European U/15-17 Team Championships Lyon, France. May 7-11
The 2008 U15/U17 European Team Championships will take place in Lyon, May 7-11. Scotland will be represented in both events.
The U/15 team is comprised of David Jones, Greig Stewart, Christopher Leiper, Morgan McGuire and Rosie Allan. The U/17 team is comprised of Ian Jubb, Sam Allan, Greg Lobban and Mhairi Charlton.
Gerry Towler and Claire Kidd will be coaching the teams who are seeded 9th and 8th respectively. You can follow their progress via: http://www.lists.squash-lugdunum.net/
A feature on the tournament was included in the Press & Journal on 07/05/2008. Please click the link to read the full article.
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/623990/
Making a racket for Scottish Squash; Alan Clyne in Scotland on Sunday
Scotland Men's number two, Alan Clyne, was featured in the 'up and coming' section of the 3rd May edition of the Scotland on Sunday. To read the full article, please click on the link:
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/sport/Up-and-coming-Alan-Clyne.4049267.jp
2008 European Team Championships Amsterdam, Netherlands, 30
April - 3 May
 The
36th Men’s and 31st Women's European Team Championships
will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 30 - May 3.
The event will be the biggest ever European Team Championships
– featuring a record 47 teams - and marks the ninth
time the event will be held by the Dutch Squash Bond.
Scotland will be represented in both the
men’s and women’s events and are seeded eight
and fifteen respectively. The men face a tough pool featuring
defending champions England - which makes progress difficult,
as only one team from the pool can make the semi-finals. The
women are grouped with Wales and Finland, needing to defeat
both teams to progress into 5-12 place play-offs.
Both teams have been beset by various external
factors which have influenced their composition – giving
some of our best younger players the opportunity to make a
mark at the
top level.
The men’s team is comprised of:
• Alan Clyne
• Stuart Crawford
• Chris Small
• Jamie Macaulay
• Alistair Gorrie
• Lyall Paterson
The women’s team is comprised of:
• Frania Gillen-Buchert
• Claire Kidd
• Lisa Aitken
• Caron Lawrie
The men’s team sees Scotland’s
new National Champion, Alan Clyne, at number one string for
the first time. Alan has enjoyed a stellar season and will
be one of the “players to watch” in the Championships
as he begins to make a stamp on the upper echelons of the
sport. Alistair Gorrie and Lyall Paterson are new caps –
Paterson at the age of 18 being the youngest addition to the
National men’s team for over a decade.
The women’s team features Frania Gillen-Buchert
and Claire Kidd at the top of the order. As with the men’s
team, the Scottish National U/19 Champion, Lisa Aitken, has
been selected and is included at third string. All three women
have had various successes on the WISPA tour this season and
their experiences should serve them well. The women’s
team also sees a new cap - Caron Lawrie, a former junior internationalist
- making her debut in the senior team.
ASRC Crowned National League Champions 2007-08
Following the most exciting National League
season for many years the National League Finals more than
lived up to expectations with Aberdeen Squash Racquets Club
(ASRC) and Newlands LT & Squash Club both overcoming Hotel
Du Vin Western and Bridge of Allan in their respective semi-finals
to face eachother for the 2007-08 National League crown on
Saturday 12 April at ASRC.
It was Hotel Du Vin Western (squad: Alan
Clyne, Iain Logan, Kenny Boyle, Jason Broadberry & Caron
Lawrie) who were victorious in the 3rd place play-off, squeezing
out Bridge of Allan (squad: Iain Tennant, Adam Bews, Frania
Gillen-Buchert, Katie Buchanan & Robin Bairner) by 1 game
to claim 3rd place.
After a hard fought final it was the ASRC
team (Alex Gough, Daryl Selby, Simon Parke and Lisa Aitken)
who overcame reigning champions Newlands (Hadrian Stiff, Derek
Ryan, Peter Marshall and Kasey Brown), in front of a packed
crowd, to lift the National League title for 2007-08. A full
report will be featured in the next edition of Rebounder.
Congratulations to all the teams and thanks
to ASRC for hosting the National League Finals and National
Coaching Conference. If your club would like to challenge
ASRC for the 2008-09 National League crown, or would like
to enter a team into a Second Division National League please
register your interest by emailing info@scottishsquash.org;
further information will be posted on the website, in Rebounder
and will be sent to member club contacts in due course.
Semi
Final Results >>
Final
Results >>
National League Finals 2008
FINALS WEEKEND - SATURDAY 12 APRIL, ASRC.
