Check out our January update

Our January newsletter featured the fantastic news of several brilliant Scottish performances at the Scottish Junior Open 2023. The newsletter also featured a fantastic coaching opportunity for young people aged 16-35 and details of a Digital…

Check out our December update

Our December newsletter featured the fantastic news of some brilliant Scottish performances at the Irish Junior Open last month. The newsletter also featured news of the team selection for the WSF World Team's Championship and details of…

SportyHQ – Digital Platform Review

Scottish Squash entered a partnership in 2017 with SportyHQ; a web-based sports competition and membership platform aiming to help modernise the delivery of squash at a local and national level.  To ensure that we continue to make use of…
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Robyn McAlpine balancing school and squash in pursuit of professional dream

Winning the under 17, under 19 and under 23 Scottish National Championships in one year, making history in doing so, is no mean feat. After being named Junior Player of the Year 2023 at the Scottish Squash Annual Awards, Robyn McAlpine has…
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Scottish Squash seek Non-Executive Director (Performance Pathway) to support Olympic ambition

An opportunity has arisen to join the Scottish Squash Limited (SSL) Board as a Non-Executive Director, with a specific focus on the Performance Pathway.  The opportunity comes at an exciting time for the sport, as preparations continue for…

Lisa Aitken interview: “I’m viewing this rehab as a path to a better Lisa”

Lisa Aitken has opened up on her recovery from a devastating injury sustained last December at the World Teams Championship in Cairo. In a pool match against Australia, Lisa was forced to retire with a knee injury which, in her own words,…

Check out our November update

Our November newsletter featured some big news as it was confirmed last month that squash would be included in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The newsletter also featured plenty of good news from the British Junior Championships, where…

Squash confirmed for LA28 Olympic Games

Scottish Squash is delighted with the decision of the IOC Executive Board to confirm squash as part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games programme. The decision is a significant milestone in the sport’s history, as it would make its first…

Greg Lobban savours the moment after world top 20 breakthrough

Greg Lobban’s breakthrough to the top 20 in the world squash rankings was an achievement ten years in the making. Having now hit a milestone which had eluded him for close to a decade, he has learned from experience how important it is…

Youngest entrant ready for wildcard challenge in Inverness

Young squash star Robyn McAlpine is ready to take her game to the next level as she prepares to play in the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023. After securing one of three wildcards for female players, the chance to play in Scotland’s…

Ten reasons to be excited for the Springfield Scottish Squash Open

For five days this September, Inverness will become the squash capital of Scotland as it hosts the country’s flagship squash tournament.  With just ten days to go until the Springfield Scottish Squash Open gets underway, we looked at ten…

Rangers team up with local squash club to develop future stars

A Premiership football giant has teamed up with Scottish Squash Rackets Club to help develop the next generation of football stars. As part of Rangers Football Club’s youth development programme, young players are encouraged to try their…

Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023: Scottish players start as favourites as draw published

Two Scottish players are in pole-position to lead the charge for home success at the Springfield Scottish Squash Open 2023, taking place in Inverness from September 20th. Scotland’s male number two Rory Stewart and female number one Georgia…

Check out our August update

Our August newsletter featured some big news as the first winner of the Scottish Squash Annual Awards 2023 was announced. Check out the newsletter to see who will be presented with the Services to Squash Award at the celebration in Glasgow this…

WJC Profile – Robyn McAlpine hopes to build on history-making year

Anyone that has followed squash in Scotland closely this year is unlikely to have missed the name Robyn McAlpine.  It has been a huge year for the Scotstoun-squash-star, having made history as the first girl to win the U17, U19 and U23 national…