Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Duncan Smith. The Aberdeen Squash Racquets Club obituary reads as follows: It is with great sadness and respect that ASRC Committee announce the passing of Mr Duncan Smith. Duncan…

Scotland’s squash community rallies to send Scottish juniors to World Championships in Australia

Scotland’s squash community has rallied together to raise funds to send some of the sport’s most promising young players to the Junior World Championships in Melbourne. With the tournament taking place in Australia, there was a significant…

Squash in Scotland membership feedback report

Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete our survey on the implementation of the Squash in Scotland membership structure for clubs and individuals. Respondents were asked to share their thoughts on the first year of Squash in…

Check out our June news update

Our June newsletter featured a thrilling conclusion to the Masters Home Internationals (MHI) as Scotland Women's O50 team clinched top position in Cardiff. Well done to all Masters players for a great effort across all of the MHI events.  The…

Diversity & Inclusion Working Group (External) Member Application

Scottish Squash are seeking individuals with expertise and experience in equality, diversity and inclusion to join our external Diversity & Inclusion Working Group.    The group will provide support and advice around equality,…

JOB VACANCY – HEAD SQUASH COACH, BRIDGE OF ALLAN SQUASH COACH

Bridge of Allan Squash Club is looking to recruit a new Head Squash Coach to lead the squash coaching programme at the club. The successful candidate will run coaching sessions for junior and senior players, organise and support with tournaments…

Squash the Stigma: “As soon as things get tricky, the first thing I do is talk to someone”

Sport at the highest level can take its toll on athletes, with the constant pressure of training hard, competing to win and trying to avoid injury.  As one of Scotland’s most promising young squash players, Georgia Adderley knows these…

Squash the Stigma: “It can feel like the whole world is against you”

Squash at the highest level can bring a lot of pressure to those in the spotlight. Players give their all on court, with appreciative eyes watching their every move and every shot. Just off court, in a prime seat, is an individual whose…

Squash the Stigma: “Squash gave me the confidence to secure promotion at work”

Moving to a new town or city can be daunting, with lost social connections, changes to routine and nerves about starting afresh.  The impact of lockdowns and isolation during the Covid pandemic only added to that uncertainty, when Billy…

Scottish Squash aims to #SquashtheStigma around mental health in May

Scottish Squash is marking the month of May with a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of talking about mental health, and how squash can play a role in maintaining better mental health. Squash the Stigma will draw on the stories…

Check out our April news update

Our April newsletter featured an exciting update at the top of the game, after PSA success for Rory Stewart and Alison Thomson in March, as well as the team announcement for the Masters Home Internationals. We celebrated Allison Penman, who…

Young People Drive Squash Forward at Inverness Royal Academy

    Squash is taking off at a Highland secondary school, with the help of two enthusiastic pupil volunteers and six courts marked out in the gym hall. Kirsten and Aimee (pictured), two keen squash playing pupils at Inverness…

Check out our February news update

Our February newsletter featured a big announcement about the venue for this September's Springfield Scottish Squash Open. There was an update on some great squash action across all age groups in January, and an update on the brilliant start…

Dave Ferguson “thrilled beyond recognition” after New Year Honours award

Waverley squash stalwart Dave Ferguson was delighted to be recognised in in the New Year Honours list – but admits he thought it was a joke at first. The 65-year-old was awarded a Member of the British Empire (MBE) for Services to Squash…

The Scottish Squash Moment of the Year 2022 revealed

2022 was an incredible year for squash in Scotland. There was success at all levels of the game for individuals, doubles pairings and teams. That meant there were 12 nominees for the Scottish Squash Moment of the Year 2022, which was put…