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…

Season 2023/24 Competitions Calendar Announced: Platinum Application Window Now Open

Scottish Squash are pleased to announce confirmed dates for Platinum, Gold and Masters competitions in the upcoming 2023/24 season. The calendar to view these in full can be found below or viewed on our events calendar here. Locations for these…

Squash the Stigma: What are the mental health benefits of squash?

To kick off our Squash the Stigma campaign, we invited Sue Strachan to write a guest post sharing the mental health benefits of squash. Sue is an FSRC and physician with over 36 years of experience working as a doctor. In her spare time she…

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…

Five Nations 2023: Latest News and Results

Scottish Squash are delighted to be hosting the Five Nations 2023 at Edinburgh Sports Club from 21 - 23 April. The event is an annual round robin style tournament competed in the Under 13s and Under 15s age categories between Scotland, Ireland,…

Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023 set to hit new heights as tickets go on sale

Tickets for Scotland’s flagship squash event taking place in the Highland capital this September are now on sale, with this year’s event set to be the biggest yet. The Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023, with the continued support…

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…

Masters Home Internationals Teams Announced for 2023

The domestic Scottish Squash Masters season concluded in early March with a superb National Championships held at Aberdeen Squash and Racketball Club. After five competitive Masters Regional events between September and February, the National…

Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023 ticketing details announced

Tickets for the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023 will go on sale on Monday 17th April at 10am. The flagship PSA Challenger Tour event will make its return to Inverness, after the unprecedented success of the last edition held in the Highland capital in 2021.

Scotland selection revealed for European and Five Nations Championships

Scottish Squash have announced their selections for the much-anticipated Europeans and Five Nations Championships. The senior men selected to represent Scotland at the European Team Championships in Helsinki from 26-29 April are Greg Lobban,…

Volunteering in Squash: Allison Penman Receives Recognition in SportScotland Volunteering Case Study

Scottish Squash is proud to have Bridge of Allan Sports Club's Allison Penman featured in sportscotland's campaign to highlight the hugely impactful work of volunteers in Scottish sport. Allison's work as a volunteer and squash advocate is so…

Greg Lobban and Alison Thomson Secure Titles at Thrilling Scottish National Championships

Alison Thomson realised her dream of winning the Scottish national title as she took home top prize at Newlands LTC at the National Championships which took place over 17th – 19th February. A finalist several times, Thomson got over the line…

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…

Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of David Mathie. David had been battling cancer, which he reacted to with a typically positive approach. David was a long-term member of Western Health & Rackets Club in Glasgow…

Scottish National Championships 2023 – Draws and Look Ahead

The Scottish Senior National Championships 2023 take place this weekend (17 – 19 February) at Newlands Lawn Tennis Club in Glasgow, with some of the top talent in the country set to feature in two highly competitive and exciting Men's and…