Scotland’s Greg Lobban returned to competitive action at the Manchester Open this month following his best ever season on the PSA World Tour. The 28-year old finished a curtailed 2019/20 campaign playing at the Canary Wharf Classic in March where, fittingly, he reached his first PSA Gold quarter-final. En route he shocked world number four …read more →
When we speak to Director of Squash Paul Bell it’s six months to the day since the PSA World Tour was suspended due to COVID-19. We’re also on the eve of the tour restarting at the Manchester Open and it’s the middle of UK Coaching Week which ran between September 14 and September 20. Paul …read more →
Squash ace Lisa Aitken feels in good shape ahead of a return to action this week following the enforced six-month lay-off. The PSA World Tour is back in the sporting calendar having been suspended in March due to COVID-19. Some of the world’s top male and female players line-up at the Manchester Open which starts …read more →
Professional squash player Fergus Richards is delighted the Springfield Scottish Squash Open is heading to the Highlands next year. Fergus spent his junior years training at Inverness Tennis and Squash Club, the venue for next year’s tournament being held from 25 to 29 August 2021. The club has earned plaudits for its staging of the …read more →
Scotland’s flagship squash tournament is heading to the Highlands next year thanks to the support of Springfield Properties, one of the country’s leading private and affordable housebuilders. The 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open will take place at Inverness Tennis and Squash Club in August 2021. Springfield Properties partnered with Scottish Squash in 2019 as the …read more →
Rory Stewart is determined to replicate his Scotland form on the PSA Tour when the new season begins. For many athletes pulling on the nation jersey is a source of inspiration and it certainly brings the best out of Scotland’s number three male squash player. Last May Rory produced some brilliant squash to help Scotland …read more →
Scotland’s top female junior squash player Lucy Murchie says consistency will be key as she aims to make her mark against the seniors next season. The five-time junior national champion is continuing her off-court fitness drive ahead of a return to action in the near future. She picked up the GU17 and GU19 national titles …read more →
Scotland’s top junior male player John Meehan is hoping his summer training block has paid off when he returns to court at Oriam later this month. The University of Edinburgh student heads back to the capital in mid-August after spending lockdown at the family home in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. Members of the Scottish Squash …read more →
It’s been a lockdown of two halves for Perth squash player Katriona Allen. After finishing third at the Sterling Trucks Scottish Nationals in March, she took advantage of the enforced shutdown to initially focus all her energies into completing her degree in Applied Sport Science. Up to the end of May Katriona was putting the …read more →
As squash players across Scotland eagerly anticipate a return to court in the near future, it’s imperative players at all levels are fully prepared. After many frustrating months off court the last thing you want to do is get injured on your return to action – leaving yourself back on the sidelines once again. As …read more →
Our July Newsletter looks ahead to World Squash Day 2020, has details of our recent ‘In Conversation’ features and news of the 2019/20 Annual Award nominations. We also give a rundown of our online forums and webinars, the Sports HQ online court booking system and hear from up and coming referee Steffan Gwyn. For details …read more →
Giffnock’s James Singh worked as an IT specialist but when the opportunity arose to switch career and become a full-time squash coach, he didn’t hesitate to make the transition. James was a junior player at Giffnock Tennis Squash & Hockey Club and credits his passion for the sport to then club coaches Billy Stevely and …read more →
It’s been a contrasting lockdown for Scotland’s top two male squash players. For Greg Lobban it came at a time when he was in the form of his life having picked up some notable scalps on his last outing, defeating world number three Karim Abdel Gawad and Mazen Hesham (WR14) at the Canary Wharf Classic. …read more →
As a player Jane Martin was one of the best, reaching a career high world ranking of eight back in the 1990s. A born and bred Geordie with working class roots, Jane represented England at numerous levels competing at Commonwealth Games, Worlds Cups and World Team Championships whilst reaching the latter stages of the most …read more →
It’s the 100th day of lockdown when we speak to squash player Lisa Aitken who’s been back at her family home in Montrose ever since winning a fourth national title in March. For many, this time has allowed an opportunity for reflection – something Lisa’s well accustomed to doing having spent the best part of …read more →
