June 2020 News update
No squash, no problem. There’s still plenty to report on in our latest newsletter as the squash community gets creative during this time away from court. We’ve ran a number …read more →
Entries by Allan McKay
Peter Buchan on breaking records and playing the world number one
Montrose’s Peter Buchan can boast a CV which would be the envy of many a squash player in Scotland. He may not have a trophy cabinet laden with silverware. But …read more →
Rory Richmond steps out comfort zone during new fitness drive
Edinburgh junior Rory Richmond is using his time away from a squash court to get into peak fitness in preparation for a return to the sport. The 15-year-old admits he’s …read more →
Starlet Anna champions healthy mindset during Mental Health Awareness Week
She’s just at the beginning of her squash career but rising talent Anna Halliday already knows the importance of maintaining a healthy mindset. Under normal circumstances, the 14-year-old can be …read more →
Georgia sets out roadmap to Birmingham 2022
Georgia Adderley remains focused on her long-term ambitions as squash players remain off tour due to the global pandemic. The Scot saw her season come to a premature end in …read more →
The Sunday Feature with Alison Thomson
Alison Thomson was in Canada competing in back-to-back PSA Challenger events when it became apparent that a new reality was dawning. Having competed in Calgary the week before, she had …read more →
Alasdair Prott aims to maintain good form after lockdown
Inverness squash player Alasdair Prott is hoping to pick up where he left off when lockdown is eventually lifted and squash players are allowed back on court. The 18-year-old had …read more →
The Great Gadsby comeback
It’s January 2018 and Claire Gadsby is back on court a year after seriously injuring her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). She’s competing in the same tournament, on the same court …read more →
A day in the life of a squash couple – in lockdown
Scotland’s number one male squash player Greg Lobban was back in his home city of Inverness when news of the lockdown measures were announced on March 23. Since then Greg …read more →
Finance Webinar
Following feedback from the coaches questionnaire released around the COVID-19 pandemic, Scottish Squash have arranged a finance webinar which aims to support self-employed coaches and players to better understand the …read more →
COVID-19: The Scottish Squash toolkit
We continue to live in unprecedented times as the whole country and many parts of the world take measures to combat coronavirus/COVID-19 . Please read our most recent COVID-19 guidance …read more →
Karakal Premier Squash League Season Cancelled
England Squash (Premier Squash League (PSL) organisers) have confirmed that the 2019/20 Karakal PSL has been cancelled due to restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued from England Squash …read more →
Meet Cara Shearer – Club Development Officer (Women & Girls)
The world may feel like it has ground to a standstill but Scottish Squash are continuing to looks at ways to grow our sport. We are at the beginning of …read more →
COVID-19 – Squash Coach Questionnaire
Following on from our communication to coaches last Tuesday on the coronavirus pandemic, we’re now following up to gather further information and insight into the impact that this has had …read more →
