Scotland’s Angus Gillams (2) made it back-to-back wins down under on Sunday (August 18) which secured him a tenth PSA Tour title. Last week Angus won the Men’s Steel City South Australian Open beating in-form Egyptian youngster Moustafa El Sirty in the final 8-11, 11-7, 11-5, 11-8. The pair were back on court together for …read more →
Gold Coast 2018 doubles pairing Lisa Aitken and Alison Thomson are gearing up for the new PSA Tour campaign following a gruelling pre-season at Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, in Edinburgh. The duo begin their 2019/20 season in September with Lisa heading out to the USA on Sunday to play some exhibition matches before her …read more →
The story of Forthill Squash Club is one of regeneration and inspiration. In 2015 the Broughty Ferry club had a membership of 23 which included just one junior player. But after the efforts of a dedicated committee and a ‘squash for all’ approach to recruitment the membership base has risen to 88, a third of …read more →
At the tail end of the 2018/19 season, Scotland’s Rory Stewart won his first ever PSA Tour title. But that doesn’t tell half the story of what was a physically and emotionally draining few weeks for the 22-year-old as he hot-footed it across the globe to seal victory. At the turn of the year, Rory …read more →
The 2018/19 squash season proved extremely rewarding for Scotland Junior internationalist John Meehan who is now looking to make the next step up when he moves to Edinburgh in September. It was a breakthrough season for the 17-year-old from Houston who won his first European and National titles, giving him the belief that he can …read more →
Scotland’s Angus Gillams secured his first PSA Tour title of 2019 with an impressive victory at the Gibraltar Open. The 23-year-old came from a game down to beat Czech top seed Martin Svec 9-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-5 after 53 minutes in Sunday’s final at the Europa Sports Centre. Second seed Gillams began his week with …read more →
In our latest newsletter and with the 2018/19 season at an end we caught up with Scottish Squash Performance Coach Kylie Lindsay who came on board last year. Away from the courts, former Scottish Squash President Jim Hay has been appointed a Vice-President of the European Squash Federation and we reveal details on how players …read more →
When Scottish Squash Performance Coach Kylie Lindsay retired from competing as a professional player at the end of 2014, a move into coaching wasn’t top of her agenda. The New Zealander’s last competitive outing was for her country at the World Team Championships in December that year. And having first picked up a racket at …read more →
Former Scottish Squash President Jim Hay has been appointed a Vice-President of the European Squash Federation (ESF). Jim was elected on to the ESF board earlier this month at the 2019 European Squash AGM in Birmingham. His appointment comes following five years of great service to Scottish Squash during his presidency and he continues to …read more →
It’s been another busy few weeks in the world of Scottish Squash both on and off court. Scotland’s men shocked number one seeds France 3-0 on the final day of the European Team Championships in Birmingham to secure a bronze medal whilst our women finished fourth in their return to Europe’s top flight – their …read more →
Scotland’s Rory Stewart (4) has won his first PSA Tour title after victory in the final of the $5.5k Mar del Plata PSA Open in Argentina on Saturday. The 22-year beat Columbian Edgar Ramirez 11-6, 11-3, 11-8 (45m) to cap off a memorable fortnight having performed brilliantly at last week’s European Team Championships, beating French …read more →
Scottish Squash National Coach Paul Bell was full of praise for his Scotland squads after a successful 2019 European Team Championships concluded in Birmingham on Saturday. In the bronze medal match, Scotland’s men beat top seeds and defending champions France 3-0 to seal a podium finish at Edgbaston Priory Club. Scotland’s women, seeded eight, upset …read more →
Scotland’s men produced a stunning performance on Saturday beating top seeds and defending champions France to seal bronze at the 2019 European Team Championships in Birmingham. The Scots were flawless throughout the day with each player stepping up to the mark and ensuring a brilliant week for Scotland ended with a deserved podium place. In …read more →
Scotland’s men and women will battle it out for a bronze medal on the final day of the 2019 European Team Championships (ETC) in Birmingham tomorrow (Saturday). It comes after another day of drama at Edgbaston Priory Club which saw Spain’s men make an ETC final for the first time in their history after victory …read more →
While the Women’s and Men’s top seeds England and France confirmed their places in the last four yesterday, it was Scotland who stole the show on day two of the European Team Championships in Birmingham with wins to back up yesterday’s upsets which book both teams a semi-final spot. The Scots are be joined by …read more →
