Scotland will host the WSF World Doubles Squash Championships for the first time in April this year, after Scottish Squash was awarded the tournament by the World Squash Federation. The 2022 World Doubles – which was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic – will feature countries from around the world competing in Men’s, …read more →
Club Development Manager – Scottish Squash – Part-time Job Advert | January 2022 It’s an exciting time to get involved with squash in Scotland. Scottish Squash are progressing through a new strategic plan, ‘A Sport For Health’, where the main development aims are to bring the ‘world’s healthiest sport’, and all of its physical, mental …read more →
From January 2022 the national competition pathway for squash in Scotland will be reintroduced. A competition calendar for the short 2021/22 season (January – June 2022) has been confirmed and can be seen in the image below. Competitions will begin to accept entries via SportyHQ in the coming weeks and early in 2022. Selection criteria for international …read more →
We’re pleased to be able to confirm that we will transition back to the national competition pathway for squash in Scotland from January 1st 2022. We would like to extend our thanks to all the regions, clubs, organisers and volunteers who supported the BounceBack competition programme while we progressed through a difficult period caused by the pandemic. There …read more →
According to senior commentators from across women’s cricket, squash and netball, Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, which takes place between 25th-31st October, is a time to rekindle the equal pay debate for women in sport. Despite the positive work of Active Scotland and its partner sportscotland to grow women’s sport and fitness, as well as …read more →
Newlands Junior Open – Test Series Competition: Saturday 6th – Sunday 7th November Newlands Lawn Tennis Club, Glasgow Scottish Squash and Newlands Lawn Tennis Club (Glasgow) have announced the postponement of the planned Newlands Junior Open – Test Series competition, scheduled to take place on the 6th – 7th November at Newlands Lawn Tennis Club …read more →
We are delighted to have partnered with with The Heart of Scotland Appeal to get the nation moving by encouraging more people to play the sport on World Squash Day, which took place on Saturday, October 9th.
Unfortunately, Coronary heart disease is Scotland’s single biggest killer, with lifestyle factors such as obesity and lack of exercise directly impacting upon a person’s risk. More than a third of adults in Scotland do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity so, to combat this statistic Scottish Squash teamed up with the Heart of Scotland appeal to inspire people across Scotland to get more active, and ‘Squash the Stigma’ that squash can be a difficult and inaccessible sport to get into.
Together we encouraged players across Scotland to get on the court during the 2021 World Squash Day to #SquashTheStigma by posting a #SweatySelfie and donating to the Heart of Scotland appeal.
World Squash Day takes place this Saturday (9th October) and this year we’ve partnered with The Heart of Scotland Appeal and Heart Research UK. We want to work together to celebrate the benefits of playing squash for cardiovascular health. Look out across our social media channels on Saturday, October 9th to get involved. We’re encouraging …read more →
Since the return of unrestricted squash across Scotland for all age groups, it has been great to see players return to squash courts across the country. As clubs and facilities continue to support the return of all activities, we’re preparing to support the full reintroduction of competitions and work towards re-establishing the national competition pathway …read more →
After an eighteen year absence the Scottish Open returned to the professional squash scene in 2019, only for the Covid pandemic to force another pause in 2020. 2021 however sees the return of Scotland’s top event as the Springfield Scottish Squash Open heads to Inverness as Men’s and Women’s $12k PSA Challenger events, each featuring …read more →
The 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open gets underway in just 15 days time at Inverness Tennis & Squash Club. The Professional Squash Association (PSA) tour event will take place in the Highland capital from Wednesday, September 22nd to Sunday, September 26th and feature a men’s and women’s competition where players will compete for equal prize …read more →
Tickets for the 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open went on public sale from 09:00am on Tuesday, August 24th. Tickets for the 2021 Championships can be purchased from EventBrite or by visiting our Tickets page of the Official Event Website. The Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger tour event takes place at Inverness Tennis & Squash Club from …read more →
Graham’s The Family Dairy is teaming up with Scottish Squash to give the world’s healthiest sport, squash, a further boost in Scotland. The family farming and dairy business based in Bridge of Allan has come on board as Official Dairy Partner of the 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open. Being held at Inverness Tennis and Squash …read more →
Today (Wednesday, July 28th) marks one year to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games gets under way in Birmingham, England. The 2022 Commonwealth Games will feature 25 sports – including squash – and will take place between Thursday July 28 – Monday August 8, 2022. Squash joined the Commonwealth Games programme in 1998 when Scotland’s …read more →
Commonwealth Games Scotland are delighted to announce the addition of Kevin Moran to Team Scotland as they build up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Kevin has been appointed to lead the Achieve 2022 programme. Achieve is a mentor-led programme designed to inspire and educate young athletes and coaches which will run alongside the 2022 …read more →