Season 2007/08 has gone extremely well and
Scottish Squash would like to thank all the teams for all
the support in helping to develop the National League. After
such a successful season, four teams have made the finals
and will battle it out on the day in the hope of being crowned
National League Champions.
With only a few days to go the line up is impressive and not
to be missed! Alex Gough (World No.22), Daryl Selby (World
No.34), Simon Parke (former World No.3) and Lisa Aitken (Grampians
very own World No.166) are in the ASRC 1 squad. The main opposition
for the host club will be Newlands, who will be fronting Derek
Ryan (former World No.7), Hadrian Stiff (England No.14), Peter
Marshall (the double-handed former World No.2) and Kasey Brown
(World No.15) in an attempt to retain their current National
League Champion title. The winning team this weekend will
go forward to compete in the European Club Championships,
which are taking place in Linz, Austria from 25-27 September.
The finals will run alongside the much anticipated National
Coaching Conference on Saturday 12 April at ASRC and everyone
is welcome to come along and support. We wish all the teams
the best and look forward to seeing some world class squash.
Mini Squash Launch
Scottish Squash is delighted to report on the successful
launch of Mini Squash, our new junior programme aimed at 5-11
year olds. Pupils from three schools in Aberdeen took part
in activities on 29th February. The press release is available
here, and report will be available in the next issue of Rebounder
newsletter.
Press
release >>
Facilities Questionnaire
Scottish Squash is updating our records on squash
facilities across Scotland. Facilities are invited to return
a questionnaire by Friday 25th April 2008. Updating this information
will allow us to provide better support to the sport and will
be used for monitoring & programme development purposes.
You may also download a word version of the template for electronic
return.
Click
>>
Scottish National Closed Championships
2008 Winners
Scottish Squash would like to congratulate
Alan Clyne and Senga Macfie, winners of the 2008 Scottish
National Championships held at Newland's LT & Squash Club
in Glasgow on 20-22 February. Scottish Squash would like to
thank all those who participated and attended in what proved
to be an exciting and high quality event. A full report on
the event will be included in the upcoming February Rebounder.
White Out
Scottish number one and world number ten,
John White, has withdrawn from Scotland's team for the World
Championships to be played in Chennai, India, December 5-12.
John has recently taken up the job of Head Squash Coach at
the prestigious Franklin and Marshall College in the US and
in withdrawing from the team has cited work commitments, although
reiterating his commitment to play for Scotland in future
events and his intention to remain active on the PSA Tour.
The pullout brings 21 year old Shetlander,
Jamie Macaulay, into the team as reserve. Macaulay is a student
at Heriot-Watt University and has won caps for Scotland in
two previous European Championships. The team will now be
led by Alan Clyne at first string, National Champion, Stuart
Crawford at second string and Commonwealth Games quarter-finalist,
Harry Leitch coming in at third string.
The team will be accompanied by National
Coach, Roger Flynn.
Junior Inter Regional’s and Scottish University Teams
Results
Over the weekend the Scottish Junior Inter
Regional’s and the SUS Team Championships 2007 were
hosted at the Scottish National Squash Centre at Heriot Watt
University. Twenty-four inter regional teams from U11-U19
and thirteen university teams from all over Scotland came
to participate from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 November.
The junior inter regional’s were well
represented by all regions, and a special mention to the Highlands
and Islands who had four of their five teams finishing in
the top three positions of each age group. The finishing positions
for the tournament are listed below and congratulations to
all of the teams for their outstanding performances.
This year saw the welcome return of Robert
Gordon University to the SUS team’s competition and
Edinburgh University had a substantial turn out with three
teams entered into the men’s event. Congratulations
to Edinburgh University men’s first team for retaining
their Scottish University Champions title by beating Heriot
Watt 4-1, and to Glasgow University ladies’ team for
becoming the new champions beating Aberdeen by 74 points to
65.
Scottish Squash would like to thank the Heriot
Watt for the use of their facilities, Fresh Catering and the
massage therapists - Mark Gilks, Adele Gallacher, Rachael
Weatherly and Felicity Bradley, who contributed to make this
event a success. Special thanks go to Rona McCraw and Ron
Pearman for giving up their time to help to run the tournament.
