

Star-studded line-up set to battle it out in Scotland’s richest squash tournament

Players from the world’s top ten are set to headline The Edinburgh Open 2024, taking place at Edinburgh Sports Club from Thursday to Sunday this week. World number 5, Karim Abdel Gawad will lead the way in the men’s draw, with the Egyptian…

Check out our March update

Our March newsletter featured news from the Junior and Masters National Championships last month. It was a huge month for those that enjoy competitive squash, with over 20 national champions crowned! There were details of discounts…

The Edinburgh Open set to attract world’s best in March

“Scotland’s richest squash tournament” will make its return in the capital this March, attracting a field of top Scottish and international players. The Edinburgh Open 2024 will feature 32 of the world’s top players, competing at…

TrySomethingNew: H//T SQUASH introduces hundreds of women and girls to “The Healthy Sport”

Like many women and girls in Scotland, Chloe Hockney’s first real experience of squash came during a H//T SQUASH session. The programme aims to introduce females to squash by providing an opportunity to learn the basics of squash in a fun,…

Aberdeen to host Scotland’s top junior players, as squash thrives in the North-East

With junior squash is thriving in Grampian, the Granite City is set for a feast of squash as Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club hosts the Scottish Junior National Championships this weekend. Squash in the region has gone from strength to…