WJC Profile – Robyn McAlpine hopes to build on history-making year

Anyone that has followed squash in Scotland closely this year is unlikely to have missed the name Robyn McAlpine.  It has been a huge year for the Scotstoun-squash-star, having made history as the first girl to win the U17, U19 and U23 national…

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…

WJC Profile: Louisa Kaven ready to embrace Australia challenge

Having swapped a tennis racket for a squash one seven years ago, Louisa Kaven feels that she is now ready to test herself against the world’s best players this summer.  As the youngest representative in the Women's team heading to Australia…

Check out our July update

Our July newsletter featured an update from Scotland's promising young players ahead of their trip to Australia for the World Junior Championships this month. The newsletter also featured the news that a record number of sanctioned competitions…

Senga Macfie: Still loving squash after 42 years

Having first picked up a squash racket 42 years ago, Senga Macfie’s love and affection for the game of squash has only grown stronger over the years. For almost a decade she competed in the PSA World Tour, in 1990 she won the European Squash…

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. 

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…

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…

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…

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…

Season 2023/24 Update: Gold 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. The application…

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…