Results U11's
U13's
U15's
U17's
U19's
SUS
& JIR Finishing Positions >>
Back Scotland's bid to host the 2014 Commonwealth
Games in Glasgow by registering your support at www.glasgow2014.com
Scottish Men’s Team Selected
Scotland's team to contest the 2007 World Men's Team Championships
will be:
John White
Alan Clyne
Stuart Crawford
Harry Leitch
The biannual event will take place in Chennai,
India, December 6-12. The team will be accompanied by National
Coach, Roger Flynn, and Team Manager, Linda Davie.
On paper the team looks a much stronger team
than that which finished in 13th position in Pakistan two
years ago. Long time Scottish number 1 and world top 10 player,
John White, remains the hardest hitter in the sport and shows
no signs of dropping down the ranking lists. Alan Clyne has
recently begun his PSA career and rapidly moved up the rankings
and Stuart Crawford has consolidated his position in the professional
game. Not to be forgotten, Harry Leitch, who led Scotland
at number 1 string in the European Championships earlier this
year, will be looking to continue on his excellent record
in a Scotland shirt.
Draws and details of the event will be up
on the website as available.
Scottish Squash National Development
Officer Vacancy
click >>
Scottish Squash Communication and Finance Co-ordinator Vacancy
click >>
Dr Eric Farr
"It is with great disappointment that Scottish
Squash announces the death of Dr Eric Farr on Wednesday 17
October. Eric was a popular and inspirational figure in the
world of squash in Grampian, Scotland and beyond. Eric won
the Scottish Squash Services to Squash Award in the 1990s,
was an Honorary Vice President of Grampian Squash and contributed
greatly and innovatively to the development of the game. Eric
will be sorely missed by all who knew him."
AGM Minutes – 25th June 2007
click
>>
Campbell Dallas Scottish National Championships 2007
Results:
Mens
>> | Womens
>> | Squashsite
Website >>
Men’s Masters Consultation click
>>
Scottish Squash Support the Transplant Games
The British Transplant Games was recently held in Edinburgh,
from Thursday 26th July to Sunday 29th July 2007. This four
day annual event attracts 600 competitors who have had organ
transplants and nearly 1000 supporters. Squash is one of the
core sports and 16 competitors from around the UK competed
in age categories from 30 to above 60. Congratulations to
all the competitors, and special thanks goes to Ron Pearman
and Mike Halpin who ensured that the tournament ran smoothly.
For full results and event details please see
http://www.transplantsport.org.uk/page.asp?section=0001000100040008
Scottish Squad Rally at Clickimin’s New Courts
further
information >>
Scottish Squash is compiling a marketing audit and strategy
and is seeking YOUR input - complete this survey today and
have your say!
further information
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Scottish Squash AGM
Date: 25th June 2007
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Dewars Centre (Ice Rink)
Glover Street
Perth
PH2 0TH
Agenda
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New Recruits to the Scottish Squash Team
Scottish Squash is delighted to announce
the appointment of Liza Baillie as Scottish Squash’s
new Coach Education and Development Manager. Liza brings with
her a wealth of experience in the specialised field of coach
education which she will use to lead and shape coaching structures
and awards within Scottish Squash from 4 June 2007. Liza has
been involved in Sport and Physical Activity Development for
the last 8 years, initially in Coach and Education Development,
then through Managing a Sports Development team and most recently
through the Active Schools Programme. Liza said: “I
am really looking forward to working for Scottish Squash and
all its members; to take Coach Education and Development forward
in order to help us achieve the dream of having the correct
coach, in the correct position at the right time, working
with the players throughout the long-term player continuum!
It is sure to be a challenge and I am really excited at the
prospect of using my knowledge and experience and I look forward
to meeting you all over the next couple of months.”
As we offer congratulations to Scottish Squash’s
Administrator Linda Stein on the recent birth of her son,
Scottish Squash is also very pleased that Kate Gostlow has
joined Scottish Squash to provide maternity cover administration.
In 2005, Kate completed a Sports Administration degree at
Victoria University in Melbourne, before moving to the UK
in May 2006. Kate said, “after living in London for
almost a year, I moved to Edinburgh in April for a new experience.
At Scottish Squash, I will, amongst other things, assist in
the development of an exciting new membership database, whilst
gaining skills and experience and I very much look forward
to working with you all.”
Are YOU interested in supporting squash in Scotland? Do you
have an interest in: Refereeing, Protecting Children or Tournaments?
