This section provides material related to the SSRL Performance Programme including news, general information about the various systems, representative results and reports, rankings and performance related articles.

Scotstoun Eagles Charity Exhibition Match – Sunday 25th August 2019

Charity Squash Exhibition Match: Young Scots take on Legendary James Willstrop Sunday 25th August is set to be a fantastic day of squash at Scotstoun Leisure Centre, as rising Scottish squash star Rory Stewart (Scottish #4 and World…

Gold sanctioned competition locations confirmed.

Following the application process for clubs and regions to apply for Junior and Senior Gold sanctioned competitions Scottish Squash are pleased to announce that locations have now been confirmed. Junior Gold (1) – 31st – 1st September…
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Planes, trains and automobiles – title winner Rory Stewart reflects on his demanding end of season travels.

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…
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John Meehan aims higher after making mark on Junior scene

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…
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Angus Gillams seals eighth career title in Gibraltar

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…

Annual Awards

Season 2018-19 The Scottish Squash Annual Awards provide the perfect opportunity to recognise, reward and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the fantastic people who are contributing great things to squash in Scotland. Six award…
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Latest News Round-Up

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…

Racket Stringing Course – 17th/18th July

Cost is £249 for either the one or two day option. Course fee includes 3 months free UKRSA membership to keep you technically supported, plus very generous discounts on stringing materials. Suitable for ALL ages and abilities! All racket…
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From Player to Coach – Kylie Lindsay discusses her transition into coaching

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…
Jim Hay, European Vice President.
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Jim Hay named Vice President of European Squash Federation

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…

England Masters Home Internationals

The final age groups competed in the England Masters Home Internationals at the weekend. Scotland men's over 50 & 70 and women's over 50 teams competed in Nottingham against England, Wales and Ireland. Final positions: Men's over…
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Latest News Round-Up

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…
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Breakthrough Fortnight – Rory Stewart wins maiden PSA title after Euro success

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…

Scotland Masters Home Internationals – Day 1

The 2019 Scotland Masters Home Internationals got underway today (Friday 10th May) at Edinburgh Sports Club. Day 1 (Friday 10th May) results. Results tables can be viewed below. Tomorrows (Saturday 11th May) schedule can be viewed…
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Paul Bell – Culture, spirit and belief key to success

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…