Life begins at 40. Or so the old adage goes.
For Sabine Mackenzie that's certainly the case in terms of her squash career after a near 20-year hiatus from the sport.
Born in South Africa to Dutch parents, Sabine first picked up a racket…
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No squash, no problem.
There's still plenty to report on in our latest newsletter as the squash community gets creative during this time away from court.
We've ran a number of online webinars aimed at supporting the development of coaches…
Montrose's Peter Buchan can boast a CV which would be the envy of many a squash player in Scotland.
He may not have a trophy cabinet laden with silverware. But who can say they've competed against former Scotland and World Number One Peter…
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Edinburgh junior Rory Richmond is using his time away from a squash court to get into peak fitness in preparation for a return to the sport.
The 15-year-old admits he's really missing being on court but aims to be in the best possible position…
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She's just at the beginning of her squash career but rising talent Anna Halliday already knows the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset.
Under normal circumstances, the 14-year-old can be seen on the squash courts at Bridge of Allan…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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Following feedback from the coaches questionnaire released around the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottish Squash have arranged a finance webinar which aims to support self-employed coaches and players to better understand the support available from…
We continue to live in unprecedented times as the whole country and many parts of the world take measures to combat coronavirus/COVID-19 . Please read our most recent COVID-19 guidance note (July 9) here.
The way we go about our everyday…
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England Squash (Premier Squash League (PSL) organisers) have confirmed that the 2019/20 Karakal PSL has been cancelled due to restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic.
A statement issued from England Squash on Thursday (April, 2nd) announced,…
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The world may feel like it has ground to a standstill but Scottish Squash are continuing to looks at ways to grow our sport.
We are at the beginning of a new strategic plan - A Sport For Health - where the main development aims are to bring…
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Squash life begins at 40 – Sabine Mackenzie on her renewed love for the sport
June 2020 News update
Peter Buchan on breaking records and playing the world number one
Rory Richmond steps out comfort zone during new fitness drive
Starlet Anna champions healthy mindset during Mental Health Awareness Week
Georgia sets out roadmap to Birmingham 2022
The Sunday Feature with Alison Thomson
Alasdair Prott aims to maintain good form after lockdown
The Great Gadsby comeback
Online Webinars
A day in the life of a squash couple – in lockdown
Finance Webinar
COVID-19: The Scottish Squash toolkit
Karakal Premier Squash League Season Cancelled
Meet Cara Shearer – Club Development Officer (Women & Girls)