Scottish Squash is establishing Sub-Groups
to develop the areas of refereeing, protecting children and
tournaments and is looking for interested volunteers to be
members of these Sub-Groups. Applications close on Friday
29 June 2007, further information
Refereeing Sub-Group Terms of Reference >>
Refereeing
Sub-Group
Application Form >>
Child
Protection Sub-Group Terms of Reference >>
Child
Protection Sub-Group Application Form >>
Tournament
Sub-Group Terms of Reference >>
Poster >>
Anne Lee Retires from Scottish Squash
After approximately 25 years as ‘the
voice of Scottish Squash’ Anne Lee retired from Scottish
Squash on 30 March 2007. Anne, who has contributed so much
to the development of squash in Scotland, will be sorely missed
by staff, colleagues, members and players alike.
Scottish Squash is organising a dinner as
a token of thanks to Anne and should any individual wish to
send in any messages or contributions or would like to attend
the dinner personally, please contact Frania at the office:
frania.gillen-buchert@scottishsquash.org
or phone 0131 317 7343.
Scottish Teams Announced for the 2007 European Team Championships
The 35th Men's / 30th Women's European Team Championships
will be held in Riccione-Italy, May 2-5.
The Women's Team will comprise: Frania Gillen-Buchert,
Claire Kidd, Katy Buchanan, Lisa McKenna and Lisa Aitken.
Frania will lead a motivated young team in their efforts to
improve on last year's 12th place finish.
The Men's Team will consist of Harry Leitch,
Stuart Crawford, Alan Clyne, Jamie Macaulay, Chris Small and
Graham Melvin. John White is unavailable due to family commitments,
which will leave a well prepared and committed group with
the mission of remaining in the top eight in Europe.
The team's progress can be followed on the
tournament website: http://www.etc2007riccione.it/home.htm
Loss of Coach Education & Development Manager & Postponement
of Coaching Conference
It is with regret that Scottish Squash announces
that Bill McNally, Coach Education and Development Manager,
will leave Scottish Squash on 30 March 2007. Bill will leave
behind a rapidly developing coaching structure in Scottish
Squash and a strong Level 3 coaching submission for United
Kingdom Coaching Certificate approval.
Unfortunately Scottish Squash has also announced
that the National Coaching Conference scheduled for 14-15
April 2007 will be postponed until a later date yet to be
confirmed. Scottish Squash apologises for any inconvenience
caused.
Alan Frame - Sudden Death of Former Internationalist
Scottish Squash is very sad to hear of
the very sudden death of Alan Frame who died of a heart attack
on Sunday 25th February 2007.
Alan was a great ambassador
for Scottish Squash. He represented Scotland on several occasions,
making his debut at the World Championships in New Zealand
in 1983 until the Home Internationals in Birmingham in 1990.
Coaching Stars Head for Scotland click
>>
FEB 06 - Squash Team Announced for Commonwealth Games
Scotland 's squash team for the forthcoming Commonwealth
Games in Melbourne , 16-26 March, has been announced as: John
White (Scottish Institute of Sport), Harry Leitch (East Institute
of Sport), Louise Philip (East Institute of Sport) and Frania
Gillen-Buchert (East Institute of Sport).
Scotland 's former World Number 1, John White,
will be a force to contend with in the Men's Singles on familiar
turf and will be looking to improve on his recent injury-hampered
performance at the World Doubles Championships with Leitch.
Leitch's solid performance with the injured White will stand
them in good stead as both look forward to being fully fit
and seeded for the Games.
Scotland 's doubles specialists, Philip and
Gillen-Buchert, have been training hard following an excellent
performance at the World Doubles Championships. Their
doubles experience showed at the recent World Championships
as they defeated two 5/8 seeded pairings; a performance which
is expected to result in them also being seeded for the Games.
Philip, Gillen-Buchert and Leitch will also compete in the
singles events.
Support the Team by following their progress
from Scottish Squash's performance website www.squashinfoscotland.com
or from the Commonwealth Games 2006 website www.melbourne2006.com.au
Best of luck to the Team! |
Services to Squash Award 2004-05 
Coach of the Year Award 2004-05
Squash is one of the key sports joining thousands of sports clubs, 30,000 schools and Tesco shoppers in a new voucher collection scheme to receive free sports equipment and professional coaching sessions. The biggest initiative of its kind, Tesco Sport for Schools & Clubs will inspire the UK 's children to get fitter and healthier through emulating their sporting heroes and learning to enjoy and get involved in sport. 
The
winners of the Scottish Squash Annual Awards were announced
at the AGM held in Perth on 27th June.