Scottish Squash are pleased to welcome Jack Brodie into the team as one of our new Club Development Managers. Jack joins us from Lothian Disability Sport and is an important addition to our Development team as we continue to push the boundaries for growing squash throughout Scotland by reaching brand new audiences. As we look …read more →
Scotland’s top squash players continue to impress since the return to competitive action with more titles won over the weekend. Rory Stewart’s rich vein of form shows no sign of abating after he picked up his second PSA Tour title of the month and third overall. The top seed from Perth claimed victory at the …read more →
Scottish Squash Director of Squash Paul Bell was full of praise for Georgia Adderley and Rory Stewart after they both won PSA Tour titles last weekend. The Scots pair were victorious at the City of Peterborough Squash & Racketball Club Open on Sunday (July 4), beating English opponents in their respective finals. For Georgia, seeded …read more →
Aberdeen Squash & Racketball Club hosted their first BounceBack event last weekend (Saturday, June 26) as juniors made a welcome return to court. It provided under-18s an opportunity to play competitively again at the home of Aberdeen squash, with BounceBack events now being held across Scotland to kick-start the sport following COVID-restrictions. Players from Aberdeenshire …read more →
Today (Thursday, June 17) marks the beginning of Scotland’s annual LGBTIQ+ sports festival, organised by LEAP Sports Scotland. Festival Fortnight is a two-week programme of events which encourages LGBTIQ+ people and their friends to get more active by discovering what sport and physical activities are available to them. As part of Festival Fortnight, Colinton Castle …read more →
Four Scottish squash players are competing in Denmark next week with aspirations of qualifying for the PSA World Championships. Alison Thomson, Fergus Richards, Georgia Adderley and Rory Stewart will all line up at the Odense Open between June 15-19, with the winners gaining direct entry into next month’s World Championships in Chicago. This week, Rory …read more →
Our latest Newsletter includes positive news from the Highlands & Islands, a winning Vollee for squash kid Callum & it’s 300 not out for PSA Tour ace Greg Lobban! For details on all these stories, read our latest Newsletter here. Get the latest news straight to your inbox by signing up here.
Scottish Squash are pleased to confirm that Kevin Moran has taken up a new role within the organisation as Coaching & Competitions Manager. Kevin enjoyed a successful 10-year career as a professional squash player, competing in two Commonwealth Games and winning a bronze medal with Scotland at the 2016 European Team Championships. He retired in …read more →
Shetland Squash are proving the love for squash is still strong with juniors flocking back to court since March. After more than a year of uncertainty across all sectors of society due to COVID-19, the reopening of squash courts on the island is proving the sport’s beacon remains bright. Squash has been played in the …read more →
Glasgow West End squash newbie Callum Smith is ‘buzzing’ after winning Scottish Squash’s ‘design a mascot’ competition this month. The Governing Body were asking kids (under-18) to create a mascot, with the winning drawing inspiring Scotland’s official new squash mascot. A judging panel had the unenviable task of finding a winner from nearly 250 entries …read more →
Scottish Squash and High Life Highland are delighted to announce a new partnership which aims to drive participation in squash across the Highlands. The region has a rich history of nurturing and developing world class squash players – including current professionals Alan Clyne and Greg Lobban. It is hoped this collaborative partnership can inspire a …read more →
Scottish Squash is thrilled to confirm the appointment of Jenny McArtney BEM on to the Board of Directors. Jenny has been an influential figure in the sport for many years, particularly across Tayside & Fife, with a broad spectrum of experience in coaching, playing and administration. She’s currently President of Dundee & District Squash Racket …read more →
Our latest Newsletter looks back at last month’s ‘design a mascot competition,’ the PSA World Tour’s return and our seven-day International Women’s Day tribute. We hear about Georgia Adderley’s life-affirming lockdown and there’s news of an exciting coaching recruit. Meanwhile, Scotland’s squash players have kept active by competing in some online Home International events, and …read more →
This week our Head of Development David Fallon has been reflecting on his seven-year affiliation with Scottish Squash before he heads for pastures new at the end of the month. David spoke of his ‘really enjoyable journey’ in the sport, which has seen him make ‘many new friends’ from across the squash community. Now 30, …read more →
Director of Squash Paul Bell is encouraging youngers to get creative off-court as they await a return to action. Scottish Squash are looking for kids (under-18) to design a brand new mascot, with the winning drawing set to inspire the Governing Bodies official mascot. The mascot will then be showcased at the 2021 Springfield Scottish …read more →
