David Taylor vividly recalls his sliding doors moment from 1973.
Back then, the Forres teenager was a below average badminton player, an above average footballer and hadn't set foot on a squash court before.
Playing squash had not even…
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Our final Newsletter of 2020 is a busy one.
There's news of Scottish Squash's nomination for an Innovation in Sport Award, details of how we are tackling period poverty & an update on competitive squash returning through our BounceBack…
Edinburgh Sports Club (ESC) played host to the very first BounceBack event last weekend as competitive squash made a welcome return to Scotland.
BounceBack was launched earlier this month as a new competition structure, giving clubs an opportunity…
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Masters Player of the Year Sabine Mackenzie has set her sights on European success when one of squash’s flagship events comes to Scotland next summer.
The 2021 European Masters Championships will be staged in Edinburgh from 16 to 19 June…
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Scottish Squash are delighted to launch an innovative new level of sanctioned competition aimed at kick-starting squash in Scotland.
In line with current Scottish Government tier-level Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance we’re pleased to announce…
Glasgow University Squash Club has become a double award winning club after putting fun and inclusivity at the heart of their strategy.
The student body was named Scottish Squash Club of the Year in September having already fought off stiff…
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Do you know what period poverty is?
It’s the lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, handwashing facilities and waste management.
Did you know that as many as 3 in 10 people in Scotland cannot afford…
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After six months away from court, award winning squash coach Martin Woods has been encouraged by the early signs from his charges during the return to training.
Martin coaches players from all age groups at both Scotstoun Sports Campus and…
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Scottish Squash is delighted to announce that it has been successful in its bid to host the 2021 European Masters Championships.
The tournament is one of the most popular and well attended events in the squash calendar, traditionally attracting…
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Scottish Squash has been supporting 2020 World Squash Day through our Squash Around Scotland competition.
We asked members of Scotland's squash community to post a photo or video on social media with a squash racket or ball in hand near an…
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Squash ace Kyle Penman says hard work and his 'shock' win at the 2019 Welsh Junior Open led to him having his best ever season.
The Bridge of Allan youngster defeated top ranked boys under-15s player Jack Mahon and third seed Jack O Flynn…
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October's Newsletter has details of our World Squash Day (October 10, 2020) competition and news of Scottish Squash's extended partnership with kit suppliers Total Teamware Ltd.
We also have a run-down of how we supported UK Coaching Week…
Scottish Squash has agreed an extension to the agreement with kit supplier Total Teamware Ltd (TTL) which will see Joma branded playing and training gear continuing to be worn by Scotland players and coaches during major international events.
The…
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Scottish Squash is supporting 2020 World Squash Day by launching the Squash Around Scotland competition.
The competition aims to help promote the sport you love for World Squash Day, which takes place on Saturday, October 10.
Tagging @ScottishSquash…
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Scotland's Greg Lobban returned to competitive action at the Manchester Open this month following his best ever season on the PSA World Tour.
The 28-year old finished a curtailed 2019/20 campaign playing at the Canary Wharf Classic in March…
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Squash stalwart David Taylor’s sliding doors moment
December 2020 Newsletter
Bouncing Back – Competitive squash makes welcome return to Scotland
Sabine sets sights on 2021 European Masters Championships
BounceBack events: kick-starting competitive squash in Scotland
Inclusivity drive leads to double awards success for Glasgow squash club
Period poverty – Scottish Squash’s mission to raise awareness and tackle a taboo
Coach of the Year – ‘early signs encouraging’ as players return to training
Edinburgh to host 2021 European Masters Championships
2020 World Squash Day competition winner
Kyle Penman breaks new ground in trophy-laden season
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Scottish Squash extend partnership with Total Teamware Ltd
2020 World Squash Day competition
Greg Lobban grateful to be competing & proud of world rankings boost