Over 40 Clubs Across Scotland to Host Free Coaching Course for Children

Following the launch of Scottish Squash’s free coaching course for children, Wee Smashers,  more than 40 clubs across the country have signed up to deliver the programme between January and March 2027. 

The programme has gathered significant momentum since its launch in September, with bookings for parents open now.  

Wee Smashers is a nationwide initiative designed to break down barriers to participation, allowing for more children to access to the benefits of physical activity and inspire the next generation of squash players. 

With bookings now open for the programme, Scottish Squash CEO Paul Macari said “Clubs across Scotland have responded brilliantly, and Wee Smashers is now open for parents to book. From Thurso to Dumfries, Orkney to South Uist and our major cities, a whole new generation of young people will get to try squash.” 

Scottish Squash encourages parents to take advantage of this free eight-week coaching course by registering their children at their closest squash club hosting the Wee Smashers sessions.  

Clubs that are participating in the Wee Smashers programme are listed on the Wee Smashers website,  where booking is now open. 

Scottish Squash will support the clubs to engage with new families in their local communities and provide the tools to aid their delivery of the sessions. This includes the appointment of qualified coaches to each club as well as providing equipment, marketing resources, lesson plans, passports and certificates for participants.  

 

Wee Smashers aims to provide hundreds of children with the opportunity to try squash in a fun and welcoming environment and the programme was made possible by the Summer of Sport funding – a one-off investment from sportscotland.